Ireland’s Josh van der Flier won the 2022 World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year award on Sunday night; England’s Abby Dow took home the International Rugby Players Women’s Try of the Year from the World Rugby Awards in Monaco
Last Updated: 20/11/22 11:02pm
Josh van der Flier follows in the footsteps of Keith Wood and Johnny Sexton to be named as World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year
Ireland’s Josh van der Flier was named as World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year on Sunday night with England’s Abby Dow securing the World Rugby’s Women’s Try of the Year at the 2022 World Rugby Awards.
Van der Flier came out on top of a strong list of nominees for the prestigious men’s award, a list that included his team-mate and captain Johnny Sexton.Former winner Antoine Dupont was also nominated alongside South Africa’s Lukhanyo Am. Van der Flier and Sexton were part of the Irish team that claimed a historic series win against the All Blacks in New Zealand. This autumn, the side has produced a clean sweep of victories over South Africa, Fiji and Australia.The individual award for Van der Flier adds to the 2022 EPCR European Player of the Year award he won earlier this year. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this Privacy Options “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have great team-mates and coaches that have really pushed me on. As well, my wife and my family have supported me a huge amount, ” Van der Flier said.”I’m lucky to have some very experienced and top-quality players in our team and in my position as well, both in Ireland and at Leinster.”I’ve always felt that I’ve needed to have been playing at my best the whole time otherwise I wouldn’t be playing and that’s certainly driven me on.” World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year …