Tag: DAN CARTER

  • Kieran Read Named IRB Player of the Year

    Dublin, Dec 3, 2013: New Zealand number 8 Kieran Read has been named the IRB Player of the Year 2013, the third Kiwi to win the prestigious award. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic year in the heart of the All Blacks’ pack and played no small part in ensuring his team went through 2013…

  • Nominees Named for IRB Player of the Year

    Nominees Named for IRB Player of the Year

    Dublin – Ireland, Nov 22, 2013: The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist for the prestigious IRB Player of the Year Award, with the winner set to be revealed following the final matches of the November window. The 2013 nominees are: Eben Etzebeth (South Africa), Leigh Halfpenny (Wales and British & Irish Lions), Sergio…

  • Dan Carter Named IRB Player of the Year

    Dan Carter Named IRB Player of the Year

    Dublin – Ireland, Dec 04: New Zealand fly half Dan Carter has been named the IRB Player of the Year for 2012. It is the second time the All Blacks star has won the award, the 30-year-old having received the honour back in 2005 and therefore becomes the only player other than his captain Richie…

  • Shortlist Unveiled for IRB Player of the Year

    Shortlist Unveiled for IRB Player of the Year

    Dublin – Ireland, Nov 29: The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the prestigious IRB Player of the Year 2012 Award. New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, his teammate Dan Carter, England fly half Owen Farrell and France fly half Frédéric Michalak are the four players on the shortlist. McCaw is the…