Saturday Round-Up
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Saturday Round-Up
6 Nations Award for O'Connell: Munster lock Paul O'Connell has been announced as RBS player of the tournament in a public vote. The Irish captain secured 26% of the vote as he led his side to glory. O'Connell who made his 100th appearance in the tournament, was followed in 2nd by Alun-Wyn Jones and in 3rd by fellow countryman Robbie Henshaw. The last Irishman to win the award was current team mate To,my Bowe 5 years ago. If it is to be the Munster man's last 6 Nations, he couldn't have ended it on a better note.
Return for Henry: It was a great day for rugby yesterday as Chris Henry of Ulster returned to the game. The 2014 6 nations champion was out for 4 months with career threatning health problems but was named among the substitutes for Ulster's home game against Cardiff Blues. The open side flanker entered the field to a rapturous applause and played 22 minutes as Ulster won 36-17 in an important game for their top 4 hopes. Here's hoping Henry steals clear of any issues and can resume his career as normal.
Dan Hayes
