Discover the Full List of 2025 World Rugby Awards Winners
In 2025, the World Rugby Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements in rugby across both men’s and women’s categories. The ceremony recognized exceptional talent, from players to coaches, with results spanning the year.
World Rugby Awards Winners 2025
The winners were announced in a series of events beginning with the sevens category in May and concluding with the men’s 15s player award in late October.
Men’s 15s Awards
- Men’s 15s Player of the Year: Malcolm Marx (South Africa)
- Men’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year: Fabian Holland (New Zealand)
- Try of the Year: Santiago Pedrero (Chile) for his performance against Samoa during the RWC 2027 qualifier
- Coach of the Year: John Mitchell
Women’s 15s Awards
- Women’s 15s Player of the Year: Sophie de Goede (Canada)
- Women’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year: Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand)
- Try of the Year: Maia Joseph (New Zealand) in the RWC 2025 pool match against Ireland
Women’s Dream Team of the Year
The Women’s 15s Dream Team was selected in partnership with Asahi, featuring standout players from various nations:
- 1. Hannah Botterman (England)
- 2. Emily Tuttosi (Canada)
- 3. Maud Muir (England)
- 4. Sophie de Goede (Canada)
- 5. Abbie Ward (England)
- 6. Alex Matthews (England)
- 7. Jorja Miller (New Zealand)
- 8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker (New Zealand)
- 9. Justine Pelletier (Canada)
- 10. Zoe Harrison (England)
- 11. Joanna Grisez (France)
- 12. Sylvia Brunt (New Zealand)
- 13. Megan Zones (England)
- 14. Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand)
- 15. Ellie Kildunne (England)
Other Notable Awards
- Referee Award: Hollie Davidson (Scotland)
- Special Merit Award: Dan Carter (New Zealand)
- HSBC SVNS Men’s Player of the Year: Luciano Gonzalez (Argentina)
- HSBC SVNS Women’s Player of the Year: Jorja Miller (New Zealand)
- HSBC SVNS Men’s Rookie of the Year: Enahemo Artaud (France)
- HSBC SVNS Women’s Rookie of the Year: Nia Toliver (USA)
Top Try Scorers
- SVNS Men’s Top Try Scorers: Joji Nasova (Fiji) and Marcos Moneta (Argentina)
- SVNS Women’s Top Try Scorer: Madi Levi (Australia)
HSBC SVNS Try of the Year
Marcos Moneta claimed the HSBC SVNS Try of the Year for his remarkable effort against Australia in Hong Kong.
The announcements encapsulate a year of extraordinary performances and highlight the growth and excitement within the rugby community.
