Briggs voted Player of the Decade

Former Irish international and Munster player Niamh Briggs has been voted as the winner of the Ireland Women’s Player of the Decade. Briggs romped home with a total of 68% of the vote on the website Front Row Union.

Briggs started her career at Waterford Institute of Technology. She played with Waterford side Dungarvan before moving to a higher level with Clonmel in Tipperary. She has played for UL Bohemians after moving to Limerick as a member of the Gardai.

Completely overwhelmed by this – thanks to everyone for getting in touch! So so lucky to have had the best teammates/coaches throughout my time & also to have made the most amazing memories! Thanks John @FrontRowUnion for covering women’s rugby long before anyone else! #grateful https://t.co/hVWEvqDtU8

— Niamh Briggs (@niamhbriggs15) February 26, 2021

Briggs from Waterford was a major player in Ireland’s Women’s Grand Slam Championship in 2013 and the ascent to number two in the world in 2014. She also played for Ireland in the 2010 and 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup. She was also a member of the Ireland teams that won the 2015 Women’s Six Nations Championship.

Ireland Women: Player of the Decade Result.

The results are in and it's huge congratulations to Niamh Briggs on being selected as the Front Row Union Ireland Women Player of the Decade.

Thanks to everyone who voted.#ireland #women #rugby https://t.co/bB6meeZCNN

— John at The Front Row Union Sport (@FrontRowUnion) February 26, 2021

Speaking to The Front Row Union after the award was announced she said:

“I’m shocked and delighted!! I was so happy to make the team of the decade, I never thought I’d win the player accolade, especially when you consider the caliber of the other girls across the board!

Proud to be nominated beside Ali and Molloy, and it’s brought back some brilliant memories!!

Thanks to The Front Row Union for running the poll and thanks to everyone who voted”.