Huge boost for Ireland as Aoife Wafer deemed ready for action after knee injury

Aoife Wafer could make a welcome return to the Irish team this week. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

Aoife Wafer is on course to make her first appearance of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup when Ireland tackle quarter-final opponents France in Exeter on Sunday.

The number eight, last season's Six Nations player of the tournament, missed all three pool stage appointments with Japan, Spain and New Zealand.