Black Ferns at World Rugby Awards 2026

The story so far

Black Ferns loose forwards Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King were nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year Awards in October 2026.^{27 Oct} Olsen-Baker was named Women's 15s Player of the Year and King received the Breakthrough Player of the Year award, presented after New Zealand beat France 36-7 in Christchurch.^{1 Nov} Five Black Ferns were then named in the World Rugby Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year, with Olsen-Baker leading the New Zealand contingent.^{3 Nov} The honours follow a season in which the team won 10 of 11 tests under coach Whitney Hansen.^{3 Nov}

Latest

Five Black Ferns players have been named in the World Rugby Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year, reported on 2 November.^{3 Nov}

Key moments

1. 27 OctOlsen-Baker and King nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year Awards.
2. 1 NovOlsen-Baker wins Women's 15s Player of the Year; King wins Breakthrough award.
3. 3 NovFive Black Ferns selected in World Rugby Women's 15s Dream Team.

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