Bella Vogel becomes first American nominated for a World Rugby award

Bella Vogel, a 19-year-old USA centre or fly-half, is the first American ever nominated for a major World Rugby award. She is up for Women's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year. Nominees were named on 26 October. Vogel started playing at 10 and made her USA debut in summer 2026. The USA face top-ranked England in New Jersey on Friday.