Selected by World Rugby Awards panels, nominees in nine categories will be announced throughout the day.

Fans can cast their vote on social media and select their winners for the two International Rugby Players Men’s and Women’s Try of the Year categories until Thursday, 17 November at 23:59 GMT.

Women’s 15s Breakthrough Player

• Maud Muir (ENG)
• Vitalina Naikore (FIJ)
• Maiakawanakaulani Roos (NZL)
• Ruby Tui (NZL)

Maud Muir made her senior debut against New Zealand off the bench in the 2021 autumn internationals and featured in all four matches, earning her first start against the USA at Sixways Stadium. She started England’s 2022 Six Nations match against Scotland, was part of the team to secure the Grand Slam, and featured prominantely throughout the Red Roses' World Cup campaign.

Men’s 15s Breakthrough Player

• Henry Arundell (ENG)
• Ange Capuozzo (ITA)
• Mack Hansen (IRE)
• Dan Sheehan (IRE)

Henry Arundell was the Player of Match against Scotland on his U20 debut last February. He burst onto the scene for London Irish and gained his first call up for a senior England training squad after only six Premiership appearances. He made his debut against Australia at 19 years old, marking the occasion with a try in the first test. 

Coach of the Year

• Simon Middleton (ENG)
• Andy Farrell (IRE)
• Wayne Smith (NZL)
• Fabien Galthie (FRA)

Simon Middleton joined the RFU in 2014, taking a role as assistant coach for the Rugby World Cup in France where England were crowned champions. In 2015 he became Red Roses head coach, and during his tenure he has guided England to Six Nations Grand Slams in 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2022, as well as two World Cup finals. His side achieved 30 consecutive wins, the longest ever run in women’s or men’s Test rugby history.