The 2025 SA Rugby Awards are set to be a thrilling showdown, with the Springboks' stars taking center stage. Among the nominees, Malcolm Marx, a World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year, faces off against his teammates for the prestigious SA Rugby Men's Player of the Year Award. Marx joins the likes of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ox Nche, and Jasper Wiese in the running for this top honor. Last year's winner, Cheslin Kolbe, misses the cut this time around.
The women's category sees a familiar face return: Nadine Roos, last year's local winner, is nominated again for the Women's Player of the Year Award. This year's nominations showcase the strength of South African rugby, with a diverse group of players and coaches recognized for their achievements.
The SA Rugby Awards, decided by media and national team coaching staff, span nine categories. The winners will be announced alongside other prestigious awards, including the OUTsurance Referee of the Year, Provincial Women's Player of the Year, Associate Member of the Year, and the FNB Fans' Moment of the Year. The ceremony promises to be a celebration of the sport's excellence.
Among the nominees, several names stand out. Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ox Nche, both former winners of SA Rugby and World Rugby's top awards, are back in the running. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Malcolm Marx, and Jasper Wiese were all named in World Rugby's 2025 Dream Team. Ox Nche and Jasper Wiese also received World Rugby Awards nominations. The Young Player of the Year category features a strong lineup, with four out of five nominees having played Test rugby in 2025.
The Blitzboks, Junior Boks, and Springbok Women's teams' success is reflected in the Coach and Team of the Year nominations. Rassie Erasmus, Philip Snyman, Kevin Foote, and Swys de Bruin are among the coaches recognized for their leadership. The Currie Cup Premier Division and First Division awards highlight the talent across the country, with Griquas, Boland Kavaliers, Griffons, and Falcons players in the running.
The SA Rugby Awards 2025 promise to be a celebration of South African rugby's finest, with a diverse range of achievements and a competitive field of nominees. The winners will be announced soon, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the results.
