Josh van der Flier was named Accenture’s Player of the Year after his outstanding season

Josh van der Flier was named Accenture Player of the Year after a stellar season with Leinster and Ireland.

at Flier has taken his game to new heights and that was duly recognized when the back row was crowned Player of the Year.

“I have many great memories of what was a special year for me, both personally and professionally,” said Van der Flier.

“To be recognized in this way by my teammates and opponents is particularly humbling. A special thank you to my fiancé and family who continue to help me get through this.”

Fresh off her groundbreaking Six Nations campaign, Sam Monaghan was named Player of the Year.

Monaghan had an excellent tournament, with her offloading skills being a particular highlight.

“This team has gone through an incredible amount this year, we keep fighting,” said Wespensperre.

“The courage these players have shown, past and present, on and off the pitch, is fascinating. To be chosen by them for this award is a great honor and we will continue to fight to bring the green jersey to a better place for the next generation.”

Caelan Doris was named Try of the Year for his performance in the famous win over New Zealand last November. Eve Higgins won the Women’s Award for her outstanding result against France, while the talented center was also named Young Player of the Year.

Meanwhile, Terry Kennedy and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe were crowned Men’s and Women’s Sevens Player of the Year respectively.

Andrew Porter’s work in the community was also recognized by winning the Zurich Contribution to Irish Society Award, while Cian Prendergast, Connacht’s back-row, was honored with the Nevin Spence Men’s Young Player of the Year Award. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the former Ulster player’s death.

ACCENTURE XV’s MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2022

Caelan Doris Leinster Rugby

Mack Hansen Connacht Rugby

Hugo Keenan Leinster Rugby

Josh van der Flier Leinster Rugby

ACCENTURE WOMEN XV’S 2022 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Linda Djougang ASM Romagnat Rugby

Eve Higgins Railway Union

Sam Monaghan Wasps Women Rugby

NEVIN SPENCE MEN XV’S YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2022

Michael Lowry Ulster Rugby

Cian Prendergast Connacht Rugby

Dan Sheehan Leinster Rugby

WHOOP WOMEN’s XVs YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2022

Eve Higgins Railway Union

Neve Jones Gloucester Hartpury

Aoibheann Reilly Blackrock College

MSL MERCEDES-BENZ DEALERSHIPS XVs TRY FOR MEN OF THE YEAR 2022

Caelan Doris Ireland v New Zealand, Autumn Nations Cup

Mack Hansen Connacht Rugby v Vodacom Bulls, United Rugby Championship

Mack Hansen France vs Ireland, Guinness Six Nations

iZEST MARKETING WOMEN’S XVS TRY OF THE YEAR 2022

Eve Higgins France vs Ireland, TikTok Women’s Six Nations

Eve Higgins Ireland vs Italy, TikTok Women’s Six Nations

Lindsay Peat Ireland v USA, Autumn International

AIB CORPORATE BANKING MEN’S 7S PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2022

Terry Kennedy

Bryan Mollen

Andreas Schmidt

TRITONLAKE WOMEN’S 7S PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2022

Eva Higgins

Lucy Mulhall

Amee Leigh Murphy Crowe