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Aoife Wafer awarded Player of Championship

Aoife Wafer awarded the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship

Congratulations to UCD SPHPSS BSc Physiotherapy student, Aoife Wafer, for being the first Irish woman, and the
youngest player to date, to be awarded the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship.

Aoife Wafer rugby player sitting on side of fountain holding Player of Championship trophyPhoto credit: www.sixnationsrugby.com

Aoife was presented with her award during an event hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, aimed at inspiring young women through the power of sport. Aoife has scored 12 tries in 15 caps for Ireland.

Fantastic achievement Aoife, we're very proud of you!

19th May 2025

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