The Formation of the Franchise: Before the franchising of SA teams in 1998, DHL Western Province qualified for and played in the Super Rugby competition. The Western Stormers, as the DHL Stormers were known back in 1998, were made up of unions DHL WP, South Western Districts and Boland.

First Semi-Final Appearance in Super 12: The DHL
Stormers reached their first Super 12 semi-final,
marking their emergence as a competitive team
in the tournament. They finished second in the
league, and beat the Crusaders 21-17 in a thrilling
match at Newlands before losing at home in the
semis to the Highlanders.

Reaching the Super 12 Semi-Finals Again: The DHL Stormers made it to the semi-finals of the Super 12 once more, finishing second on the log. They were defeated by the Crusaders, but the season cemented their status as a formidable team in the competition.

Winning the South African Conference: The
DHL Stormers topped the South African Conference
in the Super 14, demonstrating their dominance
in domestic rugby. This achievement was
highlighted by their consistent performances
throughout the season.

In 2010 the DHL Stormers beat all five New
Zealand Super Rugby franchises, a first for any
South African team. They won three at
Newlands, including a 42-14 win v the Crusaders
and two in New Zealand.

First Super Rugby Final: The DHL Stormers reached
their first Super Rugby final after defeating the
Waratahs in the semi-final. They lost to the Bulls
in a final played at the Orlando Stadium in
Soweto.

Winning the South African Conference Again:
The DHL Stormers clinched the South African
Conference title for the second time, finishing
the regular season at the top of the log. They
reached the semi-finals but were narrowly
defeated by the Sharks.

Andries Bekker is the first DHL Stormers to play
100 matches for the club. He reached his century
in 2013.

Jean de Villiers became the second club
Centurion. Peter Grant, Steven Kitshoff, Frans
Malherbe, Schalk Burger, Siya Kolisi, Juan de
Jongh Scarra Ntabeni, Deon Fourie and Brok
Harris are also DHL Stormers centurions.

Hosting a Home Playoff: The DHL Stormers topped
the South African Conference once more and
hosted a home playoff match against the
Brumbies.

The last full campaign for the DHL Stormers in Super Rugby before the South African teams’ exit from the competition, following its suspension after seven rounds due to global travel restrictions in 2020.

Moving to Cape Town DHL Stadium: The DHL Stormers moved their home games to the iconic DHL Stadium, leaving Newlands Stadium.This move marked a new era for the franchise, offering a modern venue for their matches and enhancing the fan experience.

The DHL Stormers won the Vodacom United Rugby
Championship (URC) title, their first major trophy
in over two decades. This triumph was a historic
moment for the franchise and a testament to the
team’s growth and resilience over the years. They
beat the Bulls in the final.

The DHL Stormers hosted Munster in the 2022/23 Vodacom URC final at the DHL Stadium in front of a tournament record crowd of 56 360. It was the sixth successive URC play-off matches host in two successive seasons.