The International Rugby Players Women's Try of the Year was first presented in 2021. The inaugural winner was Emilie Boulard of France. In similar fashion to the Men's Try of the Year, the try is voted on by the fans from four nominations that have been shortlisted by the IRP panel; The panel comprises Conrad Smith (NZL, Chair), Rachael Burford (ENG), Thierry Dusautoir (FRA), Fiao'o Fa'amausili (NZL), Bryan Habana (RSA) and Jamie Heaslip (IRE).
| IRP Women's Try of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Try of the Year |
| Presented by | World Rugby |
| First awarded | 2021 |
| Currently held by |  Abby Dow (2022) |
Winners & Nominees edit
| Year | Image | Winning Player | Team | Match | Nominees | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 
|
Emilie Boulard |  France
|
France vs Wales (2021 Six Nations) |
Romane Ménager Abby Dow Sara Barattin
|
[1][2] |
| 2022 | Abby Dow | England
|
England vs Canada (2021 Rugby World Cup) |
 Sylvia Brunt Emily Chancellor Linda Djougang Nomawethu Mabenge
|
[3][4] | |
| 2023 | 
|
Sofia Stefan | Italy
|
Italy vs Ireland (2023 Six Nations) |
Charlotte Escudero Zoe Aldcroft Mererangi Paul
|
[5][6] |
References edit
- ^ "FRANCE'S BOULARD WINS INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PLAYERS WOMEN'S TRY OF THE YEAR". sixnationsrugby.com. 6 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "French clean sweep leaves Boks empty handed at World Rugby awards". Rugby Onslaught. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ^ "Nominees unveiled for World Rugby Awards 2022". www.world.rugby. 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2022-11-14.
- ^ "Josh van der Flier and Ruahei Demant named World Rugby Players of the Year 2022". www.world.rugby. 2022-11-20. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "Women's nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2023". World Rugby. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ^ "Marlie Packer crowned World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year". World Rugby. 4 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.