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Three-try Bekker ignites Stormers
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Three-try Bekker ignites Stormers

The Stormers first stringers, with Andries Bekker in the forefront, took control after half time to power the Cape franchise to a 55-14 win over the Boland Cavaliers in their final Super 14 warm-up game in Wellington on Saturday.

Rassie hoping for good workout
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Rassie hoping for good workout

Vodacom Stormers coach Rassie Erasmus is hoping for some good opposition from the Boland Kavaliers when they do battle in a friendly match at Wellington’s Boland Stadium on Saturday.

Prop Smit links up with Stormers
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Prop Smit links up with Stormers

Former Lions tighthead prop Bertus Smit has linked up with the Vodacom Stormers as a possible salve to any potential problems with depth in the competition.

Make or break for Fatahefi
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Make or break for Fatahefi

This weekend’s friendly game against the Boland Kavaliers at Wellington could be make or break for big Tongan utility back Alipate Fatafehi.

Wholesale changes to Vodacom Stormers side
4 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Wholesale changes to Vodacom Stormers side

Rassie Erasmus, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, on Wednesday announced his team to play Boland in a warm up match at Boland Stadium, Wellington, on Saturday 31 January.

Rassie wants to see more of fringe players
4 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Rassie wants to see more of fringe players

Vodacom Stormers coach Rassie Erasmus is looking forward to seeing more of the players who would provide the depth in this years Vodacom Super 14 campaign when his side takes on the Boland Kavaliers at Wellington on Saturday.

Stormers happy with warm-up
4 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Stormers happy with warm-up

There was no euphoria, sabre-rattling or bold prediction about the forthcoming season, but the Vodacom Stormers leadership seemed satisfied with their team's performance in the 43-33 win over English club side Saracens in their opening warm-up match at Newlands on Sunday.

Good start for Vodacom Stormers
8 Hours Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Good start for Vodacom Stormers

The Vodacom Stormers gave the more than 25 000 spectators who flocked to Newlands on Sunday the perfect start to the season by beating English Premiership side Saracens 43-33 in a warm-up match.

Vodacom Stormers raring to go
2 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Vodacom Stormers raring to go

The Vodacom Stormers will get their first taste of what awaits them in the Vodacom Super 14 when they take on English Premiership side Saracens at Newlands on Sunday 25 January (4pm) in a warm-up match.

Vodacom Stormers team to play Saracens
4 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Vodacom Stormers team to play Saracens

Rassie Erasmus, head coach of the Vodacom Stormers, today announced his team to play Saracens in a warm up match at Newlands on Sunday 25 January. Kick-off is at 16h00. Vodacom WP takes on the SWD Eagles in a curtain raiser game at 14h00.

Rassie puts a stop to CJ rumour
4 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Rassie puts a stop to CJ rumour

Vodacom Stormers head coach Rassie Erasmus today put a stop to rumours and reports that he was interested in luring former Cheetahs prop CJ van der Linde to the Stormers camp.

Visagie set to tackle his old team-mates
4 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Visagie set to tackle his old team-mates

International stars such as tighthead prop Cobus Visagie, lock Chris Jack, scrumhalf Justin Marshall and flank Wikus van Heerden will be lining up for Guinness Premiership Rugby Club Saracens when they tackle the Vodacom Stormers at Newlands on Sunday.