The 2024 Ruggas Awards nominations and voting were once again a big success.
The voting closed on 23 September at midnight, whereafter, the panel will make a final decision between the top three voted candidates.
The winners will be announced at our Awards Evening on 04 October 2024 at the Stadio Centurion Campus.
We have limited space available for our readers to attend the evening free of charge. Send an email to carl@ruggas.co.za with a short explanation of why you need to be invited and we will send you an invite if your story is "good"
Nominees:
Player of the Year: Pieter van der Merwe (Grey College), Luan Gilliomee (Charlie Hofmeyer), Riley Norton (Paul Roos).
Female Player of the Year: Skhulile Mabuza (Pumas), Abigail Smit (Tuks), Lukhanye Lolo (Eastern Province).
LSEN Player of the Year: Blessing Kwetle (Lions), Akanani Pasha (Eastern Province), Andre Barnard (Eastern Province).
Forward of the Year: JD Hattingh (Affies), Riley Norton (Paul Roos Gimnasium), Kebotile Maake (KES).
Backline Player Of The Year: Adeeb Boraine (Paul Roos), Cheswill Jooste (Noordheuwel), Luan Gilliomee (Charlie Hofmeyr).
Most Valuable Player Of The Year: Duwan Potgieter (EG Jansen), Luan Gillomee (Charlie Hofmeyr), Luan Olivier (Garsfrontein).
Team of the Year: Paul Roos Gimnasium, Grey College, Charlie Hofmeyr.
School of the Year: Paul Roos Gimnasium, Hoërskool Garsfontein, Grey College.
School of the Year (Most Improved): Hoërskool Wesvalia, Durban High School, Hoërskool Diamantveld.
Coach of the Year: Corne Uys (Paul Roos Gimnasium), Jannie Geldenhuys (Grey College), Rudi Dames (EG Jansen)
Administrator Of The Year: Oloff Bergh (Diamantveld), Sylvester Booysen (Garsfontein), Ruan Jacobs (Affies).
