The Kokstad Rugby Club hosted their annual prize giving evening at Elliot Park on Saturday evening, 31 October 2026.
Club President and first team coach, Fred Nichols headed the proceeding by announcing his retirement as of the end of the season to spend time with his family. He wished the rugby players, coaches and management well and thanked them for their support over the years.
Club Captain, Unathi Mgugudo, also spoke and thanked the players for the season, urging stronger commitment in the upcoming season. He also nominated Gree Mdingi to fill the Club Captain post, however said final decision would be made at the upcoming AGM.
Everyone then participated in a fun rugby quiz which covered topics such as the most dedicated local player, most late player, most flirtatious player and even the most feared supporter. Winning some nice prizes for the most correct answers were, Unathi (1st), Andreas (2nd) and Duan (3rd). Fred then commenced with the prize giving.
Most Improved: Langman. Most dedicated: Franko. Rookie of the Year: Attie. Coach player of the year: Juan. Players Player of the Year: Gree. Second XV Backline Player of the Year: Tito. Second XV Forward Player of the Year: Ntandazo. First XV Backline Player of the Year: Armand. First XV Forward Player of the Year: Franko. Second XV Player of the Year: Viwe. First XV Player of the Year: Juan. Toilet prize: Bulldog.

1. Pete Louwrens and Fred Nichols with ‘Langman’, most improved player.
2. Pete and Fred with Franko, most dedicated and first team forward player of the year.
3. Pete and Fred with rookie of the year, Attie.
4. Pete and Fred with coach’s player and first XV of the year, Juan.
5. Pete and Fred with players player of the year, Gree.
6. Pete and Fred with second XV backline player of the year, Tito.
7. Pete and Fred with second XV forward player of the year, Ntandazo.
8. Pete and Fre with first XV backline player of the year, Armand.
9. Pete, Fred, Andreas and Ntandazo accepting the prize on behalf of Viwe.
10. Pete and Fred with Toilet prize winner, Bulldog.
11. Quiz winner, Andreas, Duan and Unathi with Pete and Fred.