'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'
'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'
Aoife Wafer speaks to The 42 about World Cup pain, life at Harlequins, and Six Nations ambitions.
Thursday
29 Jan
Robbie Keane's 4-0 defeat to Forest sets up possible Celtic clash
Robbie Keane's 4-0 defeat to Forest sets up possible Celtic clash
Here's who has qualified for the Europa League knockouts - and who they can face in the next round
Here's who has qualified for the Europa League knockouts - and who they can face in the next round
Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support
Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support
The 35-year-old will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations.
Irish U21 international Glory Nzingo returns to Pat's
Irish U21 international Glory Nzingo returns to Pat's
Barry Murphy absent as Kiely names Limerick hurling panel for 2026
Barry Murphy absent as Kiely names Limerick hurling panel for 2026
Here are the four athletes representing Ireland at the Winter Olympics
Here are the four athletes representing Ireland at the Winter Olympics
Supreme Novices' fancy El Cairos survives minor scare in final prep before Cheltenham
Supreme Novices' fancy El Cairos survives minor scare in final prep before Cheltenham
Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals
Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals
Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately
Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately
McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood
McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood
'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations
'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations
Ireland's Festy Ebosele set to leave Turkish league for Championship return
Ireland's Festy Ebosele set to leave Turkish league for Championship return
Owen Elding to Hibs: PFAI Young Player of the Year completes move to Scottish Premiership
Owen Elding to Hibs: PFAI Young Player of the Year completes move to Scottish Premiership
No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 Melbourne final against Rybakina
No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 Melbourne final against Rybakina
Kopek Des Bordes to miss Dublin Racing Festival and head straight to Cheltenham
Kopek Des Bordes to miss Dublin Racing Festival and head straight to Cheltenham
Press Association
Roy Keane: Michael Carrick lacks football knowledge to win titles for Man United
Press Association
Tom Wood - son of Keith - in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors
Tom Wood - son of Keith - in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors
Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract
Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract
The Kerry teen star with basketball skills looking to make a breakthrough in 2026
The Kerry teen star with basketball skills looking to make a breakthrough in 2026
Tom Brady blasts Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub as 'ridiculous'
Tom Brady blasts Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub as 'ridiculous'
'Just going to see what happens' - Serena Williams reignites speculation of tennis return
'Just going to see what happens' - Serena Williams reignites speculation of tennis return
A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland
A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland
Fabien Galthié’s final 28-man squad for the clash in Paris gives more than a few hints.
Almost lost to Gaelic football, Tyrone's Ethan Jordan is on everyone's radar now
Almost lost to Gaelic football, Tyrone's Ethan Jordan is on everyone's radar now
'Joey is going to add to any squad' - Farrell would welcome Carbery return
'Joey is going to add to any squad' - Farrell would welcome Carbery return
Wednesday
28 Jan
Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption
Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder after more setbacks ahead of the Six Nations.
98th-minute Benfica goalkeeper header saves Mourinho, Man City sneak into top eight
98th-minute Benfica goalkeeper header saves Mourinho, Man City sneak into top eight
Arsenal finish league phase with perfect record, Chelsea fight back to defeat Napoli
Arsenal finish league phase with perfect record, Chelsea fight back to defeat Napoli
Liverpool thrash Qarabag and ease into Champions League last 16
Liverpool thrash Qarabag and ease into Champions League last 16
The Reds put their domestic problems behind them as they prevailed.
Robbie Keane: Nice to be linked with Tottenham job but I let it go over my head
Robbie Keane: Nice to be linked with Tottenham job but I let it go over my head
Darragh McCarthy scores 0-9 in UL's Fitzgibbon Cup victory over UCC
Darragh McCarthy scores 0-9 in UL's Fitzgibbon Cup victory over UCC
UCC finish strong to knock out Sigerson Cup title holders DCU
UCC finish strong to knock out Sigerson Cup title holders DCU
'Ben is what we want as a leader': Healy extends contract until 2029
'Ben is what we want as a leader': Healy extends contract until 2029
Connacht and Ireland's Bundee Aki banned for four games
Connacht and Ireland's Bundee Aki banned for four games
The 35-year-old centre was dropped from Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad today.
Arsenal score six to reach inaugural Women's Champions Cup final
Arsenal score six to reach inaugural Women's Champions Cup final
Former Masters champion Reed returning to PGA Tour from LIV
Former Masters champion Reed returning to PGA Tour from LIV
Leinster scrum-half Foley joins Ospreys on short-term loan
Leinster scrum-half Foley joins Ospreys on short-term loan
France boss Galthié cuts Six Nations panel to 28-man squad for Ireland clash
France boss Galthié cuts Six Nations panel to 28-man squad for Ireland clash
DCU fire four goals to defeat MTU Cork and win Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final
DCU fire four goals to defeat MTU Cork and win Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final
‘Unprecedented': Rowing Ireland CEO absent for hearing into athlete welfare allegations
‘Unprecedented': Rowing Ireland CEO absent for hearing into athlete welfare allegations