11th Title For Munster Women

Munster Women, sponsored by Keanes, claimed their 11th Interprovincial title today in Thomond Park with a 15-7 win over Leinster.

Munster defended their championship title with an opening try from Leah Lyons in the 20th minute converted by Captain Niamh Briggs.

Leinster equalised just short of the break with a try from full-back Jeamie Deacon. Outhalf Nora Stapleton added the extras bringing the score to 7 a-piece at half time.

A Briggs penalty in the second half restored Munster's lead in what was a hard fought encounter.

The match clinching try also came courtesy of the Munster captain to claim a 15-7 victory and retain the Womens Interprovincial title.

MATCH REPORT TO FOLLOW

Munster XV: Valerie Power (Shannon); Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird (Highfield), Niamh Kavanagh (UL Bohs), Nicola Scully (Highfield) , Laura O'Mahony (Tralee); Niamh Briggs (UL Bohs), Ellen Murphy (Highfield); Fiona Reidy (UL Bohs), Amy Desmond (Highfield), Leah Lyons (Highfield); Róisín Ormond (Highfield), Elaine Anthony (Highfield); Siobhan Fleming (Tralee), Ciara Griffin (Tralee), Heather O'Brien (Highfield). Replacements: Zoe Grattagh (Highfield), Maura Collins (Abbeyfeale), Niamh English (Highfield), Gerda Coyne (Highfield), Chloe Pearse (Shannon), Mona Fehily (Highfield), Jayne Pennefather (Highfield), Edel Murphy (UL Bohs).
Gates at Thomond Park Stadium open at 1.30pm at the East side.

Munster Women's Management Team

Head Coach: Wayne Falvey
Team Manager: Dara O'Tuama
Assistant Coach: Dave Sweeney
Strength & Conditioning: Kieran O'Byrne