IRUPA Awards

GerM

2011 BORD GÁIS ENERGY IRUPA AWARDS:


PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


Keith Earls (Munster)

Isa Nacewa (Leinster)

Sean O'Brien (Leinster)

UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR -


Willie Faloon (Ulster)

Wian du Preez (Munster)

Richard Strauss (Leinster)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


Conor Murray (Munster)

Nevin Spence (Ulster)

Rhys Ruddock (Leinster)

TRY OF YEAR -


Fionn Carr (Connacht v Scarlets, Magners League)

Craig Gilroy (Ulster v Cardiff Blues, Magners League)

Isa Nacewa (Leinster v Leicester Tigers, Heineken Cup)

HALL OF FAME -


Recipient will be announced on Wednesday, April 27

RUGBY MOMENT OF THE YEAR -


Announced at the IRUPA Awards on Wednesday, May 4

SUPPORTERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


The Supporters' Player of the Year, as voted by listeners of Newstalk 106-108FM, will be announced at the IRUPA Awards on Wednesday, May 4

TheJims

I'd say...

PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR -

Isa Nacewa (Leinster)


UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR -

Richard Strauss (Leinster)


YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR -

Rhys Ruddock (Leinster)

GerM

Would have to go for:

POTY: Nacewa (sheer consistency and excellence)
UHOTY: Strauss (head and shoulders above the other nominees)
YPOTY: Spence (has to be in my opinion, Ruddock and Murray have had a fraction of the high profile game time he has as well as being very impressive)
TOTY: Gilroy, electric.

I think Earls is very fortunate to be nominated. In all fairness, he was having quite a mediocre season at best up until mid-January. There are several players I would have looked at before him. Howlett probably would have got my nod or Muller in Ulster. Shambolic that Coughlan is not in the unsung hero category.

wixfjord

GerM wrote: »

Would have to go for:

POTY: Nacewa (sheer consistency and excellence)
UHOTY: Strauss (head and shoulders above the other nominees)
YPOTY: Spence (has to be in my opinion, Ruddock and Murray have had a fraction of the high profile game time he has as well as being very impressive)
TOTY: Gilroy, electric.

I think Earls is very fortunate to be nominated. In all fairness, he was having quite a mediocre season at best up until mid-January. There are several players I would have looked at before him. Howlett probably would have got my nod or Muller in Ulster. Shambolic that Coughlan is not in the unsung hero category.

Would agree with most of the above.
Nacewa should walk that category, he's been pure class this year, even more so than SOB.
Strauss will walk the second category definitely (Du Preez and Faloon?!)
Spence has played at a much higher level then Ruddock and Murray this year (why Ruddock ahead of Ryan?).
The only place I disagree is try of the year, which I think is Fionn Carrs.

budhabob

GerM wrote: »

Would have to go for:

POTY: Nacewa (sheer consistency and excellence)
UHOTY: Strauss (head and shoulders above the other nominees)
YPOTY: Spence (has to be in my opinion, Ruddock and Murray have had a fraction of the high profile game time he has as well as being very impressive)
TOTY: Gilroy, electric.

I think Earls is very fortunate to be nominated. In all fairness, he was having quite a mediocre season at best up until mid-January. There are several players I would have looked at before him. Howlett probably would have got my nod or Muller in Ulster. Shambolic that Coughlan is not in the unsung hero category.

Agree Fully with the above. Saves me on the typing, nice one.:D

GerM

wixfjord wrote: »

The only place I disagree is try of the year, which I think is Fionn Carrs.

I won't lie, I can't remember Carr's try. Don't have YT in here either so can't go searching for it! Gilroy wins a two horse race for me but I reserve the right to change my mind later!

CouchSmart

Strange list. I would be of the opinion Dom Ryan has been better than Ruddock this year. Earls is very questionable, he's had an OK season but only started to play to near his potential against England.

-O'Brien
-Strauss
-Spence
-Nacewa

funky penguin

Carr:

Is it from this tie, or the one in the sportsground? Can't seem to find teh other match. If it is this one....which of his tries is it? :P

EDIT: Must be this one since he didn't score in the opposing fixture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ2VY691Zls

Gilroy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TT-aj1XGdY

Nacewa:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528HoWAprvo

sock puppet

Carr's try for me too. Great bit of counter-attacking.

funky penguin

Is it fair to call Strauss an unsung hero? I sing his praises everytime the man gets anywhere near the ball! (Almost as much as SOB).

LeeroyJones

In so far as one player being awarded for the Try of the Season Nacewa must be the winner.
I would call the try Carr finished the best try but should be awarded to every player involved! (presuming were talking about the try on 1:40)
And for Gilroys' try, more credit should be given to Humphreys rather than Gilroy!

Overall Try of the Season
1. Carr
2. Nacewa
3. Gilroy

Individual Try of the Season
1. Nacewa
2. Carr
3. Gilroy

sock puppet

LeeroyJones wrote: »

In so far as one player being awarded for the Try of the Season Nacewa must be the winner.
I would call the try Carr finished the best try but should be awarded to every player involved! (presuming were talking about the try on 1:40)
And for Gilroys' try, more credit should be given to Humphreys rather than Gilroy!

