The All Blacks congratulate Ireland on their 16-9 test win in Dublin earlier this month. All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick won try of the year. The All Blacks had claimed the team of the year award every year since 2009 but that also went to Ireland, for the first time. The women's player honour went to France fullback Jessy Tremouliere, while South Africa winger Aphiwe Dyanti won the breakthrough player award. The All Blacks were not overlooked altogether as lock Brodie Retallick's try against Australia in Sydney, finishing off an 80-metre move, was voted try of the year.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 26, 2018 01:22 UTC