World Rugby has announced the shortlist of nominees for the World Rugby Awards 2024 in eight categories, which will be presented in Monaco on Sunday, 24 November.
28 international players have been selected in the women’s and men’s games and across Sevens and XVs rugby.
World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin said: “On behalf of World Rugby, I would like to warmly congratulate all nominees selected today and thank them for their contribution to the advancement of our sport. In a calendar year that saw fantastic 15s tournaments and sevens competitions including a groundbreaking Olympics Games in Paris, they have shone brightly and inspired fans worldwide, showcasing the best of our sport and its values.
“We look forward to uniting our global family in Monaco for the fourth time under the High Patronage of H.S.H Princess Charlene of Monaco, and presenting a wider cast of winners with the ultimate accolades in rugby – the World Rugby Awards.”
How To Get Involved – World Rugby Awards 2024
Fans can participate via online voting until 20 November 17:00 at www.world.rugby/awards/toty to determine the winner of the International Rugby Players Men’s and Women’s 15s Try of the Year categories.
WORLD RUGBY AWARDS 2024 – Nominees
Men’s XVs
World Rugby Men’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (RSA)
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (ENG)
- Jamie Osborne (IRE)
- Wallace Sititi (NZL)
World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year
SA Rugby president Mr Mark Alexander congratulated all the players for being nominated – the Springboks dominated the Men’s 15s Player of the Year nomination with three of four from South Africa.
“Having Springboks players feature in two categories is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the team and South Africa, and we are very proud of them. Each one of the Springbok players has shone out this season, and given the quality of the Springbok squad Rassie Erasmus has been building, I’m sure many more players could have been nominated.
Springboks Head Coach Rassie Erasmus added, “Making their nominations even more remarkable is that most of them have won two Rugby World Cup titles already and that they have continued to deliver the high standards we expect at the Springboks over several years.
Over and above that, we have used 50 players in our Tests so far this season, and to see them shine among the best players in the world is fantastic. We are extremely proud of them, and we wish them luck when the winners are revealed.”
- Caelan Doris (IRE)
- Eben Etzebeth (RSA)
- Pieter-Steph du Toit (RSA)
- Cheslin Kolbe (RSA)
International Rugby Players Men’s 15s Try of the Year
- James Lowe (Ireland v England, Men’s Six Nations, 10 March)
- Lorenzo Pani (Italy v Wales, Men’s Six Nations, 17 March)
- Nolann Le Garrec (France v England, Men’s Six Nations, 17 March)
- Akaki Tabutsadze (Georgia v Australia, July Internationals, 20 July)
Womens XVs
World Rugby Women’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year
- Caitlyn Halse (AUS)
- Maddie Feaunati (ENG)
- Erin King (IRE)
- Hannah King (NZL)
World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year
- Pauline Bourdon Sansus (FRA)
- Ellie Kildunne (ENG)
- Alex Matthews (ENG)
- Alex Tessier (CAN)
International Rugby Players Women’s 15s Try of the Year
- Alyssa D’Incà (Italy v Scotland, Women’s Six Nations, 20 April)
- Georgia Ponsonby (New Zealand v Australia, Pacific Four Series, 25 May)
- Maya Stewart (Australia v Wales, WXV, 28 September)
- Marine Ménager (France v Canada, WXV, 29 September)
Sevens Rugby – World Rugby Awards
The Sevens nominations have already caused a number of debates among fans online, notably the inclusion of Antoine Dupont as one of three players nominated for the men. No Argentineans were nominated but French star Aaron Grandidier Nkanang and Irishman Terry Kennedy completed the nominations for the men.
On the Women’s side, all three nominations are incredibly deserving with Jorja Miller and Michaela Blyde from New Zealand and record-try scorer Maddi Levi from Australia selected.
World Rugby Men’s Sevens Player of the Year in partnership with HSBC
- Antoine Dupont (FRA)
- Aaron Grandidier Nkanang (FRA)
- Terry Kennedy (IRE)
World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year in partnership with HSBC
- Michaela Blyde (NZL)
- Maddison Levi (AUS)
- Jorja Miller (NZL)
Other Categories
The following category winners will be announced on 24 November 2024 at the Gala event.
- International Rugby Players Special Merit Award
- World Rugby Coach of the Year
- World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year
- World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year
- World Rugby Women’s Sevens Dream Team of the Year in partnership with HSBC
- World Rugby Men’s Sevens Dream Team of the Year in partnership with HSBC
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