Annual Awards
NZRL Awards
Criteria
Grassroots Club of the Year:
Must have made a difference to their local community, and shown a commitment to the values of New Zealand Rugby League.
Pirtek Volunteer Recognition Award (Female)
Must have shown a commitment to the club, the game and the values of the NZRL.
Pirtek Volunteer Recognition Award (Male):
Must have shown a commitment to the club, the game and the values of the NZRL.
Pirtek Volunteer Recognition Award (Male):
Must have shown a commitment to the club, the game and the values of the NZRL.
Pirtek Volunteer Recognition Award (Male):
Must have shown a commitment to the club, the game and the values of the NZRL.
Match Official of the Year:
Must have performed consistently at the highest level domestically, and/or nationally, internationally.
Domestic Coach of the Year:
Must have performed consistently at the highest level domestically, and/or nationally.
Domestic Player of the Year
16s/18s/Premiers must Have played in the NZRL
National Competition at either 15s, 17s or Premier Grade or were apart of the Talent Development Programme (16s or 18s) for that year or Been selected for the NZ16s, NZ18s, or NZ Residents teams (if named) Have had a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
Junior Player of the Year
Be aged 19 years and have played in either the NYC, NRL or NZRL National Competition. Have shown commitment to New Zealand Rugby League and been involved in community work. Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer.
Kiwi Rookie of the Year
Have made their debut for NZ Kiwis. Have shown commitment to the Kiwis and New Zealand Rugby League and be involved in community work.Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
Kiwi Fern Rookie of the Year
Have made their debut for NZ Kiwi Ferns. Have shown commitment to the Kiwi Ferns and New Zealand Rugby League and be involved in community work.Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
Kiwi Fern Player of the Year:
Have made their debut for NZ Kiwi Ferns. Have shown commitment to the Kiwi Ferns and New Zealand Rugby League and be involved in community work. Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
Kiwi Player of the Year
Have played first grade for their club and, unless prevented by injury, for the Kiwis Demonstrate leadership/leadership potential with their club, both on & off the field. Have shown commitment to the Kiwis and New Zealand Rugby League and been involved in community work. Have a significant impact on their team, both on and off the field and be a consistent performer
Past Results
New Zealand Kiwis Player of the Year – James Fisher-Harris
New Zealand Kiwi Ferns Player of the Year – Annessa Biddle
New Zealand Wheelchair Player of the Year – Kauri Murray
New Zealand Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Keano Kini
New Zealand Kiwi Ferns Rookie of the Year – Alexis Tauaneai
Grassroots Club of the Year – Petone Panthers Rugby League Club
Domestic Female Player of the Year – Kaiyah Atai
Domestic Male Player of the Year – Fine Vakautakakala
Domestic Coach of the Year – Charlotte Scanlan
Female Junior Player of the Year – Marewakiterangi Samson
Male Junior Player of the Year – Bishop Neal
Match Official of the Year – Jack Feavers
Pirtek Volunteer of the Year – Cameron Tukapua
New Zealand Kiwis Player of the Year – James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers)
New Zealand Kiwi Ferns Player of the Year – Georgia Hale (Gold Coast Titans)
New Zealand Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Matthew Timoko (Canberra Raiders)
New Zealand Kiwi Ferns Rookie of the Year – Annessa Biddle (Cronulla Sharks)
New Zealand Kiwis A Player of the Year – Rocco Berry (New Zealand Warriors)
Grassroots Club of the Year – Dannevirke Tigers (Mid Central)
Men’s Domestic Player of the Year – Sione Feao (Auckland)
Women’s Domestic Player of the Year – Onjeurlina Leiataua Hunt (Auckland)
Junior Boys (U19) Player of the Year – Jacob Laban (Wellington)
Junior Girls (U19) Player of the Year – Monica Samita (Akarana)
Coach of the Year – Phil Gordon (Akarana)
