Kiwi wins top award

Raecene McGregor has spoken about her pride at playing for the Kiwi Ferns and her desire for the women's game to go fully professional after winning the NRL women's competition player of the year award. The 24-year-old Sydney Rooster was voted halfback of the year and Dally M Medal winner at the annual NRL awards on Wednesday night. It reinforced the three-time NRLW champion's reputation as one of the best players in the world. McGregor said she was ‘‘really honoured'' to win the award and also said she was looking forward to playing for the Kiwi Ferns again.

Dally M honour roll, women:

Player of the year: Raecene McGregor

Rookie: Jesse Southwell

Captain: Isabelle Kelly

NRLW team of the year: Sam Bremner, Teagan Berry, Isabeele Kelly, Jessica Sergis, Jaime Champan, Tarryn Aiken, Raecene McGregor, Caitlan Johnston, Keeley Davis, Millie Boyle, Keilee Joseph, Olivia Kernick, Simaima Taufa.

Coach: John Strange