IRB Awards in association with Emirates Airline – 2006 winners
IRB International Player of the Year: Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
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IRB International Team of the Year: New Zealand
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IRB International Coach of the Year: Graham Henry (New Zealand)
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IRB International U19 Player of the Year: Josh Holmes (Australia)
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IRB International U21 Player of the Year: Lionel Beauxis (France)
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IRB International Sevens Team of the Year: Fiji
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IRB International Sevens Player of the Year: Uale Mai (Samoa)
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Spirit of Rugby Award: Polly Miller
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Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service: Brian Lochore
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IRB Referee Award for Distinguished Service: Peter Marshall
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IRB International Women’s Personality of the Year: Margaret AlphonsiIRB Development Award: Mike Luke
IRB Hall of Fame inductees: William Webb Ellis and Rugby School
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