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Next steps announced as SA prepares to return to rugby
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Next steps announced as SA prepares to return to rugby

The DHL Stormers and the rest of South Africa’s franchise teams will return to full-contact training from early next week, following completion of final health checks. SA Rugby announced that the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks, Toyota Cheetahs, Phakisa Pumas and Tafel Lager Griquas can resume contact training as a possible […]

Affordable and available – Lions tour tickets go on sale
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Affordable and available – Lions tour tickets go on sale

Tickets from as little as R100 for next year’s British & Irish Lions tour will be available from 2 September following SA Rugby’s announcement of the prices and ballot process on Tuesday. The organisers have struck a balance between pricing for the biggest sporting event to hit South Africa since the 2010 FIFA World Cup […]

WPRFU clubs collecting food parcels at DHL Newlands
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WPRFU clubs collecting food parcels at DHL Newlands

The Western Province Rugby Football Union has teamed up with 3M and United Way to provide 1000 food parcels, which will be collected by local clubs and other selected beneficiaries at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Science-based technology company 3M has joined with not-for-profit organisation United Way (UW) Worldwide to support relief projects across Europe, Middle […]

Gelant aiming for next level with DHL Stormers
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Gelant aiming for next level with DHL Stormers

New fullback Warrick Gelant says that he is intent on taking his game to the next level with the DHL Stormers, once the action does eventually resume. It has been a unique introduction to the DHL Stormers squad for Gelant, with training restricted to non-contact in groups of five since he arrived in Cape Town. […]

SA Rugby welcomes news on resumption of playing
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SA Rugby welcomes news on resumption of playing

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux welcomed the news from the South African Government that rugby has been given the green light to return to the playing field, under certain conditions. The news was gazetted by Mr Nathi Mthethwa, the Minister for Sports, Arts and Culture, on Thursday. It allows for a return to competitive action […]

DHL Stormers forwards 'hungry' to get stuck in
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DHL Stormers forwards ‘hungry’ to get stuck in

DHL Stormers Forwards Coach Rito Hlungwani and lock Salmaan Moerat say that while the big men are happy to be back in non-contact training, they are ‘hungry’ to get stuck into taking contact again once given the go-ahead. The DHL Stormers squad is now in the third week of non-contact training in groups of five […]

DHL Stormers finding joy in training
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DHL Stormers finding joy in training

DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson says that his squad has found some joy in being back in non-contact training in their small groups. The return to non-contact training last week was an exciting development for players and coaches alike and while the COVID-19 protocols have meant major changes in the way that the High […]

DHL Stormers set to face Saracens in London
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DHL Stormers set to face Saracens in London

The DHL Stormers and Saracens have announced their intention to play a high-profile game which would see the two teams face each other at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021. Saracens, the DHL Stormers, Tottenham Hotspur and the Rugby Football Union are currently working closely together with other stakeholders to confirm the details in line with […]

One step at a time for DHL Stormers
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One step at a time for DHL Stormers

The DHL Stormers players and coaches are excited to be back at training while adhering to the new COVID-19 regulations at the High Performance Centre in Bellville. Having spent the last four months training on their own, the DHL Stormers squad took a big step forward this week after SARU announced that non-contact training for […]

Rugby gears up for return to action
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Rugby gears up for return to action

SA Rugby has announced that professional rugby teams would return to non-contact training from Monday. The confirmation followed several weeks of preparation and consultation with government and all provincial unions to ensure compliance with regulation and to minimise the risk of COVID-19 infection. Don’t miss the Stormers Online Mag Eight teams will resume training with […]

SA Rugby, British & Irish Lions enter unique joint venture
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SA Rugby, British & Irish Lions enter unique joint venture

SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions have announced the creation of a unique joint venture for the 2021 Tour to South Africa. The ground-breaking, new model aims to maximise the Tour’s appeal by bringing together two of the biggest brands in world rugby to work in a more collaborative way. Under the terms […]

SANZAAR planning for future
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SANZAAR planning for future

Following recent media commentary around the long-term future of SANZAAR, the future structure of its competitions and the rest of the 2020 playing calendar, CEO Andy Marinos has provided the context under which future planning is taking place amidst the impact of the current pandemic. “It goes without saying that we are operating in a […]