World Cup qualification could have transformative effect, insists Bemand

In addition to World Cup qualification, this third-place finish also means that Ireland have been promoted to the top-tier for the second season of the WXV tournament

PROGRESS SECURED: Ireland women’s head coach Scott Bemand. Pic: Morgan Treacy

Scott Bemand has said that securing qualification for next year’s World Cup finals in England is something that could have a transformative effect for women’s rugby within Ireland.

A part of the English set-up when they reached RWC deciders in 2017 and 2021, Bemand will be returning to his native land in 2025 as the head coach of Ireland thanks to their 15-12 victory over Scotland at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast this afternoon.