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Black Ferns players named as World Rugby award finalists

RNZNZ HeraldTuesday 27 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Black Ferns, World Rugby, Wallaroos, Kalpo Olsen-Baker

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Loose forwards Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King have been nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year Awards. Olsen-Baker is a finalist for Women's 15's Player of the Year, while King is nominated for the Breakthrough Player of the Year. The Black Ferns conclude their season against France in Christchurch this Saturday.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 27 Oct, 7:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Black Ferns players up for World Rugby awards (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Black Ferns v France: Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Elinor-Plum King nominated for World Rugby awards (opens in new tab)