John Eales Medal

The John Eales Medal is awarded to honour the best Australian rugby union player each year. The medal, which was launched in 2002, is jointly awarded each year by the Australian Rugby Union and the Rugby Union Players Association. The medal is named after John Eales, arguably the most successful captain in the history of Australian Rugby. Voting for the John Eales Medal is tallied after each Test match, with each Wallabies player awarding points on a 3–2–1 basis. RUPA Chief Executive Tony Dempsey is quoted as saying:

John Eales Medal

The John Eales Medal is awarded to honour the best Australian rugby union player each year. The medal, which was launched in 2002, is jointly awarded each year by the Australian Rugby Union and the Rugby Union Players Association. The medal is named after John Eales, arguably the most successful captain in the history of Australian Rugby. Voting for the John Eales Medal is tallied after each Test match, with each Wallabies player awarding points on a 3–2–1 basis. RUPA Chief Executive Tony Dempsey is quoted as saying: