Claire Molloy named Ireland captain after Briggs blow Claire Molloy has been confirmed as Ireland captain for the Women's Rugby World Cup after Niamh Briggs was forced out of the tournament with an Achilles injury. Rugby • 02 Aug 17
Claire Molloy named Ireland captain after Briggs blow Claire Molloy has been confirmed as Ireland captain for the Women's Rugby World Cup after Niamh Briggs was forced out of the tournament with an Achilles injury. Rugby • 02 Aug 17
Analysis: Gill Bourke on Ireland's World Cup hopes Seven days out from the World Cup opener against Australia, former Ireland hooker Gill Bourke casts her eye over the host nation's hopes. Rugby • 02 Aug 17
Analysis: Gill Bourke on Ireland's World Cup hopes Seven days out from the World Cup opener against Australia, former Ireland hooker Gill Bourke casts her eye over the host nation's hopes. Rugby • 02 Aug 17
Niamh Briggs ruled out of the WRWC Ireland captain Niamh Briggs has been ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup through injury. The tournament is set to start on Wednesday 9 August with Australia first up for Ireland. Rugby • 31 Jul 17
Niamh Briggs ruled out of the WRWC Ireland captain Niamh Briggs has been ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup through injury. The tournament is set to start on Wednesday 9 August with Australia first up for Ireland. Rugby • 31 Jul 17
Briggs left 'devastated & heartbroken' by injury blow Niamh Briggs said she's "devastated and heartbroken" to miss the World Cup after injury cruelly robbed the inspirational captain of the chance to lead her country's glory mission on home soil. Rugby • 31 Jul 17
Briggs left 'devastated & heartbroken' by injury blow Niamh Briggs said she's "devastated and heartbroken" to miss the World Cup after injury cruelly robbed the inspirational captain of the chance to lead her country's glory mission on home soil. Rugby • 31 Jul 17
Briggs back as skipper as Ireland name World Cup squad The Ireland squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup has been named, with Niamh Briggs returning to the fold as captain after missing the 6 Nations. Rugby • 24 Jul 17
Briggs back as skipper as Ireland name World Cup squad The Ireland squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup has been named, with Niamh Briggs returning to the fold as captain after missing the 6 Nations. Rugby • 24 Jul 17
Briggs ruled out of Six Nations with injury Ireland have been dealt a blow in their bid to win the Six Nations crown after Niamh Briggs was ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to injury. Six Nations • 17 Feb 17
Briggs ruled out of Six Nations with injury Ireland have been dealt a blow in their bid to win the Six Nations crown after Niamh Briggs was ruled out of the rest of the tournament due to injury. Six Nations • 17 Feb 17
Irish Women hoping to build towards World Cup Ireland captain Niamh Briggs has said her side are focused on building towards the World Cup ahead of Sunday's tie with New Zealand. Rugby • 25 Nov 16
Irish Women hoping to build towards World Cup Ireland captain Niamh Briggs has said her side are focused on building towards the World Cup ahead of Sunday's tie with New Zealand. Rugby • 25 Nov 16
Tierney names Ireland side for England clash Head coach Tom Tierney is looking forward to what he reckons could be "the biggest season in the history of Ireland's women's rugby." Rugby • 10 Nov 16
Tierney names Ireland side for England clash Head coach Tom Tierney is looking forward to what he reckons could be "the biggest season in the history of Ireland's women's rugby." Rugby • 10 Nov 16
Niamh Briggs urges Ireland to keep the faith Niamh Briggs has revealed "patience" and "frustration" have been the buzz words in Ireland camp as they look to end their Six Nations championship on a high on Sunday. Six Nations • 19 Mar 16
Niamh Briggs urges Ireland to keep the faith Niamh Briggs has revealed "patience" and "frustration" have been the buzz words in Ireland camp as they look to end their Six Nations championship on a high on Sunday. Six Nations • 19 Mar 16
Briggs makes Ireland call for Donnybrook support Ireland women’s captain Niamh Briggs wants to make their new home in Donnybrook a “fortress”. Six Nations • 06 Feb 16
Briggs makes Ireland call for Donnybrook support Ireland women’s captain Niamh Briggs wants to make their new home in Donnybrook a “fortress”. Six Nations • 06 Feb 16
Ireland to host 2017 Women's World Cup Ireland have been successful in their bid to host the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 13 May 15
Ireland to host 2017 Women's World Cup Ireland have been successful in their bid to host the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 13 May 15
Ireland obliterate Scotland to win Six Nations Ireland Women were in inspirational form to relentlessly pile on the points against Scotland to secure a record 73-3 win and complete a famous Men's and Women's RBS 6 Nations double for Irish rugby. Six Nations • 24 Mar 15
Ireland obliterate Scotland to win Six Nations Ireland Women were in inspirational form to relentlessly pile on the points against Scotland to secure a record 73-3 win and complete a famous Men's and Women's RBS 6 Nations double for Irish rugby. Six Nations • 24 Mar 15
Tierney: Irish can't force game against Scotland Head coach Tom Tierney has said Ireland cannot “force things” if they are chasing a score in their crucial RBS Women's 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Sunday. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
Tierney: Irish can't force game against Scotland Head coach Tom Tierney has said Ireland cannot “force things” if they are chasing a score in their crucial RBS Women's 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Sunday. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
RTÉ to show Ireland Women in Six Nations showdown Ireland Women's crucial RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Sunday will be shown live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player with coverage starting from 12.45pm. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
RTÉ to show Ireland Women in Six Nations showdown Ireland Women's crucial RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Sunday will be shown live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player with coverage starting from 12.45pm. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
Tom Tierney hopes for ‘new era’ of Ireland success Head coach Tom Tierney is hoping for a “new era” of success for Ireland’s women as a much-changed squad gears for Six Nations action. Rugby • 06 Feb 15
Tom Tierney hopes for ‘new era’ of Ireland success Head coach Tom Tierney is hoping for a “new era” of success for Ireland’s women as a much-changed squad gears for Six Nations action. Rugby • 06 Feb 15
VIDEO: Niamh Briggs: Changed Irish full of leaders New captain Niamh Briggs has said a much-changed Ireland squad has a number of leaders ready to step up and fill the void left by several high-profile retirements. Rugby • 05 Feb 15
VIDEO: Niamh Briggs: Changed Irish full of leaders New captain Niamh Briggs has said a much-changed Ireland squad has a number of leaders ready to step up and fill the void left by several high-profile retirements. Rugby • 05 Feb 15
Briggs made captain, 'nearly crashed car' in shock Niamh Briggs has spoken of the pride she has taken in being asked to succeed the recently retired Fiona Coughlan as Ireland captain. Six Nations • 29 Jan 15
Briggs made captain, 'nearly crashed car' in shock Niamh Briggs has spoken of the pride she has taken in being asked to succeed the recently retired Fiona Coughlan as Ireland captain. Six Nations • 29 Jan 15
Niamh Briggs is handed Ireland captaincy Niamh Briggs has been named captain of the Ireland team for the 2015 Women's Six Nations Championship Rugby • 27 Jan 15
Niamh Briggs is handed Ireland captaincy Niamh Briggs has been named captain of the Ireland team for the 2015 Women's Six Nations Championship Rugby • 27 Jan 15
Briggs and Bourke rue unfulfilled potential A shattered Niamh Briggs and Gillian Bourke conceded that Ireland really “made life difficult” for themselves in their crushing 40-7 World Cup semi-final defeat to England in Paris yesterday. Rugby • 14 Aug 14
Briggs and Bourke rue unfulfilled potential A shattered Niamh Briggs and Gillian Bourke conceded that Ireland really “made life difficult” for themselves in their crushing 40-7 World Cup semi-final defeat to England in Paris yesterday. Rugby • 14 Aug 14
Briggs nominated for World Player of Year Ireland full-back Niamh Briggs has been nominated for the IRB Women's Player of the Year 2014 Award. Rugby • 13 Aug 14
Briggs nominated for World Player of Year Ireland full-back Niamh Briggs has been nominated for the IRB Women's Player of the Year 2014 Award. Rugby • 13 Aug 14