Overall Try of the Season
1. Carr
2. Nacewa
3. Gilroy

Individual Try of the Season
1. Nacewa
2. Carr
3. Gilroy

Wrong video. The try was in the match away to the Blues. Actually now that I've seen them both again I'd have Gilroy's as the best individual try.

edit: it says Ulster v Blues but I presume this is the try they mean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4lIO6WZkUE

GerM

funky penguin wrote: »

Is it fair to call Strauss an unsung hero? I sing his praises everytime the man gets anywhere near the ball! (Almost as much as SOB).

I think so. He started the season as a nobody really outside of the Leinster support and isn't in contention for international honours. To put it in perspective, John Hayes, arguably the most sung about man in Munster rugby, was nominated in 2009. He had about 90+ caps, a Lions tour and had just won a Grand Slam. It all depends on the perspective of those doing the nominating. I think someone like Isaac Boss would have deserved a mention for unsung hero.

LeeroyJones

Is this the one so?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4lIO6WZkUE

ormond lad

PPOTY: O Brien
UHOTY: Strauss
YPOTY: Spence

Podge_irl

Em.....Which Carr try is it?

thomond2006

GerM wrote: »

2011 BORD GÁIS ENERGY IRUPA AWARDS:


PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


Keith Earls (Munster)

Isa Nacewa (Leinster)

Sean O'Brien (Leinster)

UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR -


Willie Faloon (Ulster)

Wian du Preez (Munster)

Richard Strauss (Leinster)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


Conor Murray (Munster)

Nevin Spence (Ulster)

Rhys Ruddock (Leinster)

TRY OF YEAR -


Fionn Carr (Connacht v Scarlets, Magners League)

Craig Gilroy (Ulster v Cardiff Blues, Magners League)

Isa Nacewa (Leinster v Leicester Tigers, Heineken Cup)

HALL OF FAME -


Recipient will be announced on Wednesday, April 27

RUGBY MOMENT OF THE YEAR -


Announced at the IRUPA Awards on Wednesday, May 4

SUPPORTERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


The Supporters' Player of the Year, as voted by listeners of Newstalk 106-108FM, will be announced at the IRUPA Awards on Wednesday, May 4

PPOTY - Isa Nacewa. No question about that one.

YPOTY - Nevin Spence. Murray has been brilliant but he's only been involved consistently for Munster since March.

TOTY - Craig Gilroy.

totallegend

funky penguin wrote: »

Is it fair to call Strauss an unsung hero? I sing his praises everytime the man gets

anywhere near the ball! (Almost as much as SOB).

Interesting* metaphysical question; if someone is nominated as Unsung Hero, does that make him "sung" and therefore ineligible for the award?

*not really interesting

Kaka10

PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


Keith Earls (Munster) - Munster hype machine in full swing!

Isa Nacewa (Leinster)

Sean O'Brien (Leinster)

UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR -


Willie Faloon (Ulster)

Wian du Preez (Munster)

Richard Strauss (Leinster)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


Conor Murray (Munster)

Nevin Spence (Ulster)

Rhys Ruddock (Leinster)

TRY OF YEAR -


Fionn Carr (Connacht v Scarlets, Magners League)

Craig Gilroy (Ulster v Cardiff Blues, Magners League)

Isa Nacewa (Leinster v Leicester Tigers, Heineken Cup)

Shane Horgan (Leinster v Ulster, Magners League)

Jemo

Nacewa
Strauss
Spence
Carr


On another note, why is Ruddock so highly rated in some quarters? On the pitch Dom Ryan seems a better player. Versatility of being able to play no.8 perhaps?

profitius

GerM wrote: »

2011 BORD GÁIS ENERGY IRUPA AWARDS:


PLAYERS' PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


Keith Earls (Munster)

Isa Nacewa (Leinster)

Sean O'Brien (Leinster)

UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR -


Willie Faloon (Ulster)

Wian du Preez (Munster)

Richard Strauss (Leinster)

YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR -


Conor Murray (Munster)

Nevin Spence (Ulster)

Rhys Ruddock (Leinster)

SOB is being hailed as world class now. I think that sums up the season he has had!

Strauss has been very consistant.

Spence has played all season and Murray has just played a few matches.

I don't care who scored the best try.

Hype710

You have to remember that Gilroy scored that try on his Ulster DEBUT, as a 19 year old. The kid has been remarkable and if the World Cup were next year I think he'd find himself on the plane. If he were from Leinster or Munster people on here would be hailing him as the second coming..

Jemo

Hype710 wrote: »

You have to remember that Gilroy scored that try on his Ulster DEBUT, as a 19 year old. The kid has been remarkable and if the World Cup were next year I think he'd find himself on the plane. If he were from Leinster or Munster people on here would be hailing him as the second coming..

