Stormers brace for impact against well-rested Bulls
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Stormers will be up against it in their own backyard on Friday evening as they will face a strong, well-rested Bulls side coming down from the north. The Stormers were last in action on Saturday...
Stormers secure maiden Heineken Champions Cup win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyStormers claimed their first win in the Heineken Champions Cup as beat London Irish 34-19 in Cape Town on Saturday. Willie Engelbrecht, Hacjivah Dayimani, Leolin Zas and Junior Pokomela...
Kitshoff leads the Stormers in Clermont-Ferrand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic Heineken Champions Cup debut match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday. Kitshoff will...
Stormers breaking new ground in France - 26-man squad announced for ASM Clermont Auvergne clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 26-man DHL Stormers squad leaves for France on Monday ahead of their Heineken Champions Cup debut against ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday. Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Damian Willemse...
Stormers see off Dragons in Gqeberha
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers marked their first-ever Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Gqeberha with a 34-26 win against Dragons RFC. The defending champions scored four tries in the first half to secure...
URC the perfect breeding ground for NextGen Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOne of the significant features to come out of the Springboks’ Autumn Nations Series this month – and the November international series in general – was how it underlined the role played...
Azzurri hunt another victory against wounded Springboks
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe wounded Boks will be on the hunt for their first win of the campaign when they face off against the Italians at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella on Saturday afternoon. Last weekend, the Boks recorded...
Jasper Wiese returns as Springboks show minor switches for Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJasper Wiese (No 8) returns to a Springbok starting lineup which features new lock and centre pairings for Saturday’s third Outgoing Tour match against Italy in Genoa, as coach Jacques Nienaber made...
Two uncapped players in South Africa's 35-man squad, Jenkins recalled and SA A squad confirmed
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up...
Marvellous Marvin has the Midas Touch
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNo workload is too big for heavy-duty lock Marvin Orie who is at the heart of the DHL Stormers’ drive to defend their United Rugby Championship title. An astute lineout operator and...