World Rugby reveals Women's Dream Team
NEWS: World Rugby has unveiled the Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year for 2026.
Meanwhile, Pauline Bourdon Sansus (France) is the scorer of the International Rugby Players’ Association (IRPA) Women’s 15s Try of the Year 2026.
England lead the way in the Dream Team with six selections, followed by New Zealand with five, Canada with three and France with on
Selected by an expert panel of Fiona Coghlan (Ireland), Lena Corson (France), Abby Gustaitis (USA), Heather Moyse (Canada), Shannon Parry (Australia), Melodie Robinson (New Zealand) and Danielle Waterman (England), the World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year recognises the standout performers across the international season.
England’s strong representation includes forwards Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne and Maddie Feaunati, alongside backs Zoe Harrison, Megan Jones and Jess Breach.
New Zealand also features prominently, with Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Ayesha Leti-I’iga, Sylvia Brunt and Braxton Sorensen-McGee earning selection following impressive performances for the Black Ferns.
Canada’s DaLeaka Menin, Sophie de Goede and Olivia Apps are also recognised, while France’s Léa Champon completes the line-up.
World Rugby Women’s 15s Dream Team of the Year 2026
15 Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand), 14 Jess Breach (England), 13 Megan Jones (England), 12 Sylvia Brunt (New Zealand), 11 Ayesha Leti-I’iga (New Zealand), 10 Zoe Harrison (England), 9 Olivia Apps (Canada), 8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker (New Zealand), 7 Léa Champon (France), 6 Maddie Feaunati (England), 5 Maiakawanakaulani Roos (New Zealand), 4 Sophie de Goede (Canada), 3 DaLeaka Menin (Canada), 2 Amy Cokayne (England), 1 Hannah Botterman (England).
The best of every position 💪
The Women’s 15s Dream Team would be UNSTOPPABLE
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— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) November 2, 2026
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