Wedding dress chic: NRL WAGs look ready to say 'I do' as white frocks better suited for an altar take over the Dally M Awards

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By MARTA JARY, SHOWBUSINESS NIGHT EDITOR, AUSTRALIA

Published: 12:59 BST, 30 September 2026 | Updated: 13:14 BST, 30 September 2026

The NRL's night of nights looked more like a mass wedding ceremony as a whole host of WAGs donned bridal white at the 2026 Dally M Awards. 

Many of the glamorous attendees at The Cutaway in Sydney's Barangaroo on Thursday night were sporting gold gowns - but another trend emerged in the form of wives and girlfriends in frocks better suited for the altar. 

The main offender was Ashleigh Camenzuli, who attended the event on the arm of her husband, Penrith Panthers player Isaah Yeo. 

With the pair having tied the knot last year, Ashleigh appeared to hark back to her happy nuptials in a dainty lace dress. 

The frock featured a corseted bodice with classic boning and a long skirt with a thigh-high split. 

Ashleigh completed the illusion by wearing opera-length fingerless gloves, also in white lace. 

The NRL's night of nights looked more like a mass wedding ceremony as a whole host of WAGs donned bridal white at the 2026 Dally M Awards. Pictured: Ashleigh Camenzuli

Jessica Sergis (pictured) has an engagement ring on her finger from Sydney Roosters player Tommy Talau, but it appears she's already hankering for their wedding day

NRL star Kalyn Ponga hard-launched his new girlfriend, stunning swimwear entrepreneur Mimi Bowell (pictured) at the awards. And he had a fine preview of what kind of wife she'll make

Jessica Sergis has an engagement ring on her finger from Sydney Roosters player Tommy Talau, but it appears she's already hankering for their wedding day. 

The Sydney Roosters NRLW player, who said 'Yes' to Tommy's proposal in April, will have no trouble finding a gown for her nuptials based on her Dally M appearance. 

Jessica commanded attention in a satin gown with a flared lace corset bodice and sheer, lace skirt. 

It featured a long train that flowed behind the beauty, who matched her white heels to her dress.  

NRL superstar Kalyn Ponga hard-launched his new girlfriend, stunning swimwear entrepreneur Mimi Bowell, at the awards. 

And he had a fine preview of what kind of wife she'll make. 

Mimi sent tongues wagging in a white, figure-hugging, strapless number that highlighted her elegant silhouette. 

The dramatic train added an extra touch of glamour - and wedding chic.

Embracing the trend was Millie Elliott (pictured), with the Sydney Roosters women's player in a bridal-style satin and lace dress

Today show weather presenter Taylor Haynes (pictured) also got in on the theme in an elegant, draped frock that wouldn't be out of place at a church

Cronulla Sharks co-captain Blayke Brailey brought his gorgeous brunette partner who likewise got the whimsical white memo in a draped dress with a plunging neckline. Both pictured

Damien Cook of the St George Illawarra Dragons had Courtney Blaine on his arm, and you could have mistaken their photos for having been taken at a wedding reception. Both pictured 

Mimi, a co-founder of Imana Swim, looked radiant as she carried a matching clutch, her brunette locks styled in voluminous waves.

Cronulla Sharks co-captain Blayke Brailey brought his gorgeous brunette partner who likewise got the whimsical white memo in a draped dress with a plunging neckline. 

Damien Cook of the St George Illawarra Dragons had Courtney Blaine on his arm, and you could have mistaken their photos for having been taken at a wedding reception.

Courtney dazzled in a sheer nude frock with a feather trim and embroidery throughout, as well as a sheer, corseted bodice. 

Today show weather presenter Taylor Haynes also got in on the theme in an elegant, draped frock that wouldn't be out of place at a church. 

She chose white satin, her slinky gown featuring an artistic, asymmetrical one-shoulder design.

Completing the trend was Millie Elliott, with the Sydney Roosters women's player in a bridal-style satin and lace dress. 

It featured a corseted lace bodice and layered skirt with a draped portion across the hip. 

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