The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) is pleased to announce the nominees for the Eterlast Players’ Player of the Year, the Young Player of the Year, England Men’s Player of the Year, England Women’s Player of the Year, Premier 15s Player of the Year and Vodafone Business Gain Line Award at the Eterlast RPA Awards 2023.

The star-studded event, held on Wednesday 17^th May 2023 at Evolution London, is one of the most prestigious events in the rugby calendar and where all our winners and nominees will be celebrated.

Christian Day, General Secretary of the RPA, said: “The Eterlast RPA Awards recognises outstanding performances from abroad the 22-23’ season. To be nominated by your peers, and particularly those that you play against, remains the greatest accolade for any rugby player. All our nominees have had standout seasons and we look forwards to finding out the winners on the night.”

The full list of nominees are as follows:

Eterlast Players’ Player of the Year

Mateo Carreras – Newcastle Falcons

Ben Earl – Saracens

Alex Mitchell – Northampton Saints

Tom Pearson – London Irish

Jasper Wiese – Leicester Tigers

Young Player of the Year

Mateo Carreras – Newcastle Falcons

Tom Pearson – London Irish

Fin Smith – Northampton Saints

Gus Warr – Sale Sharks

England Men’s Player of the Year in association with Advanta Wealth

Ollie Chessum

Lewis Ludlam

Freddie Steward

England Women’s Player of the Year

Holly Aitchison

Tatyana Heard

Sadia Kabeya

Marlie Packer

Premier 15’s Player of the Year

Maisy Allen – Exeter Chiefs Women

Natasha Hunt – Gloucester Hartpury Women

Claudia MacDonald – Exeter Chiefs Women

Vodafone Business Gain Line Award

Nic Dolly – Leicester Tigers

Beno Obano – Bath Rugby

Cam Jordan – Gloucester Rugby

There are still the last remaining tickets available for the event. To get yours, email events@therpa.co.uk or visit www.therpa.co.uk/rpa-awards.