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2026 MARIST AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Nominations are now open for NZ Marist Rugby Federation Awards. 

NZ MARIST AWARD WINNERS

A legacy of greatness! This list honors some of the most outstanding talents to have graced the rugby field over the years. Each player has made their mark, embodying the true spirit of Marist rugby across New Zealand.

Men's Player of the Year 

  • 2002: Marty Holah (Hamilton Marist)
  • 2003: Xavier Rush (Auckland Marist)
  • 2004: Gavin Briggs (Nelson Marist)
  • 2005: Doug Howlett (Auckland Marist)
  • 2006: Tafai Ioasa (Hastings Rugby & Sports)
  • 2007: Jeremy Thrush (Hutt OB Marist)
  • 2008: Hoani McDonald (Invercargill Marist)
  • 2009: Callum Bruce (Hamilton Marist)
  • 2010: Hosea Gear (Hutt OB Marist)
  • 2011: Sherwin Stowers (Ardmore Marist)
  • 2012: Jeff To’omaga-Allen (Marist St Pats)
  • 2013: Matt Fetu (Timaru Celtic)
  • 2014: Jeremy Thrush (Hutt OB Marist)
  • 2015: Leif Johansson (Hamilton Marist)
  • 2016: Nick Strachan (Timaru Celtic)
  • 2017: Kane Hames (Nelson Marist)
  • 2018: Shannon Frizell (Nelson Marist)
  • 2019: Brad Weber (Napier Marist)
  • 2020: Hoskin Sotutu (Auckland Marist)
  • 2021: William Wright (Timaru Celtic)
  • 2022: Folau Fakatava (Hastings Rugby Sports Club)
  • 2023: Jack Lam (Hamilton Marist)
  • 2024: Wharenui Hawera (Hamilton Marist)
  • 2025: Jacob Devery (Hastings Rugby and Sports)

Women's Player of the Year

  • 2018: Monica Tongae (Marist St Pats)
  • 2019: No Nominees
  • 2020: No Nominees
  • 2021: Monica Tongae (Marist St Pats)
  • 2022: No Nominees
  • 2023: Sosolio Talawaddua (Whanganui)
  • 2024: ​​​​​​​No Nominees
  • 2025: Maddie Feaunati (Marist St Pats, Wellington)
  • 2026:

Personality of the Year

  • 2009 – David Neame, Greymouth Marist
  • 2010 – Bernard 'Gapper' Gittings, Hamilton Marist
  • 2011 – Jeff Murdoch, Invercargill Marist
  • 2012 – Bob O'Connor, Timaru Celtic
  • 2014 – Paul Wilkins, Timaru Celtic
  • 2015 – MaryAnn Spillane, Marist St Pat's Wellington
  • 2016 – Gus Heveldt, Greymouth Marist
  • 2018 – Kelly Flavell, Ardmore Marist Rugby & Sports Club​​​​​​​
  • 2019 - Not listed
  • 2020 - Not listed
  • 2021 – Francis Monopoli, Nelson Marist
  • 2022 – Sophia Powell, Te Awamutu Marist Rugby Club
  • 2023 – Scott Siffleet, Tukapa New Plymouth
  • 2024 – Peter Dunlop, Wanganui
  • 2025 - Wade Colville-Smith, Napier Old Boys Marist
  • 2026: