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Van Zyl calls time on WP Rugby journey

Chris van Zyl has decided to call time on his career as a rugby player after years of dedicated service to Western Province Rugby. The experienced lock ends with 72 caps for DHL Western Province and 42 caps for the DHL Stormers, having contributed immensely on and off the field over the last six years. […]

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Speedster Senatla signs on with WPPR

Speedster Seabelo Senatla has committed to a two-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). The fleet-footed wing, who is the all-time leading try-scorer for the Springbok Sevens team, has committed his future to the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province. Senatla made his DHL Stormers debut in 2015 and has since accumulated 33 […]

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Springboks start season preparations with alignment camps

The Springboks’ preparations for the forthcoming international season will move up a gear in the next fortnight as Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby), Jacques Nienaber (head coach) and the rest of the management host of a series alignment camps. This week, the Boks’ coaching brains trust will present their plans for the 2021 season to […]

3 Weeks Ago | Archived

DHL Stormers chasing greater heights in Rainbow Cup

The DHL Stormers showed some promising signs in the recent preparation matches and are intent on making further improvements to their game as they build towards the upcoming Rainbow Cup. The preparation matches ended on a positive note for the DHL Stormers, with a five-try 44-12 victory against the Emirates Lions at Cape Town Stadium. […]

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Bok prop Malherbe remains committed to WPPR

Experienced tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has signed a contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). Malherbe made his DHL Stormers debut 10 years ago and currently has the third-most caps for the team with 109 to his name, just 15 behind the most-capped DHL Stormer Schalk Burger. The World Cup-winning Springbok prop was schooled […]

4 Weeks Ago | Archived

Five-try DHL Stormers finish strong

The DHL Stormers scored five tries in a comprehensive 44-12 win against the Emirates Lions in their final preparation game at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. It was a complete performance from the home side, with three tries in the first half, two in the second and a flawless kicking performance from Abner van Reenen […]

4 Weeks Ago | Archived

LIVE: DHL Stormers v Emirates Lions

The DHL Stormers are back at home at Cape Town Stadium for their final preparation game against the Emirates Lions. Conditions are perfect here, with a slight breeze blowing under a blue sky. There has been a late change to the DHL Stormers team with Ernst van Rhyn ruled out through illness. Marcel Theunissen comes […]

4 Weeks Ago | Archived

PRO14 Rainbow Cup kick-off confirmed

The DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks first foray into Europe has been confirmed with the news that the PRO14 Rainbow Cup will kick-off on the weekend of 24 April, with fixtures for the first three rounds now established. Three weekends of derby action will be followed by cross-hemisphere fixtures where […]

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DHL Stormers change it up for final preparation game

There are a number of changes to the DHL Stormers team for their final preparation game against the Emirates Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Several experienced players come into the mix for the encounter with the Johannesburg side, which kicks off at 17h15 on Saturday. Wings Sergeal Petersen and Seabelo Senatla make their […]

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WPPR secures next generation props

Promising props Neethling Fouché, Leon Lyons and Sazi Sandi have all signed contract extensions with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). Imposing tighthead Fouché has developed into a formidable competitor in his three years in Cape Town, becoming a regular for both the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province and has signed on for two more […]

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Castle Lager Lions Series to go ahead on SA

SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that they were aligned on delivering the Castle Lager Lions Series in South Africa in the scheduled playing window. The Lions Board confirmed its preference to SA Rugby on Monday evening, prior to follow-up meetings earlier today. “After reviewing information relating to the various […]

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Encouraging signs for DHL Stormers

Although it was disappointing to be denied in extra time on Friday night, the DHL Stormers can take plenty of encouragement from their performance in their preparation match against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. The DHL Stormers held the lead for the majority of the game and dominated in the set-pieces, enjoyed the majority […]

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Late heartbreak for DHL Stormers in Pretoria

The DHL Stormers fought hard for over 80 minutes in Pretoria and looked to have the game won, but it was not to be as they went down 34-29 in a gripping preparation game against the Vodacom Bulls. The DHL Stormers never gave in and pushed the home side all the way in a spirited […]

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LIVE: DHL Stormers v Vodacom Bulls

The DHL Stormers are up against the Vodacom Bulls in a preparation match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Lock Salmaan Moerat leads the DHL Stormers for the first time in a team that features the likes of Damian Willemse, Herschel Jantjies, JD Schickerling and Rikus Pretorius for the first time since the Currie Cup. Tighthead […]