Ciara Griffin rugby player
Ciara Griffin rugby player

Ciara Griffin

10th Jan 1994 1.65m/77kg No. 8

“Junior” (as she is known to teammates) plays her club rugby with UL Bohs and provincially with Munster.

She made her international debut against Wales during the 2016 Six Nations.

Griffin works as a teacher, but is a keen farmer as well.

Ciara was named in the 2017 6 Nations squad, having won 7 caps.

Her chain of impressive performances secured her spot in the Ireland squad for the 2019 Six Nations tournament.

Griffin was once again named for the Ireland squad ahead of the Women's 2020 Six Nations.

In November 2021, with 41 caps for Ireland, Griffin announced that she would retire from international rugby.

(LS November 16, 2021)

Career

ireland Ireland Women
No. 8
2016 - 2022