Rugby Australia Awards: Gold Carpet

Thu, Oct 26, 2017, 9:01 AM
Beth Newman
by Beth Newman
Sevens golden couple hit the gold carpet at Royal Randwick for the RAAs. Photo: Getty Images
Sevens golden couple hit the gold carpet at Royal Randwick for the RAAs. Photo: Getty Images

It's rare we get to see rugby players out of their boots and socks, but the Rugby Australia Awards is the rare chance to do just that.

Wallabies, Wallaroos, men's and women's sevens players and the next generation of Aussie talent were joined by some of the hardest-working volunteers in the country as well.

How did they all shape up on the gold carpet? Let's have a look at some of the gold carpet entrances. 

Israel Folau, Jack Dempsey, Will Genia, Adam Coleman and Tevita Kuridrani. Photo: Getty IMages

Sekope Kepu had the best date of the night, bringing daughter Faith-Rose along. Photo: RUGBY.com.au/Stuart Walmsley

Emma Tonegato, Sharni Williams, Cassie Staples, Shannon Parry and Mahalia Murphy all arrive at the Rugby Australia Awards. Photo: RUGBY.com.au/Stuart Walmsley

Reigning John Eales Medallist MIchael Hooper and partner Kate Howard. Photo: RUGBY.com.au/Stuart Walmsley

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