Premiership Rugby Celebrates Standout Performers in 2023/24 Season
The Premiership Rugby Awards ceremony held in London has shone a spotlight on the league’s top talents, honoring exceptional contributions from players and coaches alike.
Gallagher Player of the Season: Henry Slade
Exeter Chiefs’ Henry Slade emerged as the Player of the Season, capping off a remarkable campaign that saw him finish as the league’s leading points scorer with 127 points and 5 tries. Premiership Rugby CEO Simon Massie-Taylor lauded Slade’s influence, stating,
“Henry is a world-class player, and this season he has also won a number of games with a clutch kick in the last play – so is a worthy winner of the Gallagher Player of the Season.”
Breakthrough Player of the Season: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
Slade’s teammate, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, claimed the Breakthrough Player of the Season award after his meteoric rise from University and National League Rugby to earn a Test debut for England during the 2024 Six Nations. Massie-Taylor praised Feyi-Waboso’s achievement, saying,
“From University and National League Rugby to become one of the Gallagher Premiership and England’s shining stars in the space of a season is an incredible achievement.”
Director of Rugby of the Season: Phil Dowson
In the coaching ranks, Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson was awarded the Director of Rugby of the Season, having guided his side to a top-of-the-table finish after the regular season. Massie-Taylor highlighted Dowson’s ability to nurture young English talent, stating,
“He has improved a young batch of English talent to become stars of Premiership Rugby and then England regulars, which is testament to the outstanding job Phil is doing in Northampton.”
Other Accolades
Other accolades went to Tyrone Green for his exceptional try against Newcastle Falcons, which was awarded the Premiership Try of the Season, and Saracens’ Andy Christie, who was named the Community Player of the Season.
As the curtain falls on the 2023/24 Premiership Rugby season, the awards have celebrated the league’s elite performers, showcasing the depth of talent and coaching expertise that continues to drive the sport forward in England.
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