Fabian Holland named World Rugby breakthrough player of the year

Sunday 23 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 23 Nov 2025, 3:06pm

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All Blacks lock Fabian Holland has been named World Rugby’s breakthrough player of the year for 2025. The 23-year-old Highlander becomes the sixth New Zealander to receive the award following a successful debut season.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 23 Nov 2025, 10:06am

   World award caps wonderful year for Holland (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 23 Nov 2025, 3:06pm

   All Blacks lock Fabian Holland scoops World Rugby breakthrough award (opens in new tab)