All Blacks take honours

New Zealand have swept the board in this year’s International Rugby Players’ Association awards.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2006 - 11:45

New Zealand have swept the board in this year’s International Rugby Players’ Association awards.

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw was named player of the year, while lock Jason Eaton won the newcomer section and all-conquering New Zealand were predictably named team of the year.

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