Rugby: Wood named international rugby board player of the year

Irish captain Keith Wood has been named as international rugby board player of the year.

Irish captain Keith Wood has been named as international rugby board player of the year.

Wood, who led Ireland to victory over England at Lansdowne Road last month, took the honour ahead of team-mate Brian O'Driscoll, England's Jonny Wilkinson and Australians George Gregan and George Smith.

Australia took team of the year, with now-retired coach Rod Macqueen scooping coach of the year prize.

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