Overview

• Player of the Year nominees: Sophie de Goede (Canada), Megan Jones (England) and Jorja Miller (New Zealand).
• Breakthrough Player nominees: Jorja Miller (New Zealand), Braxton Sorensen‑McGee (New Zealand) and Josifini Neihamu (Fiji).
• Miller is shortlisted in both categories after switching from sevens to 15s and scoring five tries in six Tests at the World Cup.
• De Goede has contributed 55 points for Canada in their run to the final and has earned two Player of the Match awards at this tournament.
• Selections were made by a panel of former internationals including Fiona Coghlan, Lena Corson, Abby Gustaitis, Heather Moyse, Shannon Parry, Melodie Robinson and Danielle Waterman.