The Rugby League Writers and Broadcasters' Association (RLWBA) is an association of members of the English news media who write about

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in newspapers or present for television and radio programmes. Founded as the Rugby League Writers' Association, it presents a Player of the Year award annually to the best performing player in English rugby league. Members of the Association who are present at the Challenge Cup Final decide which player should be awarded the Lance Todd Trophy for being

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RLWBA Player of the Year

Since 1996, the association has voted on the Player of the Year in recognition of the best performing Super League player that season.

Winners

Merit Award

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Winners

References

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