Trainer of the Year – Zachary Moulder (Counties Manukau)
Manager of the Year – Rachael Leafe (Wellington)
Match Official of the Year – Paki Parkinson (Bay of Plenty)
Pirtek Volunteer of the Year – Nick Hennessy (Wellington)
Kiwis Player of the Year – Joseph Manu
Kiwi Ferns Player of the Year – Raecene McGregor
Kiwis Physical Disability Player of the Year – Roko Nailolo
Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Dylan Brown
Kiwi Ferns Rookie of the Year – Brianna Clark
Kiwis Young Player of the Year – Ronaldo Mulitalo
Grassroots Club of the Year – Porirua Vikings
Men’s Domestic Player of the Year – Tevin Arona
Women’s Domestic Player of the Year – Abigail Roache
18s Boys Player of the Year – Rodney Tuipolotu-Vea
18s Girls Player of the Year – Alexis Tauaneai
16s Boys Player of the Year – Augustino Filipo
16s Girls Player of the Year – Braxton Sorensen-McGee
Coach of the Year – Archie Jacobs
Trainer of the Year – Lee Mou
Manager of the Year – Sabrina Manu
Match Official of the Year – Paki Parkinson
Pirtek Volunteer of the Year – Gina Allan
*Awards slightly altered due to Covid-19*
Club of the Year: Otara Rugby League Club (Counties Manukau)
Men’s Competition Player of the Year: Tony Matautia (Upper Central Zone)
Women’s Competition Player of the Year: Charntay Poko (Canterbury)
16’s Youth Competition Player of the Year: Kylem Vunipola (Mid-Central Zone)
18’s Youth Competition Player of the Year: Tome Poona (Upper Central-Zone)
20’s Player of the Year: Zyon Maiu’u (Auckland)
20’s Coach of the Year: Daniel McEwan (Central Districts)
Youth Competition Coach of the Year: Shaun Egan (Mid Central Zone)
National Competition Coach of the Year: Jeremy Siulepa (Upper Central Zone)
Match Official of the Year: Paki Parkinson
Pirtek Volunteer of the Year: Raymond Greaves (Physical Disability Rugby League)
Kiwis People’s Choice Player of the Year: James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers)
Kiwis Young Player of the Year: Isaiah Papali’i (Parramatta Eels)
Kiwis Player of the Year: Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm)
2020 NZRL Awards:
Pirtek Volunteer of the Year: Shayne Wassel
Grassroots Club of the Year: Mangere East
Domestic Coach of the Year: Phil Gordon
Match Official of the Year: Paki Parkinson
U16s Player of the Year: Tre Fotu
U18s Player of the Year: Sam McIntyre
Domestic Men’s Player of the Year: Francis Leger
Domestic Women’s Player of the Year: Harata Butler
Kiwi Fern Rookie of the Year: Autumn-Rain Stephens-Daly
Kiwis Young Player of the Year: Dylan Brown
Kiwi Ferns Player of the Year: Krystal Rota
Kiwis Player of the Year: James Fisher-Harris
2019 NZRL Awards:
Pirtek Volunteer of the Year (Female): Bryarn Nuku (Omahu Huias)
Pirtek Volunteer of the Year (Male): Anaru Paul (Hamilton City Tigers)
Grassroots Club of the Year: Taniwharau (Waikato)
Domestic Coach of the Year: Andrew Auimatagi (Canterbury)
Match Official of the Year: Chris McMillan (Auckland)
2018 NZRL Awards:
Kiwis Player of the Year – Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sydney Roosters)
Kiwi Ferns Player of the Year – Honey Hireme (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Ken Maumalo (NZ Warriors)
Kiwi Ferns Rookie of the Year – Onjeurlina Leiataua (NZ Warriors)
Junior Player of the Year – Isaiah Papali’I (NZ Warriors)
NZRL Premier Player of the Year – Francis Leger (Akarana, Auckland)
Domestic Coach of the Year – Keith Hanley (Akarana, Auckland)
Match Official of the Year – Paki Parkinson (Upper Central, Bay of Plenty)
NZ 16s Player of the Year – Sione Moala (Counties Manukau, Auckland)
NZ 18s Player of the Year – Tyler Slade (NZ Warriors)
Grassroots Club of the Year – South Pacific Raiders (Southern, Otago)
Pirtek Male Volunteer of the Year – Lawrence Erihe (Mid Central, Manawatu)
Pirtek Female Volunteer of the Year – Karen Gibbons (Akarana, Auckland)
2017 NZRL Awards:
Kiwis Player of the Year – Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (NZ Warriors)
Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Melbourne Storm)
Domestic Player of the Year – Aaron Jolley (Upper Central/Waikato)
Domestic Coach of the Year – Morgan Kutia (Waikato)
