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# niamh-briggs - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Serious leg injury another devastating blow for Munster's Briggs
The Ireland international sustained the injury on the opening weekend of the inter-pros.
# niamh-briggs - Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Briggs included in Munster Women's historic all-female coaching and management staff
The UL Bohs star has been appointed the technical skills coach for the U18 team.
# niamh-briggs - Monday 25 March, 2019
Briggs on target as Bohs lead the way into women's AIL semi-finals
The defending champs secured top spot again with a win over Galwegians, while Old Belvedere defeated Blackrock to seal home advantage in the knockout round.
# niamh-briggs - Monday 11 February, 2019
In-form Niamh Briggs shines once again as UL Bohs beat Railway Union
Meanwhile, there were wins for Cooke and Blackrock in the Women’s AIL.
# niamh-briggs - Wednesday 30 January, 2019
Ireland not rushing Six Nations start for Miller after 10-month lay-off from horrific injury
The star winger has been named on the bench for England’s visit on Friday while Niamh Briggs remains in contention for a return to the squad.
# niamh-briggs - Sunday 20 January, 2019
'I'm not angry or bitter. I'm fit, healthy and happy again and that's important'
After questioning whether she’d ever play again, Niamh Briggs has bounced back from two injury-ravaged seasons to rediscover her love of rugby, even after being overlooked for Ireland’s Six Nations squad.
# niamh-briggs - Monday 24 September, 2018
Briggs misses out as Ireland name nine uncapped players for November
There are three ‘development players’ included in Adam Griggs’ selection.
# niamh-briggs - Friday 14 September, 2018
Leinster trust in defence for clash with Munster and their 10/12 playmaking duo
The Women’s Inter-provincial Series goes down to the wire in Donnybrook tomorrow night.
# niamh-briggs - Saturday 1 September, 2018
Convincing wins for Leinster and Munster in women's inter-pros
Connacht and Ulster came out second best in their respective matches this weekend.
# niamh-briggs - Saturday 10 March, 2018
'There were some really dark days' - Niamh Briggs finds a new lease of life
The Ireland out-half suffered with serious injury issues and missed last year’s home World Cup.
# niamh-briggs - Friday 9 March, 2018
'There are people coming from New Zealand and Australia to get their caps'
Niamh Briggs is delighted that over 100 female players will finally be awarded caps for playing for Ireland.
# niamh-briggs - Wednesday 31 January, 2018
Belvo wing Megan Williams set for Ireland debut against France
The 7s international will win her first cap for Ireland in 15s.
# niamh-briggs - Friday 22 December, 2017
9 uncapped players as Ireland Women build up to Six Nations without Spence and Murphy
New head coach Adam Griggs has plenty of experienced talents in his 38-strong squad.
# niamh-briggs - Tuesday 8 August, 2017
'They'll just be dying to get onto the pitch and do the nation proud'
Ireland international rugby player Kim Flood looks ahead to the Women’s World Cup.
# niamh-briggs - Wednesday 2 August, 2017
With Briggs injury setback, Ireland turn to Molloy as Women's Rugby World Cup captain
The 29-year-old will replace Niamh Briggs who was forced to pull out of the tournament last week.
# niamh-briggs - Tuesday 1 August, 2017
Injured Ireland skipper Briggs vows to return for Six Nations
The goal-kicking fullback suffered an ankle injury in training over the weekend.
# niamh-briggs - Monday 31 July, 2017
Briggs injury increases onus on playmakers and robs Ireland of priceless weapon
Captain, leader, goalkicker, playmaker: There’s no understating the blow Briggs’ injury is to Ireland.
Niamh Briggs ruled out of World Cup with injury
The Ireland captain missed the Six Nations with a separate injury.
# niamh-briggs - Monday 24 July, 2017
'We have to embrace and cherish that pressure': Briggs relishing home WRWC
Ireland captain Niamh Briggs is fit again and ready to lead her side next month.
Adaptability key for Tierney in selecting the best women for the job
The uncapped Nicole Cronin represents a considerable amount of Sevens blood running through the squad of 28.
