Nominees for 2026 Woman of Steel confirmed

Wigan Warriors will dominate the 2026 Woman of Steel awards, with three players from the reigning Betfred Women's Super League champions shortlisted for the competition's most prestigious individual honour.

Jenna Foubister, Eva Hunter and Megan Williams have all been named on the three-player shortlist ahead of Rugby League Awards Night in Manchester, which will take place on the evening of Tuesday 29 September.

The shortlist reflects another exceptional campaign for the Warriors, who could complete a second successive domestic treble should they be victorious in the Women’s Super League Grand Final on Sunday 27 September.

Jenna Foubister's nomination comes after another influential season at the heart of Wigan's attack in 2026. The 19-year-old half-back contributed an impressive return of nine tries in 18 appearances across all competitions and has continued to establish herself as one of the leading playmakers in the women's game. Foubister also produced a Player of the Match performance in the Women's Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, creating two tries and providing three line-break assists as the Warriors lifted the trophy for a second time.

Reigning Woman of Steel Eva Hunter has enjoyed another prolific campaign under Denis Betts, crossing for 23 tries in all competitions. The dynamic second-rower has continued to showcase her devastating pace, powerful ball-carrying and defensive intensity throughout the season, while also writing her name into the history books by becoming the first woman to score four tries in a Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.

Megan Williams' place on the Woman of Steel shortlist follows a remarkable first two seasons with the Cherry & White, having quickly established herself as one of the competition's most consistent forwards. Since joining the club ahead of the 2025 campaign from St Helens, the England Knights international has become a key figure in Betts' side. The loose forward has scored four tries since the competition split into the Super Four phase, helping Wigan maintain their push for another historic season.

Meanwhile, Amelia Brown finished as the leading try-scorer in 2026, crossing for 31 tries in all competitions for Huddersfield Giants, including 26 in the Betfred Women's Super League and five in the Women's Challenge Cup.