World Rugby Awards 2021
Welcome to the World Rugby Awards 2021 results page.
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World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year
Voted on by fans from the four nominees shortlisted by the panel: Maggie Alphonsi (ENG), Fiona Coghlan (IRE), Thierry Dusautoir (FRA), George Gregan (AUS), Richie McCaw (NZL), Brian O’Driscoll (IRE), Melodie Robinson (NZL), John Smit (RSA), Clive Woodward (ENG).Nominees: Antoine Dupont (FRA), Michael Hooper (AUS), Maro Itoje (ENG), Samu Kerevi (AUS)
Antoine Dupont
(FRA)
Winner
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World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year
Voted on by fans from the four nominees shortlisted by the panel: Liza Burgess (WAL), Lynne Cantwell (IRE), Fiona Coghlan (IRE), Stephen Jones (The Sunday Times), Gaëlle Mignot (FRA), Jillion Potter (USA), Melodie Robinson (NZL), Karl Te Nana (NZL), Danielle Waterman (ENG).Nominees: Zoe Aldcroft (ENG), Caroline Boujard (FRA), Poppy Cleall (ENG), Laure Sansus (FRA)
Zoe Aldcroft
(ENG)
Winner
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World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year
Voted on by fans from the four nominees shortlisted by the panel: Humphrey Kayange (KEN), Tiana Penitani (AUS), Karl Te Nana (NZL), Marika Vunibaka (FIJ), Danielle Waterman (ENG).Nominees: Anne-Cécile Ciofani (FRA), Sarah Hirini (NZL), Alowesi Nakoci (FJI), Reapi Ulunisau (FJI)
Anne-Cécile Ciofani
(FRA)
Winner
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World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year
Voted on by fans from the four nominees shortlisted by the panel: Humphrey Kayange (KEN), Tiana Penitani (AUS), Karl Te Nana (NZL), Marika Vunibaka (FIJ), Danielle Waterman (ENG).Nominees: Napolioni Bolaca (FJI), Scott Curry (NZL), Marcos Moneta (ARG), Jiuta Wainiqolo (FJI)
Marcos Moneta
(ARG)
Winner
Jacques Laurans
(FRA)
Winner
Nominees: Allan Bunting/Cory Sweeney (New Zealand Women's Sevens), Ian Foster (New Zealand Men), Simon Middleton (England women), Dave Rennie (Australia Men)
Simon Middleton
(ENG)
Winner
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World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year
As voted by the panel for this award: Felipe Contepomi (ARG), Fiao'o Faamausili (NZL), Bryan Habana (RSA), Jamie Heaslip (IRE). Nominees: Will Jordan (NZL), Andrew Kellaway (AUS), Louis Rees-Zammit (WAL), Marcus Smith (ENG)
Will Jordan
(NZL)
Winner
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International Rugby Players Men's Try of the Year
Voted on by fans from the four nominees shortlisted by the IRP panel: Conrad Smith (NZL, Chair), Rachel Burford (ENG), Thierry Dusautoir (FRA), Fiao'o Faamausili (NZL), Bryan Habana (RSA), Jamie Heaslip (IRE).
Tries nominated: Pierre-Louis Barassi (FRA) - July intls Australia v France, Damian Penaud (FRA) - Six Nations, Luke Jacobson (NZL)- Rugby Championship, Lukhanyo Am (RSA) - B&I Lions Tour
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International Rugby Players Women's Try of the Year
Voted on by fans from the four nominees shortlisted by the IRP panel: Conrad Smith (NZL, Chair), Rachel Burford (ENG), Thierry Dusautoir (FRA), Fiao'o Faamausili (NZL), Bryan Habana (RSA), Jamie Heaslip (IRE).
Tries nominated: Emilie Boulard (FRA) - women's Six Nations ; Romane Menager (FRA) - Women's Six Nations ; Abby Dow (ENG) England v France ; Sara Barattin (ITA) - RWC 2021 Qualifiers
Andrew Cole
(AUS)
Winner