Niamh Kavanagh (rugby union)

Niamh Kavanagh (born 30 July 1987) is an Irish rugby union player.

Niamh Kavanagh
Date of birth (1987-07-30) 30 July 1987
Place of birthPortlaoise, Laois, Ireland
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
UL Bohemians R.F.C. (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–  Ireland 15

Biography

Kavanagh's rugby career began in 2009 with UL Bohemians R.F.C. while she was studying Law and Tax at the Limerick Institute of Technology.[1] She scored the first try on her debut for Ireland at the 2011 Six Nations against Italy. Two years later she was part of the squad that won a historic Grand Slam title at the 2013 Six Nations Championship.[1]

Kavanagh was initially named in Ireland's squad for the 2014 Rugby World Cup but was ruled out due to a hamstring injury she sustained in Ireland’s final warm-up match against Wales.[2][3] She was replaced by Vikki McGinn.[4][3]

Kavanagh returned to the international stage in a 48–7 loss to Canada in 2016.[2][5] She later played against the Black Ferns and scored a late consolation try in her sides 38–8 loss.[6] In 2021 she was named in Munster's squad for the Vodafone Women’s Interpros.[7]

References
  1. "RWC Countdown: Getting To Know Niamh Kavanagh". Munster Rugby. 2014-06-18. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  2. Tracey, Cian (2016-11-19). "Fit-again Kavanagh aiming to make up for lost time as World Cup looms". independent. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  3. "Niamh Kavanagh Ruled Out". Munster Rugby. 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  4. "Kavanagh Ruled Out Of Women's World Cup". Irish Rugby. 2014-07-22. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  5. "Canada rout Ireland in Dublin". Americas Rugby News. 2016-11-19. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  6. "Ireland women defeated by New Zealand". BBC Sport. 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  7. "Munster Squad Announced For Vodafone Women's Interpros". Irish Rugby. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
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