Wigan Warriors star Izzy Rowe on shortlist to retain Women's Super League Young Player of the Year award
The shortlist for the 2026 Women’s Super League Young Player of the Year award has been announced!
Wigan Warriors star Izzy Rowe is among three nominees for the 2026 Women’s Super League Young Player of the Year award.
Rowe will go up against Leeds Rhinos duo Connie Boyd and Ruby Bruce for one of the most prestigious individual awards in the women’s game.
Rowe has played a key role in Wigan’s success over the last couple of years, becoming a central figure in Denis Betts’ side alongside her halfback partner Jenna Foubister, who has been shortlisted for this year’s Woman of Steel award.
The 19-year-old won the Young Player of the Year award in 2025 after helping the Warriors secure a historic treble, and she has continued her rich vein of form this year, scoring 11 tries and kicking 108 goals in 17 appearances across all competitions in 2026.
Leeds centre Boyd has established herself as one of the competition’s most exciting young talents. The 20-year-old progressed through the Rhinos’ pathway after joining from Oulton Raidettes.
After playing 13 games in the blue and amber last year, Boyd has scored 16 tries in as many appearances across all competitions this season, becoming a regular starter in the Rhinos’ backline.
Meanwhile, Rhinos hooker Bruce has enjoyed a stellar season with Leeds, having broken through in 2025, ending the season with a nomination for the Young Player of the Year award and a senior England debut against Wales. The 19-year-old has scored four tries in 12 appearances this season.
The nominees and winner of the Women’s Super League Young Player of the Year award are determined by the England performance staff, with the winner to be revealed at the Rugby League Awards Night in Manchester on Tuesday.