England captain Meg Jones is among six Red Roses named in the World Rugby Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year 2026, giving England the largest representation in the selection.
The governing body also awarded France's Pauline Bourdon Sansus the International Rugby Players' Association (IRPA) Women's 15s Try of the Year 2026, closing the women's awards celebrations and the 2026 international window.
England lead the selections
The six England players in the Dream Team are forwards Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne and Maddie Feaunati, alongside backs Zoe Harrison, Megan Jones and Jess Breach.
New Zealand follows with five players: Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Sylvia Brunt and Braxton Sorensen-McGee. Canada's DaLeaka Menin, Sophie de Goede and Olivia Apps are also recognised, while France's Léa Champon completes the line-up.
Full Dream Team line-up
The 15-player team is: 1. Hannah Botterman (England), 2. Amy Cokayne (England), 3. DaLeaka Menin (Canada), 4. Sophie de Goede (Canada), 5. Maiakawanakaulani Roos (New Zealand), 6. Maddie Feaunati (England), 7. Léa Champon (France), 8. Kaipo Olsen-Baker (New Zealand), 9. Olivia Apps (Canada), 10. Zoe Harrison (England), 11. Ayesha Leti-I'iga (New Zealand), 12. Sylvia Brunt (New Zealand), 13. Megan Jones (England), 14. Jess Breach (England), 15. Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand).
The announcements follow the presentation of the World Rugby Women's 15s Player and Breakthrough Player of the Year awards to New Zealand duo Kaipo Olsen-Baker and Elinor-Plum King.
Try of the Year awarded
Pauline Bourdon Sansus won the IRPA Women's 15s Try of the Year 2026 following a global fan vote for her try against England during the Guinness Women's Six Nations title decider on 17 May. She saw off competition from Olivia Apps (England, v Canada, 19 September), Abi Burton (England, v Australia, 12 September) and team-mate Léa Champon (France, v Scotland, 9 May).
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson said: "Congratulations to Pauline on winning Try of the Year and to all 15 players selected in the Dream Team. These awards recognise the exceptional skill, creativity, and exceptional performances we have seen throughout 2026, and are a fitting way to celebrate the players who have delivered so many memorable moments on the international stage."
Robinson added: "From established stars to exciting emerging talents, this year's award winners reflect the incredible depth and ambition of the women's game. As we bring the 2026 international window to a close, there is much to celebrate, and I congratulate all those recognised for their outstanding contributions to another fantastic year of women's rugby."
The men's awards will be announced in the final week of November during the Nations Championship.
