Niamh Kavanagh

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

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. 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. She was replaced by Vikki McGinn. She later played against the Black Ferns and scored a late consolation try in her sides 38–8 loss. In 2021 she was named in Munster's squad for the Vodafone Women’s Interpros.