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Black Ferns players win major World Rugby awards

NZ HeraldRNZSunday 1 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Black Ferns, World Rugby, Ruahei Demant, Kalpo Olsen-Baker, Elinor Plum-King

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Kaipo Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year, while Elinor-Plum King received the Breakthrough Player of the Year award. The Black Ferns pair were honoured during presentations following New Zealand's 36-7 victory over France in Christchurch.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 1 Nov, 7:07am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Black Ferns Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Elinor-Plum King win World Rugby awards (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Black Ferns pair cap stellar season with major World Rugby awards (opens in new tab)