Ireland captain O'Connell scoops Six Nations award

Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been named as this season's Six Nations player of the championship.



The 35-year-old Munster lock, who led Ireland to a gripping Six Nations title triumph last Saturday, secured more than 26 percent of a public vote.



Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones was second, with Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw pipping Wales fly-half Dan Biggar for third place.



O'Connell becomes the first Irishman to gain the accolade since his current team-mate Tommy Bowe five years ago.



A shortlist of 12 players was decided through a combination of match statistics, analysing the b…