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Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Tadhg Beirne voted OCC Consulting Men's XVs Players' Players of the Year
Munster captain Tadhg Beirne was voted OCC Consulting Men's XVs Players' Players of the Year 2025 at the Rugby Players Ireland Awards. But the Eadestown-born Kildare player was just one of the endless numbers of 'Leinster' players collecting/nominated for the 2024/25 season's of the other three nominees either play for or are from Leinster Caelan Doris, Tom Farrell (born Dublin) and Jamison out-half Sam Prendergast was named as the Nevin Spence Men's XVs Young Player of the Year and was presented with the award by his brother, Connacht Rugby captain Cian Prendergast, who was also born in nominees here were Gus McCarthy and Ben Murphy (born in Bray).Men's Seven Player of the Year Dylan O'Grady was a Leinster player before going into full-time Sevens from fellow Leinstr-born teammates Mark Roche and Niall Comerford. Ireland and Leinster captain Caelan Doris accepted the Druid's Glen Resort award on behalf of the team for their Six Nations Triple Crown the women's awards were unfolding Aoife Dalton won Aoife Dalton was named the OCC Consulting Women's XVs Players' Player of the Year with provincial teammate Niamh O'Dowd, Railway Union's Amee-Leigh Costigan and England-based Dorothy Wall as the nomineesLeinster's Erin King won the Women's XV Player of the Year ahead of fellow Leinster nominees Ruth Campbell and Aoife Leinster-based Dan Sheehan won the Mercedes-Benz Try of the Year for his score in an Ireland shirt against England; Railway Union's Anna McGann got the Women's XV Try of the Year award. Men's Award winner Beirne was unable to collect his award on the night but speaking from South Africa said: 'I'm honoured to be named as the OCC Consulting Men's Players' Player of the Year. It comes as quite a surprise given that Caelan, Tom and Jamison have all had brilliant seasons. "To be chosen by my fellow Rugby Players Ireland members makes this award even more meaningful, and I really appreciate their support and acknowledgement.'Dalton was named the OCC Consulting Women's XVs Players' Player of the Year following a hugely impactful campaign in the Irish midfield across 2024/25. At just 22, Dalton has already been established as a key figure in an Irish dressing room that is set to up the ante ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England later this year. Speaking as she claimed the Players' Player award, Dalton 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, through the performances of my fellow nominees Amee-Leigh, Niamh and Dorothy.'There was a special presentation made to Eimear Considine who made a try-scoring return to international action following two ACL injuries and the birth of her son Caolán and who announced her retirement during the season. To mark both her Irish sporting legacy and longstanding contribution to mental wellbeing discourse in Ireland, Considine was presented with the Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award as Tackle Your Feelings kicked off its ten-year anniversary Players Ireland Executive Board Member, Iain Henderson said: 'While this season has brought its share of challenges both on and off the field, it's also been a year marked by plenty of individual standout achievements across the game. It's important that we celebrate them and use this as an opportunity to look ahead with real optimism. There's still work to do, but through the support of Rugby Players Ireland, the steps being taken show a collective commitment to moving the game forward.' Simon Keogh, CEO of Rugby Players Ireland added: 'A Rugby Players Ireland Award represents the highest individual accolade a player can receive in our game. To be named by your peers in this way is the ultimate mark of respect. My congratulations to all of our winners tonight. At Rugby Players Ireland, we work to ensure players' voices and efforts are recognised and supported. These awards celebrate not only talent but the influence and standards set behind the scenes that help to drive our game forward.' OCC CONSULTING MEN'S XVs PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025Tadhg BeirneNominees: Caelan Doris, Tom Farrell, Jamison Gibson-Park OCC CONSULTING WOMEN'S XVs PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025Aoife DaltonNominees: Amee-Leigh Costigan, Niamh O'Dowd, Dorothy Wall NEVIN SPENCE MEN'S XVs YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025Sam PrendergastNominees: Gus McCarthy, Ben Murphy ENERGIA WOMEN's XVs YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025Erin KingNominees: Ruth Campbell, Aoife Dalton MSL MERCEDES-BENZ BALLSBRIDGE MEN'S XVs TRY OF THE YEAR 2025Dan Sheehan (v England)Nominees: Stewart Moore (v Stormers), Dan Sheehan (v Ulster Rugby) AIB CORPORATE BANKING WOMEN'S XVs TRY OF THE YEAR 2025Anna McGann (v Italy)Nominees: Amee-Leigh Costigan (v England), Linda Djougang (v Wales) TRITONLAKE MEN'S 7s PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025Dylan O'GradyNominees: Niall Comerford, Mark Roche TRITONLAKE WOMEN'S 7s PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025Lucinda KinghanNominees: Hannah Clarke, Kate Farrell-McCabe ZURICH CONTRIBUTION TO IRISH SOCIETY AWARD 2025Eimear Considine DRUIDS GLEN HOTEL & GOLF RESORT MOMENT ON THE YEAR 2025Ireland's Triple Crown Success accepted by Caelan Doris About Rugby Players IrelandRugby Players Ireland, as the representative body for Ireland's professional rugby players, consistently strives to make Ireland the best place in the world to play rugby. Rugby Players Ireland is working towards achieving this vision by ensuring that player welfare is always prioritized and that there are fair and equitable terms and conditions for players. The association also adopts a whole of life approach to player development and ensures that the profile enjoyed by Ireland's rugby players contributes to the future development not just of Irish rugby but Irish society as a whole.
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Munster's Tadhg Beirne named Players' Player of the Year
Tadhg Beirne was named Men's XVs Players' Player of the Year at the Rugby Players Ireland awards at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday night. The Munster second row beat competition from provincial teammate Tom Farrell and Leinster duo Caelan Doris and Jamison Gibson-Park, who were also nominated. Berine started every game for Ireland in this Six Nations, and has featured 16 times for Munster in his first season as the province's captain. Earlier this month, his form was rewarded with a place in the Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia, while in February he signed a new two-year extension with the IRFU and Munster. 'I'm honoured to be named as the OCC Consulting Men's Players' Player of the Year," said Beirne. "It comes as quite a surprise given that Caelan, Tom and Jamison have all had brilliant seasons. To be chosen by my fellow Rugby Players Ireland members makes this award even more meaningful, and I really appreciate their support and acknowledgement.' The women's award was claimed by Leinster centre Aoife Dalton. The 22-year-old from Offaly has become a key player for Ireland. Amee-Lee Costigan, Niamh O'Dowd and Dorothy Wall were the others nominated. 'It's a very exciting time to be involved with this group of players," said Dalton. "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.' Erin King won the Women's Young Player of the Year award while Sam Prendergast took the men's equivalent. Ireland and Leinster out-half Prendergast was presented with the award by his older brother Cian, the Connacht captain, who was a previous winner in the category. Two scores from the Six Nations were named the tries of the year. Dan Sheehan starting and finishing off a team move against England back in February won in the men's category. Anna McGann touching down to finish what was also a team move against Italy, one which sealed her hat-trick in the game, was named Women's Try of the Year. Eimear Considine, who retired from rugby in November after 10 years at the top level of the women's game in Ireland, won the Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award for her contributions to mental health discourse. On behalf of the Irish men's team, Caelan Doris accepted the Moment of the Year award for Ireland's Triple Crown win in the Six Nations. Rugby Players Ireland Awards winners OCC Consulting Men's XVs Players' Player of the Year: Tadhg Beirne; OCC Consulting Women's XVs Players' Player of the Year 2025: Aoife Dalton; Nevin Spence Men's XVs Young Player of the Year: Sam Prendergast; Energia Women's XVs Young Player of the Year: Erin King; MSL Mercedes-Benz Ballsbridge Men's XVs Try of the Year: Dan Sheehan (v England); AIB Corporate Banking Women's XVs Try of the Year: Anna McGann (v Italy); Tritonlake Men's 7s Player of the Year: Dylan O'Grady; Tritonlake Women's 7s Player of the Year: Lucinda Kinghan; Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award: Eimear Considine; Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Moment on the Year: Ireland's Triple Crown Success (accepted by Caelan Doris.)
