The 2017 IRFU Women's Interprovincial Series was won by Munster who clinched the title following an 11–5 win over Leinster on the final day of the competition. Munster and Leinster both finished the competition with two wins and ten points each. Munster were subsequently declared champions on points difference. Munster were coached by Laura Guest and captained by Siobhan Fleming. [2]
| 2017 IRFU Women's Interprovincial Series | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  Ireland |
| Date | 2 December 2017 16 December 2017 |
| Champions |  Munster |
| Runners-up |  Leinster |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Top point scorer | Aimee Clarke (20) (Leinster) [1] |
| Top try scorer | Aimee Clarke (4) (Leinster) |
Final table edit
| Position | Province | Games | Points | Table points | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Difference | TB | LB | |||
| 1 | Munster
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 29 | +29 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | Leinster
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 29 | +27 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  Connacht
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 4 |  Ulster
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 95 | –73 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Results edit
Round 1 edit
| 2 December 2017 14:30 |
| Connacht | 19–15 | Munster |
| Try: Edel McMahon ? O'Connor ? Amelie Roux Con: ? | [3] | Try: Laura O'Mahoney ? Con: Edel Murphy Pen: Edel Murphy |
| Galway Sportsgrounds |
| 3 December 2017 14:00 |
| Ulster | 10–34 | Leinster |
| Try: Eliza Downey ? | [4][5] | Try: Aimee Clarke (3) Michelle Claffey Susan Vaughan Lindsay Peat Con: Aine Donnelly (2) |
| Barban Hill, Dromore, County Down |
Round 2 edit
| 9 December 2017 14:00 |
| Munster | 32–5 | Ulster |
| Try: Rachel Allen Chloe Pearse Niamh Kavanagh Laura Sheehan Edel Murphy Christine Arthurs Con: Ellen Murphy | [6] | Try: Amy Graham |
| Dooradoyle |
| 9 December 2017 17:00 |
| Leinster | 17–8 | Connacht |
| Try: Aimee Clarke Michelle Claffey Ailsa Hughes Con: Aine Donnelly | [6][7] | Try: Mairead Coyne Pen: Hillary Griffin |
| Donnybrook Stadium |
Round 3 edit
| 16 December 2017 14:30 |
| Munster | 11–5 | Leinster |
| Try: Gillian Bourke Con: Ellen Murphy (2) | [2] | Try: Ailsa Hughes |
| Thomond Park |
| 16 December 2017 15:00 |
| Ulster | 7–29 | Connacht |
| Try: Brittany Hogan Con: Beth Cregan | [2] | Try: Alison Miller (2) Jane O'Neill Orla Dixon Ciara O'Connor Con: Hilary Griffin (2) |
| Belfast Harlequins |
References edit
- ^ "Women's Interpros: Round 3 Review". www.irishrugby.ie. 16 December 2017. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
- ^ a b c "Tears of joy as Munster regain Interpro title after scoring difference is required to pip Leinster". www.the42.ie. 16 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Women overjoyed with Munster win in opener". www.independent.ie. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Leinster Women Get Interprovincial-Series Off To A Winning Start". www.leinsterrugby.ie. 4 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Ulster v Leinster - Women's Interprovincial Rugby Photos". www.sportsfile.com. 3 December 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Leinster and Munster set for inter-pro title showdown at Thomond Park". www.the42.ie. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Leinster v Connacht - Women's Interprovincial Series Photos". www.sportsfile.com. 9 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Women's Interprovincial Series". www.irishrugby.ie. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Women's Interprovincial Series Fixtures Confirmed". www.ulsterrugby.com. 8 November 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.