International Rugby Players Special Merit Award
| IRP Special Merit Award | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2007 |
| Presented by | World Rugby |
| First award | 2007 |
| Currently held by | Vickii Cornborough (2024) |
The International Rugby Players Special Merit Award is presented at the World Rugby Awards by World Rugby. The award is presented to a player by fellow players in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the professional game on and off the field. The recipient of the award is selected by the International Rugby Players organization.