Irish Rugby star, Aoife Wafer, brand ambassador for Ferrybank Motors, Main Opel Dealer in Wexford, has been presented with a new Opel Mokka, writes Trish Whelan. She joins her Irish rugby teammates, Amee Leigh Murphy Crowe, Stacey Flood, Linda Djougang, Aoife Dalton and Beibhinn Parsons, as an Opel brand ambassador.
From Ballygarrett, Co Wexford, and a physiotherapy student at UCD, Aoife started playing rugby at Gorey RFC aged six, initially playing for the boys’ team, before switching to the Under-15s girls, then moving to Enniscorthy RFC at the Under-16s level. She also played for Blackrock College and Leinster Rugby and earned her first Ireland cap in a 29-8 win over Italy in 2022.
2024 has been a glittering year for the 21-year-old. Propelled to rugby-stardom and named in the World Dream Team at the 2024 World Rugby Awards in Monaco, she closes the year with the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland’s Women’s 15s Player of the Year title, adding more accolades to her Leinster Young Player of the Year, the Rugby Players’ Ireland Player of the Year, and Young Player of the Year 2024 titles.
Wendy O’Rourke, Ferrybank Motors Director said: “As official Car Partner to the IRFU, Opel continues to strengthen its commitment to both Irish rugby at every level; club level, nationally and internationally.” She welcomed Aoife onboard as their brand ambassador and wished her continued success in her rugby career.
