Gallagher Player of the Season Nominees: Tommy Freeman, Billy Searle, Ben Spencer and Tom Willis
News Context
At a glance
- PREM Rugby announced the shortlists for The Rugby Awards 2026 on May 21, 2026.
- A primary focus of the announcement is the shortlist for the Gallagher Player of the Season, an award recognizing individual excellence within the league.
- The nominations for the award include a selection of players from four different clubs:
PREM Rugby announced the shortlists for The Rugby Awards 2026 on May 21, 2026.
A primary focus of the announcement is the shortlist for the Gallagher Player of the Season, an award recognizing individual excellence within the league.
The nominations for the award include a selection of players from four different clubs:
- Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
- Billy Searle (Leicester Tigers)
- Ben Spencer (Bath Rugby)
- Tom Willis (Saracens)
The reveal of these shortlists serves as the opening phase of the 2026 awards proceedings as the competition identifies the season’s standout performers.