Inspirational Ireland captain Paul O'Connell was voted player of the tournament on Friday after leading his side to a thrilling Six Nations title last weekend . The towering lock , who earned his 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 . ' I 'm delighted to receive the RBS Player of the Championship Trophy . When you see the names that have gone before , you realise what a great honour it is , ' O'Connell said in a statement . Ireland captain Paul O'Connell poses with the Six Nations player of the tournament trophy . O'Connell lifts the Six Nations trophy as the Ireland team celebrate their victory in Edinburgh last weekend . ' I 'm very grateful for all the supporters who voted for me . ' O'Connell topped a 12-man shortlist based on statistics from performances throughout the tournament . Wales lock Alun-Wyn Jones came second , Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw third and Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar fourth . Italy number eight Sergio Parisse and England scrumhalf Ben Youngs completed the top six . Ireland retained the title on points difference after a compelling final day in which they , Wales and England vied for top spot . O'Connell arrives at Dublin airport last Sunday with the Six Nations trophy .
jersey ##son was voted the com Nations player of the tournament . The Ireland captain secured more than 26 percent of the public vote . O'Connell led him to the 2015 world title and earned his 101st cap .