Philip Doyle
Irish rugby union coach
About Philip Doyle
Lived 1964 – 2026 (aged 61). Philip Doyle was an Irish rugby union coach.
Philip Doyle (1 November 1964 – 25 June 2026) was an Irish rugby union coach. He was the head coach of the Irish Women's national team and the Scotland women's national team.
Coaching career Doyle first coached the women's national team from 2003 to 2006. He was reinstated as head coach in 2010 and led them to Grand Slam victory in the 2013 Women's Six Nations Championship.
He also created history when the Irish women defeated the Black Ferns at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup in France. He resigned as head coach after the 2014 World Cup.
In 2019 he became head coach of the Scotland women's national team. He resigned in August 2020 because he needed to shield, due to the United Kingdom's COVID–19 rules.
Death Doyle died on 25 June 2026, at the age of 61.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Philip Doyle?
Irish rugby union coach
When was Philip Doyle born?
Philip Doyle was born on 1 November 1964 in Dublin.
When did Philip Doyle die?
Philip Doyle died on 26 June 2026.
What was Philip Doyle's occupation?
Philip Doyle was a rugby union coach.
What nationality was Philip Doyle?
Philip Doyle was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Philip Doyle (rugby union coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philip Doyle. https://biography.guide/philip-doyle-rugby-union-coach/
MLA: "Philip Doyle." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philip-doyle-rugby-union-coach/.
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