Contracted provincial system vital for women's rugby in Ireland

POSITIVE STEP FORWARD: Munster Assistant Coach Niamh Briggs. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

Munster Women's assistant coach Niamh Briggs has said a potential move towards a contracted provincial system will be a positive step in ensuring women’s rugby can thrive throughout the island of Ireland.

When the IRFU unveiled their new strategic plan in June of this year - which is set to run from 2024 to 2028 - the development of the women’s game was earmarked as a major priority for the union.