The 2026 Dally M Awards began in style at The Cutaway in Sydney’s Barangaroo on Thursday evening.
The NRL’s most glamorous WAGs brought plenty of sparkle to the red carpet, with shimmering metallic gowns emerging as the standout fashion trend of the night.
Manly Sea Eagles star Kieran Foran made his arrival alongside Karina May, who immediately captured attention with her elegant look.
Karina chose a soft, golden-hued gown embellished with intricate beading arranged in striking art deco-inspired patterns.
A sheer nude-tulle skirt offered a glimpse of her toned legs, while a cream leather designer clutch completed the blonde beauty’s polished ensemble.
Millie Oliver also embraced the evening’s golden dress code as she attended with North Queensland Cowboys player Tom Dearden.
The 2026 Dally M Awards began at The Cutaway in Sydney’s Barangaroo on Thursday night. Pictured: Manly Sea Eagles player Kieran Foran with Karina May
Millie opted for a high-fashion silhouette, wearing a layered gown featuring an off-the-shoulder satin bodice that appeared to float above the skirt.
The voluminous bodice was paired with a sleek lamé skirt, while nude heels added a subtle finishing touch.
Sports reporter Jake Duke attended with Eloise Sohier, who leaned into the metallic theme in a glittering dress covered in oversized sequins.
Lily Pickles was another guest to embrace the gold trend, turning heads in a plunging metallic gown with a daring neckline.
The blonde arrived with Dolphins player Herbie Farnworth, who looked sharp in a traditional black tuxedo.
Gold Coast Titans player Jaime Chapman swapped her usual football kit for a glamorous rose-gold gown covered in statement beading.
Gold Coast Titans player Jaime Chapman selected a heavily beaded rose-gold gown with a tight bodice and plunging neckline that risked a wardrobe malfunction
Millie Oliver embraced the gold trend as she arrived with North Queensland Cowboys player Tom Dearden
Sports reporter Jake Duke attended with Eloise Sohier, who made a statement in a sparkling gown adorned with oversized sequins
Lily Pickles followed the metallic trend in a plunging gold gown, arriving alongside Dolphins player Herbie Farnworth
Miranda Cross chose a rose-gold satin gown with a corset-inspired bodice as she arrived with Rabbitohs star Cameron Murray
Miranda Cross opted for rose-gold glamour in a satin dress featuring a structured corset bodice while attending with Rabbitohs star Cameron Murray.
The figure-hugging design featured a revealing neckline, highlighting plenty of cleavage and leaving little room for a wardrobe mishap.
Kirsten Tapine stood out for the pack by wearing wearing icy blue for her date night with her Canberra Raiders player husband, Joseph Tapine.
Dolphins player Jack Bostock had his gorgeous partner, Tahlia, in tow, with the blonde flashing some side boob as she went braless in soft brown gown.
Braydon Trindall of the Cronulla Sharks made it a date night with Ria Maric, who was classy in a cream chiffon number with an exaggerated, pointed bodice.
Dolphins player Jamayne Isaako had partner Abby Sutherland by his side, and the blonde was mellow in a bright yellow dress with sheer panels at the midriff and gathering at the waist.
South Sydney Rabbitohs star Jai Arrow has the beautiful Berina Colakovic by his side, with Berina classic in a black gown with a feathered bodice and a thigh-high split
Dolphins player Jack Bostock had his gorgeous partner, Tahlia, in tow, with the blonde flashing some side boob as she went braless in soft brown gown
Braydon Trindall of the Cronulla Sharks made it a date night with Ria Maric, who was classy in a cream chiffon number with an exaggerated, pointed bodice
Kirsten Tapine stood out for the pack by wearing wearing icy blue for her date night with her Canberra Raiders player husband, Joseph Tapine
Dolphins player Jamayne Isaako had partner Abby Sutherland by his side, and the blonde was mellow in a bright yellow dress with sheer panels at the midriff and gathering at the waist
Ethan Sanders of the Canberra Raiders brought the glowing Sienna Miller, who showed off lots of bust in a muted pink gown with a baby blue jewel overlay
Isaah Yeo of the Penrith Panthers posed with partner Ashleigh Camenzuli, who was rocking wedding chic in a white lace number with matching fingerless gloves
Kristi Wilkinson arrived with Tom Trbojevic of the Manly Sea Eagles, and the blonde was embracing her inner Barbie in a pink satin gown with a halterneck and full skirt
Sydney Roosters player Isabelle Kelly pushed the envelope in a racy black frock with large cut-outs at the sides and a plunging neckline, ensuring lots of skin was on show
Mimi Bowell glowed in a white gown that sat close to her figure and featuring a long train as she posed with her new boyfriend, Newcastle Knights player Palyn Ponga
Ethan Sanders of the Canberra Raiders brought the glowing Sienna Miller, who showed off lots of bust in a muted pink gown with a baby blue jewel overlay.
