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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Bok bruiser Snyman named URC Players' Player of Season
RG Snyman has been rewarded for a wonderful campaign with Leinster by being named URC Players' Player of the Season. Springbok and Leinster bruiser RG Snyman was named the United Rugby Championship (URC) Players' Player of the Season, when the final two awards were announced on Friday. Snyman picked up the prestigious award, which is selected by his own peers, while the Coach of the Season award went to Zebre's Massimo Brunello. The awards came hot on the heels of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu being named SA URC Player of the Season, while Cameron Hanekom was named Next-Gen Player of the Season, seven South Africans were named in the tournament's Elite XV, and Ruben van Heerden won the Tackle Machine award. Snyman has been a revelation this season for the URC table toppers after arriving from Munster in the off season, and his 'x-factor' has been lauded as a key reason for him picking up the award. The towering lock has helped his side to top of the table in the regular season, with his offload game in particular being pivotal to the Irish province. Unique skillset One fellow player applauded his 'unique skillset' – branding him a 'very tough' opponent, saying: '(He is) a threat all over the park. Strong in the set-piece and has a unique skillset which makes him very tough to play against.' The Players' Player of the Season award was voted on by the captains and vice-captains of all 16 teams, with all nominees required to have made a minimum of nine appearances over the pool phase. Previous winners of this award include Munster's Jack Crowley last season, Leinster's Dan Sheehan back in 2022/23, and Stormers forward Evan Roos in the inaugural URC campaign. On the coaching front Brunello transformed Zebre Parma this season, leading them to superb victories over Munster, Ospreys and Dragons at home, as well as famous away wins against Ulster and Edinburgh. Their away win against Ulster ended a four-year wait for a victory on the road, and was backed up the following week with another win away against Edinburgh. The Coach of the Season is voted for by the league's head coaches, with Brunello receiving the recognition from his peers. Previous winners of this award include Graham Rowntree last season, and Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith back in 2022/23.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Leinster forward Snyman wins URC player award
Leinster second row RG Snyman has been named the 2024-25 United Rugby Championship's players' player of the season. The 30-year-old South African lock has made a significant impact in his first campaign at Leinster after moving from Irish rivals Munster, helping Leo Cullen's side reach the URC semi-finals. The award is voted for by the captain and vice-captains of the 16 URC teams and has previously been won by Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan and Munster fly-half Jack Crowley. Meanwhile, Zebre's Massimo Brunello was named coach of the season - as voted for by the league's other coaches - after leading the Italians to five wins, including rare away victories over Ulster and Edinburgh. Scarlets fly-half Ioan Lloyd won the golden boot, Cardiff's Harri Millard finished as top try scorer, while Munster's Tom Farrell was named playmaker of the season. Snyman was one of two Leinster players included in the 'Elite XV' team along with Jamie Osborne. Three players were selected, including Farrell, Craig Casey and Tadhg Beirne. URC awards winners 2024-25 Golden Boot: Ioan Lloyd (Scarlets)Top try-scorer: Harri Millard (Cardiff)Tackle machine: Ruben van Heerden (Stormers)Ironman: Cam Winnett (Cardiff)Playmaker: Tom Farrell (Munster)Next-Gen player of the season: Cameron Hanekom (Bulls)Innovation award: SharksTry of the season: Deon Fourie (Stormers)South African URC player of the season: Sacha Feinburg-Mngomezulu (Stormers)Coach of the season: Massimo Brunello (Zebre)Players' player of the season: RG Snyman (Leinster) Elite XV: Jamie Osborne (Leinster); Darcy Graham (Edinburgh), Tom Farrell (Munster), Andre Esterhuizen (Sharks), Blair Murray (Scarlets); Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers), Craig Casey (Munster); Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bulls), Marnus van der Merwe (Scarlets), Wilco Louw (Bulls), RG Snyman (Leinster), Tadhg Beirne (Munster), Jac Morgan (Ospreys), Rory Darge (Glasgow), Cameron Hanekom (Bulls)
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- General
- RTÉ News
Four Irish named in URC's Elite XV
Four Irish players have been named in the BKT URC's Elite XV, while RG Snyman is also included in the championship's team of the season. In total, one third of the team is made up of players from the Irish provinces, with three from Munster and two from Leinster. Munster captain Tadhg Beirne was chosen alongside Snyman in the second row, with Beirne included in the Elite XV for the second year 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. Jamie Osborne is the other Leinster player included, with the versatile back named at full-back, having also featured in both centre positions and on the wing. Craig Casey (below) was chosen at scrum-half, while Tom Farrell also made the selection, with the Munster centre enjoying career-best form in 2024/25, playing every game for Munster this season, scoring a joint-high nine tries and winning the URC's Playmaker award. In total, nine different teams were represented in the Elite XV. Bulls pair Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Wilco Louw were picked at prop, either side of Scarlets' hooker Marnus van der Merwe. Beirne and Snyman are at second row, while Jac Morgan of Ospreys and Rory Darge of Glasgow Warriors were picked at flanker. The back row is completed with Cameron Hanekom at number eight, with Hanekom also winning the URC's Next-Gen player of the season. Casey is joined in the half-backs by Stormers' out-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, with Andre Esterhuizen of the Sharks joining Farrell in midfield. With Osborne at full-back, Edinburgh's Darcy Grahan and Scarlets' Blair Murray complete the team on the wings. URC Elite XV 2024/25: 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)
