The Wigan man wasn't present in Paris for last night's awards and Bundee Aki, who was shortlisted for the player of the year award, picked up the prestigious gong on his behalf.
Ireland boss Farrell, 48, was selected ahead of South Africa's World Cup winning head coach Jacques Nienaber - who is on his way to Leinster as their new senior coach - Ian Foster of losing World Cup finalists New Zealand and Simon Raiwalui, the head coach of Fiji.
"I would like to thank World Rugby for this recognition and congratulate the other nominees for their efforts this year," said Farrell. "On behalf of Irish Rugby I would like to offer my congratulations to Andy, his wife Colleen and the Farrell family on this most deserved award," said Potts.
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