Overview
- On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Women's Six Nations organisers confirmed Wafer as the 2026 Player of the Championship after she took 40% of about 15,000 fan votes, making her the first player to win the award in consecutive years.
- Wafer started all five games at number eight for Ireland, finished the tournament with five tries and made 78 carries, the most of any forward.
- She beat nominees England captain Megan (Meg) Jones, France scrum-half Pauline Bourdon-Sansus and Italy back row Francesca Sgorbini in the public vote.
- Ireland placed third in the 2026 tournament for the third straight year while England secured the Grand Slam, and the competition drew record attendance and wider media attention.
- The back-to-back fan win highlights rising supporter influence on individual awards and is likely to raise Wafer's profile for Harlequins, Ireland selection, and commercial opportunities.