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The Players’ Organisation

Welcome to MyPlayers, the players’ and match officials organisation of all the professional rugby players and match officials in South Africa. The organisation was established in 1997 with its main purpose to manage the collective interests of the players and later on also the match officials.

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MyPlayers Celebrates the 2025 Players’ Player of the Year Award Winners

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As the 2025 rugby season draws to a close, MyPlayers is proud to celebrate the recipients of one of the most respected honours in South African rugby, the Players’ Player of the Year Awards. Voted for exclusively by professional players across…

Empowering players, contributing to the game

The prominent collective interests managed revolve around intellectual property utilisation, core financial services requirements, industrial agreements and personal career development. The organisation is owned by the professional players and together with the match officials they form part of the strategic leadership by serving on the organisational structures.

“Studying through the MyPlayers bursary has been a game-changer in my life as a sportsperson. Achieving my Bachelor of Administration (Public Administration) has not only broadened my knowledge but also prepared me for opportunities beyond my sporting career. I am deeply grateful to MyPlayers for their support in helping me balance education and sport, making my aspirations a reality.”

Asisipho PlaatjiesSpringbok Women

“Being part of the [Beyond the Game] programme has been great for various reasons. The personal engagement with fellow retired athletes and the ability to be okay with being vulnerable has been invaluable. On a personal level, being in the forum has given me the opportunity to grow in empathy for myself as well as others. I’m always excited to participate, hoping to learn and encourage in equal measure.”

Jody BurchBeyond The Game Participant

“As women’s rugby has become more professional, MyPlayers has ensured that we are treated fairly and receive equal compensation for our hard work.”

Libbie Janse van RensburgSpringbok Women

“I really appreciate all the help I received from MyPlayers and the bursary. Thank you so much — I am truly grateful for the opportunity. It has opened so many doors for me.”

HP van SchoorBoland Player

“My Players provide the safety net and support network we need so we can put our full focus into our reffing. The organisation has enriched our roles in sport with comprehensive coverage of pension funds,medical aid and “life after rugby” options.”

Aimee Barrett-TheronProfessional Referee

“The MyPlayers bursary created the opportunity for me to broaden my skill set and to earn a degree – creating a foundation for life after rugby. It took the financial pressure off my family.”

Ben-Jason DixonSpringboks/Stormers

“[On commercial payments for women] This is truly a watershed moment for South African women’s rugby, highlighting MyPlayers’ ongoing commitment to its development. The strides made in remunerating our female players are evident, bringing us closer to establishing South African women’s rugby as a top-tier side in the near future.”