International Rugby Players Women's Try of the Year

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IRP Women's Try of the Year
Awarded forBest Try of the Year
Date2021;4 years ago (2021)
Presented by World Rugby
First award2021
Currently held by Flag of New Zealand.svg Maia Joseph (2025)

The International Rugby Players Women's Try of the Year was first presented in 2021 and is awarded to the best women's 15s tries scored during international test matches within the voting year. [1] 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).

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Winners & Nominees

YearImageWinning PlayerTeamMatchVideoNomineesRef(s)
2021 Emilie Boulard.jpg Emilie Boulard Flag of France.svg  France France vs Wales
(2021 Six Nations)
Video Flag of France.svg Romane Ménager
Flag of England.svg Abby Dow
Flag of Italy.svg Sara Barattin
[2] [3]
2022 Abby Dow 2021.jpg Abby Dow Flag of England.svg  England England vs Canada
(2021 Rugby World Cup)
Video Flag of New Zealand.svg Sylvia Brunt
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Emily Chancellor
IRFU flag.svg Linda Djougang
Flag of South Africa.svg Nomawethu Mabenge
[4] [5]
2023 Torneo de clasificacion WRWC 2014 - Italia vs Espana - 92.jpg Sofia Stefan Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Italy vs Ireland
(2023 Six Nations)
Video Flag of France.svg Charlotte Escudero
Flag of England.svg Zoe Aldcroft
Flag of New Zealand.svg Mererangi Paul
[6] [7]
2024 Marine Menager.jpg Marine Ménager Flag of France.svg  France France vs Canada
(2024 WXV)
Video Flag of Italy.svg Alyssa D'Inca
Flag of New Zealand.svg Georgia Ponsonby
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Maya Stewart
[8] [9] [10]
2025 Maia Joseph Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand New Zealand vs Ireland
(2025 Rugby World Cup)
Video Flag of England.svg Jess Breach
Flag of Fiji.svg Kolora Lomani
Flag of Italy.svg Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi
[11]

References

  1. Wright, Jared (2024-10-24). "2024 World Rugby Awards: Star-studded voting panels, criteria and date confirmed for the prestigious event". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  2. "FRANCE'S BOULARD WINS INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PLAYERS WOMEN'S TRY OF THE YEAR". sixnationsrugby.com. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  3. "French clean sweep leaves Boks empty handed at World Rugby awards". Rugby Onslaught. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  4. "Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022". www.world.rugby. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
  5. "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.
  6. "Women's nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023". World Rugby. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  7. "Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year". World Rugby. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  8. "Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024". www.world.rugby. 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  9. Wright, Jared (2024-11-18). "World Rugby Awards: Springboks dominate nominations, Antoine Dupont up for top gong". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  10. "Ellie Kildunne, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Maddison Levi and Antoine Dupont named World Rugby Players of the Year". World Rugby. 2024-11-24. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
  11. "Women's Rugby World Cup stars shine in World Rugby Awards 2025". 2025-10-03.