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DHL Stormers thank departing stalwarts
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DHL Stormers thank departing stalwarts

The DHL Stormers have said a fond farewell to Greg Hechter and Lize van Schalkwyk, who have both been loyal and long-serving members of the team’s backroom staff. Van Schalkwyk enters retirement having served as a physiotherapist for 19 years – nine years as the team physio and a further 10 as rehabilitation physio. She […]

'Full metal jacket' for DHL Stormers
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‘Full metal jacket’ for DHL Stormers

Director of Rugby John Dobson says that the DHL Stormers will be putting everything they have into the last three matches of the regular season in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship. Following their bonus-point 42-12 win against Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday, the DHL Stormers are in fifth position on the standings but just […]

DHL Stormers legend: Bryan Habana
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DHL Stormers legend: Bryan Habana

Regarded as one of the most lethal wingers ever, Bryan Habana was a star performer and consummate professional for the DHL Stormers. Between 2010 and 2013, Habana thrilled and entertained the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province fans with his express pace and elite finishing as part of a dynamic and explosive backline. With Habana […]

DHL Stormers blow Leinster away
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DHL Stormers blow Leinster away

The DHL Stormers got back to winning ways in style with a 42-12 Vodacom United Rugby Championship win against Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The bonus point win sees the DHL Stormers move up to fifth place on the standings, with just three rounds left before the play-offs. The home side turned defence into […]

Harris breaks new ground with DHL Stormers 150
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Harris breaks new ground with DHL Stormers 150

Prop Brok Harris will become the first player to reach 150 appearances for the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Loose forwards Evan Roos and Marcel Theunissen will both bring up the milestone of 50 matches for the DHL Stormers in the clash with the […]

Du Plessis extends with DHL Stormers
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Du Plessis extends with DHL Stormers

Midfielder Dan du Plessis has signed a contract extension that will keep him in DHL Stormers colours until at least 2026. The 29-year-old has 64 DHL Stormers caps and has never played for another team, having come through the ranks as an age-group star who represented DHL Western Province at U16 and U18 level before […]

Quick tap with Salmaan Moerat
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Quick tap with Salmaan Moerat

Our captain speaks on his leadership style, playing rugby during Ramadaan and his love of fish and chips. How has your return from injury gone? Mentally do long-term injuries help you appreciate your time in the jersey even more? My return to play has gone well, I think what helped was the way the coaches […]

DHL Stormers v Leinster: All you need to know
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DHL Stormers v Leinster: All you need to know

The DHL Stormers will take on log-leaders Leinster in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at DHL Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 19h05. Here is all you need to know. Gates at DHL Stadium will open at 15h20 ahead of the curtain-raiser between DHL Western Province Women and Free State Women, which kicks off […]

Willemse all-in for DHL Stormers
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Willemse all-in for DHL Stormers

Damian Willemse is putting everything into helping the DHL Stormers get back on track in a massive clash with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The DHL Stormers will take on the eight-time champions, looking to rebound with an emphatic performance after a home defeat against Ospreys. “It’s going to be a big game this […]

DHL Stormers flashback: Speedy success
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DHL Stormers flashback: Speedy success

Warrick Gelant and Seabelo Senatla were at the heart of the DHL Stormers’ thrilling comeback win against Leinster at the DHL Stadium in the 2021/22 Vodacom United Rugby Championship. The speedsters, together with Leolin Zas, formed a dangerous back three during a title-winning campaign for the DHL Stormers, as the Capetonians fully embraced the attacking […]

Van Heerden turning up the intensity
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Van Heerden turning up the intensity

Ruben van Heerden says the focus this week is attitude and intensity as the hardworking DHL Stormers lock embraces the challenge of a massive clash with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. A visit from eight-time champions Leinster after a narrow loss to Ospreys present the DHL Stormers with an opportunity for an emphatic rebound, […]

DHL Stormers legend: Duane Vermeulen
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DHL Stormers legend: Duane Vermeulen

One of South African rugby’s legendary hardmen, Duane Vermeulen was a powerhouse from the back of the scrum and respected leader for the DHL Stormers. Nicknamed ‘Thor’ for his likeness to the mythological Norse god, the formidable No.8 gained a reputation across the globe for his fearless ball carries and rib-tickling tackles. Vermeulen’s abrasive and […]