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SA Rugby exploring various interim playing options
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SA Rugby exploring various interim playing options

Plans to restructure local rugby competitions are currently under discussion in the wake of the recent measures introduced to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. These plans could see South African franchises and other provincial teams return to a new, locally-based derby competition in view of the current suspension of Vodacom Super Rugby and the Guinness […]

DHL Stormers adapting to unique COVID-19 challenges
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DHL Stormers adapting to unique COVID-19 challenges

The DHL Stormers have adapted their environment and training given the unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. With Vodacom Super Rugby having been suspended for the foreseeable future and a state of national disaster declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the DHL Stormers have had to make some changes to ensure the wellbeing of players […]

Five Boks down for DHL Stormers
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Five Boks down for DHL Stormers

The DHL Stormers currently have five Springbok players sidelined with long-term injuries as Vodacom Super Rugby heads into an indefinite break. Captain Steven Kitshoff and scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies are the latest casualties from the coastal encounter with the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday, joining the likes of Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and […]

WPRFU suspends competitive rugby in response to COVID-19
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WPRFU suspends competitive rugby in response to COVID-19

The WPRFU has suspended all competitive rugby until 25 April at the earliest, in line with recommendations from SARU in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This means that all club, schools and community matches will be suspended until further notice, in accordance with the national state of disaster declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa on […]

Suspension of Super Rugby 2020
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Suspension of Super Rugby 2020

Following a SANZAAR Executive Committee (EXCO) teleconference in response to the announcement by the New Zealand Government that all returning travellers will have to self-isolate for 14 days, including Super Rugby players, SANZAAR believes it has no option but to suspend the 2020 Super Rugby tournament at the conclusion of this weekend’s matches for the […]

DHL Stormers come up short in Durban
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DHL Stormers come up short in Durban

The DHL Stormers scored two tries in Durban, but it was not enough to avoid a 24-14 defeat against the Cell C Sharks on Saturday. It was a typically tense South African Vodacom Super Rugby derby, with both teams scoring two tries, but the home side did enough to claim the win in the last […]

DHL Stormers change it up for Durban trip
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DHL Stormers change it up for Durban trip

The DHL Stormers have made several changes for their coastal Vodacom Super Rugby clash against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The DHL Stormers are back in action at 15h05 on Saturday as they travel to Durban following their bye week. In the forward pack tighthead prop Frans Malherbe and lock Salmaan Moerat […]

Dominant Blues stop DHL Stormers in their tracks
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Dominant Blues stop DHL Stormers in their tracks

Five wins in a row for theDHL Stormers were not to be as a spirited Blues side came to DHL Newlands intent on dominating from the first minute, which they did. First points on the board for the Blues came through a penalty just a few minutes into the game by flyhalf Otere Black. Shortly […]

DHL Stormers aiming for big five against Blues
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DHL Stormers aiming for big five against Blues

The DHL Stormers will be aiming to make it five straight wins this season when they take on the Blues at DHL Newlands on Saturday. As the only unbeaten team in Vodacom Super Rugby, the DHL Stormers will be going all-out in the last match before their first bye, which kicks off at 15h05 on […]

Two changes up front for DHL Stormers
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Two changes up front for DHL Stormers

There are two rotational changes in the tight five for the DHL Stormers’ encounter with the Blues at DHL Newlands on Saturday. As the only unbeaten team remaining in Vodacom Super Rugby, the DHL Stormers will be aiming to make it five straight wins at 15h05 on Saturday, when they take on the Auckland-based team. […]

Super Rugby Match Schedule and Corona Virus Protocols
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Super Rugby Match Schedule and Corona Virus Protocols

The international cross-border nature of the Super Rugby tournament has led SANZAAR to review its playing schedule and to implement specific tournament protocols to minimise any risks of the ongoing effects of the Corona [COVID-19] virus. To date the virus has been detected in 30 countries and territories around the World. The most concerning to […]

DHL Stormers expecting 'unpredictable' Blues
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DHL Stormers expecting ‘unpredictable’ Blues

The DHL Stormers are expecting a unique challenge from the ‘unpredictable’ Blues as they look to make it five straight wins this season at DHL Newlands on Saturday. The DHL Stormers are sitting atop the Vodacom Super Rugby ladder and most recently saw off last season’s beaten finalists, the Jaguares 17-7 but Head Coach John […]