# 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.
- Title: Olsen-Baker wins World Rugby Women's Player of the Year
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Rugby Paper — https://therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/496366/olsen-baker-named-the-best-in-the-world
- Author: The Rugby Paper Team
- Published: 2026-11-01T03:59:52+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

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.