Former Munster and Ireland scrum-half Tom Tierney has died

The Limerick man played for Richmond, Garryowen, Munster, Leicester Tigers, Galwegians, Connacht and Ireland and coached the Ireland women's team

19 October 1999; Tom Tierney during Ireland Rugby squad training at the Stade Felix Bollaert in Lens, France. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Former Munster and Ireland scrum-half Tom Tierney has died, aged 46.

The Limerick man played for Richmond, Garryowen, Munster, Leicester Tigers, Galwegians and Connacht during his rugby career, as well as winning eight Ireland caps.