Revived Briggs wary of growing Scottish threat

Ahead of their meeting in the Women’s Six Nations at Donnybrook tomorrow afternoon (1pm kick-off), Niamh Briggs acknowledged that Scotland are becoming a dangerous proposition for Ireland.

Adam Griggs’ side are hot favourites to extend their 12-game winning streak against the Scots, which dates back to an 18-6 success in the 2007 Championship.

However, Jenny Murphy’s stoppage-time converted try was all that separated the two nations in last year’s encounter at Broadwood Stadium, and Briggs believes the Scots will continue to progress over the next 12 months.