Rugby End of Season Awards Guide
Rugby end of season awards are about more than the best player. They celebrate the props who did the hard work in the scrum, the youngsters who stepped up, the volunteers who ran the bar and the clubmates who kept everyone laughing on the bus home.
This guide covers award categories for senior, junior and mini sections, how to choose rugby trophies that suit each award, sample engraving and a practical timeline. Our rugby range includes 75 trophy designs from £2 to £42, typically around £8.50.
Whether you are a long-established club with several senior sides or a growing section with a single team and a thriving mini programme, the aim is the same: a presentation night that recognises effort across the whole club, not just the names on the scoresheet.
Senior rugby award categories
Most senior clubs present awards for each team, plus a few club-wide honours. Here are categories that work well.
- Player of the Season (per team)
- Players' Player of the Season, voted by the squad
- Coaches' Player of the Season
- Forward of the Season and Back of the Season
- Top Try Scorer and Top Points Scorer
- Most Improved Player
- Young Player of the Season
- Tackle of the Season or Try of the Season
- Clubman or Clubwoman of the Season
- Volunteer of the Year
Junior and mini rugby awards
In mini and junior rugby the focus is usually on effort, attitude and enjoyment rather than results. Many clubs give every child a medal and then present two or three trophies per age group so nobody leaves empty-handed.
Coaches often find it helpful to agree award criteria for each age group at the start of the season, such as tackling technique, listening at training or encouraging teammates. It makes choosing winners much easier in spring, and it gives parents a clear reason when their child is recognised.
- Every player: a rugby medal engraved with the age group and season.
- Coaches' Award and Most Improved for each age group.
- Best Attitude, Team Player or Spirit of Rugby award.
- Parents' Player or Players' Player for older junior groups.
Fun awards for the presentation night
A few light-hearted awards keep the night lively. Keep them affectionate rather than embarrassing.
- Best Dressed on Tour
- Worst Kicker of the Season
- Best Excuse for Missing Training
- Wooden Spoon for the most memorable mishap of the year
- Social Secretary's Award
Choosing rugby trophies for each award
Rugby figure trophies with a player or ball on top suit individual playing awards. For the biggest club honours, many clubs use a cup or a perpetual shield that is kept by the club and handed on each season, with a smaller keepsake for the winner to take home.
Use size to show importance. A taller trophy or cup for Player of the Season and slightly smaller figures for the other categories makes the hierarchy obvious on the presentation table.
- Individual playing awards: rugby figure trophies, typically around £8.50.
- Headline award: a larger cup or trophy; cups typically cost around £12.50.
- Club-wide honours: a perpetual shield plus keepsake for the winner.
- Sponsor or president's award: a glass award for something different.
Engraving wording for rugby awards
- 'Player of the Season 2025/26 · 1st XV'
- 'Players' Player · Ladies XV · 2025/26'
- 'Forward of the Season · 2025/26'
- 'Under 12s · Coaches' Award · 2025/26'
- 'Clubman of the Year · For services to the club · 2026'
Running a smooth presentation night
A rugby presentation night often covers several senior sides, a ladies or women's team, juniors and minis, which can mean a long list of awards. Splitting the evening sensibly keeps everyone engaged and gets the youngsters home at a reasonable hour.
Many clubs hold a separate afternoon presentation for minis and juniors, followed by an evening event for seniors. If you are combining everything into one event, present the junior awards first so families with young children can leave early.
- Agree voting deadlines for Players' Player and similar awards at least two weeks before the night.
- Have the coach or captain of each team present their own awards and say a sentence about each winner.
- Group trophies by team on the presentation table, with a printed list underneath each group.
- Save the club-wide honours, such as Clubman of the Season and the headline Player of the Season, for the end of the night.
- Photograph every winner with their trophy for the club's social media and newsletter.
Ordering timeline and budget
Standard orders are usually dispatched in 3–7 working days, and larger bulk orders typically take 10–14 working days. End-of-season presentations bunch together in the spring and early summer, so aim to order 3–4 weeks ahead and send winners' names as soon as votes are counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What awards should a rugby club give at the end of the season?
Common rugby awards include Player of the Season, Players' Player, Coaches' Player, Forward and Back of the Season, Top Try Scorer, Most Improved and Young Player. Many clubs also recognise volunteers and add a few fun awards.
How much do rugby trophies cost?
Our rugby trophies range from £2 to £42, with a typical price around £8.50. These are catalogue prices before bulk discount, so larger club orders work out cheaper per trophy.
Should mini rugby players all get medals?
Many clubs give every mini rugby player a medal at the end of the season to celebrate taking part. Medals typically cost around £2 each before discount, with a few trophies per age group for special awards.
What is a Players' Player award?
The Players' Player award is voted for by the squad rather than the coaches. It often recognises the teammate everyone values most, on and off the pitch, which makes it one of the most respected awards on the night.
When should we order rugby presentation night trophies?
Aim to order 3–4 weeks before your presentation night. End of season is a busy time, and you will need time to collect votes and winners' names before engraving.