Munster boss Briggs pays tribute to her squad Niamh Briggs paid tribute to her extended 34-player squad and the management team as she reflected on Munster's back-to-back Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship title wins. Rugby • 22 Jan
Brown happy to pass the torch to 'rugby nerd' Briggs Since Munster clinched the last Women's Interprovincial Series back in September 2021, there's been a significant change in the coaching setup. Rugby • 14 Jan
Briggs encouraged by early signs of professionalism Munster and Ireland coach Niamh Briggs says there are already noticeable improvements in the players who have taken up professional contracts with the IRFU. Rugby • 05 Jan
Briggs named Munster coach for Interpro championship Munster have confirmed the appointment of Niamh Briggs as head coach for the 2022/23 Women's Interprovincial Championship. Rugby • 28 Sep 22
Cronin highlights the Briggs influence in out-half swap Nicole Cronin is the latest tenant in the Ireland number 10 jersey, having only switched from scrum-half to out-half eight months ago, as Neil Treacy … Rugby • 02 Apr 22
Briggs wants Ireland to embrace 'free shot' at France Ireland assistant coach Niamh Briggs says this Saturday's TikTok Six Nations trip to France is a "free shot" for the Irish players. Rugby • 30 Mar 22
New era begins for both Ireland and Women's Six Nations A fresh start for Ireland, and an exciting leap into the unknown for women's rugby, as the 2022 TikTok Women's Six Nations kicks off, writes … Rugby • 26 Mar 22
Talk of professionalism 'premature' - IRFU CEO Potts IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts says talk of making Irish women's rugby a professional game is "premature". Rugby • 05 Mar 22
Briggs appointment is important for the game - Flood When Stacey Flood talks about the daily routine of playing both Sevens and 15-a-side rugby, the out-half describes the process as "seamless enough". Rugby • 18 Feb 22
Briggs excited at future with Ireland's 'blank canvas' Given Ireland are arriving into next month's TikTok Women's Six Nations at such a low ebb, you could make the argument that it might not … Rugby • 17 Feb 22
Briggs named Ireland Women assistant coach Former Ireland out-half Niamh Briggs has been appointed as assistant coach to the Ireland Women's team. Rugby • 04 Feb 22
Women's Lions moves closer with Irish involvement The British & Irish Lions have today announced the formation of a Women's Lions feasibility Steering Group, including Irish women's chief Anthony Eddy and former … Rugby • 12 Oct 21
RTÉ Sport Classics: Briggs steps back into the unknown Ireland's historic 2013 Women's Six Nations Grand Slam victory is the latest of our RTÉ Sport Classics which you can watch on RTÉ2 and the … Rugby • 07 May 20
Ireland call up new faces but Briggs misses out Adam Griggs has named nine uncapped players in his Ireland Women's panel for the November Tests against the USA and England, but Niamh Briggs has … Rugby • 24 Sep 18
Briggs: 'I didn't think I'd get back' Niamh Briggs explains to RTÉ Sport the difficulties she experienced in coming back from injury as Ireland prepare to meet Scotland in the Six Nations. Niamh Briggs • 10 Mar 18
Scoring a brace of tries after working a week of nights Ireland's Claire Molloy is a doctor based in Wales and after working a week of nights, she scored a brace of tries in the Six … Rugby • 26 Feb 18
Ireland to focus on home comforts as rebuilding begins Ireland must focus on getting results from their home fixtures in the Women's Six Nations, according to retired international Ruth O'Reilly. Rugby • 03 Feb 18
O'Driscoll, Briggs & U2 look to get Ireland over line Brian O'Driscoll, Niamh Briggs, U2 and Bob Geldof will all lend their talents to Ireland's 2023 Rugby World Cup bid presentation, as the battle to … Rugby • 15 Sep 17
Steed expects a winning World Cup start for Ireland Former Ireland international and RTÉ Rugby analyst Fiona Steed expects to see Ireland make a winning start to their World Cup campaign when they take … Rugby • 09 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Six Nations • 17 Feb 17
