‘Richly deserved’: SA Rugby praises Marx, Roos after SA Rugby Player of the Year awards

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander sang the praises of Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx after he was named Men’s Rugby Player of the Year at the annual awards ceremony in Cape Town on Thursday evening.

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Marx won the top prize in a category that included Pieter-Steph du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ox Nche, and Jasper Wiese.

In the women’s category, Nadine Roos took top honours ahead of Byrhandré Dolf, Aseza Hele, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, and Babalwa Latsha.

“Malcolm led the charge for the Springboks and richly deserves this accolade alongside his World Rugby Player of the Year Award, while Nadine was the spark that ignited the finest season we have ever witnessed from our Springbok Women,” said Alexander.

“The year 2025 will remain etched in our memories for decades to come, thanks to Rassie, Siya and the Springboks. Yet it was not only the senior team that shone—every one of our national sides delivered and we are immensely proud of all the winners.”

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Alexander called 2025 “the best year in the history of SA Rugby.”

“Beyond the Bok Women raising the bar to unprecedented heights, the Junior Boks captured the U20 World Championship for the first time since 2012, and the Blitzboks triumphed in the HSBC SVNS World Championship. Together, these achievements made 2025 not only a golden year but the best year in the history of SA Rugby.

“Our rugby is thriving at franchise, provincial, and club level, which bodes well for the season ahead.

“Congratulations to all the winners and to every team, coach, and player across South Africa, and the best of luck for the new season – may we continue to spread hope and happiness,” Alexander concluded.

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