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).
| IRP Women's Try of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Try of the Year |
| Date | 2021 |
| Presented by | World Rugby |
| First awarded | 2021 |
| Currently held by |  Marine Ménager (2024) |
Winners & Nominees
edit| Year | Image | Winning Player | Team | Match | Video | Nominees | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 
|
Emilie Boulard | France
|
France vs Wales (2021 Six Nations) |
Video | Romane Ménager Abby Dow Sara Barattin
|
[2][3] |
| 2022 | 
|
Abby Dow | England
|
England vs Canada (2021 Rugby World Cup) |
Video |  Sylvia Brunt Emily Chancellor Linda Djougang Nomawethu Mabenge
|
[4][5] |
| 2023 | 
|
Sofia Stefan | Italy
|
Italy vs Ireland (2023 Six Nations) |
Video | Charlotte Escudero Zoe Aldcroft Mererangi Paul
|
[6][7] |
| 2024 | Marine Ménager | France
|
France vs Canada (2024 WXV) |
Video | Alyssa D'Inca Georgia Ponsonby Maya Stewart
|
[8][9][10] |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "FRANCE'S BOULARD WINS INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PLAYERS WOMEN'S TRY OF THE YEAR". sixnationsrugby.com. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "French clean sweep leaves Boks empty handed at World Rugby awards". Rugby Onslaught. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ "Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022". www.world.rugby. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Women's nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023". World Rugby. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year". World Rugby. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024". www.world.rugby. 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Wright, Jared (2024-11-18). "World Rugby Awards: Springboks dominate nominations, Antoine Dupont up for top gong". Planet Rugby. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "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.
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