Patience key for Niamh Briggs to keep Munster at pinnacle 

Munster begin their Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championships title defence against Ulster at Musgrave Park on Saturday afternoon

PREACHING PATIENCE: Munster coach Niamh Briggs. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Gaining momentum, not dwelling on past glory will be the driving factor for Munster as they begin their Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championships title defence against Ulster at Musgrave Park this afternoon (4:45pm).

Head coach Niamh Briggs was an assistant coach to Matt Brown last season when Munster defeated Leinster in the final round to claim the title, but such is the reality of condensed-format competitions that hitting the ground running in round one will be more important than looking at the big picture of retaining the crown.