Billy Holland awarded the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Tom Rooney Award

Holland is Munster’s second highest capped player of all time.

Former Munster player, Billy Holland, was announced as the recipient of this year’s Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Tom Rooney Award in recognition of his immense contribution to Irish Rugby.

Holland, who earned one cap for Ireland, was a stalwart for the southern province and retired in June of this year having played 247 times for Munster.

Speaking on receipt of the award, Holland said,

“The Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Tom Rooney Award is a very prestigious award in the rugby community and I am very privileged to receive the award this year. Throughout my career, the support of the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland has been outstanding, and this award means a lot to both me and my family.”

Former Ireland rugby international and current Wasps player, Claire Molloy was announced as this year’s inductee to the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Hall of Fame. Molloy, who announced her retirement from international rugby this year, won 74 caps for her country over the course of a 12-year international career.

Former Ireland, Bath, London Irish and Connacht player, Simon Geoghegan was also inducted into the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Hall of Fame.

Next week, the winners of the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s Player of the Year, Women’s Player of the Year, 7’s Player of the Year, Dave Guiney Team of the Year and Club of the Year will be announced.