Jackie Shiels

Jackie Shiels
Date of birth (1985-01-01) January 1, 1985
Place of birth Navan, Co.Meath
Height 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight 74 kg (163 lb)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Centre, Fullback
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
Richmond
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
 Ireland 6

Jackie Shiels (born January 1, 1985) is an Irish female rugby union player. She played at the 2010 and 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup.[1] She made five conversions to help Ireland secure a semi-final spot at the 2014 World Cup.[2]

Shiels is a teacher by profession and previously played Gaelic football and soccer.[3]

References

  1. IRB.com (1 May 2014). "Ireland women to seek "another level"". Archived from the original on September 11, 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  2. Radio Kerry.ie (9 August 2014). "Ireland Womens Rugby Team Secure Semi-Final Spot". Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  3. Sam Griffin & Brian Byrne, Independent.ie (9 August 2014). "Our girls in green gear up to make sporting history". Retrieved 16 September 2014.

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