The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has officially opened public voting for the spectacular 25/26 Try of the Season, powered by URC.tv, and two of Loftus Versfeld’s finest are spearheading the nomination list.
Vodacom Bulls stars Handré Pollard and Cheswill Jooste have both been shortlisted for the prestigious award, which celebrates the most breathtaking, clinical, and explosive moments of teamwork and individual genius from the current campaign.
With voting officially going live tonight, the Vodacom Bulls are calling on their massive, loyal support base to rally behind our boys and lock in the Pretoria franchise’s dominance on the global stage.
Both entries represent the thrilling, high-octane brand of rugby the Vodacom Bulls have championed this season, combining world-class tactical awareness, lightning speed, and precision handling.
Handré Pollard (vs Scarlets): The veteran general’s nominated score perfectly illustrates his world-class spatial awareness and ability to ignite the backline, capitalising on elite team continuity to cross the whitewash.
Cheswill Jooste (vs Munster): A masterclass in pure acceleration and finishing instinct, Jooste’s nominated try left defenders clutching at air and brought the Loftus faithful to their feet in a display of sheer technical brilliance.
While Pollard and Jooste are leading the charge for Pretoria, they face stiff competition from a stellar line-up of local and international stars who have lit up the tournament this year.
The Full Try of the Season Nominees:
- Angus Bell – Ulster vs. Cardiff
- Cheswill Jooste – Vodacom Bulls vs. Munster
- Dan Kelly – Munster vs. Glasgow Warriors
- David Richards – Dragons RFC vs. Munster
- Handré Pollard – Vodacom Bulls vs. Scarlets
- Kyle Rowe – Glasgow Warriors vs. Leinster
- Malik Faissal – Zebre Parma vs. Benetton
- Nico Steyn – Fidelity SecureDrive Lions vs. Vodacom Bulls
- Tom Stewart – Ulster vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks
- Wandisile Simelane – DHL Stormers vs. Ospreys
See the tries here: https://youtu.be/mLRk-9thZM8
How to vote: Make your voice heard
The award is powered entirely by the fans. Voting is simple, fast, and crucial to ensuring our players get the global recognition they deserve.
Fans can view the full showreel of all nominees in action and cast their official vote via the main VURC portal here: URC Awards: Vote for the 25/26 Try of the Season, Powered by URC.TV
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