NEW Zealand No.8 Kai-po Olsen-Baker has been named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year. The 24-year-old, right, beat Canada’s DaLeaka Menin and England duo Megan Jones and Zoe Harrison to the award.

Olsen-Baker was a standout performer for a resurgent Black Ferns side, who won 10 out of 11 Tests this year under new head coach Whitney Hansen – a 26-19 loss against England in September.
Canada lock Sophie de Goede won the award last year, with England full-back Ellie Kildunne picking it up in 2024. New Zealand flanker Elinor-Plum King, 22, won Breakthrough Play...

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