Tom Tierney steps down after Ireland's women's rugby team end World Cup with disappointing loss

Tom Tierney has stepped down as the Ireland's women's rugby Head Coach after their World Cup campaign ended on a disappointing note with a 27-17 loss to Wales in Belfast today.

The tournament started on an optimistic note with a close win over Australia only for the team to struggle to a win over Japan, followed by a comprehensive defeat to France in their final pool game.