Irish rugby players’ player of the year nominees revealed

Leinster running backs James Lowe and Garry Ringrose are among the nominees for the Zurich Players Player of the Year award alongside Munster winger Andrew Conway and Ulster scrum-half John Cooney.

Conway enjoyed one of his best campaigns for both the club and the country, establishing himself as a front-line player for Ireland after the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Cooney was unable to make that trip to the Far East, but responded to disappointment in a resilient way by making some vital contributions to Ulster Rugby as they headed into the later stages of PRO14 and the Heineken Champions Cup.

Captain of the day when Leinster Rugby claimed a third consecutive PRO14 title, Garry Ringrose’s remarkable consistency throughout the season has been recognized by his teammates, while James Lowe rounded out the nominees with his prolific and energetic performances on the wing of Leinster Rugby.

Player of the Year nominees Conway and Cooney will also compete for the Try of the Year award. Conway’s pace at the Ospreys in the Champions Cup and Cooney’s individual brilliance at home to Clermont in the same competition join Robin Copeland’s latest effort against Gloucester.

Before the rugby season stalled, the Irish Women’s XV enjoyed some success in the Six Nations with victories over Scotland and Wales.

While the group will finish the campaign in the coming weeks, the players have nominated Cliodhna Moloney and Linda Djougang for the XV Player of the Year 2020, while Edel McMahon, who will miss the rest of the campaign through injury, is also shortlisted. .

Caelan Doris is nominated for the Nevin Spence Young Player of the Year award, cementing his growing reputation with influential performances for both the club and the country.

Following a remarkable campaign of teasers, Ryan Baird’s appearance is also recognized, while former Ireland 7’s Shane Daly has impressed in the Munster Rugby backfield.

Nominees for Men’s Player 7 of the Year
Jordan conroy
Terry Kennedy
Harry McNulty

Nominated for Women’s Player of the Year 7
Kathy baker
Louise galvin
Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe

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