Welsh Rising Stars in the Running for URC Award

Irish Rugby | Boyle In The Running For URC Next-Gen Player Award

Some of the brightest young talents in the game are in the running to be named the URC Next-Gen Player of the Season. The winner will be determined by a media vote. The prestigious award is open to players who were aged 23 and under at the beginning of the campaign, and who had won […]

Welsh rising stars in the running for URC Award

Blair Murray of Scarlets scores against the Ospreys. Photo www.inpho.ie Mike Jones Simon Thomas Some of the brightest young talents in the game are in the running to be named URC Next-Gen Player of the Season. The prestigious award is open to players who were aged 23 and under at the beginning of the campaign and who had won no more than five international caps at that point. They also need to have made nine appearances in the league this season…

Leinster's Jack Boyle nominated for URC award

Boyle is the only Irish representative on the 16-strong shortlist for URC Next-Gen Player of the Season.

Four Boks in race for URC's young gun award

The Vodacom Bulls, Stormers and Lions account for six of 16 nominees in the running to be named Vodacom URC Next-Gen Player for the 2024-25 season. The award is open to any players who were younger than 24 at the beginning of the campaign, made at least nine appearances and had earned no more than five Test caps at season’s launch. Back-row powerhouse Cameron Hanekom, who made his Springbok debut last year, has been nominated with fellow Bok and…