O'Connell wins Six Nations player of championship

O'Connell wins Six Nations player of championship

LONDON - Winning Ireland captain Paul O'Connell was on Friday awarded the Six Nations trophy for player of the championship.

Ireland's captain Paul O'Connell holds the trophy as Ireland players celebrate at a presentation after the Six Nations international rugby union match between Scotland and Ireland in Edinburgh, Scotland on March 21, 2015

The veteran lock came out on top of a 12-man shortlist ahead of Welsh second-row forward Alun-Wyn Jones, Irish centre Robbie Henshaw, Wales fly-half Dan Biggar and Italy captain and No 8 Sergio Parisse.

"I'm delighted to receive the RBS Player of the Championship Trophy," said O'Connell, who made his 101st Test appearance during the championship won by Ireland in a frenzied final day when 27 tries were scored across three games.

"When you see the names that have gone before, you realise what a great honour it is."

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