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton recognised at Rugby Player Ireland awards
Tadhg Beirne and Aoife Dalton were the big winners at the Rugby Player Ireland awards, claiming the men's and women's top prizes, respectively. The Munster man beat off competition from Tom Farrell, Jamison Gibson-Park and Ireland captain Caelan Doris, while 22-year-old Dalton was recognised for her eye-catching displays at centre to see off the claims of Dorothy Wall, Amee-Leigh Costigan and Niamh O'Dowd. Beirne, who is set for his second Lions tour this summer, has been a rock of consistency at both provincial and Test level. Unable to collect his award as Munster are in South Africa to take on Sharks in this weekend's BKT URC quarter-final, the 33-year-old said the award was both an honour and unexpected. "It comes as quite a surprise given that Caelan, Tom and Jamison have all had brilliant seasons," he said. "To be chosen by my fellow Rugby Players Ireland members makes this award even more meaningful, and I really appreciate their support and acknowledgement." Dalton scooped the OCC Consulting Women's XVs Players' Player of the Year following a hugely impactful campaign in the Irish midfield across 2024/25 and is likely to be a key figure for the women in green at the Rugby World Cup in England later this year. Having made a try-scoring return to international action following two ACL injuries and the birth of her son Caolán, Eimear Considine - pictured above - announced her retirement during the season. To mark both her Irish sporting legacy and long-standing contribution to mental wellbeing discourse in Ireland, Considine was presented with the Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award as Tackle Your Feelings kicked off its ten-year anniversary celebrations. Another to make their comeback this season was Dan Sheehan who picked up from where he left off upon his return with a powerful effort against England for which he took home the MSL Mercedes-Benz Ballsbridge Men's XVs Try of the Year. Anna McGann was the winner of the AIB Corporate Banking Women's XVs Try of the Year for finishing off a sweeping team effort against Italy in the Six Nations. Having been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup later this year, Erin King was given a morale boost by her team-mates who voted her as their Energia Women's XVs Young Player of the Year. It follows her World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November. Meanwhile, Leinster and Ireland out-half Sam Prendergast was named as the Nevin Spence Men's XVs Young Player of the Year, with previous winner and Connacht captain Cian Prendergast on hand to present the award to his younger brother. Further accolades were presented on the night to Dylan O'Grady who was named as the TritonLake Men's 7s Players' Player of the Year, and Lucinda Kinghan who was named the TritonLake Women's 7s Players' Player of the Year. Ireland's Triple Crown success was named as the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Moment of the Year with Irish captain Caelan Doris closing out the evening by accepting the award on behalf of his team-mates.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Munster star's reaction to claiming RPI Player of the Year award from his peers
Tadhg Beirne admits he was surprised to be voted the RPI Players' Players of the Year from his peers tonight. Munster skipper Beirne, 31, saw off competition from his provincial colleague Tom Farrell plus his Ireland colleagues, the Leinster duo Jamison Gibson-Park and Caelan Doris. The Kildare man, who has been selected for his second British and Irish Lions tour, was unable to pick up his award in person at the awards ceremony in Dublin as he is with Munster in Durban ahead of Saturday's URC quarter-final against the Sharks. 'I'm honoured to be named as the OCC Consulting Men's Players' Player of the Year," said Beirne. "It comes as quite a surprise given that Caelan, Tom and Jamison have all had brilliant seasons. "To be chosen by my fellow Rugby Players Ireland members makes this award even more meaningful, and I really appreciate their support and acknowledgement.' Aoife Dalton was named the Women's XVs Players' Player of the Year after a big year for the 22-year-old. The centre is already a key figure in the Ireland side and will be hugely influential at the Rugby World Cup in England later this year. 