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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Hanekom voted URC's Next-Gen Player, seven SA players in the Elite XV
Hanekom has been phenomenal with his carries, tackling and steals at the breakdown this season. Bulls eighthman Cameron Hanekom has fuelled much of the union's success in this URC. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Bulls eighthman Cameron Hanekom has been awarded the United Rugby Championship's Next-Gen Player of the Season award, while seven South Africans have been included in the tournament's prestigious Elite XV. The winners were announced on Wednesday after votes from media from all five playing nations, following the regular season. Hanekom, 23, joined Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden (Tackle Machine) as the first two South Africans to receive recognition. Tom Farrell (Playmaker), Ioan Llyod (Gilbert Golden Boot), Harri Millard (OFX Top Try Scorer), and Cam Winnett (Ironman) were also awarded. Hanekom has been exceptional for the Pretoria franchise this season, particularly with his carries, tackling and steals at the breakdown. He's also added three tries to his tally in this URC. He's helped the Bulls finish second on the URC log and set up a home quarter-final first against Edinburgh, before a home semi-final against the Sharks. He has also been nominated for the URC's SA Player of the Season award. The category was open to players who were aged 23 or under at the start of the season, and had earned no more than five international caps at the beginning of the 2024/25 season. Massive congratulations to our very own Cameron Hanekom — the URC Next-Gen Player of the Season! 🐂🏆 An incredible achievement and truly well deserved 👏 @Vodacom #URC | @URCOfficial_RSA #ForeverBlue June 4, 2025 URC's Elite XV The tournament's Elite XV includes five locally-based South African players and two playing overseas. Sharks centre André Esterhuizen, Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Bulls utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe, Bulls prop Wilco Louw and Leinster lock RG Snyman join Hanekom on on the list that includes players from nine teams. Elite XV
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Scotland duo named in URC team of the season as 'Elite XV' unveiled
Edinburgh and Glasgow represented in selection Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Two Scotland players have been named in the United Rugby Championship 'Elite XV' for the 2024-25 campaign. Edinburgh's Darcy Graham and Glasgow Warriors' Rory Darge both feature in the selection which was determined by a media vote. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Graham, 27, bounced back from an injury-ravaged 2023-24 season to help Edinburgh reach the URC play-offs for the first time in three years where they lost at the weekend to the Bulls in South Africa in the quarter-finals. The capital club also reached the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup. Edinburgh's Darcy Graham (left) and Glasgow Warriors' Rory Darge have both been named in the URC 'Elite XV' as voted by the rugby media. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group) | SNS Group The Scotland winger scored 15 tries over the course of the season, seven for the national team and eight for Edinburgh. Darge, 25, has enjoyed another excellent season for Glasgow which is not over yet. The defending URC champions face Leinster in the semi-finals in Dublin on Saturday with Franco Smith's side aiming to become the first to win the competition two years running. Two Scotland players featured in last season's URC Elite XV, Jamie Ritchie of Edinburgh and Sione Tuipulotu of Glasgow, which is always announced before the tournament winners are known. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Nine different teams are represented in the new Elite XV which features three players each from the Bulls and Munster. The Bulls, who play the Sharks in the other semi-final on Saturday, supply three forwards to the XV: props Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Wilco Louw and No 8 Cameron Hanekom. The Munster players selected are centre Tom Farrell, scrum-half Craig Casey and lock Tadhg Beirne. Beirne, Hanekom and Louw have all made the Elite XV for the second season in a row. The Elite XV is determined by a media vote and players must have made at least nine appearances to be considered, with the media panel provided a shortlist of 10 per position by URC StatMaster. Meanwhile, Hanekom has been named as Next-Gen Player of the Season. He joins Ruben van Heerden (Tackle Machine), Tom Farrell (Playmaker), Ioan Llyod (Gilbert Golden Boot), Harri Millard (OFX Top Try Scorer), and Cam Winnett (Ironman) in winning individual awards for the season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad URC Elite XV 2024-25
