Tom Tierney (rugby union) explained

Tom Tierney (1 September 1976 – 24 February 2023) was an Irish rugby union footballer and coach.

Tierney was born in Limerick on 1 September 1976.^[1] He played at scrum-half for Richmond, Garryowen, Munster, Galwegians, Connacht, Leicester and Ireland. He won eight international caps in 1999 and 2000.^{[2] [3]} He previously coached Garryowen FC, Cork Constitution FC, Glenstal Abbey School, which he led to a Limerick City Senior School's cup win, and the Ireland women's team.^[4]

Tierney died suddenly on 24 February 2023, at the age of 46.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tom Tierney . ESPN . 24 February 2023.
2. http://www.galwayindependent.com/sport/sport/player-favourites-%11-tom-tierney/ Galway Independent
3. http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/player/13171.html Tom Tierney
4. News: Tom Tierney steps down as Irish women's rugby coach. RTÉ Sport. 26 August 2017. 6 February 2018.
5. News: O'Connor . Ruaidhri . Former Ireland international Tom Tierney, who coached women's team, dies aged 46 . 24 February 2023 . Independent.ie . 24 February 2023.
6. Web site: Death Notice of Tom Tierney. 25 February 2023. 26 February 2023.