The 44-year-old Englishman has signed a three-year contract with the IRFU.
Scott Bemand has been appointed head coach of the Ireland women's fifteen team.
The 44-year-old Englishman has signed a three-year contract with the IRFU.
The former Harlequins, Leicester and Bath scrum-half takes over the role from Greg McWilliams who left after just 18 months in charge following the 2023 Six Nations.
Bemand has been part of the England women's set-up since 2015 - helping the Red Roses to six Six Nations titles, and reaching two World Cup finals.
We're delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Bemand as the new Ireland Women's XVs Head Coach and Elaine Ryan as the Women’s XV National Teams Programme Manager 🟢#IrishRugby
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) July 27, 2023

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