The South African
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Young Springbok receives top award
Bulls forward Cameron Hanekom was officially unveiled on Wednesday as the 'Next-Gen' Player of the Season, which was voted for by members of the media across all five URC nations. He joins Ruben van Heerden (Tackle Machine), Tom Farrell (Playmaker), Ioan Llyod (Gilbert Golden Boot), Harri Millard (OFX Top Try Scorer), and Cam Winnett (Ironman) in winning individual awards for their monumental efforts this season. When it comes to the award claimed by Hanekom, a statement read: 'This category is open to players who were aged 23 or under at the start of the season, and had earned no more than five international caps at the beginning of the 2024/25 season. They must also have played at least nine games in the 2024/25 URC season. In voting for Hanekom, a member of the media said: 'Cameron Hanekom is supremely powerful in a thoroughly focused way, whether ripping the ball off the opposition or carrying it up. He has learned to be more selective at the breakdown and has a massive engine. A thrilling runner in space as well. Previous winners of his award include Munster's Jack Crowley (2023/34), Ulster's Tom Stewart (2022/23) and DHL Stormers forward, Evan Roos (2021/22). In what is effectively a 'Dream Team' for the season, Hanekom has also been named alongside several other South Africans. Elite XV 15. Jamie Osborne (Leinster Rugby) 14. Darcy Graham (Edinburgh Rugby) 13. Tom Farrell (Munster Rugby) 12. Andre Esterhuizen (Sharks) 11. Blair Murray (Scarlets) 10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers) 9. Craig Casey (Munster Rugby) 1. Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bulls) 2. Marnus van der Merwe (Scarlets) 3. Wilco Louw (Bulls) 4. RG Snyman (Leinster Rugby) 5. Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby) 6. Jac Morgan (Ospreys) 7. Rory Darge (Glasgow Warriors) 8. Cameron Hanekom (Bulls) Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- General
- Irish Examiner
Munster's Farrell, Casey, Beirne, Leinster's Snyman, Osborne included in URC Elite XV
Munster trio Tom Farrell, Craig Casey and Tadhg Beirne, as well as Leinster duo RG Snyman and Jamie Osborne have been included in the 2024/25 United Rugby Championship Elite XV. Bulls forward Cameron Hanekom has been named as Next-Gen Player of the Season. He joins Ruben van Heerden (Tackle Machine), Tom Farrell (Playmaker), Ioan Llyod (Gilbert Golden Boot), Harri Millard (OFX Top Try Scorer), and Cam Winnett (Ironman) in winning individual awards this season. The selection features three players each from the Bulls and Munster, while there are nine teams represented in the XV. Beirne, Hanekom and Wilco Louw all make the Elite XV for the second season in-a-row. URC Elite XV: Jamie Osborne (Leinster Rugby); Darcy Graham (Edinburgh Rugby), Tom Farrell (Munster Rugby), Andre Esterhuizen (Hollywoodbets Sharks), Blair Murray (Scarlets); Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (DHL Stormers), Craig Casey (Munster Rugby); Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Vodacom Bulls), Marnus van der Merwe (Scarlets), Wilco Louw (Vodacom Bulls); RG Snyman (Leinster Rugby), Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby); Jac Morgan (Ospreys), Rory Darge (Glasgow Warriors), Cameron Hanekom (Vodacom Bulls).
The 42
5 days ago
- General
- The 42
Munster's Tom Farrell wins 'Playmaker' award in the URC Awards
MUNSTER'S TOM FARRELL has added his name to the history books as he has been awarded the Playmaker prize in the United Rugby Championship Awards. The Awards is a means of recognising individual achievement within a team sport, with others such as Ioan Lloyd of Scarlets winning the Gilbert Golden Boot and Harri Millard of Cardiff picking up the OFX Top Try Scorer award. With 158 points for the category, the Playmaker award is an innovation this season, but the citing awarded to Farrell reads; 'Adaptability, creativity and composure under pressure define a true playmaker. The Playmaker Award is given to the player who creates chances and tries for his team, with three key metrics used to decide the winner – try assists for his team, successfully completed offloads, and defenders beaten on the pitch. 'A player is awarded three points for each try assist, 2 points for each offload, and 1 point for each defender beaten. Advertisement 'Farrell's tally of 158 points comes from 5 try assists (15 points), 41 offloads (82 points) and 61 defenders beaten (61 points). 'He finishes ahead of DHL Stormers fullback, Warrick Gelant (118 points), and Emirates Lions star, Quan Horn (111 points).'