Junior Player of the Year – Isaiah Papali’i (NZ Warriors)
18s Player of the Year – Tyler Slade (NZ Warriors)
16s Player of the Year – Christian Tuipulotu (Akarana)
Women’s Player of the Year – Apii Nicholls-Pualau (Counties Manukau)
Match Official of the Year – Chris McMillan (Counties Manukau)
Male Volunteer of the Year – Jack Newson (Southern/Hornby)
Female Volunteer of the Year – Chantez Connor (Northland/Portland)
Grassroots Club of the Year – Taniwharau (Upper Central/Huntly)
2016 NZRL Awards:
Kiwis Player of the Year – Jesse Bromwich (Melbourne Storm)
Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Jordan Rapana (Canberra Raiders)
Domestic Player of the Year – Daniel Palavi (Counties Manukau)
Domestic Coach of the Year – Andrew Auimatagi (Southern)
Junior Player of the Year – James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers)
18s Player of the Year – Chanel Harris-Tavita (NZ Warriors)
16s Player of the Year – Jordan Riki (Southern)
Women’s Player of the Year – Sarina Fiso (Counties Manukau)
Match Official of the Year – Chris McMillan (Counties Manukau)
Male Volunteer of the Year – Shane Price (Counties Manukau)
Female Volunteer of the Year – Nickie Tane (Upper Central)
Grassroots Club of the Year – He Tauaa (Southern)
2014 NZRL Awards:
Kiwis Player of the Year – Simon Mannering (NZ Warriors)
Kiwis Rookie of the Year – Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys)
Domestic Player of the Year – Ken Tofilau (Southern)
Junior Player of the Year – Sam Lisone (NZ Warriors)
18s Player of the Year – Reuben Porter (Akarana)
16s Player of the Year – Rory Ferguson (Southern)
Women’s Player of the Year – Atawhai Tupaea (Counties Manukau)
Match Official of the Year – Anthony Eliot
Male Volunteer of the Year – Jasen McCarthy (Akarana)
Female Volunteer of the Year – Maree Hawkins (Upper Central)
Grassroots Club of the Year – Hornby Panthers (Southern)
2012 NZRL Awards:
Grassroots Club of the Year: Manukau Rugby League Club (Counties Manukau)
Volunteer Recognition Award (Female): Stella Teariki (Wellington) & Rawinia Mana (Counties Manukau)
Volunteer Recognition Award (Male): John Boyd (Akarana)
Match Official of the Year: Shane Rehm
Women’s Player of the Year: Honey Hireme (Counties Manukau)
Domestic Player of the Year:
16s: Bunty Afoa (Akarana)
18s: Kouma Samson (Akarana)
Premiers: Suaia Matagi (Akarana)
Junior Player of the Year: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Sydney Roosters)
Kiwi Rookie of the Year: Ben Henry (Warriors)
Kiwi Player of the Year: Jeremy Smith (Cronulla Sharks)
Also presented on the night:
RLIF International Rookie of the Year: Shaun Johnson (NZ)
2011 NZRL Awards:
Grassroots Club of the Year: Porirua Vikings (Wellington)
Volunteer Recognition Award (Female): Kylee Matenga (Wellington)
Volunteer Recognition Award (Male): Chris Hansen (Christchurch)
Match Official of the Year: Henry Perenara
Women’s Player of the Year: Akenehe Pereira (Wellington)
Domestic Player of the Year: Matt Everitt (Wellington)
Junior Player of the Year: Jason Taumalolo (North Queensland Cowboys)
Kiwi Rookie of the Year: Shaun Johnson (Vodafone Warriors)
Kiwi Player of the Year: Benji Marshall (Wests Tigers)
2010 NZRL Awards:
Grassroots Club of the Year: Halswell (Christchurch)
Volunteer Recognition Award (Female): Jenny Nahu (Rotorua)
Volunteer Recognition Award (Male): Frank Gibson (West Coast)
Referee of the Year: Shane Rehm
Women’s Player of the Year: Sarina Fiso (Auckland)
Domestic Player of the Year: Saulala Houma (Auckland)
Centenary Committee Award: Duncan Mclean recognition
Junior Player of the Year: Matt Duffie (Melbourne)
International Rookie of the Year: Lewis Brown (Vodafone Warriors)
International Player of the Year: Shaun Kenny-Dowall (Sydney Roosters)
Special Recognition Award: Nathan Cayless (Parramatta)
2009 NZRL Awards:
Referee of the Year: Leon Williamson
Kiwi Ferns Player of the Year: Tarsha Tapu
Domestic Player of the Year: Johnny Aranga
Young Player of the Year: Jesse Parete
International Rookie of the Year: Junior Sa’u
International Player of the Year: Adam Blair
Coach of the Year: Brian McClennan