Stamp Of Approval For Briggs & Ireland Women

Irish Women’s captain, Niamh Briggs of Munster, was at the GPO today to unveil a special €1 postage stamp celebrating Ireland’s hosting of the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup from August 9-26 in Dublin and Belfast.

Designed by Zinc Design Consultants, the stamp features an action photo by Dan Sheridan (Inpho Photography) of Briggs in action during Ireland’s historic win over New Zealand at the 2014 Rugby World Cup.   The special stamp and limited edition First Day Cover envelope may be viewed and purchased at irishstamps.ie and at main post offices nationwide.

Speaking at today’s unveiling Briggs said, “It’s such an honour to represent Irish Women’s rugby on this special postage stamp. It marks this special event for Ireland and will really increase awareness of the tournament in the lead-up to the Women’s World Cup. The country has truly embraced Women’s rugby and the Women’s Rugby World Cup on home soil will be a celebration of all sports and all those who play and support women’s sport.”
The Limerick based Garda originally from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford now plays her club rugby with UL Bohs and since her Munster debut in 2006, she has claimed a total of seven interprovincial titles.  No stranger to leading both province and country, Briggs became captain of the Irish Women’s team at the start of the 2014/2015 campaign.

12 teams will take part in this, the 8th Women’s Rugby World Cup in which the pool stages will be played at University College Dublin and the final stages held at Belfast’s Queens University and Kingspan Stadium.  Those competing are Ireland, England, Canada, France, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, Wales, Spain, Hong Kong and Japan.

Tickets for the semi-final and final stages in Belfast are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Further information on the tournament can be found on www.rwcwomens.com.