The World Rugby Awards are being hosted on the 29th of October 2023 to honour the men and women who have given their all to the sport we all love.
Global (27 October 2023) – World Rugby released the names of the nominees for the World Rugby Awards which take place on the 29th of October 2023, after the World Cup has ended. This year, three amazing South Africans have been named as nominees. Eben Etzebeth, Manie Libbok and Jacques Nienaber are all nominated for awards and they so deserve it!
Eben Etzebeth has been nominated for the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year.
“A test centurion, Eben Etzebeth continues to be a towering presence in the Springbok lineout while also weighing in with important tries as his score in the quarter-final defeat of France showed.”
Manie Libbok has been nominated for the World Rugby Men’s 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year.
“Manie Libbok has seized the opportunity afforded to him with injuries at fly-half to catch the eye with his open play, not least his outrageous no-look kick-pass assist against Scotland.”
And Jacques Nienaber is up for World Rugby Coach of the Year.
“Ian Foster and Jacques Nienaber have led their respective teams to the Rugby World Cup 2023 final and would like nothing more than to bow out of their roles with a record fourth Webb Ellis Cup lifted for their nations.”
These are just the first nominees announced. There will be more over the course of the day and weekend, in the lead-up to the ceremony on Sunday. The awards will be presented at the Opéra Garnier in Paris on Sunday, 29 October. There are a total of 11 coveted awards up for grabs.
Fans around the world will be able to watch live and free on RugbyPass TV, where exclusive pre-show coverage will begin at 18:00 CET.
“All those nominated today deserve not only our congratulations but also our thanks for everything they have contributed, on and off the field, to inspire fans and players worldwide, driving rugby forward in 2023 in line with our sport’s values.
“The strength of rugby is its players, coaches, officials and volunteers, and these shortlists provide a vivid snapshot of a sport that is thriving globally in its 200th year. One day after we crown the Rugby World Cup 2023 champions, we look forward once again to uniting our global family and presenting a wider cast of winners with the ultimate accolades in our sport – the World Rugby Awards.” – World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont
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