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DHL Stormers sink Vodacom Bulls at Loftus
4 Days Ago | DHL Stormers Match Reports, Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers sink Vodacom Bulls at Loftus

The DHL Stormers showed incredible character to claim a hard-fought 19-16 win against the Vodacom Bulls in the pouring rain at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The start of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round derby was delayed due to lightning and a sodden pitch as the heavens opened in Pretoria. The DHL Stormers handled […]

Four changes for DHL Stormers
5 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Four changes for DHL Stormers

There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting XV for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. Two of the changes are in the backline, with the other two in the front row for the South African derby, which kicks off at 17h00 on Saturday […]

RIP Kobus van der Merwe
6 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

RIP Kobus van der Merwe

Former DHL Stormers Head Coach Kobus van der Merwe has sadly passed away at the age of 58. Van der Merwe represented DHL Western Province in three Currie Cup games between 1989 and 1991 and also represented Border and Griquas in his playing days. He was appointed as DHL Western Province Head Coach for the […]

Kitshoff forced to call time on illustrious career
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Kitshoff forced to call time on illustrious career

DHL Stormers legend Steven Kitshoff has been forced to call time on his illustrious career due to a serious neck injury, following specialist medical advice. The 33-year-old ends his career with 138 caps for the DHL Stormers and has also represented the Springboks on 83 occasions, winning two World Cups, a Castle Lager Rugby Championship […]

DHL Stormers injury update
2 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers injury update

There are currently 15 DHL Stormers squad members unavailable for selection due to injury. Loosehead props Steven Kitshoff (neck) and Lizo Gqoboka (achilles) continue their long-term rehabilitation and are not expected to feature this season. Joining them on the long-term injury list are centre Ruhan Nel and scrumhalf Imad Khan who both recently underwent shoulder […]

DHL Stormers come short up in Joburg
2 Weeks Ago | DHL Stormers Match Reports, Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers come short up in Joburg

Despite a strong second half comeback, the DHL Stormers went down 30-23 in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. It was a tale of two halves as the hosts dominated the first 40, scoring three tries, before the DHL Stormers came roaring back with two tries in […]

Malherbe reaches DHL Stormers 150
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Malherbe reaches DHL Stormers 150

Tighthead prop Frans Malherbe will earn his 150th cap for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom URC Origin Round clash with the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. He will become just the second player to reach the milestone after fellow prop Brok Harris when he runs out at Emirates Airline Park at 14h30 on […]

13 DHL Stormers in Bok camp
2 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

13 DHL Stormers in Bok camp

There are 13 DHL Stormers in a 56-man group that will attend a three-day Springbok alignment camp with a group of 56 domestic players in Cape Town next month. DHL Stormers forwards Ben-Jason Dixon, Joseph Dweba, Neethling Fouche, Deon Fourie, Frans Malherbe, Salmaan Moerat, Evan Roos and Andre-Hugo Venter will be joined by backs Paul […]

Malherbe one of a kind for DHL Stormers
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Malherbe one of a kind for DHL Stormers

It is very rare for a player to represent one team for their entire professional rugby career, especially one that reaches 150 caps as Frans Malherbe is poised to do on Saturday. A product of Bredasdorp and Paarl Boys High, Malherbe first trained with the DHL Stormers senior squad in his first year out of […]

DHL Stormers just short at DHL Stadium
3 Weeks Ago | DHL Stormers Match Reports, Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers just short at DHL Stadium

The DHL Stormers scored five tries at DHL Stadium, but went down 32-33 in a hard-fought clash with the Vodacom Bulls. The big derby was typically tense throughout, with the lead changing hands regularly. The DHL Stormers had a late conversion attempt to win it, but the kick went agonisingly wide. The visitors made a […]

DHL Stormers v Vodacom Bulls: All you need to know
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers v Vodacom Bulls: All you need to know

South African rugby’s biggest rivalry will come alive on Saturday when the DHL Stormers take on the Vodacom Bulls in front of an anticipated sold-out crowd at DHL Stadium. It is always an occasion to remember when these two teams go at it and this Saturday there is so much more happening than just a […]

Post-match Golden Ticket on-field experience
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Post-match Golden Ticket on-field experience

A limited number of spectators have been issued with Golden Tickets to gain access to the pitch for a unique on-field experience after the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash between the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Please be aware that Golden Tickets are NOT MATCH TICKETS and cannot be used […]

Backline shuffle for DHL Stormers
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Backline shuffle for DHL Stormers

There are some key changes to the DHL Stormers backline for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with the Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The rescheduled Round One showdown will play out in front of a packed DHL Stadium, with kick-off at 14h00 on Saturday afternoon. Injuries to the likes of Ruhan Nel […]

Defeat in Dublin for DHL Stormers
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Defeat in Dublin for DHL Stormers

The DHL Stormers went down 36-12 in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with log-leaders Leinster in Dublin on Saturday night. It was the DHL Stormers’ first-ever defeat against the Irish side in four seasons of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action. The home side made a strong start with an early penalty from flyhalf Ross […]

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