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Wicklow's Josh Van Der Flier Wins World Rugby Player Of The Year Award.

Josh van der Flier has become the third Irish player to win the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

Josh van der Flier has become the third Irish player to win the World Rugby Player of the Year award at the World Rugby Awards 2022, held in Monte Carlo.

The Leinster back row and Wicklow native was named as this year's winner last night.

Johnny Sexton - who was also nominated - and Keith Wood are the previous Irish winners.

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