Hanekom and Louw Dominate at the Vodacom Bulls Player Awards
Cameron Hanekom and Wilco Louw emerged as the night’s biggest winners at the glittering Vodacom Bulls Player Awards in Pretoria, celebrating the standout performers from an unforgettable rugby season.
The evening saw players swap their rugby boots for black-tie glamour, as teammates, coaches, and fans came together to honour the stars of the Vodacom Bulls and Isuzu Bulls Daisies.
Hanekom’s Clean Sweep
Vodacom Bulls No. 8 Cameron Hanekom enjoyed a phenomenal haul, taking home:
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Fans Player of the Year
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Investec Champions Cup Forward of the Year
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Investec Champions Cup Player of the Year
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Vodacom United Rugby Championship Forward of the Year
His consistent powerhouse performances earned him recognition from fans, coaches, and rugby insiders alike.
Louw’s Front Row Dominance
Tighthead prop Wilco Louw was equally impressive, scooping the Vodacom Bulls United Rugby Championship Player of the Year award and the prestigious Senior MVP title, a testament to his dominance in the scrum and leadership on the field.
Other Notable Winners
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Sizophila Solontsi, soon to join the South African squad at the Rugby World Cup, claimed the Isuzu Bulls Daisies Players’ Player of the Year and MVP awards.
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Jannes Kirsten earned the Vodacom Bulls Carling Currie Cup Player of the Year title.
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Canan Moodie was named Investec Champions Cup Back of the Year.
Full List of 2025 Vodacom Bulls Player Award Winners:
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Vodacom Bulls U19 Back of the Year: JT Kapank
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Vodacom Bulls U19 Forward of the Year: Jean Erasmus
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Vodacom Bulls U19 Players’ Player of the Year: Abri van der Westhuysen
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Vodacom Bulls U21 Back of the Year: Logan Opperman
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Vodacom Bulls U21 Forward & Players’ Player of the Year: Corne Beets
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Isuzu Bulls Daisies Back of the Year (Puma): Patience Mokone
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Isuzu Bulls Daisies Forward of the Year (Isuzu): Faith Tshauke
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Isuzu Bulls Daisies Players’ Player of the Year (GP Consult) & MVP: Sizophila Solontsi
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Vodacom Bulls Carling Currie Cup Back of the Year: Chris Smit
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Vodacom Bulls Carling Currie Cup Forward of the Year: Joe van Zyl
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Vodacom Bulls Carling Currie Cup Player of the Year: Jannes Kirsten
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Vodacom Bulls Investec Champions Cup Back of the Year (Puma): Canan Moodie
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Vodacom Bulls Investec Champions Cup Forward & Player of the Year (Isuzu): Cameron Hanekom
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Vodacom Bulls United Rugby Championship Back of the Year: David Kriel
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Vodacom Bulls United Rugby Championship Forward of the Year: Cameron Hanekom
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Vodacom Bulls United Rugby Championship Player of the Year: Wilco Louw
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Employee of the Year (BrightRock): Collen Khoza
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Vodacom Bulls Newcomer of the Year (Ram): Keagan Johannes
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Vodacom Bulls Team Man of the Year (Richelieu): Johan Grobbelaar
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Vodacom Fans Player of the Year: Cameron Hanekom
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Vodacom Bulls Junior MVP (Afgri): Corne Beets
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Vodacom Bulls Senior MVP: Wilco Louw
