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2 Nov 2023 | 2 min |

Red Roses players nominated for World Rugby Awards

Abby Dow, Marlie Packer and Zoe Aldcroft have been nominated.

World Rugby has today announced the shortlists for the prestigious World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year, Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year and International Rugby Players Women’s Try of the Year.

Winners across four categories will be celebrated during a special awards presentation in front of fans at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart after the final whistle of England v New Zealand on Saturday, 4 November.

Dow and Packer have been nominated for the World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year award, while Zoe Aldcroft has been nominated for the International Rugby Players Women's Try of the Year award. 

World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in partnership with Mastercard  

  • Ruahei Demant (New Zealand)  
  • Abby Dow (England)  
  • Marlie Packer (England)  
  • Gabrielle Vernier (France) 

International Rugby Players Women’s Try of the Year 

  • Sofia Stefan (Italy, v Ireland on 15 April)  
  • Charlotte Escudero (France, v Wales on 23 April)  
  • Zoe Aldcroft (England, v France on 29 April)  
  • Mererangi Paul (New Zealand, v Canada on 8 July)