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Stormers achieve their objective
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Stormers achieve their objective

With the rain taking the four-try bonus point out of the equation, the Stormers will feel like they achieved their objective with their 13-6 wet-weather win over the Cheetahs in their penultimate Super Rugby league match at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

DHL Stormers secure SA Conference trophy and a play-off berth
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DHL Stormers secure SA Conference trophy and a play-off berth

The DHL Stormers delivered in terrible conditions in Bloemfontein, beating the Cheetahs 13-6, securing the SA Conference trophy for the 2nd season in a row and guaranteeing the team and the Faithful a home play-off berth.

Two rounds to the Super Rugby Finals Series – permutations for 2012 Super Rugby
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Two rounds to the Super Rugby Finals Series – permutations for 2012 Super Rugby

Super Rugby made a welcome return last weekend, with Round 16 serving up six local Conference derbies, and in terms of the final standings, the top-of-the-table Chiefs became the first franchise to secure a Finals Series position.

Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 17
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Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 17

The race for places in the Finals Series is still wide open as the penultimate round of Vodacom Super Rugby action for 2012 kicks off on Friday morning.

DHL Stormers team announcement v Cheetahs
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DHL Stormers team announcement v Cheetahs

Allister Coetzee today named the DHL Stormers team to take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, on Saturday 7 July, at 15h00.

WP on player contracting
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WP on player contracting

With the contracting window now open, the following are key points to take note of;

DHL Stormers injury update
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DHL Stormers injury update

Brock Harris (broken nose) and Eben Etzebeth (stiff ankle) will not be considered for this weeks game. Both are expected back the week thereafter. Danie Poolman (hamstring) is also not available.

ER24 make a difference to WP Rugby
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ER24 make a difference to WP Rugby

It is not good news when we read in the media of another rugby player that sustained critical spinal injuries, whilst on the field. Some would argue that spinal injury is part of the risk associated with the game, but proper spinal immobilisation on site and effective emergency treatment can significantly change the outcome.

DHL Stormers make it 12 from14 to stay top of Conference
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DHL Stormers make it 12 from14 to stay top of Conference

It wasn’t a great spectacle, but DHL Stormers Coach Allister Coetzee called the 27-17 win over the Lions, “one of the most important and best wins of the season”.

Expansion of TMO powers to be trialled in Absa Currie Cup
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Expansion of TMO powers to be trialled in Absa Currie Cup

Proposals to extend the powers of television match officials (TMOs) will be trialled in this year's Absa Currie Cup, which kicks off later on Friday with the first of four matches in the new, eight-team Absa First Division.

SuperBru Preview - Week 16
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SuperBru Preview – Week 16

DHL Stormers fans, after an excellent series win over England for the Springboks, the team are back in action and desperate to clinch that playoff spot by winning the South African Conference.

Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 16
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Vodacom Super Rugby Preview – Round 16

Milestones beckon and winning streaks are on the line as Vodacom Super Rugby resumes after the June test break.