Ireland Rugby: Coach Scott Beamand signs contract extension until 2029

Ireland head coach Scott Beamand has signed a contract extension that will take him until the end of the 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Appointed on a three-year deal in August 2023, Beamand led Ireland to the inaugural WXV3 title in Dubai later that year and a third successive finish in the Women’s Six Nations.

The former England attacking coach also led Ireland to the quarter-finals of last year’s World Cup in England, where they blew a 13-0 lead to lose 18-13 to France at Sandy Park.

“It is a great honor to sign on for another Rugby World Cup with the IRFU and reaffirm my commitment and belief in the team and program going forward,” said Beamand, who also oversaw Ireland’s memorable WXV1 win over New Zealand in September 2024.

“We have made positive progress in recent years but we know there is more to offer from our group and we are excited to build on the foundations we have laid.”

Irish Rugby Union (IRFU) Performance Director David Humphreys praised Bemand’s “hard work, dedication and investment” in the role since taking over.

Humphreys added: “In addition to the team’s growth and development on the field during Scott’s tenure, he has placed a huge emphasis on developing young players, and as we head towards the 2029 Rugby World Cup in Australia, we are excited to enhance the squad’s depth, ambition and performance levels.”

Beamand will name his squad for this year’s Women’s Six Nations on Wednesday.