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Looks like a younger Fionn Carr. Hopefully he makes it, but I think its going to be harder and harder for smaller players to compete at the highest level. I'm not saying it'll stop him, but its certainly a disadvantage.

porterbelly

No Connacht man in any of the player categories. No surprise there.

Willie Faloon ? The 4th best openide in the country this season behind Johnny Concrete, Wallace and Jennings (In no particular order) Jennings and Concrete are pretty unsung.

Wian Du Preez ? Was he not part of the same creaking Munster scrum. Is not half the player he was in his 1st stint.

Keith Earls ? Is this not the same lad who spent the whole season up until the 6 nations playing rubbish at 13

wixfjord

porterbelly wrote: »

No Connacht man in any of the player categories. No surprise there.

Willie Faloon ? The 4th best openide in the country this season behind Johnny Concrete, Wallace and Jennings (In no particular order) Jennings and Concrete are pretty unsung.

Wian Du Preez ? Was he not part of the same creaking Munster scrum. Is not half the player he was in his 1st stint.

Keith Earls ? Is this not the same lad who spent the whole season up until the 6 nations playing rubbish at 13

Pretty fair analysis, but in fairness, who from Connacht should be nominated?

profitius

Jemo wrote: »

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Looks like a younger Fionn Carr. Hopefully he makes it, but I think its going to be harder and harder for smaller players to compete at the highest level. I'm not saying it'll stop him, but its certainly a disadvantage.

Gilroy is about 6ft or maybe even taller I think.

porterbelly

wixfjord wrote: »

Pretty fair analysis, but in fairness, who from Connacht should be nominated?

Kinda thinking that, lot of very good performers, Jamie Hagan, Mike McCarthy, Andrew Browne and a few more but no real standout.

If I was to pick one I'd go for Johnny O'Connor, he's been sensational since he came back from injury at the end of September. Many people have written him off/forgotten about him but he's still playing fanatstic rugby for Connacht. I'd throw him in the Unsung Hero category, he deserves it over Du Preez and Faloon anyway.

Jemo

profitius wrote: »

Gilroy is about 6ft or maybe even taller I think.

My bad, looks quite small on tv which can be misleading!

LeeroyJones

http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/8027.php

BORD GÁIS ENERGY IRUPA PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Isa Nacewa, Leinster
Nominations:
Keith Earls, Munster
Isa Nacewa, Leinster
Sean O’Brien, Leinster

IRUPA NOKIA UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Richardt Strauss, Leinster
Nominations
Willie Faloon, Ulster
Wian du Preez, Munster
Richardt Strauss, Leinster

IRUPA NATURE VALLEY YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Nevin Spence, Ulster
Nominations:
Conor Murray, Munster
Rhys Ruddock, Leinster
Nevin Spence, Ulster

IRUPA BORD GÁIS ENERGY HALL OF FAME 2011
Inducted:
Malcolm O’Kelly, Leinster

IRUPA VOLKSWAGEN TRY OF YEAR 2011
Winner:
Fionn Carr, Scarlets v CONNACHT, Magners League
Nominations:
Fionn Carr, Scarlets v Connacht Magners League
Craig Gilroy, Ulster v Cardiff Magners League
Isa Nacewa, Leinster v Leicester Heineken Cup

IRUPA BORD GAIS ENERGY SUPPORTERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Sean O’Brien, Leinster

IRUPA O2 RUGBY MOMENT OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Brian O’Driscoll, Leinster

Quint2010

LeeroyJones wrote: »

http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/8027.php

BORD GÁIS ENERGY IRUPA PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Isa Nacewa, Leinster
Nominations:
Keith Earls, Munster
Isa Nacewa, Leinster
Sean O’Brien, Leinster

IRUPA NOKIA UNSUNG HERO OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Richardt Strauss, Leinster
Nominations
Willie Faloon, Ulster
Wian du Preez, Munster
Richardt Strauss, Leinster

IRUPA NATURE VALLEY YOUNG PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Nevin Spence, Ulster
Nominations:
Conor Murray, Munster
Rhys Ruddock, Leinster
Nevin Spence, Ulster

IRUPA BORD GÁIS ENERGY HALL OF FAME 2011
Inducted:
Malcolm O’Kelly, Leinster

IRUPA VOLKSWAGEN TRY OF YEAR 2011
Winner:
Fionn Carr, Scarlets v CONNACHT, Magners League
Nominations:
Fionn Carr, Scarlets v Connacht Magners League
Craig Gilroy, Ulster v Cardiff Magners League
Isa Nacewa, Leinster v Leicester Heineken Cup

IRUPA BORD GAIS ENERGY SUPPORTERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Sean O’Brien, Leinster

IRUPA O2 RUGBY MOMENT OF THE YEAR 2011
Winner:
Brian O’Driscoll, Leinster

Presumably Drico's award was for the try V England?

durkadurka

YeP

Morf

I'm quite happy with the winners although i felt Dom Ryan was a better nominee for Leinster than Ruddock.

peterako

Delighted with the awards, especially for Isa.

He's been outstanding for Leinster for years!

Well done all, nominees and 'winners'.