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All Blacks Star Dominates NZ Rugby Awards

On Thursday, Ardie Savea dominated the New Zealand Rugby awards, winning his third Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year and being named All Blacks and Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year.
Savea's season form, capped by one hundred Test appearances, helped explain the sweep after entering the night with notable prior honours, including World Rugby Player of the Year 2023 and the inaugural Super Rugby Player of the Year.
Robinson praised Savea, saying `Ardie has a level of consistency that is unmatched, and his three awards tonight demonstrate that`, highlighting his peer recognition and leadership.
Community figures and clubs also featured, with Jodi Taylor named volunteer of the year and Waimate Rugby Football Club honoured as club of the year.
Emerging stars and seasoned names shared the spotlight at the awards as Braxton Sorensen‑McGee won World Rugby Women's Breakthrough Player of the Year and Black Ferns Player of the Year, while Portia Woodman‑Wickliffe and Maggie Cogger‑Orr also collected major honours.

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