The Man of Steel Award is the highest and most prestigious individual honour in the Super League, which recognises the best player of the season.

Did you know that the first award was introduced in 1977?

The Man of Steel has been presented at the end of every season since, and ahead of the 2014 Super League, was renamed in tribute to the former St Helens, Hull, Wakefield, England and Ireland full-back, Steve Prescott MBE.

Prescott responded inspirationally to the diagnosis of a rare form of stomach cancer in 2006, and raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity before his death at the age of 39 in November 2013.

Brad O'Neill is the reigning Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel.

The England hooker’s outstanding season had already earned him a first selection in the 2026 Super League Dream Team plus the Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters Association Player of the Year Award. 

But O’Neill also came out on top for the most prestigious individual award in the sport after seeing off challenges from Leeds Rhinos’ Lachie Miller and Wigan team-mate Adam Keighran. 

O'Neill was part of a Warriors side who collected both the League Leaders’ Shield and Challenge Cup trophy in the 2026 season.

Click here to learn the voting process for the Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel Award.