Eimear Considine: Women’s rugby going pro ‘a slow process’

Eimaer Considine agrees with the comments of IRFU performance director David Nucifora, who said immediate focus must be given to increasing the size of this country’s playing pool.

Ireland rugby international Eimear Considine and AFLW player Ailish Considine at the launch of Aviva Ireland’s #LaceUpWithPride campaign. The campaign gives people the chance to buy rainbow laces for €4 at selected stores and online at www.elverys.ie, with all profits going to LGBTI+ charity BeLonG To Youth Services. Picture: Inpho/Dan Sheridan

Irish rugby full-back Eimear Considine has said that increasing the number of women’s club teams must be prioritised ahead of any move towards professionalism at the top level.

While Considine would love to wear the title of full-time professional athlete, she said there is no point in the Irish squad turning professional when underdeveloped club structures means “there are no players coming through” behind them.