DAN LEAVY CAPPED a sensational individual season for both province and country as he scooped Leinster’s Players’ Player of the Year and Supporters’ Player of the Year awards last night.
The Ireland flanker was the big winner at the annual end-of-season bash at the InterContinental Dublin, while James Ryan was named Young Player of the Year and Nora Stapleton won the Women’s Rugby Award.
“I am delighted for Dan and James,” coach Leo Cullen said.
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“This is very much a squad effort and nothing would be possible without the contributions of each and every one of the 53 players we have used this season, but I think we can all see that Dan and James have had outstanding years and I congratulate them both.
“The award is probably that bit more special as it has been voted for by their fellow players.”
Six players were also recognised for their contribution to Leinster during their time at the province.
There was special acknowledgement for club captain Isa Nacewa, former captain Jamie Heaslip, Richardt Strauss, Jordi Murphy, Cathal Marsh and Peadar Timmins, who were all presented with their official Leinster Rugby caps by President Niall Rynne.
Leinster Rugby Awards 2017/18
Laya Healthcare Young Player of the Year: James Ryan
Deep River Rock School of the Year: Blackrock College
Beauchamps Contribution to Leinster Rugby: Hugh Woodhouse, Mullingar RFC
Cityjet Senior Club of the Year: MU Barnhall RFC
Life Style Sports Supporters Player of the Year Award: Dan Leavy
Energia Women’s Rugby Award: Nora Stapleton
Guinness Hall of Fame Award: Paul McNaughton
Irish Independent Development School Award: Gorey Community School
Canterbury Tackle of the Year: Fergus McFadden
Bank of Ireland Junior Club of the Year: Wicklow RFC
Irish Independent Try of the Year: Jordan Larmour
Bank of Ireland Players’ Player of the Year: Dan Leavy
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Sensational Leavy scoops main prizes at Leinster's end-of-season awards bash
DAN LEAVY CAPPED a sensational individual season for both province and country as he scooped Leinster’s Players’ Player of the Year and Supporters’ Player of the Year awards last night.
The Ireland flanker was the big winner at the annual end-of-season bash at the InterContinental Dublin, while James Ryan was named Young Player of the Year and Nora Stapleton won the Women’s Rugby Award.
“I am delighted for Dan and James,” coach Leo Cullen said.
“This is very much a squad effort and nothing would be possible without the contributions of each and every one of the 53 players we have used this season, but I think we can all see that Dan and James have had outstanding years and I congratulate them both.
“The award is probably that bit more special as it has been voted for by their fellow players.”
Six players were also recognised for their contribution to Leinster during their time at the province.
There was special acknowledgement for club captain Isa Nacewa, former captain Jamie Heaslip, Richardt Strauss, Jordi Murphy, Cathal Marsh and Peadar Timmins, who were all presented with their official Leinster Rugby caps by President Niall Rynne.
Leinster Rugby Awards 2017/18
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