'It's an incredible group': Wafer signs on for more with Harlequins

Reigning Guinness Women’s Six Nations Player of the Championship Aoife Wafer has extended her stay with Harlequins.

The 23-year-old, who joined the Premiership Women’s Rugby club ahead of this season, has made 10 appearances for Harlequins this season, has scored seven tries and win 15 turnovers.

Her performances at No.8 for Ireland in this year’s Women’s Six Nations have earned her another nomination for Player of the Championship.

“It’s an incredible group to be a part of and I’m really excited to see what we can do next season,” Wafer said.

“We have the potential to do something special and I’m excited to be involved in that with Quins. It’s a different style of rugby to what I’ve played before, but a really enjoyable style to learn.

“The PWR has made me a better player, and it’s allowed me to perform at a higher intensity.”

“That level of support from the fans is a level up from anything I’ve experienced with any other club sides in the past. It spurs you on that extra bit when the crowd start singing. The support from the Harlequins fans has been amazing this season.”

It has been a challenging season for Harlequins, who are currently four points from top four contention with two rounds of the PWR regular season to go.

Winless since Wafer’s hat-trick against Trailfinders Women powered Harlequins to victory in January, Wafer and her teammates host Leicester Tigers at the Stoop this Saturday in their season finale.

Ross Chisholm, Harlequins head coach, said: “Aoife has been a standout performer in the PWR this season and we are thrilled that she has re-committed to the Club. She is a real leader both on and off the pitch.

“We’ve seen how much of an impact she has had on games this season and I believe that in our environment, she can take her game to another level again in the coming seasons.”