Lindsay Peat refuses to blame Ruth O’Reilly article as Ireland crash again

Ireland 17 Wales 27

Ireland’s disastrous World Cup campaign ended on a sour note, a third successive defeat at the tournament condemning the hosts to an eighth-place finish — a result that would have been unthinkable three weeks ago.

It came as no surprise when head coach Tom Tierney confirmed afterwards he will not be seeking a new contract after three years in charge.