England and Harlequins full-back Ellie Kildunne has been named World Rugby women’s player of the year. The 25-year-old was top try-scorer during last season’s Six Nations, when England won the Grand Slam, claiming nine tries and winning player of the championship. She becomes the latest England player to win the award, following the likes of Marlie Packer (2023), Zoe Aldcroft (2021), Emily Scarratt (2019) and Sarah Hunter (2016). Erin King, the Ireland forward, won the women’s breakthrough player award just two months after making her 15-a-side Test debut. Kildunne, Du Toit and King were honoured at World Rugby’s annual awards ceremony, held this year in Monaco.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2024 07:43 UTC