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Awards Roll of Honour

World Rugby Awards 2023

World Rugby Awards 2023

Held in Paris on 29 October

World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard
Ardie Savea (New Zealand)

World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year in partnership with Capgemini
1. Cyril Baille (France) 2. Dan Sheehan (Ireland) 3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland) 4. Eben Etzebeth (South Africa) 5. Scott Barrett (New Zealand) 6. Caelan Doris (Ireland) 7. Charles Ollivon (France) 8. Ardie Savea (New Zealand) 9. Antoine Dupont (France) 10. Richie Mo’unga (New Zealand) 11. Will Jordan (New Zealand) 12. Bundee Aki (Ireland) 13. Garry Ringrose (Ireland) 14. Damian Penaud (France) 15. Thomas Ramos (France).

World Rugby Coach of the Year
Andy Farrell (Ireland Men's 15s)

World Rugby Men’s Breakthrough Player of the Year in partnership with Tudor
Mark Tele'a (New Zealand)

World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year in partnership with HSBC
Rodrigo Isgro (Argentina)

World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year in partnership with HSBC
Tyla Nathan-Wong (New Zealand)

World Rugby Referee Award
David McHugh (Ireland)

Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service
George Nijaradze (Georgia)

International Rugby Players Special Merit Award
John Smit (South Africa)

Rugby for All Award 
SOS Kit Aid (United Kingdom)

International Rugby Players Men’s Try of the Year
Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland, v England on 4 February)

Announced in New Zealand on 4 November following conclusion of WXV 

World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year, in partnership with Mastercard
Marlie Packer (England)

World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year in partnership with Capgemini
1. Krystal Murray (New Zealand) 2. Lark Atkin-Davies (England) 3. Sarah Bern (England) 4. Zoe Aldcroft (England) 5. Maiakawanakaulani Roos (New Zealand) 6. Alex Matthews (England) 7. Marlie Packer (England) 8. Liana Mikaele-Tu'u (New Zealand) 9. Pauline Bourdon Sansus (France) 10. Ruahei Demant (New Zealand) 11. Abby Dow (England) 12. Gabrielle Vernier (France) 13. Amy du Plessis (New Zealand) 14. Ruby Tui (New Zealand) 15. Ellie Kildunne (England)

World Rugby Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year in partnership with Tudor
Katelyn Vahaakolo (New Zealand)

International Rugby Players Women’s Try of the Year
Sofia Stefan (Italy, v Ireland on 15 April)