Erin King was named Women's Breakthrough Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards in Monaco last night.
The 21-year-old Wicklow woman excelled since breaking into the team this year, scoring two tries in the memorable win over New Zealand in September.
Her teammate, Aoife Wafer, was named in the World Rugby Women's 15 Dream Team of the Year.
Four Irish players were named in World Rugby's Men's Team of the Year.
Caelan Doris, Jamison Gibson Park, James Lowe and Tadhg Beirne were all included in the selection.
Doris was also nominated for Player of the Year which went to South Africa's Pieter Steph du Toit.
Mayo man named in World Rugby Men's Team of the Year
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