Six Nominees Revealed For RTÉ Team Of The Year 2020

Six Nominees Revealed For RTÉ Team Of The Year 2020
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RTÉ has announced the nominees for its 2020 Team of the Year award.

A ceremony, hosted by Joanne Cantwell and Darragh Maloney, will be broadcast on RTÉ One on January 28th.

The nominees for Sportsperson of the Year, Young Sportsperson of the Year and Manager of the Year have already been announced.

RTÉ 2020 Team of the Year nominees

Dublin football

The Dublin footballers claimed more historic success in Croke Park as they secured their sixth All-Ireland title in a row, and their eighth in 10 seasons. The Dubs' unbeaten Championship run now stretches back to 2014, a total of 42 matches without defeat.

Dublin ladies football

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Dublin secured their own four-in-a-row after rallying in the second half to record a 1-10 to 1-05 victory over rivals Cork in the TG4 All-Ireland SFC final, as the Dublin Ladies created their own piece of history on Jones Road.

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Kilkenny camogie

Kilkenny dethroned champions Galway to end a run of All-Ireland finals heartbreak, claiming victory on a scoreline of 1-14 to 1-11 at Croke Park. The Cats had lost five of the previous six finals but would not be denied glory this time with a superb second half performance.

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Leinster rugby

Leinster continued their domination of the PRO14, as they won a first ever three-in-a-row in the competition's history. They also eclipsed their own 10 consecutive wins record, winning all 17 matches in a disrupted season.

Limerick hurling

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Ruthless Limerick over-powered Waterford to complete the perfect season and reclaim the All-Ireland hurling title. The Treaty County won all 10  of their competitive 2020 matches to claim the League, Munster and All-Ireland titles.

Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers claimed the 2020 SSE Airtricity Premier Division title, their first league title since 2011. The Hoops became the first invincible league champions since 1927.

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Picture credit: Sportsfile

See Also: Six Nominees Revealed For RTÉ Sportsperson Of The Year

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