Ireland captain Paul O'Connell has been named as the 2015 Six Nations Player of the Championship.
The Munster and Ireland second-row has been recognised for a series of superb performances for Ireland throughout this year's title defence - earning 26 per cent of the public vote to come out on top of a 12-man poll that also featured his team-mates Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw, who finished in third place.
Congratulations to Paul O’Connell…35 years old…awesome 6 Nations! Best player of the tournament so far! 🀠#Legend
— sergio parisse (@sergioparisse) March 27, 2015
O'Connell, who won his 100th cap during the tournament, said: "I am delighted to receive the RBS player of the championship trophy. When you see the names that have gone before, you realise what a great honour it is. I am very grateful for all the supporters who voted for me."
Welsh second-row Alun-Wyn Jones came in second place.
RBS Player of the Championship - previous winners:
2014 - Mike Brown
2013 - Leigh Halfpenny
2012 - Dan Lydiate
2011 - Andrea Masi
2010 - Tommy Bowe
2009 - Brian O'Driscoll
2008 - Shane Williams
2007 - Brian O'Driscoll
2006 - Brian O'Driscoll
