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New Zealand's Kaipo Olsen-Baker has been named Player of the Year 2026, while her teammate Elinor Plum King received the Breakthrough Player award. Both players were honored after the Black Ferns' victory over France. Plum King notably surpassed French player Pauline Barrat for the Breakthrough award. World Rugby will announce the Try of the Year and the Team of the Year on Monday, with winners chosen through public voting on Instagram.