Former Ireland women’s coach Philip Doyle takes on Scotland job

Ireland’s most successful women’s head coach Philip Doyle has been lured back into Test rugby by the chance to revive Scotland’s fortunes ahead of World Cup qualifying.

“Goose” Doyle guided Ireland Women to a Grand Slam in 2013 and a win over the New Zealand Black Ferns a year later at the 2014 World Cup, the first win by any Irish national side over the Kiwis. That pool win helped Ireland to the semi-finals and a fourth-place finish.