Four stars of the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations have been shortlisted for the prestigious Player of the Championship award, with the winner set to be decided by a fan vote.
Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer, England winger Abby Dow, France second-row Manaé Feleu and Scotland back-row Evie Gallagher are all in contention to claim this year’s award. The four nominees topped the performance statistics charts throughout the five rounds of action and earned the highest percentage of fan votes to secure their place in the Team of the Championship, with fans determining the best players per position, to form the ultimate starting XV.
Fans have until 10:00 PM (BST) on Tuesday, 6th of May, to cast their votes and crown the 2025 Guinness Player of the Championship. To vote, click HERE
Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer has enjoyed an impressive Guinness Women’s Six Nations with the Women in Green, consistently showing why she is regarded as one of the best players in the women’s game. She finished as the joint-second highest try scorer with four tries, the joint-most by any forward, while making 70 carries (ranked first) for a staggering 424.7 metres, a tally that surpasses many back-three players in the Championship. 424.7 metres. She also beat 17 defenders, the second highest of any forward in the Championship.
England winger Abby Dow has been at the heart of the Red Roses’ Grand Slam-winning campaign. The electric winger finished as the top try-scorer with six tries, consistently turning opportunities into points for the Red Roses. Dow also led the way in metres carried (608.8) and metres gained (452.9), underlining the threat she poses with the ball in hand. Her ability to break open defences were unmatched, registering 12-line breaks, three more than any other player in the competition and beating 20 defenders in the process.
France second row and Captain, Manaé Feleu, has led from the front with a complete all-around performance this campaign. She ranks among the top five forwards in four key areas: line breaks (3), offloads (8), breakdown steals (4) and dominant tackles (8). Whether turning defence into attack or setting the tone in contact, Feleu’s blend of physicality and skill has made her a key figure for Les Bleues, leading to her nomination.
Scotland back row Evie Gallagher demonstrated her relentless work rate and commitment to her sides campaign. She led the Championship for defensive rucks hit (38), topped the breakdown steals chart (10) and made seven dominant tackles proving herself a constant menace to opposition ball-carriers. Gallagher’s impact was not limited to defence; she also showcased her all-round skill set in attack, making 44 carries and delivering six offloads, the third most across the tournament.
Watch the nominees’ best moments from the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations: HERE
With thanks to the W6N
