Six Nations 2015: Ireland captain Paul O'Connell named player of the tournament
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Six Nations 2015: Ireland captain Paul O'Connell named player of the tournament
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 per cent 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 …
The 35-year-old Munster lock, who led Ireland to a gripping Six Nations title triumph last Saturday, secured more than 26 per cent 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 …
