Niamh Briggs joins Ireland coaching ticket ahead of Women's Six Nations

The IRFU has announced the appointment of Niamh Briggs as Ireland Women's Assistant Coach ahead of the 2022 TikTok Women's Six Nations. Briggs joins Greg McWilliams' Coaching Team, Pictured: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Former captain Niamh Briggs has been named as the assistant coach for the Ireland women's teams ahead of their Six Nations campaign which kicks off next month.

Limerick native Briggs won 57 caps for Ireland in her playing days and won two Six Nations championships, including one as skipper, and will link up with Greg McWilliams’ coaching team as they continue preparation at the IRFU High Performance Centre.