Niamh Briggs rugby player
Niamh Briggs rugby player

Niamh Briggs

30th Sep 1984 1.72m/80kg Fly Half

Wednesday Evening Round Up

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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Claire Molloy confirmed as Ireland Women's Captain

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland Women's Management team are pleased to announce that Ireland flanker Claire Molloy will captain the squad during Women's Rugby World Cup 2017. Molloy who has been capped 53 times...

Niamh Briggs to miss Ireland's Women's World Cup campaign

7 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Ireland's Women's World Cup campaign has been dealt a major blow with their skipper Niamh Briggs ruled out of the tournament with an injury.

Niamh Briggs Ruled out of Women's Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by Irish Rugby

The Ireland Women's Management team have confirmed that Niamh Briggs has been ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup through injury.   "Both the players and management are really disappointed...

Ireland lose captain Briggs for World Cup

7 years ago by World Rugby

Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 hosts Ireland have been dealt a huge blow just over a week before the tournament with the news that captain Niamh Briggs has been ruled out through injury.

Niamh Briggs Ruled Out Of Women's Rugby World Cup

7 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

The Ireland Women's management team can confirm that captain Niamh Briggs has been ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup through injury.

Irish Rugby TV: Ireland WRWC 2017 Squad Announcement

7 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

Monday was a momentous day for the Ireland Women's camp as the 28-strong squad was revealed for the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil. Head coach Tom Tierney and captain Niamh Briggs spoke to the press...

Niamh Briggs eyes home World Cup victory for Ireland Women

7 years ago by Talking Rugby Union

Ireland Women's captain Niamh Briggs is hoping to capitalise on the home advantage during the upcoming World Cup that kicks-off next month.

Briggs Hails Cronin As 'A Huge Addition To The Squad'

7 years ago by Irish Rugby Team news

Monday was another proud day in the career of star full-back Niamh Briggs as she was named Ireland captain for the forthcoming Women's Rugby World Cup in Dublin and Belfast.

Niamh Briggs: Ireland captain says hosts will embrace World Cup home advantage

7 years ago by BBC Rugby News

Ireland captain Niamh Briggs says the Women's Rugby World Cup hosts will "embrace and cherish" home advantage at next month's tournament.