As 2014 draws to an end, and the festive spirit starts to take over, it also brings with it a time to reflect on the year gone by. The Blue Bulls Company today hosted their annual Player Awards at very casual and relaxed event hosted on the Loftus B-Field.

All the contracted players, including the Under 19’s, Under 21’s and senior teams, attended the event. They were also joined by a host of team management, administration staff, sponsors and partners.

Full list of awards:

Player Awards: Under 19

• Forward of the year: Hanro Liebenberg
• Back of the year: Dewald Human
• Player’s player of the year: Dewald Human
• Most promising / improved player: RG Snyman
• Coaches’ recognition award: Jan van der Merwe

Player Awards: Under 21

• Forward of the year: Jannes Kirsten
• Back of the year: Jade Stighling
• Player’s player of the year: Ruan Steenkamp
• Most promising / improved player: Dayan vd Westhuizen
• Coaches’ recognition award: Divan Strydom and Shaun du Toit

Player Awards: Vodacom Cup

• Forward of the year: Juan Schoeman
• Back of the year: Burger Odendaal
• Player’s player of the year: Burger Odendaal
• Most promising / improved player: Jesse Kriel
• Coaches’ recognition award: Medical Team

Player Awards: ABSA Currie Cup

• Forward of the year: Paul Willemse
• Back of the year: Burger Odendaal
• Player’s player of the year: Burger Odendaal
• Most promising / improved player: Jesse Kriel
• Coaches’ recognition award: Travis Ismaiel

Player Awards: Vodacom Super Rugby

• Forward of the year: Victor Matfield
• Back of the year: Jan Serfontein
• Player’s player of the year: Paul Willemse
• Most promising / improved player: Handré Pollard
• Coaches’ recognition award: John-William Meyer

Vodacom Blue Bulls JUNIOR Player of the year:

• Ruan Steenkamp

Vodacom Blue Bulls SENIOR Player of the year:

• Jan Serfontein

Vodacom Blue Bulls COACH of the year:

• Nollis Marais