Aoife Wafer named Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship again

Aoife Wafer has been awarded the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for 2026, marking her second consecutive win. The Ireland forward received 40% of the fan vote, outperforming competitors including Meg Jones and Francesca Sgorbini. Throughout the tournament, Wafer started all five matches, scored five tries, and made a tournament-high 78 carries. Ireland finished third behind England and France for the third year running. Wafer expressed gratitude for her teammates, highlighting the importance of team support in her achievement.

• 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland's Wafer retains Six Nations player award
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