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DHL Stormers legend: Peter Grant
3 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

DHL Stormers legend: Peter Grant

Centurion Peter Grant was a tough-as-nails playmaker with an unerring boot in front of goal for the DHL Stormers. The composed flyhalf was the fulcrum in the franchise’s backline from 2006 to 2014, providing direction and accuracy with his sharp passing and pinpoint kicking game. Grant’s goal-kicking success rate often hovered around 90% while winning […]

Van Heerden locked in with DHL Stormers
4 Weeks Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Van Heerden locked in with DHL Stormers

Lock Ruben van Heerden has committed to the DHL Stormers until at least 2027. The imposing second-rower joined the DHL Stormers set-up in the middle of last season and has quickly established himself as a vital cog in the forward pack. Able to play in either the No.4 or No.5 jersey, Van Heerden has stepped […]

DHL Stormers flashback: Here come the Men in Black
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DHL Stormers flashback: Here come the Men in Black

Led by the fearless Bob Skinstad and featuring Cape royalty in Breyton Paulse and Percy Montgomery, the DHL Stormers put the Vodacom Bulls to the sword at Loftus Versfeld in the 1999 Super Rugby season. The Vodacom Bulls won the Currie Cup in 1998 against DHL Western Province and much was expected of the men […]

Quick tap with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
2 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

Quick tap with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu on his injury rehab, having a brother who is a model and his dream DHL Stormers five-a-side football team. How is your injury rehab progressing? Must be great for you to be able to run and kick again. The injury rehab has been good, it has been shorter than usual and it has […]

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
4 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

‘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
5 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

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
6 Days Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

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
1 Week Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

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
1 Week Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

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
1 Week Ago | Latest Rugby News & Archives

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 […]