Erin King, the rising star of Ireland rugby, shares her journey leading to her recognition as Women's Breakthrough Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards. Dreaming of playing professional rugby since childhood, King recounted the surreal moment when her name was announced amidst a gathering of rugby legends. Sitting with her mother at the prestigious Salle des Étoiles in Monaco, she felt a rush of emotions, realizing the magnitude of achieving such a significant accolade at just 21 years old. Her rise within the sport exemplifies her dedication and talent as she prepares for the upcoming Six Nations clash against France.
"I was a bit speechless," says Ireland rugby star Erin King. "I didn't really know how to feel. I didn't think I'd win it because all of the other nominees there are such excellent athletes and they had such great years as well. It was the stuff of dreams."
Sitting beside her mother Joanne at the World Rugby Awards last November at the opulent Salle des Étoiles in Monaco, King glanced around nearby tables - South African World Cup winners Cheslin Kolbe, Ox Nché and Jesse Kriel shared a joke, while All Blacks stars Damian McKenzie and Will Jordan posed for a photographer. Antoine Dupont was managing morsels of conversations in between selfie requests and glad-handing.
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