article_snippet: Paul O'Connell Paul O'Connell was voted player of the tournament on Friday after leading Paul O'Connell side to a thrilling Six Nations title last weekend.
article_snippet: The towering lock, who earned Paul O'Connell 101st cap in Ireland's final match against Scotland, secured more than 26 percent of the public vote which was part of the process to select the standout player. '
article_snippet: I'm delighted to receive the RBS Player of the Championship Trophy.
article_snippet: When you see the names that have gone before, you realise what a great honour it is,' Paul O'Connell said in a statement.
article_snippet: Ireland Paul O'Connell poses with the RBS Player of the Championship Trophy the Championship Trophy .
article_snippet: Paul O'Connell lifts the Championship Trophy as the Ireland team celebrate the Ireland team victory in Edinburgh last weekend . '
article_snippet: I'm very grateful for all the supporters who voted for Paul O'Connell.'
article_snippet: Paul O'Connell topped a 12-man shortlist based on statistics from performances throughout the tournament.
article_snippet: Paul O'Connell arrives at Dublin airport last Sunday with the Championship Trophy .
highlights_snippet: Paul O'Connell was voted the RBS Player of the Championship Trophy .
  
highlights_snippet: The Ireland captain secured more than 26 percent of the public vote .
  
highlights_snippet: Paul O'Connell led Ireland to the Six Nations title and won Paul O'Connell 101st cap .