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Harrison and Jones among world player of the year nominees

England pair Zoe Harrison and Meg Jones are named among the nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
Harrison and Jones among world player of the year nominees
Photo: BBC Sport

Zoe Harrison: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Monday, October 26, 2026 in a story involving Zoe Harrison, Meg Jones, World Rugby. Here is how the report opens:

England pair Zoe Harrison and Meg Jones are named among the nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

— BBC Sport
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It is one of many Rugby stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on World Rugby and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Harrison and Jones among world player of the year nominees
  • Who’s involved: Zoe Harrison, Meg Jones, World Rugby and England
  • League: Rugby
  • First reported: Monday, October 26, 2026 by BBC Sport

Background: World Rugby

World Rugby is the governing body for the sport of rugby union. World Rugby organises the Rugby World Cup every four years, the sport's most recognised and most profitable competition.

Text from Wikipedia’s World Rugby article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Zoe Harrison

For fans following Zoe Harrison, the next things to watch are the results, schedule, rankings and standings. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Zoe Harrison?

England pair Zoe Harrison and Meg Jones are named among the nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year award. BBC Sport reported the story on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Who reported this RUG story?

BBC Sport first reported it on Monday, October 26, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Rugby news.

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