Briggs stars in Ireland romp

Italy 5 Ireland 30: Women’s Six Nations Championship: New captain Niamh Briggs led by example with a woman of the match performance as Ireland got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start.

Florence’s Stadio Mario Lodigiani was not just the first stop for Ireland’s women in their Six Nations campaign but also the first step of their journey stewarded by recently appointed head coach Tom Tierney.

Despite full-back Briggs having problems off the kicking tee due to a stiff breeze in the second half, she led with great tactical nous.