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World Rugby reveals Women's 15s Player, Breakthrough Player and Try of the Year nominees for 2026

World Rugby has today revealed the nominees for two of the most coveted individual accolades in women's rugby, the Women's 15s Player of the Year 2026 and the Women's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year 2026.

WXV Global Series: Wallaroos claim third win and Canada defeat Red Roses in Ottawa

Week five of the WXV Global Series opened with Australia overcoming Scotland, before Canada turned on the style to defeat world champions England in Ottawa, and three late tries handed New Zealand victory over France.

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The Global Sport for Good Initiative aims to strengthen programmes across World Rugby and partner international federations, broaden participation in sport, and increase its contribution to resilient communities, health and wellbeing, education and inclusion.

Tue 27 October, 2026

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World Rugby reveals Women's 15s Player, Breakthrough Player and Try of the Year nominees for 2026

Media release

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World Rugby delivering Global Sport for Good in partnership with the International Olympic Committee

World Rugby Awards

World Rugby reveals Women's 15s Player, Breakthrough Player and Try of the Year nominees for 2026

Disciplinary

Disciplinary update: Cecilia Smith (Australia), Motikiai Murray (Fiji), David Feliuai (Australia A)

Sport for Good

World Rugby delivering Global Sport for Good in partnership with the International Olympic Committee

World Rugby Awards

World Rugby reveals Women's 15s Player, Breakthrough Player and Try of the Year nominees for 2026

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