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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
Extra.ie
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
In Pics: Leinster stars and their other halves stun as BOD picks up major gong
Leinster players both past and present donned their best suits for their annual awards ball on Tuesday night. The team suffered heartbreak last week following a controversial loss to Northampton in the Champions Cup semi-final. Just days later however, the team's players, WAGs and a few legends were on hand to celebrate their season. RG Snyman and his wife Saskia. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile RG Snyman was named Leinster's Men's Player of the Year at the awards ceremony, while Linda Djougang won top honours for the Women's team. Departing players, from left, Jordie Barrett, Rob Russell and Liam Turner are interviewed by MC Joe Molloy during the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Several departing players were also honoured at the gala on Tuesday; with Cian Healy, who's retiring at the end of the season, receiving a moment of note. Guinness Hall of Fame award winner Brian O'Driscoll is interviewed during the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Brian O'Driscoll was also honoured with an induction into the Guinness Hall of Fame at the ball — with he and his wife Amy Huberman donning their best glad rags for the ceremony. Sam Prendergast and Anna Walsh. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Sam Prendergast won Young Player of the Year after his breakthrough season in the first team. He also took home the award for Try of the Year. Brian O'Driscoll is presented with the Guinness Hall of Fame award by Rory Sheridan of Diageo Ireland, right, and Leinster Rugby president Declan Gardiner during the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Paul Deering took home his Never Stop Competing, Contribution to Leinster Rugby Award, while Tania Rosser was also honoured for her time as head coach of the women's team after winning back to back titles. More photos from the Leinster Rugby Awards Ball can be seen below James Culhane and Jessica Maxwell. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Scott Penny and Susan Ryan. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Josh van der Flier and his wife Sophie. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Tommy O'Brien and Zoe Connolly. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Charlie Tector and Radinka Pratt. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Sean O'Brien and Elly Selley. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Hugo Keenan and Emma Hempenstall. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Jamison Gibson-Park and Patti Grogan. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Jamison Gibson-Park, Saskia Snyman, Patti Grogan and RG Snyman. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Luke McGrath and Rebecca Tarrant. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Cian Healy and his wife Laura. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Ross Byrne and India Healy-O'Connor. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Brian O'Driscoll and Amy Huberman. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Jordie Barrett and Alice Marshall. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile On arrival are from left to right, Fiona Dickson, Leah Tarpey, Aimee Clarke, Lauren Sweeney, Molly Boyne, Kirstie Stevenson, Ailsa Hughes, Aine Rowe and Alice Rowe; at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Laura Byrne, Sharon Woods and Bebhinn Dunne on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Melinda Earls and Stephen Roche on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Caspar Gabriel and Hannah Morgan on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Niall Smyth, Julie Breslin, Hannah Morgan and Caspar Gabriel on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Rory McGuire and Rosa Thapa on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Liam Molony and Sophie Metchette on arrival at the Leinster Rugby awards ball 2025 at O'Reilly Hall in UCD, Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
RNZ News
29-04-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Fijian trio nominated for World Sevens awards
Fiji men sevens team celebrate their Cup victory at the 2025 HSBC SVNS Singapore at Singapore National Stadium on 6 April 2025 in Singapore. Photo: Zach Franzen / World Rugby Three Fijian sevens reps are in the running for World Rugby awards. Winger Vuiviwa Naduvalo has been nominted for 'Try of the Year' in the men's competition. George Bose is one of three nominees for the 'Men's Rookie of the Year', while Fijiana sevens rep Vika Nakacia is a noninee for the 'Women's Rookie of the Year'. Fans will vote for the winners online, the voting closes on Thursday. The awards will be presented at the completion of the Los Angeles 7s tournament on 4 May. The three Fijians are amongst the nominees selected by the World Rugby panels, following the completion of the seven rounds of the Sevens Series played across seven months. Awards in the three categories will be announced at the winner-takes-all SVNS World Championships and SVNS Series Playoffs taking place at in Dignity Health Sports Park is Los Angeles, which is also set to host the Olympic Rugby Sevens at LA 2028. This 2025 series culminated with Women's Olympic Champions New Zealand women and reigning men's HSBC SVNS league title holders Argentina men crowned HSBC SVNS 2025 League Winners in Singapore. World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin said it will be inetesting to see who gets the top votes. "These awards celebrate the extraordinary talent, passion, and dedication that define our game," he said in a World Rugby statement. "After a thrilling global series, we are proud to recognise the players and moments that have captured the spirit of rugby sevens and lit up the world stage. "We look forward to honouring our nominees and crowning the winners at what promises to be an unforgettable finale in Los Angeles." In their nomination of Bose, the World Rugby panel said Bose has been impressive since makign his debut late last year. "Rising star Bose has made a big impact in the 2024/25 season with his Fijian flair," they said. "After spending the previous season in the extended squad, he earned his international debut in Dubai. Bose has since cemented his place, ranking among the top 12 tacklers in the series. "Bose finished the series on a high in Singapore having a big impact in the crucial semi-final against Argentina that booked their place in the final that they went on to win against Kenya." Bose has Enahemo Artaud of France and Aden Ekanayake of Australia as his competitors for the title. For the women's rookie of the year, the World Rugby panel has nominated Fijiana 7s rover Nakacia along with Australia's Kahli Henwood and Nia Toliver of the United States of America. The panel said Nakacia has been im impressive form, with a dominant display of 116 carries across the series, the most by any female player. "Fiji's Vika Nakacia burst onto the international stage at 26-years-old, making her debut in Dubai with her trademark speed, slick footwork, and fearless style," World Rugby said. "She lit up the Singapore SVNS with a stunning hat-trick against Great Britain and dominated the season with a massive 116 carries, the most of any player in 2024/25." Speedster Naduvalo is batting other nominees like Simon Désert of France, Anton Legorburu of Spain, and Argentina's Marcos Moneta for the men's try of the year award. Meanwhile, Moneta, who was Player of the Year in 2021, is also in the running for the 'Men's Player of the Year' award, along with teammate Luciano Gonzalez and Spain's captain Pol Pla. Australia's Madison Levi and New Zealand's Jorja Miller are nominees for the 'Women's Player of the Year' award, alongside Brazil's Thalia Costa.
