Harlequins have signed notable Ireland rugby player Aoife Wafer for the 2025-26 Premiership Women's Rugby season, after her standout performance in the 2025 Women’s Six Nations. Wafer expressed excitement about joining the team, citing the opportunity to learn from top players like Jade Konkel and Alex Callendar. Head coach Ross Chisolm highlighted her flexibility to play multiple positions, underscoring her potential for further development. Despite a precautionary leg brace from a minor injury, Wafer is eager to contribute to the competitive roster and enhance her skills alongside her new teammates.
"I think there comes a stage where you have to test yourself week in and week out against the best in the world," the 22-year-old told BBC Sport.
"This team is absolutely star-studded, especially in the back row," she added. "I just can't wait to get in and learn from them and kind of try tease a few things out of their brain and make my game better as well. Hopefully I'll be able to help them too."
"You look at the modern-day rugby player and people can play across a number of positions," said Chisolm.
"She is in my opinion right up there on the world stage of quality of player, the exciting thing is I still think there is room for growth."
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