Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men's World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings.
The 29-year-old won the award ahead of Leinster and Ireland teammate Johnny Sexton, victorious in 2018, South Africa centre Lukhanyo Am as well as last year's winner, France scrum-half Antoine Dupont.
New Zealand's Demant wins women's World Rugby Player of the Year
Ruahei Demant, the player of the match as New Zealand won the women's World Cup final earlier this month, was named World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday.
The 27-year-old, who played fly-half in the final against England, edged out Black Ferns team-mate and 2017 winner Portia Woodman, England flanker Alex Matthews, Canadian back row Sophie de Goede and French scrum half Laure Sansus.
