The 2015 RPA Players’ Awards took place on Wednesday 13th May at Battersea Evolution, these Awards are the highlight of the domestic rugby union calendar, bringing together the biggest names in the sport to celebrate the achievements of the season and crown the 2015 Players’ Player of the Year.
This year the England Women’s Player of the year was awarded to Rochelle Clark.
Its been a memorable year for the Worcester Prop, not only was she an integral part of England’s World Cup winning squad, but she also became the joint most-capped player of all time when she ran out against France during England’s Six Nations Campaign claiming her 100th cap.
Having earned her first cap in 2003, Rochelle’s ambition is apparently to play in the 2017 World Cup – we hope she does!
Rochelle received her award from fellow World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi.
Full List of RPA Players’ Awards 2015 winners:
The Sunday Times England Women’s Player of the Year 2015
Winner- Rochelle Clark – Worcester
Nominated- Alexandra Matthews – Richmond
Nominated- Emily Scarratt – Lichfield
Nominated- Tamara Taylor – Darlington Mowden Park Sharks
RPA Players’ Player of the Year 2015
Winner- Jonathan Joseph – Bath Rugby
Nominated- George Ford – Bath Rugby
Nominated- Samu Manoa – Northampton Saints
Nominated- Sinoti Sinoti – Newcastle Falcons
Nominated- Thomas Waldrom – Exeter Chiefs
LV= Young Player of the Year 2015
Winner- Henry Slade – Exeter Chiefs
Nominated- George Ford – Bath Rugby
Nominated- Maro Itoje – Saracens
Nominated- Jonathan Joseph – Bath Rugby
Nominated- Anthony Watson – Bath Rugby
The England Player of the Year 2015 in association with Rhead Group
Winner- Jonathan Joseph – Bath Rugby
Nominated- George Ford – Bath Rugby
Nominated- Joe Marler – Harlequins
Nominated- Billy Vunipola – Saracens
HSBC England Sevens Player of the Year 2015
Winner- Alex Gray
Nominated- Charlie Hayter
Nominated- Tom Mitchell
Greene King IPA Championship Player of the Year Award in association with the RFU
Winner- Matthew Morgan – Bristol Rugby
Nominated- Mark Bright- London Scottish
Nominated- Alex Rieder – Rotherham Titans
TAG Heuer Special Merit Award
Winner- Mark Cueto – Sale Sharks
The RPA Blyth Spirit Award in association with Towergate Insurance
Winner- Matt Hampson
The RPA Hall of Fame Induction in association with KPMG
Winner- Jonny Wilkinson
