Tom Tierney cautious on Grand Slam hopes

Wales 7 Ireland 12: Ireland Women’s head coach Tom Tierney is wary of the challenge his team face in Friday’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider with England.

Tom Tierney cautious on Grand Slam hopes
Mon, 13 Mar, 2017 - 00:00
Alex water

Both sides are unbeaten in the tournament, with Ireland’s latest success a gritty 12-7 victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

It means whoever wins at Donnybrook on St Patrick’s Day will claim the title, but Tierney accepts his side will go in as underdogs.

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