The Inspirational DHL Stormers Captain Ruhan Nel is fully fit and ready to lead the DHL Stormers team in their United Rugby Championship quarter-final clash against Cardiff next weekend.The DHL Stormers captain missed the back-to-back defeats to Ulster and Cardiff that complicated what had been a promising league campaign. The so called timing of his…
THE Stormers expect a huge battle against Cardiff in Friday’s final United Rugby Championship league fixture, with hooker Andre-Hugo Venter insisting the Cape franchise will match the Welsh outfit’s desperation despite already securing a home quarter-final.Cardiff remain in the hunt for a playoff place heading into the final round, while the DHL Stormers have already…
DHL Stormers director of rugby John Dobson says veteran loose forward Deon Fourie could be sidelined for several months.The 39-year-old suffered a serious knee injury after being caught in a croc roll at a breakdown by Ulster lock Iain Henderson during the 38-38 draw in Belfast and returned to Cape Town for scans. “It’s a…
DHL Stormers utility back Damian Willemse has been a player under the spotlight in recent weeks. The talented player , has been at wing in the last 3 games. This certainly raised some eyes brows amongst the media , fans and rugby pundits. Willemse has been criticized by various pundits including former DHL Stormers Captain…
The question on everyone’s mind at the moment is , can the DHL stormers bounce back this Saturday against log leaders Glasgow Warriors ? The Emotional Stormers team will have to answer that and prove to everyone they do have the big match temperament , mental toughness , resilience and the neccasary firepower to overcome…
Connacht put in an outstanding performance on Saturday afternoon to defeat the DHL Stormers 33-24 In front of 14000 fans. It came as a huge surprise , especially given that the Cape outfit have such a good home record at fortress DHL stadium. It was thus only the 2nd home defeat this season , with…
The Selection experiment of playing Damian Willemse at wing must come to an abrupt end. The utility back is a very talented player that is accustomed to playing fly-half , inside centre and fullback. But wing , however has been a position where Willemse has dismally underperformed and been found wanting at times. Positionally he…
Mark Alexander will continue in his role as president of the South African Rugby Union (Saru) after being the only candidate to win a nomination when the deadline for the next four year term closed on Monday. Alexander has been involved in the Saru leadership since 2016. He first took on the role as interim…
Rising rugby star Haashim Pead has become the latest South African talent to join Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), the global agency that represents Springboks such as Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe, Aphelele Fassi, and Jordan Hendrikse.A product of the Bo-Kaap and a Bishops graduate, Pead has enjoyed a meteoric rise in South African rugby over…
Generational leader Salmaan Moerat will depart the DHL Stormers at the of the season after being 8 years at the Cape Outfit. Moerat has established himself as a key figure for both the Stormers and Springboks and has faced questions over his form, fitness and injuries in recent years. The 28-year-old Lock has also served…
