Jackie Shiels

Jackie Shiels
Date of birth 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"". 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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