Wafer 'in Contention' for Return but Ireland Cautious

Wafer 'in contention' for return but Ireland cautious

Denis Fogarty says Aoife Wafer is "bursting to go" for her first appearance at the Rugby World Cup, but that the back row will only feature against New Zealand if she's ready.

High hopes that Aoife Wafer will return to Ireland squad for New Zealand clash

Rugby players Aoife Wafer and Sam Monaghan are both in contention to feature for Ireland ahead of Sunday’s crunch Women’s World Cup clash with New Zealand in Brighton. Aoife underwent knee surgery in the summer and has yet to feature in the tournament but the Ireland No8, last season’s Six Nations Player of the Championship, is nearing a return to action. Today's top videos Speaking from Ireland’s training camp on Wednesday, scrum coach Denis F…

Wafer 'bursting to go' as Ireland report clean bill of health for New Zealand showdown

All 32 members of the squad are in contention for selection.