Ireland's Terry Kennedy named World Rugby men's 7s player of the year:
Terry Kennedy has been named men's 7s player of the year. Image: Martin Seras Lima/INPHO IRELAND’S TERRY KENNEDY has been named World Rugby men’s 7s player of the year at an awards ceremony in Monaco.
The former Ireland U20 international spent two years with the Leinster academy as a 15s player but was involved in the men’s 7s programme from early on and moved full-time into the seven-player code after finishing up with his native province. Ireland boss Andy Farrell was also among the nominees after helping Ireland to a Triple Crown, series success in New Zealand, and a clean sweep of their autumn Tests but he missed out as the vastly experienced Kiwi was honoured.
Australia’s Charlotte Caslick was named women’s 7s player of the year after played a key role in their World Series and World Cup successes.
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