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DHL Stormers ‘up for it’ in Nelspruit

The DHL Stormers will play the Phakisa Pumas for the first time when the two teams meet in a Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter in Nelspruit on Friday and are determined to impress at Mbombela Stadium. Following a hard-fought win against the Emirates Lions at DHL Newlands in their first Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match […]

2 Weeks Ago | Archived

Three changes for DHL Stormers

There are three changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter against the Phakisa Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. Two of the changes are in the tight five and there is one injury-enforced change in the DHL Stormers backline for the first-ever match between these two teams, which kicks […]

2 Weeks Ago | Archived

DHL Stormers will keep pushing themselves

The DHL Stormers are determined to keep raising their standards every time they take the field following their opening Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked win against the Emirates Lions at DHL Newlands. It was the first competitive game in around seven months for the DHL Stormers and while they showed good character to hold out for […]

3 Weeks Ago | Archived

DHL Stormers take Emirates Lions down at DHL Newlands

The DHL Stormers started their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign with a hard-fought 23-17 win against the Emirates Lions at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Two tries in the second half were enough to see the home side come from behind and claim a win at a DHL Newlands that was missing the Faithful. The teams […]

3 Weeks Ago | Archived

LIVE: DHL Stormers v Emirates Lions

18h45: We are live from DHL Newlands for the DHL Stormers’ opening Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked match against the Emirates Lions. Teams are finishing their warm-ups in perfect conditions, not a breath of wind and just a bit of cloud on top of Table Mountain overlooking the old stadium. 18h58: Captain Siya Kolisi leads the […]

3 Weeks Ago | Archived

Two DHL Stormers up for World Rugby awards

DHL Stormers Pieter-Steph du Toit and Seabelo Senatla are up for World Rugby awards as players of the last decade. Du Toit – a three-time SA Rugby Player of the Year – was named World Rugby Player of the Year after the Boks won the Rugby World Cup in Japan last year. Senatla is one […]

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DHL Stormers supporting Breast Cancer and Testicular Cancer Awareness with DHL

The DHL Stormers will join title sponsors DHL in showing their support for Breast Cancer and Testicular Cancer Awareness by wearing a special logo on the sleeve of their match kit during October and November. The logo is a combination of the traditional pink ribbon used for Breast Cancer Awareness and blue ‘Movember’ moustache which […]

3 Weeks Ago | Archived

Springboks withdrawn from Castle Lager Rugby Championship

SA Rugby has reluctantly been forced to withdraw the Springboks from the Castle Lager Rugby Championship. The on-gong complications related to the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about seriously jeopardising player welfare, made it impossible to commit to SANZAAR that South Africa would be able to compete. The South African-based portion of what was a 46-player […]

3 Weeks Ago | Archived

Seven Boks start for DHL Stormers

There are seven Springboks in the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter with the Emirates Lions at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Following their bye in the opening round last week, the DHL Stormers will get their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign underway on home turf against the Johannesburg outfit, in […]

4 Weeks Ago | Archived

DHL Stormers forwards take the plunge with NSRI

The DHL Stormers forwards spent some time with the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) during their bye week, to learn about the important rescue work done to save lives on South African waters – and to experience the power of the icy cold Atlantic Ocean first-hand. Following a comprehensive safety briefing, with all COVID-19 protocols […]

4 Weeks Ago | Archived

Who will be crowned #3teams1city champion?

The FIFA 20 #3teams1city challenge has reached the play-off stage, with qualifiers from the DHL Stormers esports challenge up against their counterparts from the Cape Cobras and Cape Town City FC in the semifinals. The FIFA 20 #3teams1city challenge featured athletes from three of Cape Town’s top sports teams, going up against their fans in […]

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2020 Rugby Championship Match Schedule Amendment

SANZAAR and tournament hosts, Rugby Australia, have announced a revised draw for the 2020 Rugby Championship. The 12-match tournament will now be played across seven weeks with Australia’s clash against New Zealand moved from Saturday 12 December to Saturday 31 October at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. South Africa’s Test against Argentina on Saturday 12 December has […]

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Dobson – Time for introspection

DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson believes it is time for some serious introspection in this bye week following their 33-14 Vodacom Super Rugby loss to the Blues at DHL Newlands on Saturday. “There is no excuse. I’m extremely disappointed with the performance. We did not turn up at the races today,” was Dobson’s frank […]

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Super Rugby Match Relocations Confirmed

SANZAAR has today relocated two Super Rugby matches that were due to be played in Japan during March to minimise the risks associated with the Corona [COVID-19] virus. This follows the Japanese Government’s decision to postpone sporting events in the country for at least the next two weeks and ongoing concerns around the world, including within Super Rugby […]