New for the 2014/15 season, the Greene King IPA Championship has launched the inaugural ‘Player of the Month’ competition.

To recognise the standout individuals from across the competition, a panel of key regional and national media with vast knowledge of the Championship will submit their player of the month to public vote. A shortlist of six nominees will be revealed towards the end of every month, to include an average of three rounds*.

It is then down to the supporters to click here and vote for their overall favourite. The winning player will receive a Greene King IPA magnum as well as the honour of being named the player of the month.

Everybody who votes during the competition will be automatically entered into a free prize draw to win a day at Twickenham for them and up to nine friends. The prize includes exclusive access to the hallowed turf for a day of touch rugby in May, followed by a pitch-side BBQ.

Chris Houlton, managing director for Greene King Brewing & Brands, said: “Like other awards of its kind, the player of the month is designed to recognise some of the outstanding performances across the competition, and with the journalists’ and supporters’ knowledge and passion, the chosen players will no doubt be worthy winners.”

September Player of the Month shortlist:
Dougie Flockhart (Doncaster Knights)      
Mark Bright (London Scottish)    
Matthew Morgan (Bristol Rugby)
Mike Williams (Worcester Warriors)        
Tommy Bell (Jersey RFC)

Terms & Conditions apply. See http://www.rfu.com/abouttherfu/competitiontermsandconditions for details.

* Excluding October and December when, due to the British & Irish Cup, there is only one Championship round.