Scott Bemand appointed Ireland Women's head coach

by The TRU Team Thursday 27 July 2023

Scott Bemand has worked with England Women's side as an attack coach

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Ireland have confirmed the appointment of Scott Bemand as the new head coach of women's side.

Bemand will be taking over a struggling Ireland side, who finished at the bottom of this year's Six Nations tournament.

Having played for Harlequins, Leicester Tigers and Bath between 2001 and 2010, the 44-year-old became attack coach of England under Simon Middleton in 2015.

During his tenure, five Six Nations titles and four Grand Slams in eight years while also registering a record breaking winning run of 30 Tests.

“I am proud to join the IRFU at this exciting time for the game in Ireland," he said.

"It is clear speaking to the IRFU across the course of the interview process how ambitious they are to grow the women’s game and I believe that there is a promising talent pool of players who will help create a new chapter for the game here.

"I look forward to working with the players and coaches and shaping a new path.”

Meanwhile, the IRFU also confirmed that Elaine Ryan will become the IRFU Women’s XV National Teams Programme Manager. Elaine had previously held the positions of IRFU Under-18 and Development Sevens Team Manager and Women XV’s Team Manager between 2016 and 2019.