Theguardian iconTheguardianJun 30, 2026 ~1 min source read

The Breakdown | End-of-season women’s PWR awards: The best players, biggest shocks and social stars

Liv Apps thoroughly deserves the top award after an impressive campaign, with her Saracens coach, Alex Austerberry, also excelling 1. Saracens' standout player in an impressive campaign and her playing relationship with her half-back partner Zoe Harrison has made the team tick.

The Breakdown | End-of-season women’s PWR awards: The best players, biggest shocks and social stars
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Liv Apps thoroughly deserves the top award after an impressive campaign, with her Saracens coach, Alex Austerberry, also excelling 1.

Saracens' standout player in an impressive campaign and her playing relationship with her half-back partner Zoe Harrison has made the team tick.

Meg Jones The England captain steered Trailfinders to their first PWR final with some incredible performances.

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Liv Apps thoroughly deserves the top award after an impressive campaign, with her Saracens coach, Alex Austerberry, also excelling 1. Saracens' standout player in an impressive campaign and her playing relationship with her half-back partner Zoe Harrison has made the team tick. Meg Jones The England captain steered Trailfinders to their first PWR final with some incredible performances.

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  • Alex Matthews The Gloucester No 8 does a lot of work that goes under the radar but her worth was clear for all to see when she was out injured.
  • Her ability to turn a game on a dime with great running lines, huge tackles and leadership qualities make her the MVP of the London club.
  • The club's performances dramatically changed and her influence will be even more important next season with figures such as Zoe Stratford and Tatyana Heard leaving the club.

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Liv Apps Thoroughly deserved PWR player of the season.

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