Overview
- Len Ikitau won the John Eales Medal, becoming the first centre to claim the award since 2002, with RugbyPass reporting he is on a short-term stint at Exeter before a planned 2026 return on a two-year Rugby Australia deal.
- Tabua Tuinakauvadra was named Wallaroos Player of the Year after standout performances in the Pacific Four Series and the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
- Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii earned Rookie of the Year following a high-impact debut against England and continued form with the Waratahs and Wallabies through 2025.
- Sevens recognition went to Faith Nathan and James Turner as Shawn Mackay Award winners, while Carlo Tizzano and Georgina Friedrichs took Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Women’s Player of the Year, respectively.
- Max Jorgensen’s last-gasp score versus England secured Try of the Year, and Wallabies great George Smith was inducted into the Wallabies Hall of Fame.