Munster legend inducted into Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame
Former UL Bohemians players Niamh Briggs was at the heart of a generation that transformed the fortunes of Irish women’s rugby
A MUNSTER Rugby legend has been inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame after a trailblazing career.
Former UL Bohemians players Niamh Briggs was at the heart of a generation that transformed the fortunes of Irish women’s rugby - and was a key figure for Munster in this time also.
The current attack coach for the women's team, Briggs came to prominence when she was a key figure in Ireland’s historic 2013 Grand Slam. The former Waterford ladies football player was also instrumental in the team’s march to the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final, before going on to captain Ireland to another Six Nations title in 2015.
"Across 62 international appearances, Briggs established herself as one of the outstanding players of her era, while her contributions to Munster Rugby and UL Bohemians further cemented her standing in the game," noted a statement on the Munster Rugby website. "She has since continued to support the development of women’s rugby through coaching and player development."
Briggs moved to Limerick from Waterford when she was stationed locally as a member of An Garda Siochana.
Rugby Players Ireland also announced that Rory Best and John Muldoon would also enter the Hall of Fame.