Ireland's Erin King makes history with Breakthrough Player of the Year award

Ireland's Erin King has been named the Women's Breakthrough Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco.

The 21-year old Wicklow flanker has made a huge impact for the 15s side since making her debut in the autumn, subsequently scoring two tries in the sensational 29-27 victory over New Zealand in the Women's XV1 in September.

King makes history as the first Irish female player to win an individual award at the World Rugby Awards, Joy Neville having claimed the Referee of the Year award in 2017.

Making history