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
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
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 ... 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
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 ... 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 ... 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
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 ... 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
