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Olsen-Baker wins World Rugby Women's Player of the Year
New Zealand's Kai-po Olsen-Baker named World Rugby Women's Player of the Year after beating Canada's DaLeaka Menin and England's Megan Jones and Zoe Harrison.
In brief
New Zealand's Kai-po Olsen-Baker named World Rugby Women's Player of the Year after beating Canada's DaLeaka Menin and England's Megan Jones and Zoe Harrison. Kai-po Olsen-Baker, 24, wins World Rugby Women's Player of the Year award beating Canada's DaLeaka Menin and England's Megan Jones and Zoe Harrison. Originally…
Olsen-Baker named World Rugby Women's Player of the Year
New Zealand No.8 Kai-po Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year. The 24-year-old beat Canada’s DaLeaka Menin and England duo Megan Jones and Zoe Harrison to the award.
“Kai-po Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year”
Black Ferns win 10 out of 11 Tests
Olsen-Baker was a standout performer for a resurgent Black Ferns side, who won 10 out of 11 Tests this year under new head coach Whitney Hansen, a 26-19 loss against England in September.
“Black Ferns won 10 out of 11 Tests this year under new head coach Whitney Hansen, a 26-19 loss against England in September”
Previous winners
Canada lock Sophie de Goede won the award last year, with England full-back Ellie Kildunne picking it up in 2024.
“Canada lock Sophie de Goede won the award last year, with England full-back Ellie Kildunne picking it up in 2024”
What matters most
Kai-po Olsen-Baker, 24, wins World Rugby Women's Player of the Year award beating Canada's DaLeaka Menin and England's Megan Jones and Zoe Harrison.
