He faces competition from five others.
Robbie Henshaw has been nominated for the Six Nations Player of the Tournament.
The Athlone man faces competition from team-mate Taidhg Beirne as well as Antoine Dupont, Scotland’s Hamish Watson and Welsh duo Louis Rees-Zammit and Taulupe Faletau.
The award will be decided by public vote with Henshaw looking to become the sixth Irishman to take the gong.
Offaly SHC: Kilcormac Killoughey Secure Fifth Final Appearance In A Row
KK will face Ballinamere in the final in two weeks.
Athlone Town Lift Women's Premier Division Title
Town were crowned champions last weekend.
Athlone Town Keep Promotion Hopes Alive
Sean O'Connor's side were 2-1 winners over Cork City.
Laois SHC: The Harps Reach First Final This Century
They'll take on Camross in two weeks time.
Hurling Final Places Decided Across The Midlands
Semi-finals took place over the weekend.
Laois Hurlers To Receive Civic Honour Following Joe McDonagh Cup Success
Laois were crowned Joe McDonagh Champions in June.
Laois SHC: Clough Ballacolla Looking To Reach Sixth Final In Seven Years
The reigning champions take on The Harps this Sunday.
€750k Grants Available For Regional Sports Projects
Midlands projects are being encouraged to apply.
Westmeath To Host Vhi Couch To Parkrun Roadshow This Weekend
Olympian David Gillick and broadcaster Fionnuala Jones will be taking part.
Two LGFA Deciders Across The Midlands This Weekend
Two finals take place over the weekend.
Athlone Town Get Set For Title Celebrations
Lily Agg's side were crowned Women's Premier Division champions last weekend.
Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan And Raharney Clash To Seal Final Place
Castletown Geoghegan are looking to continue their hunt for three titles in a row.
Offaly SHC: KK And St Rynagh's Renew Rivalry
The two sides are aiming to reach the Offaly Hurling Final.
30 Sports Clubs Awarded €60k In SPAR Community Funding
Three midlands clubs are part of the funding scheme.
Midlands TD Warns Of Consequences For Irish Football If FAI Faces UEFA Sanctions
The FAI appeared before an Oireachtas Committee yesterday.
Buccaneers Looking To Bounce Back In AIL
Darin Classen's side were beaten in their opening game of the season.
Athlone Town Continue Push For First Division Play-Off Spot
Town are in the hunt to gain promotion.
Semi-Final Weekend In Club Hurling Championships
Multiple teams across the midlands are aiming to reach county finals.
Downs Manager Looking Forward To Competitive Preparation For County Final
Dermot Power says every player in his squad is ready to fight for their place.
Four Westmeath Fighters Flying Irish Flag At World Championships
Three boxers from Olympic Boxing Club and one from Rochfortbridge are heading to Montenegro.
