Date published: December 11 2015
All Blacks centurion Ma’a Nonu is this year’s winner of the Kelvin R Tremain Player of the Year award after an outstanding final year in the black jersey.
Nonu was a huge presence from start to finish this season. Always dangerous on attack, he scored five Super Rugby tries, an incredible double against Australia to secure the Bledisloe Cup in Auckland and a phenomenal try in the World Cup Final.
Now playing in France, Nonu said in a video message: “I’ve really
been humbled and grateful to be part of the All Blacks and representing
my country.”
After thanking coaches and players, he had a special word for fans.
“Very grateful that you guys always supported me over the years and I thank you very much,” he said.
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2015 New Zealand Rugby Awards winners:
New Zealand Rugby Age Grade Player of the Year: Akira Ioane (Auckland)
Charles Monro Rugby Volunteers of the Year: Tania Karaitiana and Vio Ugone (Wellington)
New Zealand Rugby Referee of the Year: Glen Jackson (Bay of Plenty)
Heartland Championship Player of the Year: Lindsay Horrocks (Wanganui)
New Zealand Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year: Tyla Nathan-Wong (Auckland)
Richard Crawshaw Memorial All Blacks Sevens Player of the Year: Scott Curry (Bay of Plenty)
Fans Try of the Year: Samu Kubunavanua (Wanganui)
ITM Cup Player of the Year: George Moala (Auckland)
Super Rugby Player of the Year: Lima Sopoaga (Highlanders)
Tom French Memorial Maori Player of the Year: Nehe Milner-Skudder (Ngati Porou/Tapuika)
New Zealand Rugby Women’s Player of the Year: Kendra Cocksedge (Canterbury)
Salver for an Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand Rugby: Mike Eagle (Canterbury)
New Zealand Rugby Coach of the Year: Steve Hansen (All Blacks)
Team of the Year: All Blacks
Kelvin R Tremain Player of the Year: Ma’a Nonu (Wellington, Hurricanes and All Blacks)
