Yearly Archives: 2022

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Dobbo’s Diary: Mission Possible
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Dobbo’s Diary: Mission Possible

I consider myself an eternal optimist and one of the great characteristics of this DHL Stormers squad, be it players, coaches or management, is that we never believe in the impossible. Anything is possible and in the context of sport and, in our case, rugby, you can either be another statistic in history or you […]

Nel hits the ground running for DHL Stormers
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Nel hits the ground running for DHL Stormers

Ruhan Nel wasted no time in picking up where he left off for the DHL Stormers, starring in a sensational try-scoring return from injury. Nel made his first Vodacom United Rugby Championship appearance of the season against Dragons RFC at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, where the DHL Stormers claimed a bonus-point victory. The 31-year-old was […]

DHL Stormers relishing the challenge in Clermont
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DHL Stormers relishing the challenge in Clermont

The Marcel Michelin in Clermont is renowned as one of the most intimidating venues to play in the Heineken Champions Cup, which makes it the perfect place for the DHL Stormers to start their campaign. ASM Clermont Auvergne and their ‘Yellow Army’ of fans have turned their stadium into a renowned fortress with an atmosphere […]

DHL Stormers breaking new ground in France
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DHL Stormers breaking new ground in France

A 26-man DHL Stormers squad leaves for France on Monday ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse make their return to the group for the historic match at the Parc des Sports Marcel Michelin. There are five players in the trip with Heineken […]

DHL Stormers see off Dragons in Gqeberha
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DHL Stormers see off Dragons in Gqeberha

The DHL Stormers marked their first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Gqeberha with a 34-26 win against Dragons RFC. The defending champions scored four tries in the first half to secure a bonus point win against the Welsh visitors in an entertaining encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The DHL Stormers made a […]

LIVE: DHL Stormers v Dragons
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LIVE: DHL Stormers v Dragons

We are in Gqeberha at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium where the DHL Stormers are up against Dragons RFC for a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash. Follow all the action live here with our updates. Conditions are good here, it is a warm day with a few light clouds around and not much wind, so […]

Competition bringing the best out of Engelbrecht
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Competition bringing the best out of Engelbrecht

Having relocated to Cape Town after the high of a championship run with the Pumas, hulking loose forward Willie Engelbrecht is ready to help drive the DHL Stormers back to great heights in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The 30-year-old reported for pre-season training with the Vodacom URC champions having already lifted a coveted trophy. […]

Moerat leads DHL Stormers in Gqeberha
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Moerat leads DHL Stormers in Gqeberha

Lock Salmaan Moerat will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Gqeberha on Saturday. The DHL Stormers host the Dragons from Wales at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with kick-off at 14h00 on Saturday. Tickets are available from the Ticketpro website or the stadium ticket office from just R60. […]

DHL Stormers v Dragons: All you need to know
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DHL Stormers v Dragons: All you need to know

The DHL Stormers will play a historic first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship home game in the city of Gqeberha when they take on Dragons RFC on Saturday. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will be the place to be at 14h00 on Saturday, when the clash with the Welsh team kicks off. Gates at Nelson Mandela Bay […]

Know your opposition: Dragons RFC
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Know your opposition: Dragons RFC

The DHL Stormers host the Dragons in Gqeberha this weekend as they look to make it back-to-back Vodacom United Rugby Championship wins on home soil against Welsh teams. Last week the DHL Stormers picked up a 36-19 win against the Scarlets at DHL Stadium and will be aiming to back that up against the team […]

Dobbo's Diary: Our home away from home
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Dobbo’s Diary: Our home away from home

We are in Gqeberha this Saturday, playing at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, and playing as the home team. And we know it will feel like a home game because the DHL Stormers have always had a special place in the hearts of rugby supporters in Gqeberha. I spoke with a few players who were […]

Fouche is what the DHL Stormers are all about
2 Weeks Ago | Archived

Fouche is what the DHL Stormers are all about

One secret to the DHL Stormers’ success is the culture of emboldening all squad members with a pride in their roles, a characteristic personified by prop Neethling Fouche. Fouche played nine of his 16 appearances off the bench as the DHL Stormers charged towards the Vodacom United Rugby Championship title in the 2021-22 season. While […]

Next generation step up for DHL Stormers
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Next generation step up for DHL Stormers

There were a number of relatively inexperienced players who stepped up for the DHL Stormers in the win over the Scarlets on Friday. With eight Springboks away on tour, the match against the Welsh team at DHL Stadium was always going to be a test of depth as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship got back […]

Five-try DHL Stormers put Scarlets away
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Five-try DHL Stormers put Scarlets away

The DHL Stormers resumed their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign with a five-try 36-19 win against Scarlets at DHL Stadium on Friday. It was an impressive attacking display from the home side, to secure the full five log points in front of their faithful supporters. The opening exchanges were tense, with the visitors having the […]

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