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17 May 2025; Leinster players RG Snyman, left, and Thomas Clarkson celebrate after their side's victory in the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Snyman named URC Players' Player of the Season

Leinster's RG Snyman has been voted the URC's Players' Player of the Season, capping off an impactful debut campaign at the province.

United Rugby Championship • 06 Jun

RG Snyman at training in Dublin on Monday morning

Snyman given all-clear for Leinster's Saints semi

Leinster have allayed injury concerns around RG Snyman after the lock returned to full training ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final, but James Ryan is a major doubt for the game against Northampton.

Rugby • 28 Apr

RG Snyman and his Leinster colleagues are remaining grounded after their big win over Harlequins

Snyman anticipating stiff challenge from Glasgow

RG Snyman and his Leinster team-mates aren't underestimating the challenge Glasgow Warriors will pose in Friday night's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at Aviva Stadium, with the South African lock describing the current URC title holders as "the best attacking team" in the latter tournament.

Rugby • 08 Apr

RG Snyman has played 14 games in his first season at Leinster

Snyman staying at Leinster as new deal confirmed

RG Snyman is staying at Leinster for another season, after agreeing a one-year extension at the province.

Rugby • 27 Mar

Sam Prendergast and the rest of the Leinster young guns have impressed RG Snyman

Prendergast potential 'crazy', says Snyman

RG Snyman has been blown away by the depth of quality in the Leinster set-up and called the potential of Sam Prendergast "crazy".

Rugby • 24 Oct 24

Prendergast potential 'crazy', says Snyman

RG Snyman has been blown away by the depth of quality in the Leinster set-up and called the potential of Sam Prendergast "crazy".

Rugby • 23 Oct 24

RG Snyman was to the fore as Leinster easily accounted for Connacht at the weekend

Snyman: 'The main thing is to have a bit of fun'

It's only been three games, but RG Snyman already has two tries in blue, and a player of the match award to go along with it in his most recent outing, Saturday's 33-12 win away to Connacht.

United Rugby Championship • 21 Oct 24

RG Snyman is the only member of Leinster's starting team who isn't an Ireland international

Star-studded line-up shows Leinster mean business

You'd love to have been a fly on the wall when Benetton head coach Marco Bortolami got a first look at the Leinster team sheet this week.

United Rugby Championship • 05 Oct 24

Snyman starts as Test stars return for provinces

RG Snyman will make his debut for Leinster in Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash away to Benetton on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), while Leo Cullen has picked close to a full-strength side for the trip to Italy.

United Rugby Championship • 04 Oct 24

RG Snyman (r) pictured at Leinster training in Dublin on Monday

Leinster look set to unleash Snyman for debut

Leinster look set to hand RG Snyman a debut this weekend when they take on Benetton in the URC.

Rugby • 30 Sep 24

Leinster look set to unleash Snyman for debut

Leinster look set to hand RG Snyman a debut this weekend when they take on Benetton in the URC.

Rugby • 30 Sep 24

RG Snyman pictured at Leinster training on Monday afternoon

Snyman close to debut as Leinster eye Springboks tricks

RG Snyman is getting closer to his Leinster debut as the province confirmed he has stepped up his recovery from a foot injury.

Rugby • 23 Sep 24

RG Snyman has scored four tries in six games this season

Snyman continues to shine while Munster 'box clever'

Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou speaks about the impact RG Snyman is having on the team in their push for back-to-back titles.

Rugby • 15 May 24

Conor Oliver: 'There is always added pressure when it's play-offs'

Oliver: Connacht 'react well' to play-off race pressure

Conor Oliver believes Connacht revel in "pressure situations" as the province chases down a play-off place in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby • 09 May 24

Snyman has scored three tries in five games since returning from injury

Snyman keen to make up for lost time with Munster

RG Snyman says he wants to make every game count as he nears the end of his time at Munster, and the South African believes the province are timing their run well in their bid for back-to-back BKT United Rugby Championship titles.

Rugby • 07 May 24

RG Snyman won't feature against the Saints

Munster duo Snyman and Daly ruled out of Saints clash

Munster have been hit with a double injury blow with RG Snyman and Shane Daly ruled out of tomorrow's Champions Cup clash with Northampton.

Rugby • 06 Apr 24

RG Snyman will make his 11th appearance for Munster

Snyman to make Munster return against Scarlets

RG Snyman will make his first appearance of the season for Munster when they visit Scarlets in the BKT URC on Friday evening.

Rugby • 15 Feb 24

RG Snyman could make his return from injury this weekend

'I'm expecting a lot from him' - Snyman set for return

Munster forwards coach Andi Kyriacou says he's "expecting a lot" from RG Snyman, as the second row prepares for his return to action this week.

Rugby • 13 Feb 24

Joe McCarthy excelled in the victory over Munster

McCarthy: Snyman competition will 'bring out the best'

Leinster lock Joe McCarthy insists he is relishing the arrival of RG Snyman from Munster, saying the addition of the double World Cup winner can only improve his game.

Rugby • 28 Dec 23

WATCH: RTÉ Rugby panel on Snyman switch

The RTÉ Rugby panel discuss RG Snyman's controversial switch from Munster to Leinster.

Rugby • 27 Dec 23

RG Snyman (r) in action for South Africa against Ireland at the World Cup

Snyman move a surprise to Munster and Leinster players

It was the news that took the rugby world by surprise and the players of Munster and Leinster were no different when they heard of RG Snyman's switch between the teams.

Rugby • 21 Dec 23

Jordan Larmour scored a crucial try when the teams met at the end of last month

Cullen warns Leinster must 'respect' festive fixture

Ahead of Leinster's St Stephen's Day trip to Munster, Leo Cullen has warned his players that they must "respect the fixture".

Rugby • 20 Dec 23

RG Snyman will move from Munster to Leinster next season

Rowntree: Snyman's Leinster move was a 'huge surprise'

Graham Rowntree admits it came as a "huge surprise" to learn of RG Snyman's move to Leinster, but says he has no doubt of the player's commitment to Munster between now and the end of the season.

Rugby • 20 Dec 23

Snyman to Leinster, Champions Cup & Doris interview

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on the RTÉ Rugby podcast, as we discuss the burning issues of the week in Irish rugby.

Rugby • 20 Dec 23

Snyman has played 10 times in an injury-hit spell at Munster

Updated Leinster sign Snyman on one-year deal with restrictions

Leinster have confirmed the signing of Munster second row RG Snyman, who will join the province at the end of the season.

Rugby • 20 Dec 23