'It's a very exciting time to be involved with this group of players," she 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 (Costigan), Niamh (O'Dowd) and Dorothy (Wall).' Eimear Considine, who announced her retirement during the season, was recognised for her sporting legacy and longstanding contribution to mental wellbeing discourse. The Clare woman was presented with Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award as Tackle Your Feelings kicked off its 10-year anniversary celebrations. Dan Sheehan's spectacular return to Test action after his ACL lay-off saw him score a try off the bench in the Six Nations victory over England. That effort earned him the Men's XVs Try of the Year, while Anna McGann was the winner of the Women's XVs Try of the Year for finishing off a sweeping team effort against Italy in the Six Nations. Erin King, who was ruled out of the Women's World Cup with a serious knee injury, was named as the Women's XVs Young Player of the Year. The Wicklow woman picked up the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November. Meanwhile, Sam Prendergast was named as the Men's XVs Young Player of the Year - with his brother Cian, Connacht's captain, on hand to present the Leinster and Ireland No.10 with the award. Dylan O'Grady was named as the Men's 7s Players' Player of the Year and Lucinda Kinghan the Women's 7s Players' Player of the Year. Ireland's Triple Crown success was named as the Moment of the Year with Irish captain Caelan Doris closing out the evening by accepting the award on behalf of his teammates. OCC CONSULTING MEN'S XVs PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025 Nominees: Caelan Doris, Tom Farrell, Jamison Gibson-Park OCC CONSULTING WOMEN'S XVs PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025 Nominees: Amee-Leigh Costigan, Niamh O'Dowd, Dorothy Wall NEVIN SPENCE MEN'S XVs YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025 Nominees: Gus McCarthy, Ben Murphy ENERGIA WOMEN's XVs YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025 Nominees: Ruth Campbell, Aoife Dalton MSL MERCEDES-BENZ BALLSBRIDGE MEN'S XVs TRY OF THE YEAR 2025 Dan Sheehan (v England) Nominees: Stewart Moore (v Stormers), Dan Sheehan (v Ulster Rugby) AIB CORPORATE BANKING WOMEN'S XVs TRY OF THE YEAR 2025 Anna McGann (v Italy) Nominees: Amee-Leigh Costigan (v England), Linda Djougang (v Wales) TRITONLAKE MEN'S 7s PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025 Nominees: Niall Comerford, Mark Roche TRITONLAKE WOMEN'S 7s PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2025 Nominees: Hannah Clarke, Kate Farrell-McCabe ZURICH CONTRIBUTION TO IRISH SOCIETY AWARD 2025 DRUIDS GLEN HOTEL & GOLF RESORT MOMENT ON THE YEAR 2025 Ireland's Triple Crown Success accepted by Caelan Doris
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Caelan Doris shares major update on season-ending injury with pic from hospital bed and message to fans on social media
CAELAN DORIS shared an update on the shoulder injury that ruled him out of the British & Irish Lions tour. The 3 Caelan Doris suffered a serous shoulder injury in Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final loss to Northampton Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile 3 He had surgery on the injury Credit: Instagram/caelandoris 3 And he provided an update on Instagram Credit: Instagram/caelandoris This meant the Leinster star being ruled out of the Lions tour of Australia , going from a The 27-year-old shared a pair of pics to One was taken while he was in hospital recovering from the operation, while the other showed him with his left arm in a sling. He said: "On the mend Read More on Caelan Doris "Thank you for the love & support over the last couple of weeks "Looking forward to the challenges of what's to come" He ended the update with a quote credited to philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Doris added: "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." Most read in Rugby Union The Ireland captain suffered the serious shoulder injury in Champions Cup semi-final He was among the favourites to skipper the Lions before disaster struck at the Aviva Stadium, with England international 'Bundee was meant to do it but he's minding the kids' - Mack Hansen hilariously 'lost for words' after Lions inclusion 'He tried to put a brave face on it like any champion would, but you could see the disappointment. Everyone's feeling it for him.' 'He's right at the top of his game. He's 27, he's just captained Ireland. We'll never know if he'd have been captain of the Lions, but he was right in the mix. 'Him, [Maro] Itoje and [Dan] Sheehan - those three felt like nailed-on starters.' It's Doris' second Lions heartbreak after missing the 2021 South Africa tour, and former centre O'Driscoll reckons the best thing for Doris would be to disconnect from the game over the summer . He added: 'For that all to be gone, it's bitterly disappointing. 'It'll be a hard couple of months for him. He'll take time to get over it. 'He'll wish the lads well, of course, but I'm sure he'll try and disconnect. 'Ignorance is bliss - but it's very hard now with phones, with people talking about it all the time. 'It'll be impossible to escape. I'm genuinely so disappointed for him.'
