Aoife Wafer named Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship again
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
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.
- •Wafer first player to win the award in successive years.
- •She scored five tries, surpassing her total from 2025.
- •Ireland finished third behind England and France.
- •Wafer made 78 carries, the most by any forward.
- •She started all five games as number eight.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland's Wafer retains Six Nations player award
- 4:41 PMBBC Sport — Ireland's Wafer retains Six Nations player award
"Ireland forward Aoife Wafer is named the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second year in a row.
"Ireland forward Aoife Wafer is named the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second year in a row.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:44 PMIreland's Wafer retains Six Nations player award
Ireland forward Aoife Wafer is named the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second year in a row.
- BBC SportJun 10, 2026, 4:41 PMIreland's Wafer retains Six Nations player award
Ireland forward Aoife Wafer is named the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for the second year in a row.
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