Vodacom URC Awards 2025/26 honour game-changers

As the 2025/26 Vodacom URC season races toward its thrilling conclusion, the spotlight now turns to the individuals and teams who have defined this campaign. The Vodacom URC Awards are back, ready to celebrate the stars, the stories, and the moments that have made this season unforgettable.

The awards don’t just honour on-field brilliance—they shine a light on the passion, creativity, and determination that fuel rugby across all five territories. From players and coaches to clubs pushing boundaries, the URC Awards recognise excellence in every corner of the league.

A total of 10 individual prizes and one club award are up for grabs, alongside coveted places in the Elite XV, showcasing the ultimate team of the year.

Some awards are powered by cutting-edge URC StatMaster data, while others are decided by a panel of expert media representatives. Fans also get their say, voting for the Try of the Season powered by URC.tv, while coaches, captains, and vice-captains choose the BKT Coach of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season.

Back for a second season, the Playmaker Award celebrates the visionaries who shape the game with creativity, adaptability, and composure under pressure. The season’s Innovation Award returns, alongside the South African Vodacom URC Player of the Season, part of the annual SA Rugby Awards. Classic honours like the Gilbert Golden Boot, Ironman, OFX Top Try Scorer, IPVanish Tackle Machine, and the Next-Gen Player of the Season round out the competition.

To celebrate the league’s rich history, we are proud to unveil our new online Hall of Fame, a digital showcase of past winners who have left their mark on the Vodacom URC. Fans can explore the stories, moments, and legends who have shaped the competition over the years

Award Winners Announcements
• Tuesday, June 2: Gilbert Golden Boot, Ironman, IPVanish Tackle Machine, OFX Top Try Scorer, Playmaker
• Wednesday, June 3: Elite XV and Next-Gen Player of the Season
• Thursday, June 4: Innovation Award, Try of the Season powered by URC.tv, South African Vodacom URC Player of the Season
• Friday, June 5: BKT Coach of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season

Every award tells a story. Every winner embodies the spirit of the league. And every fan now has a reason to look forward to June - when we celebrate the very best of the Vodacom URC.

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