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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- 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.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Munster star ‘surprised' to overcome Leinster rivals to be named Irish rugby men's player's player of the year
TADHG Beirne was recognised by his fellow players as the OCC Consulting Men's XVs Players' Player of the Year 2025. He was up against clubmate Tom Farrell as well as provincial rivals Jamison Gibson-Park and Caelan Doris to win the award. 2 There were plenty of options for the award from the triple crown winning team 2 Tadhg Beirne was deservedly voted the winner The Munster second-row commented '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.' Beirne was a stalwart in the Irish team and a crucial part to the Read more on Rugby The lock played all but 10 minutes of the campaign scoring a crucial try against Tom Farrell was an unexpected addition to the nominations list, having not been selected for Simon Easterby's side this season. The centre had an impressive debut season with Munster, starting in all their Champions Cup and URC games and scoring 10 tries, including a hat-trick It came as no surprise that Ireland out-half Sam Prendergast was named as the Nevin Spence Men's XVs Young Player of the Year. Most read in Rugby Union The 2022 winner of the award and also brother of Sam, Cian Prendergast presented the award to his younger brother. Dan Sheehan came away with the MSL Mercedes-Benz Ballsbridge Men's XVs Try of the Year for his unbelievable effort off the bench against England. 'Jack Crowley he's coming for you' jokes Peter O'Mahony's wife Jess as son practices his rugby skills The try which saw Sheehan start, continue and finish the move started with a line break pass to Jack Conan which then led to Sheehan again picking out James Lowe with a long pass before receiving the ball back off Lowe, fighting off two players and getting to the line. There was more good news for Leinster as Aoife Dalton won OCC Consulting Women's XVs Players' Player of the Year, Erin King was named Energia Women's XVs Young Player of the Yearand Anna McGann was the winner of the AIB Corporate Banking Women's XVs Try of the Year Upon collecting the award Aoife 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.' Dylan O'Grady who was named as the possibly last ever TritonLake Men's 7s Players' Player of the Year and Lucinda Kinghan was named the TritonLake Women's 7s Players' Player of the Year. Rugby Players Ireland Executive Board Member and Ulster lock 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.'
Irish Examiner
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Munster's Tom Farrell nominated for Men's Players' Player of the Year
Munster's Tom Farrell has been named as one of the nominees for the OCC Consulting Men's Players' Player of the Year. Farrell joins Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris, and his provincial teammate Tadhg Beirne on the prestigious shortlist for the award often regarded as the highest individual honour in Irish men's rugby. The winner will be the player that has received the most votes from their fellow players in recognition of their peers' efforts and excellence throughout the season. Last year's winner was Bundee Aki. Read More Sciath na Scol: St Patrick's Girls National School just too strong for Togher 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 OCC Consulting Women's Players' Player of the Year. Wall 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. Returning to host the awards evening at the Aviva Stadium on May 28th are former players Andrew Trimble and Barry Murphy. In addition to celebrating on-field excellence, the night will honour off-field achievements, including a special tribute to the Tackle Your Feelings campaign - an initiative backed by hundreds of Rugby Players Ireland's members - ahead of its 10th anniversary later this year.
