Wallabies and Wallaroos stars claim top honours at Rugby Australia Awards

Fraser McReight and Faitala Moleka claimed the top individual honours at the 2026 Rugby Australia Awards. Flanker McReight won the prestigious John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' best and fairest after a standout 12 months in the national side. Moleka was named the Wallaroos Player of the Year following her impressive versatility across the backline during the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup and the subsequent domestic season.

Several other players were recognised during the ceremony held in Sydney. Isabella Nasser and Henry Hutchison won the Shawn Mackay Awards for women's and men's Sevens players of the year, respectively. Additionally, Waiaria Ellis was named Junior Women's Player of the Year, Amelia Whitaker earned the Santos Women's Rookie of the Year accolade, and Siokapesi Palu Sekona claimed the Cadbury Try of the Year.