‘I have created my own legacy’: McReight wins first John Eales Medal

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 29, 2026

Wallabies star Fraser McReight claimed his first John Eales Medal, awarded to Australian rugby’s best player of the year, while rising star Faitala Moleka was crowned Wallaroos Player of the Year.

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