International Rugby Players Women's Try of the Year

The International Rugby Players Women's Try of the Year was first presented in 2021. The inaugural winner was Emilie Boulard of France. In similar fashion to the Men's Try of the Year, the try is voted on by the fans from four nominations that have been shortlisted by the IRP panel; The panel comprises Conrad Smith (NZL, Chair), Rachael Burford (ENG), Thierry Dusautoir (FRA), Fiao'o Fa'amausili (NZL), Bryan Habana (RSA) and Jamie Heaslip (IRE).

IRP Women's Try of the Year
Awarded forBest Try of the Year
Presented byWorld Rugby
First awarded2021
Currently held byEngland Abby Dow (2022)

Winners & Nominees

Year Winner Team Match Nominees Refs
2021 Emilie Boulard  France France v Wales
(Six Nations)
France Romane Ménager
England Abby Dow
Italy Sara Barattin
[1][2]
2022 Abby Dow  England England v Canada
(Rugby World Cup)
New Zealand Sylvia Brunt
Australia Emily Chancellor
Republic of Ireland Linda Djougang
South Africa Nomawethu Mabenge
[3][4]

References

  1. "FRANCE'S BOULARD WINS INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PLAYERS WOMEN'S TRY OF THE YEAR". sixnationsrugby.com. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  2. "French clean sweep leaves Boks empty handed at World Rugby awards". Rugby Onslaught. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  3. "Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022". www.world.rugby. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  4. "Josh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant named World Rugby Players of the Year 2022". www.world.rugby. 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
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