Kaipo Olsen-Baker wins women's world player award
New Zealand number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker was named World Rugby's Women's Player of the Year, BBC Sport and Yahoo Sports reported. The supplied items did not list the other nominees or voting breakdown. The award recognises Olsen-Baker's performances at the highest level of the women's game during the season.
Why it matters
The honour confirms Olsen-Baker's standing as one of the sport's leading players after a strong international year.
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Part of the October 31, 2026 brief.