Isaah Yeo of the Penrith Panthers posed with partner Ashleigh Camenzuli, who was rocking wedding chic in a white lace number with matching fingerless gloves.
Kristi Wilkinson arrived with Tom Trbojevic of the Manly Sea Eagles, and the blonde was embracing her inner Barbie in a pink satin gown with a halterneck and full skirt.
Sydney Roosters player Isabelle Kelly pushed the envelope in a racy black frock with large cut-outs at the sides and a plunging neckline, ensuring lots of skin was on show.
South Sydney Rabbitohs star Jai Arrow has the beautiful Berina Colakovic by his side, with Berina classic in a black gown with a feathered bodice and a thigh-high split.
Mimi Bowell glowed in a white gown that sat close to her figure and featuring a long train as she posed with her new boyfriend, Newcastle Knights player Palyn Ponga.
Sydney Roosters player Tommy Talau headed out for a date night with his fiancée, Jessica Sergis. The Sydney Roosters NRLW star commanded attention in a bridal-white satin gown
Robert Toia of the Sydney Roosters had his fiancée, Beau, by his side, with the brunette donning a black gown with cut-outs at the sides that showed off some skin
Brydie Parker of the Sydney Roosters was chic in a black tux while his date stuck with the night’s gold trend in a fringed frock with an intricately beaded bodice
Jocelyn Kelleher of the Sydney Roosters dared to bare as she flaunted her bust in a semi-sheer gold gown with extensive beading and a plunging neckline
Millie Elliott of the Sydney Roosters looked bright in white, donning a lace corseted number with a satin skirt as she posed alongside her South Sydney Rabbitohs player husband Adam Elliott
Today show weather presenter Taylor Haynes also chose white satin, her slinky gown featuring an artistic, asymmetrical one-shoulder design
Damien Cook of the St George Illawarra Dragons went along with Courtney Blaine, with Courtney choosing a sheer nude frock with a feather trim and embroidery throughout
Sienna Lofipo of the Gold Coast Titans (right) made a statement in a multi-coloured bikini top worn with a matching maxi skirt, along with a red hood
Gold Coast Titans player Laikha Clarke drew the eye in a black, satin gown with a daring, pointed neckline and thigh-high split as she posed with her partner, Fealofani Lima
Brydie Parker of the Sydney Roosters was chic in a black tux while his date stuck with the night’s gold trend in a fringed frock with an intricately beaded bodice.
Jocelyn Kelleher of the Sydney Roosters dared to bare as she flaunted her bust in a semi-sheer gold gown with extensive beading and a plunging neckline.
Millie Elliott of the Sydney Roosters looked bright in white, donning a lace corseted number with a satin skirt as she posed alongside her South Sydney Rabbitohs player husband Adam Elliott.
Today show weather presenter Taylor Haynes also chose white satin, her slinky gown featuring an artistic, asymmetrical one-shoulder design.
Damien Cook of the St George Illawarra Dragons went along with Courtney Blaine, with Courtney choosing a sheer nude frock with a feather trim and embroidery throughout.
Sydney Roosters player Tommy Talau headed out for a date night with his fiancée, Jessica Sergis.
The Sydney Roosters NRLW star commanded attention in a bridal-white satin gown with a lace corset bodice and a skirt with a long train.
Robert Toia of the Sydney Roosters had his fiancée, Beau, by his side, with the brunette donning a black gown with cut-outs at the sides.
The dress showed off some skin, as well as including a plunging neckline that flaunted her bust.
Sienna Lofipo of the Gold Coast Titans (right) made a statement in a multi-coloured bikini top worn with a matching maxi skirt, along with a red hood.
Gold Coast Titans player Laikha Clarke drew the eye in a black, satin gown with a daring, pointed neckline and thigh-high split as she posed with her partner, Fealofani Lima.
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