Jacob Stockdale was named as the Nevin Spence Young Player of the Year 2018 at the Zurich Rugby Players Ireland Awards Ceremony on Wednesday evening.
The Ulster winger, who is now the record try-scorer in a Six Nations campaign, first came to prominence in an Ireland jersey following several try-scoring performances in the November internationals. In claiming the award, Stockdale came in ahead of strong competition in the form of Leinster duo James Ryan and Jordan Larmour.
Munster back three player Keith Earls was awarded the title of Zurich Players’ Player of the Year by his fellow players. Earls, who made his debut for Ireland in 2008, enjoyed a stellar season for both club and country and has been widely praised by his peers for his dedication and hard work throughout his career. Earls (30), won the award ahead of last year’s winner Conor Murray, and Leinster’s Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong.
The BNY Mellon Women’s XVs Player of the Year, as voted by members of the Ireland squad, was presented to Claire Molloy for several outstanding performances throughout the season. Meanwhile, Irish 7s captain Lucy Mulhall claimed the Rugby Players Ireland IRFU Women’s 7s Player of the Year.
The Mason Alexander Supporters’ Player of the Year 2018 as voted by the public was presented to Connacht’s Bundee Aki.
Many of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes were present at the Clayton Hotel on the Burlington Road last night for what was a celebration of momentous season for Irish rugby on the field.
Joining Ireland’s heroes in the BNY Mellon Hall of Fame was former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll. Duncan Casey, who departed Munster for Grenoble in recent months, was awarded the Vodafone Medal for Excellence, which rewards on-field effort combined with off-field commitment to the game.
The Zurich Contribution to Irish Society, was presented to Jack McGrath in recognition of his work in his community.
While there were several moments throughout the season that will always be remembered fondly, members of the public determined that Ireland’s victory over England was the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Rugby Moment of the Year via Twitter.
Simon Keogh, CEO of Rugby Players Ireland commented: “Winning a Zurich Irish Rugby Award is one of the highest honours a player can receive in the game here in Ireland. There have been many great achievements by Irish players this year, but to be acknowledged by your teammates and opponents in this manner shows just how much of an impact a player has made throughout the season.”
The Ulster winger, who is now the record try-scorer in a Six Nations campaign, first came to prominence in an Ireland jersey following several try-scoring performances in the November internationals. In claiming the award, Stockdale came in ahead of strong competition in the form of Leinster duo James Ryan and Jordan Larmour.
Munster back three player Keith Earls was awarded the title of Zurich Players’ Player of the Year by his fellow players. Earls, who made his debut for Ireland in 2008, enjoyed a stellar season for both club and country and has been widely praised by his peers for his dedication and hard work throughout his career. Earls (30), won the award ahead of last year’s winner Conor Murray, and Leinster’s Johnny Sexton and Tadhg Furlong.
The BNY Mellon Women’s XVs Player of the Year, as voted by members of the Ireland squad, was presented to Claire Molloy for several outstanding performances throughout the season. Meanwhile, Irish 7s captain Lucy Mulhall claimed the Rugby Players Ireland IRFU Women’s 7s Player of the Year.
The Mason Alexander Supporters’ Player of the Year 2018 as voted by the public was presented to Connacht’s Bundee Aki.
Many of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes were present at the Clayton Hotel on the Burlington Road last night for what was a celebration of momentous season for Irish rugby on the field.
Joining Ireland’s heroes in the BNY Mellon Hall of Fame was former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll. Duncan Casey, who departed Munster for Grenoble in recent months, was awarded the Vodafone Medal for Excellence, which rewards on-field effort combined with off-field commitment to the game.
The Zurich Contribution to Irish Society, was presented to Jack McGrath in recognition of his work in his community.
While there were several moments throughout the season that will always be remembered fondly, members of the public determined that Ireland’s victory over England was the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Rugby Moment of the Year via Twitter.
Simon Keogh, CEO of Rugby Players Ireland commented: “Winning a Zurich Irish Rugby Award is one of the highest honours a player can receive in the game here in Ireland. There have been many great achievements by Irish players this year, but to be acknowledged by your teammates and opponents in this manner shows just how much of an impact a player has made throughout the season.”