GLASGOW WARRIORS picked up three of the main prizes at the Guinness PRO12 awards in Dublin on Sunday night.

Gregor Townsend was voted Coach of the Year, while his team were named as the "Rhino Collision Kings" for their efficiency at the breakdown and tackling.

And skipper Al Kellock was recognised for the part he has played in making Glasgow one of Britain's most formidable club sides.

For Toony, it was recognition that his team not only finished top of the table at the end of the regular season, but that they did so playing high-tempo, top quality, attractive rugby.

"It is not just a tribute to me, it is one for the club," said Townsend. "We got there because the culture is strong, because the players turn up every day and work hard to improve themselves and their team-mates. All credit goes to the players.

"It is a lovely bonus, it is great that fellow-coaches have nominated me. When we have nominated a coach we have discussed what the team does as a whole, how they attack, how they defend, who has played well against us.

"That is down to the whole coaching team, the forwards coach, the defence coach, how they work contact - so this reward goes to all of them at Glasgow.

"It is a reflection of the work my three assistants have done as well as the analysts, medical staff, performance staff and strength and conditioning people."

Townsend was also full or praise for the work Kellock has done, saying: "He has been invaluable. Five out of six seasons we have made semi-finals and Al has been captain for all of them.

"He has driven a lot of the improvements the club has made culturally, while being a very, very good player in his own right.

"There is more to that in the way he prepares the team, the way he talks, the support he gives the coaching group. He has been passionate about the club and cares a lot about it.

"If you have somebody in a position of leadership with all those attributes, then you are very fortunate and I have been really fortunate to have him."

Warriors trio Tommy Seymour, Peter Horne and Josh Strauss were named in the Dream Team.

Edinburgh's Sam Hidalgo-Clyne was Young Player of the Year, while the Players' Player of the Season went to Rhys Webb of the Ospreys, due recognition of a season that has seen him produce 17 tries for club and country.