Niamh: Briggs: We can become the first host nation to win the World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland women's rugby captain Niamh Briggs believes that her side have what it takes to win the 2017 World Cup after it was announced that the tournament will be held on these shores for the first time.
In Pics: Ireland Women's RWC 2017 Announcement
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsFiona Coghlan and Niamh Briggs, the two captains from Ireland's Women's RBS 6 Nations title wins (2013 and 2015), were present at the official announcement as Ireland was confirmed as the host nation for...
Irish Rugby TV: Niamh Briggs On Women's RWC 2017
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Women's captain Niamh Briggs spoke to Irish Rugby TV about Ireland hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2017 and what it will mean for Women's rugby across the island.
Briggs: Our goal now is to win the World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland women's captain Niamh Briggs is hopeful that her side's Six Nations success will inspire a younger generation to take up the sport in this country.
6 Nations Trophies Set For Thomond Park
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsHeading to Thomond Park this Saturday for Munster v Connacht? - Well we've doubled your reasons to come along now with the presentation of both 6 Nations Trophies at half-time with Ireland Women's Captain...
Six Of Ireland's Best Make Scrumqueens.com Team Of The Tournament
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsScrumqueens.com, the world's leading Women's rugby website, has announced its Team of the 2015 Women's RBS 6 Nations and champions Ireland have six played selected - captain Niamh Briggs, Jenny Murphy,...
Ireland captain Niamh Briggs: I slept with the cup!
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland's winning captain Niamh Briggs admitted to sleeping with the trophy following the Six nations success in Scotland yesterday.
I'm So Delighted For This Group Of Players - Briggs
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsTwo years ago Niamh Briggs kept her calm to kick the two penalties that saw Ireland win the Women's RBS 6 Nations title and claim the Grand Slam in Italy. Yesterday saw the full-back, now Ireland's captain,...
Irish Rugby TV: It Was A Brilliant Squad Effort - Niamh Briggs
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsNiamh Briggs had a day to remember as she captained the Ireland Women's team to RBS 6 Nations title glory. The Waterford star, who scored the first try in the 73-3 win over Scotland, spoke to Irish Rugby...
Ireland's women hammer Scotland to claim title
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumIreland's women emulated the men in hammering Scotland to claim the Six Nations title. Ireland had to overturn a 27 points difference to pip France to the title but they eased past Scotland scoring...
