Bemand extends stay as Ireland head coach through to 2029 World Cup

Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against England on April 11

Scott Bemand took over as head coach in 2023. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Scott Bemand has signed a contract extension to remain as head coach of the Irish women's rugby team until the 2029 World Cup. 

The Englishman took over from Greg McWilliams on a three-year deal in 2023. He led Ireland to victory in the inaugural WXV3 tournament in Dubai, a third place finish in the Six Nations to automatically qualify for the 2025 World Cup in England and then a victory over New Zealand at WXV1 in Vancouver to finish second in that tournament.