Harrison and Jones among world player of the year nominees

England pair Zoe Harrison and Meg Jones are named among the nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

By Ella Gibbs · BBC

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:56 PM

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England's Zoe Harrison and Megan Jones are nominated for World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year.
Canada's DaLeaka Menin and New Zealand's Kaipo Olsen-Baker are also shortlisted for the 2026 award.
The winner will be revealed after this weekend's final WXV Global Series fixtures.

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England's Zoe Harrison and Megan Jones have been nominated for the World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year award. They are shortlisted alongside Canada's DaLeaka Menin and New Zealand's Kaipo Olsen-Baker to recognize exceptional performances during the 2026 season. The winner will be announced following the final WXV Global Series matches.

Harrison scored 88 points from the tee for England in 2026, while Red Roses captain Jones earned her second consecutive nomination. Both helped England win an eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title earlier in May, while teammate Abi Burton was separately shortlisted for Women's 15s Try of the Year.

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