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Extra.ie
2 days ago
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- Extra.ie
In Pics: Top talent honoured at Rugby Players Ireland awards
Tadgh Beirne and Aoife Dalton have been announced as the Rugby Players of Ireland (RPI)'s Players' Players of the Year. Tadgh, who was unable to make the ceremony as he's training for the URC quarter final in South Africa, said it was an honour to be named among his peers, and beating out province teammate Tom Farrell, as well as Caelan Doris and Jamison Gibson-Park. 'I'm honoured to be named. It comes as quite a surprise given that Caelan, Tom and Jamison have all had brilliant season,' Tadgh said, adding that being awarded the gong by his peers 'makes this award even more meaningful and I really appreciate their support and acknowledgment.' Tadhg Beirne speaks via video link after receiving the award. Pic: INPHO/Andrew Conan Also taking home the women's Players Player of the year was Aoife Dalton, who impressed in the Six Nations with seven tries and becoming a vital part of the Irish women's rugby team ahead of the World Cup, which will take place in England this year. 'It's a very exciting time to be involved with this group of players,' the 22-year-old midfielder said. 'To be recognised by them at such a crucial time for this team is hard to put into words. 'When I first came into camp, I could sense that something was beginning to build and I think we have started to see the fruits of that over recent months both collectively and individually, through the performances of my fellow nominees Amee-Leigh, Niamh and Dorothy.' Aoife Dalton with her award. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Eimear Considine also won big at the awards, being presented with the Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award — with her being selected as an acknowledgement of her sporting legacy and longstanding contribution to mental wellbeing discourse in Ireland. As well as this, she had a season to remember when she returned to the pitch following two ACL injuries and the birth of her son Caolán. Eimear Considine with her award. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Dan Sheehan, who also returned from an ACL injury during the Six Nations earlier this year, picked up Men's Try of the Year for his try against England in the Six Nations, while Anna McGann's try against Italy picked up Women's Try of the Year. Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast won Men's Young Player of the Year, with previous young player of the year winner Cian Prendergast being on hand to present the award to his younger brother. Erin King won the Women's XV Young Player of the Year, while Dylan O'Grady was named the Men's Sevens Players' Player of the Year. Lucinda Kinghan won the Women's Sevens Players' Player of the Year, while the Triple Crown win for the men's Six Nations team won Moment of the Year. Caelan Doris. Pic: INPHO/Andrew Conan Billy Dardis and Deirdre Lyons. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Mark and Fiona Fennell. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Niamh O'Callaghan and Emma O'Brien. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Molly Moran and Niamh Devlin. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Tom and Amy Brownes. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Edel Broderick and Anne McDermott. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Ruth Campbell, Eimear Considine and Dorothy Wall. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Emma McHale and Lynne Fenton. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Mary and Devin Toner. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Patrick and Sandra Hickey-Dwyer. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Joshua Gleeson Halpin, Mark Roche and Jennifer Gleeson. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Bryan Mollen and Aoife Doyle. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Christina Mahon. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Christina Mahon and Elma Beirne. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Orla Gildea, Nicole Sullivan and Ashley Sweetman. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Richard and Fiona McElwe. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Lucinda Kingham, Kate Farrell McCabe, Megan Burns and Alanna Fitzpatrick. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Dorothy Wall (centre) with her parents Sophie and Anthony. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Conor and Emily Lestrange. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Ben Horgan and Michelle Power. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Guests at the event. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Judy and Gary Mullane. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Angela Hayes and Cathal Quinn. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Elaine Ryan and Greg Pippett. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Paul and Sarah Merriman. Pic: Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Ryan and Michaela Andrews. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Elma Beirne and Aoife Clarke. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Ireland women's rugby players. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo Ireland women's rugby players. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton take home top honours at Rugby Players Ireland awards
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton took home the players' player of the year honours at the Rugby Players Ireland awards at the Aviva Stadium tonight.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton win RPI Players' Player of the Year awards
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton have been recognised by their peers by winning the respective Players' Players of the Year awards. The prestigious awards were announced at the Rugby Players Ireland (RPI) ceremony at the Aviva Stadium. Munster captain Beirne edged the claims of provincial teammate Tom Farrell, as well as Leinster duo Jamison Gibson-Park and Caelan Doris. Kildare native Beirne missed the awards ceremony as he is with Munster in South Africa preparing for a URC quarter-final before embarking on the Lions tour in Australia. He said: 'I'm honoured to be named. It comes as quite a surprise given that Caelan, Tom and Jamison have all had brilliant seasons.' Beirne added that being chosen by his fellow professionals 'makes this award even more meaningful and I really appreciate their support and acknowledgment'. READ MORE Dalton has had an impressive campaign in the Ireland midfield when she proved herself to be teak tough in defence and clever going forward. Though just 22, she is already established as a key figure ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England later this year. She said: 'It's a very exciting time to be involved with this group of players. To be recognised by them at such a crucial time for this team is hard to put into words. 'When I first came into camp, I could sense that something was beginning to build and I think we have started to see the fruits of that over recent months, both collectively and individually.' Eimear Considine was presented with the Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award. Having made a try-scoring return to international action following two ACL injuries and the birth of her son Caolán, Considine announced her retirement during the season. She was selected for the award in acknowledgment of both her sporting legacy and long-standing contribution to mental wellbeing discourse in Ireland. Dan Sheehan, who made a remarkable impact on his return from an ACL injury, picked up the Men's Try of the Year for his effort against England in the Six Nations, while Anna McGann was acknowledged for her try against Italy. [ Munster will need to dip into their reserves of emotional energy in Durban Opens in new window ] [ Why James Lowe is determined for Cian Healy and Ross Byrne to leave Leinster with a medal this season Opens in new window ] Having been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup later this year, Erin King was a popular winner of the Energia Women's XVs Young Player of the Year. It follows her world Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award last November. Leinster and Ireland outhalf Sam Prendergast won the men's equivalent, which is named after the late Ulster player Nevin Spence. Connacht captain Cian Prendergast, a previous winner, was on hand to present the award to his younger brother. Dylan O'Grady was named as the TritonLake Men's Sevens Players' Player of the Year. Lucinda Kinghan was the recipient of the women's version of the award following a fine season. Ireland's Triple Crown success was named as the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Moment of the Year.
Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Munster's Tom Farrell earns recognition from his peers with nomination for Irish player of the year award
Farrell has been Munster's standout player in the Dubliner's first season with the province since joining from Connacht last summer. The 31-year-old, tipped to earn his first Ireland cap on the summer tour to Georgia and Portugal, is one of two Munster players up for the RPI award. Farrell is joined on the shortlist by teammate Tadhg Beirne and Leinster duo Jamison Gibson-Park and Caelan Doris. Regarded as the highest individual honour in Irish men's rugby, the award is voted on by fellow players. Last year's winner was Bundee Aki. In the women's category, Dorothy Wall has received a timely morale boost following news of a long-term injury setback, with her teammates nominating her for the women's XVs players' player of the year. The Tipperary native is shortlisted alongside Amee-Leigh Costigan, Aoife Dalton, and Niamh O'Dowd. Meanwhile, Sam Prendergast is up against Leinster teammate Gus McCarthy and Connacht scrum-half Ben Murphy for the Nevin Spence men's XVs young player of the year, while Ruth Campbell, Aoife Dalton and Erin King, who, like teammate Wall, also recently suffered a long-term injury, are nominated for the women's young player of the year award. The awards will take place at the Aviva Stadium on May 28, with former players Andrew Trimble and Barry Murphy set to host the evening. List of nominees OCC Consultants Men's XVs Players' Player of the Year Tadhg Beirne Caelan Doris Tom Farrell Jamison Gibson-Park OCC Consultants Women's XVs Players' Player of the Year Amee Leigh Costigan Aoife Dalton Niamh O'Dowd Dorothy Wall TritonLake Men's 7s Player of the Year ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Niall Comerford Dylan O'Grady Mark Roche TritonLake Women's 7s Player of the Year Hannah Clarke Kate Farrell McCabe Lucinda Kinghan Nevin Spence Men's XVs Young Player of the Year Ben Murphy Gus McCarthy Sam Prendergast Energia Ireland Women's XVs Young Player of the Year Ruth Campbell Aoife Dalton Erin King MSL Ballsbridge Men's XVs Try of the Year Stewart Moore v Stormers Dan Sheehan v England Dan Sheehan v Ulster (1st try) AIB Corporate Banking Women's XVs Try of the Year Amee Leigh Costigan v England Linda Djougang v Wales Anna McGann v Italy (3rd try) The Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award and the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Moment of the Year will also be presented on the night
RTÉ News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Munster's Tom Farrell up for Rugby Players Ireland away, while Dorothy Wall among women's nominees
Uncapped Munster centre Tom Farrell is among the nominees for the Rugby Players Ireland Player of the Year award. The 31-year-old back finished the URC regular season as joint top try-scorer with nine, and topped the charts for successful carries (109) and offloads (41) as Munster claimed a place in the play-offs and secured Champions Cup rugby for next season. Two of the other three nominees, provincial team-mate Tadhg Beirne and Jamison Gibson-Park of Leinster, will go on the Lions tour this summer, while Caelan Doris, Leinster and Ireland captain, misses out on the trip due to a long-term shoulder injury. Connacht's Bundee Aki won last year's award, which is voted on by the players. Meanwhile, Dorothy Wall (above) has received a timely morale boost following news of a long-term injury setback, with her team-mates nominating her for the women's Player of the Year. Wall, who will miss the World Cup with an ankle injury, is shortlisted alongside Amee-Leigh Costigan, Aoife Dalton, and Niamh O'Dowd, each of whom played pivotal roles in a season of continued progress for the Irish women's side. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, 28 May. Tadhg Beirne Caelan Doris Tom Farrell Jamison Gibson-Park Women's XVs Players' Player of the Year Amee-Leigh Costigan Aoife Dalton Niamh O'Dowd Dorothy Wall Men's Sevens Player of the Year Niall Comerford Dylan O'Grady Mark Roche Women's Sevens Player of the Year Hannah Clarke Kate Farrell McCabe Lucinda Kinghan Nevin Spence Men's XVs Young Player of the Year Ben Murphy Gus McCarthy Sam Prendergast Women's XVs Young Player of the Year Ruth Campbell Aoife Dalton Erin King Men's XVs Try of the Year Stewart Moore v Stormers Dan Sheehan v England Dan Sheehan v Ulster (1st try) Women's XVs Try of the Year Amee-Leigh Costigan v England Linda Djougang v Wales Anna McGann v Italy (3rd try)
