Wafer commits to Quins as Duffy retires
Aoife Wafer has signed up for a second season as a Harlequins player
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Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer has agreed a new deal with Harlequins Women.
The 23-year-old, nominated for the Women's Six Nations player of the championship award, joined Quins at the start of the season and has scored seven tries in 10 appearances.
Quins have, however, lost Hannah Duffy, who has announced she will be retiring at the end of the season.
The 31-year-old prop has been with the club for six seasons.
Quins head coach Ross Chisholm said he was "thrilled" to see Wafer, who made her debut against Sale Sharks in December 2025, extend her stay at the club.
"She is a real leader both on and off the pitch," he told Harlequins' official website., external
"We've seen how much of an impact she has had on games this season and I believe that, in our environment, she can take her game to another level again in the coming seasons."
Wafer added: "It's an incredible group to be a part of and I'm really excited to see what we can do next season."
Team-mate Duffy, who joined Harlequins from London rivals Saracens in 2020, will be hanging up her boots at the end of the season to focus on her teaching career.
She said: "Reaching over 50 caps is something I will always be incredibly proud of.
"Balancing rugby, family and my career has been a blessing and one I'll always be grateful for."
