Wafer's 'wildest dream comes true' in historic Aviva win
Aoife Wafer expressed her joy after Ireland's significant victory over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. The match marked a historic moment as it was the first standalone women's rugby game held at the venue. Wafer's performance, which included two tries, earned her the player of the match title for the second consecutive game.
- ▪Ireland defeated Scotland with a score of 54-5.
- ▪The match was played in front of a record crowd of 32,000 at the Aviva Stadium.
- ▪Aoife Wafer scored two tries and was named player of the match for the second straight game.
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