THE RPA AWARDS 2011
No.8 Thomas Waldrom was named the Computacenter Players' Player of the Year and his team-mate Manu Tuilagi the Norman Broadbent Young Player of the Year.
Other players recognised on the night were retiring Bath lock Danny Grewcock, who won the HSBC Special Merit Award and former Wasps and England stalwart Lawrence Dallaglio, who was inducted into the LV Hall of Fame. Bath's Michael Claassens was awarded The Sunday Times Try of the Year for his try against Exeter Chiefs at The Rec on April 9, 2011, which was voted for by fans.
Leeds' James Tincknell received The Blyth Spirit Award following his inspiring progress after a life-threatening car crash. The award is a special presentation from the RPA members for outstanding courage in the face of adversity.
2011 WINNERS
Computacenter Players' Player of the Year
Thomas Waldrom
Norman Broadbent Young Player of the Year
Manu Tuilagi
Sunday Times Try of the Year Trophy
Michael Claassens
HSBC Special Merit Award
Danny Grewcock
LV Hall of Fame Award
Lawrence Dallaglio
The Blyth Spirit Award
James Tincknell