# niamh-briggs - Sunday 23 July, 2017
Captain Briggs proud of Ireland's mental strength as she leads drive for home World Cup
‘We won games we had no right to win. And sometimes you need that stomach, that grit.’
# niamh-briggs - Thursday 13 July, 2017
One for the collection! Ireland captain Briggs immortalised with Rugby World Cup stamp
The special commemorative €1 stamp was unveiled ahead of Ireland’s hosting of the Women’s World Cup.
# niamh-briggs - Saturday 27 May, 2017
'You go from really excited to be leading a World Cup at home to not knowing if you’ll play again'
Ireland captain Niamh Briggs is nearing her full return following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
# niamh-briggs - Thursday 16 February, 2017
Hammer blow for Ireland as captain Briggs ruled out of Six Nations
The fullback has been sidelined with a hamstring problem.
# niamh-briggs - Monday 6 February, 2017
Ireland lead the Six Nations after their great escape in Scotland
Jenny Murphy’s return was among the positives in a poor performance from Tom Tierney’s side.
# niamh-briggs - Tuesday 31 January, 2017
Niamh Briggs out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Scotland
Tom Tierney has named his XV for Friday’s game.
# niamh-briggs - Friday 25 November, 2016
Ireland Women feeling 'quietly confident' ahead of final Test match against New Zealand
Ireland are hoping to go out of the November Series on a high.
# niamh-briggs - Thursday 24 November, 2016
Niamh Briggs fit to captain Ireland against world number ones New Zealand
Tom Tierney makes 10 changes from last weekend’s defeat to Canada.
# niamh-briggs - Thursday 10 November, 2016
Opening November Test against England comes too soon for Ireland captain Briggs
Head coach Tom Tierney has returned Nora Stapleton to the number 10 jersey to open a tough Autumn series.
# niamh-briggs - Wednesday 9 November, 2016
Ireland to face France and Australia in Women's Rugby World Cup pool
Tom Tierney’s side have a tough task ahead of them next August.
# niamh-briggs - Sunday 26 June, 2016
Ireland set up massive Olympics qualifier semi-final against Russia
Niamh Briggs was injured in a rout of Tunisia in the quarter-finals.
# niamh-briggs - Saturday 25 June, 2016
Ireland get Olympic 7s qualification tilt off to rampant start with rout in UCD
Trinidad and Tobago were utterly outclassed.
# niamh-briggs - Friday 13 May, 2016
Ireland will look to embrace pressure of home World Cup opportunity
Captain Niamh Briggs says this year’s November Test series will be a major aid to preparations.
# niamh-briggs - Tuesday 8 March, 2016
42 of the most talented current Irish female athletes
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most accomplished current stars of Irish sport.
# niamh-briggs - Saturday 27 February, 2016
England Women complete a miserable day for Irish rugby
With just under 20 minutes remaining, Abbie Scott scored the try that ultimately sealed her side’s victory.
# niamh-briggs - Tuesday 2 February, 2016
Testing circumstances but Briggs' Ireland have quality to retain Six Nations title
Niamh Briggs and Tom Tierney are optimistic ahead of Saturday’s opener against Wales.
# niamh-briggs - Saturday 2 January, 2016
'I didn’t allow myself to get as emotional before but I was still getting sick at 5 in the morning'
Niamh Briggs on nerves and how being in the Guards has helped her play rugby for Ireland.
# niamh-briggs - Sunday 6 September, 2015
Niamh Briggs was in fine form helping Munster to another Interpro title
Briggs landed a try, a conversion and a penalty to steer Munster home.
# niamh-briggs - Friday 21 August, 2015
'I love what Munster stands for... the spirit, culture, never-say-die attitude'
Niamh Briggs and her squad are preparing to defend their interprovincial title in the coming weeks.
# niamh-briggs - Monday 23 March, 2015
'We wanted that ruthless streak': Niamh Briggs keeping firm grip on 6 Nations crown
“I made my feelings known to everybody that I wasn’t going to use the changes as an excuse.”
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