Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams has been named Premiership Player of the Season, capping off a stellar first season in England with Gloucester Rugby.
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The 30-year-old, who joined the Cherry and Whites from Cardiff in 2024, made an immediate impact in his debut campaign, guiding George Skivington’s side to a fifth-place finish — just two points shy of the play-offs.
Capped 65 times by Wales, Williams’ electric form has also earned him a spot in the British & Irish Lions squad for this summer’s tour of Australia.
“I didn’t know what to expect from this season,” said Williams. “I came in open-minded and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. I couldn’t have picked a better club than Gloucester — the coaches have been class.
It was the style of play that appealed. They give us the freedom to play and express ourselves, and I think that’s benefited me and the boys.”
Pollock wins Breakthrough Player of the Season
Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock has been named Breakthrough Player of the Season after a meteoric rise through the ranks.
Still just 20, Pollock forced his way into the Saints’ starting XV following limited game time last season. He has since become a key figure in a side that has booked a place in the Champions Cup final, and he now holds the distinction of being the youngest player in the 2025 Lions squad.
“The last 12 months have accelerated at a rate I probably wouldn’t have expected,” said Pollock. “If you’d told me last year I’d be a British and Irish Lion, I’d have slapped you. It’s been mad — now it’s all about the next job.”
Full list of award winners
- Premiership Player of the Season: Tomos Williams (Gloucester)
- Breakthrough Player of the Season: Henry Pollock (Northampton Saints)
- England Men’s Player of the Season: Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
- England Women’s Player of the Season: Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury)
- Community Player of the Season: Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)
- PWR Player of the Season: Meg Jones (Leicester Tigers)
- PWR Breakthrough Player of the Season: Millie David (Bristol Bears)
- PWR Director of Rugby of the Season: Sean Lynn (Gloucester-Hartpury)
- PWR Top Try Scorers: May Campbell (Saracens) & Millie David (Bristol Bears) – 16 tries
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