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Published 23:10 18 May 2022 BST
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"I have many great memories from what has been a special year for me, on both a personal and professional level. To be acknowledged by my teammates and opponents in this way is particularly humbling. A special word of thanks to my fiancé and family who continue to help guide me through."
Monaghan, who prevailed over Linda Djougang and Eve Higgins, commented, "This team has been through a tremendous amount this year, we always keep fighting. The bravery these players have shown, past and present, on and off the pitch, is captivating. To be voted by them for this award is an extreme honour and we will continue to fight to put the green jersey in a better place for the next generation."
Those two awards were the headline prizes on a night when eight were handed out, to seven different players. [caption id="attachment_261142" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Cian Prendergast pictured during Ireland Rugby squad training at IRFU HPC, earlier this year. (Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile)[/caption]
Simon Keogh, chief executive of Rugby Players Ireland commented: “I am delighted to see Sam, Josh and all our winners receive the recognition of their peers following what has been a hugely successful season for Irish Rugby, both on and off the field.
"Winning a Rugby Players Ireland Award is the highest honour an individual player can receive in Ireland. To be acknowledged by your teammates and opponents in this manner goes some way to justifying the sacrifices that are required to make it at the top-level of the game.”
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