Jamie Heaslip was honoured at the World Rugby awards on Sunday night.
The Ireland back row won the try of the year award for a well worked team effort against Italy in the Six Nations.
Heaslip edged out Japan's Kaito Shigeno and TJ Perenara of New Zealand to land the prize.
Delighted to win this @worldrugby award on behalf of the @irishrugby lads! Was a great team try to be part of! Thanks to everyone who voted! pic.twitter.com/ZCKQkBcULt
— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) November 14, 2016
Heaslip was also shortlisted for the World Player of the Year award which was won by New Zealand's Beauden Barrett.
The women's player of the year award went to England captain, Sarah Hunter.
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