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Wayne Smith, Ruby Tui big winners at glittering rugby awards

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Wayne Smith, Ruby Tui big winners at glittering rugby awards

Wayne Smith has been named World Rugby's coach of the year. Ruby Tui has won women's breakthrough player of year at the ceremony in Monaco. Dr Farah Palmer was awarded the Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service. Portia Woodman and Ruahei Demant have been nominated for player and try of Year respectively.  Sylvia Brunt has also been shortlisted for try and the overall award.

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