Fiona Coghlan: Player Development Pathway Lacking For Women's Rugby.

Tuesday, 28 September 2021 12:29

The former Ireland captain wants more support for the club game.

Former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan says a player development pathway is lacking for women's rugby players in the country.

Ireland missed out on a place at next year's World Cup after finishing in third-place at the European qualifier tournament last weekend.

Coghlan feels the club game in Ireland has to be supported by the IRFU in order to bring through talent for the national senior team

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