Irish Rugby confirms four key Women’s rugby leadership appointments
2 days ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish Rugby has today announced the appointment of four provincial Women’s rugby leadership roles, a landmark step in the continued development and professionalisation of the Women’s game across...
Late Burke Brace Not Enough For Ireland U-20 Women In Parma Heat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ireland Under-20 Women's team ran out of time with their late comeback, which included Kelly Burke's brace of tries, as they lost 24-17 to Italy in their second Six Nations Women's Summer...
Inside Camp: Niamh Briggs on the Women's Six Nations
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland Assistant Coach Niamh Briggs on the upcoming campaign and Ireland's opening game against Wales this weekend.
B&I Lions announce formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group
4 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe British & Irish Lions has announced the formation of a Women’s Lions feasibility steering group. The 13-person group will be chaired by British & Irish Lion, Ieuan Evans,...
Briggs And Osborne On Their All-Ireland League Awards
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsTuesday night’s All-Ireland League Awards honoured the achievements or players, coaches and clubs this season. Niamh Briggs (UL Bohemian) and Peter Osborne (Naas) picked up the Top Points Scorer...
2019 Women’s All-Ireland League Final Highlights
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsSaturday April 27th, 2019 Women’s All-Ireland League Final RAILWAY UNION 13 UL BOHEMIAN 8, Energia Park Scorers: Railway Union: Try: Shirley Corcoran, Stephanie Carroll; Pen: Claire Keohane UL Bohemian:...
Women’s All-Ireland Cup Finals: Results Round-Up
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWOMEN’S ALL-IRELAND CUP FINAL: Saturday, March 30 UL BOHEMIAN 17 BLACKROCK COLLEGE 5, Ashbourne Scorers: UL Bohemian Tries: Laura Sheehan, Aine Staunton; Cons: Niamh Briggs 2; Pen: Niamh Briggs Blackrock...
Over 100,000 Kids Take Part in Aldi Play Rugby
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland stars Paul O'Connell, NIamh Briggs and Ciara Griffin lined out to celebrate a record year for the Aldi Play Rugby programme, with over 100,000 kids across the country taking part in the non-contact...
Briggs Enjoying 'New Lease Of Life' In Number 10 Role
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsWith an injury-plagued 2017 now firmly behind her, Niamh Briggs is certainly enjoying 'a new lease of life' as out-half in the new-look Ireland Women's squad.
Griggs Hails Influence Of Briggs And Molloy After Five-Try Triumph
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Women's head coach Adam Griggs reserved special praise for Niamh Briggs and Claire Molloy after the girls in green recorded a brilliant 35-12 bonus point win over Wales at Donnybrook yesterday.