Irish Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Time and TV channel info for Leinster-Glasgow URC tonight
Leinster will start both RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett against Glasgow tonight. The Blues have already topped the URC League but thee duo are surely worth the admission price alone! "The difference maybe from past seasons is having the week off next week," says Tyler Bleyendaal in reference to the 'stand down' for Champions/Challenge Cup final weekend. "It almost allows you to go stronger, I think there is a real balance around the selection but ultimately we know now we've got a match, a weekend off and then we're into play-offs. We want good continuity, we want strong performances now.' Where is the game on? At the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. What time is kick-off? The match kicks off at 7.35pm on Saturday. That's quite late in the set of Round 18 fixtures? Yes, it is last of the eight games to kick-off. Third-placed Glasgow will be aware of the earlier Bull vs Dragons result (kick-off Loftus Versfeld 2pm) and whether they have a chance of finishing second. One match point would be enough to guarantee Bulls second position. Also, fourth-placed Sharks kick-off against Scarlets at 6.30pm so that match will already be into the second-half by the time of the Dublin kick-off. A conspiracy theorist could suggest Glasgow might be able to make a decision at half-time as to whether they are better off finishing third or fourth on the basis of what happened in earlier games lower down the table? Far be it for me to say that... What TV channel is Leinster vs Glasgow on? It will be shown live on RTÉ, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & Betting odds: Leinster to win 1/40, Glasgow to win 16/1, the draw is 50/1 - Paddy Power What Are Glasgow Saying? Head Coach Franco Smith: 'Leinster's strength in depth is well-known across Europe, and we know that they will pose a tough test with a vocal home crowd behind them. 'Our medical and S&C teams have been working closely with Sione (Tuipulotu) over the last few weeks in order to put him in the best possible position, and his enthusiasm for his return to action has been infectious. "We also look forward to seeing Jare (Oguntibeju) and Macenzzie (Duncan) run out tomorrow after impressing for our U23 squad last week, and we congratulate Seb (Stephen) on being named in a Glasgow Warriors matchday 23 for the first time. Each man has earned their opportunity to start this weekend and we know that they will all give everything for this team." TEAMS NEWS Jack Conan captains a Leinster side showing nine changes from last week's record O'Brien makes his 99th Leinster appearance . James Ryan returns to make his first start in a Leinster jersey since January partnered in the second row by Leinster Rugby Men's Player of the Year RG Snyman. Sione Tuipulotu returns for Glasgow following long term injury and on the back of gaining Lions squad selection last Hugo Keenan, Tommy O'Brien, Robbie Henshaw, Jordie Barrett, Jimmy O'Brien, Sam Prendergast, Fintan Gunne, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Thomas Clarkson, RG Snyman, James Ryan, Ryan Baird, Scott Penny, Jack Conan (CAPT) Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Jack Boyle, Tadhg Furlong, Diarmuid Mangan, Max Deegan, Luke McGrath, Ciarán Frawley, Jamie Osborne Glasgow Warriors: Kyle Rowe, Sebastian Cancelliere, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Kyle Steyn (CAPT), Adam Hastings, Ben Afshar; Jamie Bhatti, Seb Stephen, Fin Richardson, Jare Oguntibeju, Alex Samuel, Macenzzie Duncan, Rory Darge, Euan Ferrie Replacements: Gregor Hiddleston, Nathan McBeth, Murphy Walker, JP du Preez, Scott Cummings, Stafford McDowall, George Horne, Tom Jordan Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 108th league game); AR 1: Keane Davison (IRFU) AR 2: Stuart Gaffikin (IRFU); TMO: Keith David (WRU) Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email.
Irish Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
James Ryan returns to starting line-up as Leinster make nine changes for Glasgow test
James Ryan will return to the Leinster starting line-up for the first time since January as the Irish province get ready to take on Glasgow Warriors in the URC on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium (KO: 7.35pm, live on RTÉ2 and Premier Sports 1). Jack Conan captains the side from number eight as there are nine changes to the starting XV from last week's record win over Zebre Parma. Jimmy O'Brien will be making his 99th appearance in blue, with Tommy O'Brien starting on the opposite wing and Hugo Keenan named at fullback. Robbie Henshaw will be partnered by Jordie Barrett in the centre. Sam Prendergast continues at outhalf while Academy scrumhalf Fintan Gunne comes in as his halfback partner. READ MORE Conan is joined in the backrow once more by Ryan Baird, with Scott Penny coming in at openside flanker. Ryan will be partnered in the secondrow by Leinster's Player of the Year RG Snyman. In the frontrow, Andrew Porter and Dan Sheehan come into the starting line-up alongside Thomas Clarkson. Rónan Kelleher, Jack Boyle and Tadhg Furlong provide reinforcements from the bench alongside Max Deegan and Academy second row Diarmuid Mangan. Luke McGrath offers cover for scrumhalf while Ciarán Frawley and Jamie Osborne complete the 23 for Saturday's meeting with the reigning URC champions. Leinster: Hugo Keenan; Tommy O'Brien, Robbie Henshaw, Jordie Barrett, Jimmy O'Brien; Sam Prendergast, Fintan Gunne; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Thomas Clarkson, RG Snyman, James Ryan; Ryan Baird, Scott Penny, Jack Conan (capt). Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Jack Boyle, Tadhg Furlong, Diarmuid Mangan, Max Deegan, Luke McGrath, Ciarán Frawley, Jamie Osborne. Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU)
