RLIF Awards

The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) currently oversees and awards the major international sporting award for rugby league on an annual basis and has done so since its inception in 2004.

This ceremony awards the best referee, coach, developing nations player, international newcomer, captain and a team of the year.

In 2007, the RLIF did not organise any awards. To fill the gap, Rugby League World magazine asked its Golden Boot panel to come up with winners in the existing categories used by the RLIF.

Golden Boot

:"See main:" Rugby League World Golden Boot Award

The Rugby League World Golden Boot Award is given to the international player of the year, as determined by a ballot of international rugby league writers and broadcasters. The Golden Boot was founded in 1985 and is awarded by the British magazine Rugby League World. It has been presented during the RLIF Awards since 2004.

For a full list of winners see the main article.

*2004 Andrew Farrell, England
*2005 Anthony Minichiello, Australia
*2006 Darren Lockyer, Australia
*2007 Cameron Smith, Australia

International Newcomer of the Year

*2004 Sonny Bill Williams, New Zealand
*2005 Manu Vatuvei, New Zealand
*2006 Greg Inglis, Australia
*2007 Israel Folau, Australia

Developing Nations Player of the Year

*2004 Jamal Fakir, France
*2005 Jamal Fakir, France
*2006 Wes Naiqama, Fiji
*2007 George Ndaira, Lebanon

International Coach of the Year

*2004 Brian Noble, Great Britain
*2005 Wayne Bennett, Australia
*2006 Brian McClennan, New Zealand
*2007 Tony Smith, Great Britain

International Back of the Year

*2004 Darren Lockyer, Australia
*2005 Anthony Minichiello, Australia
*2006 Darren Lockyer, Australia
*2007 Johnathan Thurston, Australia

International Forward of the Year

*2004 Andrew Farrell, England
*2005 Stuart Fielden, England
*2006 Jamie Peacock, England
*2007 Jamie Peacock, England

International Referee of the Year

*2004 Russell Smith, England
*2005 Tim Mander, Australia
*2006 Ashley Klein, England
*2007 Tony Archer, Australia

ee also

*RLIF Awards 2006
*RLIF Awards 2005
*RLIF Awards 2004
*Rugby League World Golden Boot Award
*Rugby League International Federation

External links

* [http://www.rlif.org Rugby League International Federation]
* [http://www.rlif.org/forums/ RLIF Official forums]