THERE has been much talk about who will receive the World Rugby Player of the Year award in Monte Carlo tonight – Beauden Barrett again gets the nod for me – but we should also throw a spotlight on the women ‘s award after a stellar World Cup Year.
2017 saw New Zealand roar back into prominence and the Black Ferns rightly boast two of the five nominees in utility back Kelly Brazier, who is perhaps most effective at centre and was ever present all year for New Zealand, and try machine Portia Woodman, below, who scored 13 tries at the World Cup including four in ...