Greg McWilliams the next Ireland women's coach after Adam Griggs announces plan to step down

24 November 2018; USA assistant coach Greg McWilliams prior to the Guinness Series International match between Ireland and USA at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Greg McWilliams will take over as head coach of the Ireland women's rugby team, after Adam Griggs announced his intention to step down.

McWilliams was previously part of the Ireland Women's coaching team, serving as assistant coach for the 2010 and 2014 Rugby World Cups, as well as the 2013 Six Nations-winning campaign.