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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 […]

DHL Stormers go down against Ospreys
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DHL Stormers go down against Ospreys

The DHL Stormers went down 21-27 in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Ospreys at DHL Stadium on Saturday night. The Welsh side outscored their hosts by four tries to three to take the win, while the DHL Stormers ended with just a single bonus point on the night. The DHL Stormers looked good […]

Malherbe leads DHL Stormers against Ospreys
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Malherbe leads DHL Stormers against Ospreys

Experienced prop Frans Malherbe will captain the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Ospreys at DHL Stadium on Saturday. There are several changes to the DHL Stormers team for the clash with the Welsh outfit, which kicks off at 19h15 on Saturday. Tickets for this match are available only from […]

Feinberg-Mngomezulu staying a DHL Stormer
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu staying a DHL Stormer

Mercurial backline talent Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has signed a contract extension that will keep him in a DHL Stormers jersey until at least 2027. The former Junior Springbok captain and age-group star has already made the step-up to the senior squad with ease and will continue to grow in the DHL Stormers system over the next […]

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

The DHL Stormers are back at DHL Stadium where they will face Ospreys in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at 19h15 on Saturday. The DHL Stormers are currently in fifth place on the standings and looking to break into the top four as they host the Welsh outfit. Country and Western star James Johnson […]

De Wet looking to make home advantage count
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De Wet looking to make home advantage count

DHL Stormers scrumhalf Paul de Wet is ready to take full advantage of a run of games at the DHL Stadium, kicking off against Ospreys on Saturday. The DHL Stormers return to Vodacom United Rugby Championship action this week, with two successive home games on the menu. First up is a clash with the current […]

DHL Stormers Flashback: Zas-tastic triumph
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DHL Stormers Flashback: Zas-tastic triumph

Leolin Zas is an elite finisher who showcased his talent as the DHL Stormers beat Ospreys by four tries to one at the DHL Stadium during a victorious 2021/22 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season. Zas was at the heart of the DHL Stormers team that won the inaugural Vodacom URC title, before an ankle injury […]

Quick tap with Ben-Jason Dixon
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Quick tap with Ben-Jason Dixon

DHL Stormers forward Ben-Jason Dixon on why he enjoys tackling so much, his love of puzzles and how he tries to play like Spiderman. You are a player with a passion for defence. Can you explain why you love tackling so much? I really enjoy defence, I think I would be a defensive coach if […]

Schickerling latest DHL Stormers star to return
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Schickerling latest DHL Stormers star to return

Lock JD Schickerling is the latest DHL Stormer to make his return to Cape Town, having signed a three-year deal. The 28-year-old made his DHL Stormers debut back in 2016 and earned 40 caps before making the move to Japan in 2021. A schoolboy star at Paarl Gim, Schickerling is another product of the DHL […]

Theunissen charged up for Vodacom URC run
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Theunissen charged up for Vodacom URC run

Loose forward Marcel Theunissen says that the DHL Stormers squad are refreshed and ready to get their Vodacom URC challenge back underway against Ospreys at DHL Stadium this weekend. Following their one-point defeat in the Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 against defending champions Stade Rochelais, the DHL Stormers had the chance to recharge last […]

DHL Stormers legend: Schalk Brits
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DHL Stormers legend: Schalk Brits

A player very much ahead of his time, the versatile Schalk Brits stood out as an X-factor forward for the DHL Stormers. Brits, who earned more than 50 caps for the DHL Stormers over two stints in Cape Town, was a popular figure among teammates and fans for the pure joy he took from playing […]