| World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Women's Sevens Player of the Year |
| Sponsored by | HSBC |
| Presented by | World Rugby |
| First awarded | 2013 |
| Currently held by |  Charlotte Caslick (2022) |
The World Rugby Women's Sevens Player of the Year is awarded annually at the World Rugby Awards by World Rugby.
| Player | Wins | Nominations |
|---|---|---|
 Michaela Blyde | 2 (2017, 2018) | 3 (2017, 2018, 2023) |
| Charlotte Caslick | 2 (2016, 2022) | 4 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2022) |
| Portia Woodman | 1 (2015) | 2 (2015, 2018) |
| Kayla McAlister | 1 (2013) | 2 (2013, 2014) |
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