Can John Dobson’s Project 29 Deliver?
The Stormers have a Springbok problem. John Dobson has a plan. With 15 players potentially involved in the Springbok system, managing availability could make or break the DHL Stormers’ 2026/27 URC campaign.
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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
Stormers discover Robertson Express Lleyton Davids in Paarl
A 64-point Paarl thriller sees the Bulls score six tries to five. Lleyton Davids was a standout for the Stormers, while the Bulls’ attack impressed but their scrum and lineout came under serious pressure.
Stormers go back to the future with Men in Black revival
The Men in Black are back. The DHL Stormers and adidas have unveiled their 2026/27 Home and Away jerseys, blending the club’s iconic blue-and-white hoops with a bold revival of the legendary 1999 Men in Black era.
“Roots Run Deep” is more than a slogan. These jerseys carry generations of Stormers memories while being engineered for the modern game. Which one gets your vote?
All Blacks rain on Sharks
For the Sharks, the evening offered a hard lesson in the value of precision, depth and patience. For the All Blacks, it was a rain-soaked statement delivered with the subtlety of a wrecking ball.
The Chef serves rugby royalty in childhood hero Beauden Barrett
Every chef dreams of serving the perfect first dish. On Friday night, Yaqeen “The Chef” Ahmed cooks on rugby’s biggest stage when the Stormers rookie lines up opposite childhood idol Beauden Barrett. The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year has already praised the young playmaker ahead of their unforgettable first meeting.
The Chef’s signature dish awaits the All Blacks
Yaqeen “The Chef” Ahmed is stepping into rugby’s hottest kitchen for his DHL Stormers debut. The ingredients are ready.
The oven is blazing. Now it’s time to see what The Chef serves against the All Blacks.
Embrose Papier comes full circle for Springboks against Scotland
Leadership, resilience and sustained excellence define Embrose Papier’s return to the Springboks. After years outside the national setup, consistent high-level performances have earned the Bulls scrumhalf another opportunity to represent South Africa against Scotland. His journey is a reminder that persistence remains one of sport’s greatest competitive advantages.
Ruben van Heerden’s Springbok call-up after ironic Barbarians twist
Ruben van Heerden completes a remarkable full-circle rugby story after joining the Springbok squad ahead of the Barbarians clash.
Patience and precision power Papier to top SA URC honour
The Vodacom Bulls livewire was on Thursday named the South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Season after a campaign that crackled with electricity and precision.