Stormers power past Bristol Bears in Champions Cup opener
The DHL Stormers launched their Investec Champions Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Bristol Bears 49-12 at DHL Stadium on Saturday in a dominant display of attacking rugby.
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Gaza’s next big prize: Willemse eyes Champions Cup glory
Damian Willemse has conquered rugby’s biggest stages, collected gold-plated medals and helped the Springboks scale mountains that once seemed impossible. Now, the man affectionately known as “Gaza” has another glittering target in his sights: a…
Dayimani down, Roos up: Stormers brace for Bristol Blockbuster
The Stormers have lost one of their hottest attacking sparks to concussion ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup showdown against Bristol Bears, leaving Evan Roos to shoulder the number eight jersey as Cape Town prepares…
Stormers load the cannon for Project 2029 assault
🏉 The Stormers have loaded the cannon. A 56-man squad. 17 internationals. 15 Springboks. Four Junior Springbok champions. 18 players from the historic 2021/22 URC-winning squad.And Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Wilco Louw are back in Cape Town.John Dobson says this is the deepest Stormers squad in recent seasons. Project 2029 is gathering serious momentum
Paul de Villiers reacts to Springbok alignment camp call-up
When the call from Rassie Erasmus came, Paul de Villiers felt the surge of adrenaline that every South African rugby player dreams of. The Stormers loose forward has bulldozed his way into the national conversation,…
Bulls snatch Stormers star Dylan Maart
In a classic piece of transfer-window counter-rucking the Bulls have poached popular wingerDylan Maart under the noses of the Stormers. With Springbok flyer Kurt-Lee Arendse set to swap the Highveld for Japan later this year,…
Paul de Villiers: More than a breakdown bandit
Once known primarily for his work over the ball, De Villiers is now adding layers to his game. He no longer just a breakdown specialist, but a flanker playing with his head up, hands free, and influence spreading across the park like a well-executed backline move.
Stormers stoops to unprecedented low as Harlequins run riot in Champions Cup
The DHL Stormers arrived at the Stoop riding a 10-match winning wave, but left London looking like a side that had paddled into a rugby tsunami armed with a teaspoon. What was billed as a…
Damian Willemse warns of Harlequins DNA as Stormers chase European control
Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup opener in London sets the stage for a classic clash of climates and cultures, as the red-hot DHL Stormers stride into the icy confines of the Twickenham Stoop to face a…
Stormers unleash nine Springboks in Gqeberha
Stormers unleash nine Springboks in Gqeberha