In a remarkable achievement, Leinster's RG Snyman has been named the 2024-25 United Rugby Championship's Players' Player of the Season. The 30-year-old South African lock, who joined Leinster in 2024 after a challenging stint at Munster, has made a significant impact in his first campaign with the team. His contributions were instrumental in helping Leo Cullen's side reach the URC semi-finals.

Key Highlights of the Season

• RG Snyman's Impact: Snyman's performance has been nothing short of stellar, earning him the Players' Player of the Season award, voted by the captains and vice-captains of the 16 URC teams.
• Coach of the Season: Zebre's Massimo Brunello was honored as the coach of the season, leading the Italian team to five wins, including notable victories over Ulster and Edinburgh.
• Other Awards: Scarlets' Ioan Lloyd won the golden boot, Cardiff's Harri Millard was the top try scorer, and Munster's Tom Farrell was named the playmaker of the season.

Elite XV Team

Snyman was one of two Leinster players included in the 'Elite XV' team, alongside Jamie Osborne. Three Munster players also made the cut: Tom 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: Sharks
• Try 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 Team Composition

• Fullback: Jamie Osborne (Leinster)
• Wingers: Darcy Graham (Edinburgh), Blair Murray (Scarlets)
• Centers: Tom Farrell (Munster), Andre Esterhuizen (Sharks)
• Fly-Half: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (Stormers)
• Scrum-Half: Craig Casey (Munster)
• Props: Jan-Hendrik Wessels (Bulls), Wilco Louw (Bulls)
• Hooker: Marnus van der Merwe (Scarlets)
• Locks: RG Snyman (Leinster), Tadhg Beirne (Munster)
• Flankers: Jac Morgan (Ospreys), Rory Darge (Glasgow)
• Number 8: Cameron Hanekom (Bulls)

This season has been a testament to the skill and dedication of players and coaches across the URC, with RG Snyman's award highlighting his exceptional contribution to Leinster's success.