Waikato FPC champion head coach James Semple took out the ASB National Women’s Coach of the Year award, while Ōtorohanga’s Dylan Collier was named the Richard Crawshaw Memorial All Blacks Sevens Player of the Year.
Chiefs loose forward Wallace Sititi secured the All Blacks Player of the Year award and Putāruru Rugby Club’s Conor Croke is the Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year.
“Congratulations to all the winners and nominees this year,” New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson said.
“We had a great year in the community game, with growth across the board in registrations. Seeing the stories of some of our game’s unsung heroes really highlights the heart of rugby.”
ASB executive general manager of business banking Rebecca James congratulated the award-winners and nominees for their outstanding achievements.
“We also celebrate and acknowledge the commitment and hard work of all of the players, volunteers, coaches, referees, and management teams who have each made an important contribution to rugby in Aotearoa New Zealand this year.”
Jesse Wood is a multimedia journalist based in Te Awamutu. He joined the Te Awamutu Courier and NZME in 2020.
