Shane Williams
Shane Williams has won numerous awards throughout his rugby career, including the title of World Rugby Player of the Year in 2008. He has also been a nominee for the IRB International Player of the Year multiple times. Williams has received various accolades and honors for his exceptional contributions to the sport of rugby.
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Benji Marshel is a proffessional Rugby League Player that plays for the west Tigers. This year (2011) he is also the face of the Rugby League.
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2008 World Player of the Year
Fifa World player was awarded to Kaka of Milan and Brazil
There was not Rugby League world cup in 2010, next one is 2013.
Cristiano Ronaldo was playing for Manchester United in 2008 when he was named FIFA World Player of the Year. He was the first Premiership footballer to be given this award.
The costliest player in the world in the year 2008 , was the Brazilian footballer Robhino. Who was sold fromReal Maaaadrid to Manchester City for 32.5 million pounds.
The top rugby players earn around 500k per year
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