Donegal Daily
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
Wednesday 21°CThursday 22°C

Donegal Daily Donegal Daily

sponsor banner
sponsor banner
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
NewsSportUncategorized

DONEGAL GIRLS HELP IRELAND TO WOMEN’S RUGBY TRIPLE CROWN

written by admin February 23, 2013
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

niamhbriggsscovire13SBDONEGAL rugby star Larissa Muldoon and Nora Stapleton are celebrating tonight after helping Ireland’s Women wrap up the Triple Crown with a convincing 30-3 RBS 6 Nations win over Scotland.

Ireland’s third victory from three matches this season maintains their push for the Grand Slam and also rubber-stamped their qualification for the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Scotland, who had failed to score a point in their opening two defeats to England and Italy, did take the lead at Lasswade – centre Lisa Ritchie kicking the hosts ahead with an early penalty.

But back came Ireland and impressive full-back Niamh Briggs leveled things up on 23 minutes before the first try of the match arrived – Miller, who scored a hat-trick against England – finishing off a sweeping move in the corner.

Scotland refused to wilt however and exerted considerable pressure on Ireland in the closing stages of the first half – only for a crucial turnover from Ashleigh Baxter to ensure that the visitors held on for an 8-3 lead at the break.

Still the Irish didn’t having things their own way in the second half and continued errors saw Scotland grow in confidence.

But when Briggs landed a penalty after Scotland fly-half Tanya Griffith was sin-binned for persistent infringements, Ireland settled back into their stride and the floodgates duly opened.

Miller was the tormentor-in-chief again, clinically finishing off her fifth try in two matches, which Briggs converted before flanker Siobhan Fleming scored try number three for Ireland.

Briggs rounded off a fine individual performance with a try of her own but hit the upright with her conversion attempt, ending up with a personal haul of 15 points, securing Ireland their first ever Triple Crown.

Victory also means that Ireland, who host France next, are just two wins away from their maiden RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam.

15 Niamh Briggs
14 Ashleigh Baxter
13 Lynne Cantwell
12 Jenny Murphy
11 Alison Miller
10 Nora Stapleton
9 Larissa Muldoon

1 Fiona Coghlan
2 Gillian Bourke
3 Ailis Egan
4 Sophie Spence
5 Marie Louise Reilly
6 Siobhan Fleming
7 Claire Molloy
8 Joy Neville

Replacements:
16 Stacey-Lea Kennedy
17 Fiona Hayes
18 Lauren Day
19 Leigh Dargan
20 Laura Guest
21 Amy Davis
22 Grace Davitt
23 Niamh Kavanagh

 

 

DONEGAL GIRLS HELP IRELAND TO WOMEN’S RUGBY TRIPLE CROWN was last modified: February 23rd, 2013 by admin
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Tags:
DONEGAL GIRLS HELP IRELAND TO WOMEN'S RUGBY TRIPLE CROWN
admin

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

‘I’ve raised defective blocks 23 times in...

3 minutes ago

Call for action on Drumboe paths still...

20 minutes ago

HSE announce new GP for Lettermacaward

9 hours ago

Women invited to build a future in...

12 hours ago

Man found pushing bike on Letterkenny dual...

13 hours ago

Witnesses sought after boat vandalised at pier...

14 hours ago

Appeal following theft of tractor from yard...

14 hours ago

‘No point in building greenways without money...

15 hours ago

Car seized during multi-agency checkpoints in Letterkenny

16 hours ago

Learner driver with no ‘L’ plates caught...

16 hours ago
Advertisement
Advertisement

Donegal County Council

Facebook
Donegal County Council
Advertisement
Advertisement
Donegal Daily Jobs

Read More

  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Sales & Services
  • Obituaries
  • Features
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Council News

Information

  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise WIth Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions

Our Sites

Donegal Woman
Donegal Woman
Donegal Daily

© 2025 Donegal Daily. All rights reserved.
Website by owenod


Back To Top.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.