International Rugby Players Special Merit Award

Date2007; 18 years ago (2007)

Presented byWorld Rugby

First award2007

Currently held by Dan Carter (2025)

IRP Special Merit Award
Date	2007; 18 years ago (2007)
Presented by	World Rugby
First award	2007
Currently held by	Dan Carter (2025)

The International Rugby Players Special Merit Award is presented at the World Rugby Awards by World Rugby. The award is presented to a player by fellow players in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the professional game on and off the field. The recipient of the award is selected by the International Rugby Players organization.^[1]