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The DHL Stormers suffered a narrow 17-13 defeat to Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Friday night, as the home side produced a late surge to snatch victory in a hard-fought Vodacom URC encounter, played in very windy conditions in the Scottish capital. Edinburgh flyhalf James Grayson slotted an early penalty goal to give the hosts …
The DHL Stormers Bolts fought hard throughout, but went down 26-12 against the Fidelity ADT Lions U20 in Johannesburg on Saturday. The defeat sees the DHL Stormers Bolts remain in third place, ahead of the final two rounds of the SA Rugby U20 Cup, which will see them play at home at DHL Stadium and …
The DHL Stormers came up short in difficult conditions, going down 17-13 in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter with Edinburgh on Friday night. Played in a howling wind which was right behind the home team in the first half, it was a tense and close match throughout, with neither side ever going …
HSBC SVNS Cape Town Sevens ticket prices have been pegged back to levels last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic when they go on sale at 09h00 today, 2 October. The Springbok Sevens team, winners of last season’s HSBC SVNS Series and World Championship, will be the headline act as they look to claim the Cape …
The DHL Stormers Bolts have made several changes for their encounter with Fidelity ADT Lions U20 in Johannesburg on Saturday. They will run out at 10bets Ellis Park at 12h00 on Saturday for what should be a crucial match between two teams level on log points. This will be the DHL Stormers Bolts’ last away …
Siya Kolisi will play for the DHL Stormers for the first time in over five years in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Friday night. Having made his return to the team where he started his professional career, Kolisi will earn his 119th DHL Stormers cap when he …
Speed sensation Lleyton Davids has signed a contract with the DHL Stormers after an impressive pre-season showing. Known affectionately as the ‘Robertson Express’, the three-time national triple jump champion first caught the eye playing club rugby for Robertson Town. He was included in the DHL Stormers’ pre-season preparations and scored an incredible try at Faure …
The DHL Stormers Bolts fought back to claim a thrilling 40-38 win against the previously unbeaten Vodacom Bulls U20 at City Park on Saturday. The match appeared to have ended in a draw, as reflected in the broadcast, but one of the Vodacom Bulls U20 conversions in the first half which had been awarded by …
The DHL Stormers scored two late tries to claim a 29-15 bonus point win in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Connacht in Galway on Friday night. Debutants Vernon Paolo and Ezekiel Ngobeni last scored in the last five minutes to see the DHL Stormers finish strong and take a full haul of five …
The DHL Stormers Bolts have been boosted by the inclusion of five players who featured in the Carling Currie Cup for their encounter with Vodacom Bulls U20 in Athlone on Saturday. Fullback Dylan Miller and lock Tom Barnard will make their DHL Stormers Bolts debuts in the clash with the Pretoria side, which kicks off …
Wing Leolin Zas will play his 100th match for the DHL Stormers in their 26/27 Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Connacht in Galway on Friday night. Lock Riley Norton, scrumhalves Andre Warner and Ezekiel Ngobeni and hooker Vernon Paulo are all set to debut for the DHL Stormers at the Dexcom Stadium, with action …
The DHL Stormers are celebrating the homecoming of a trio of Springboks superstars as they put the pressure on themselves to win the Vodacom URC title for a second time. They have welcomed back flanker Siya Kolisi, winger Cheslin Kolbe and tighthead prop Wilco Louw following spells with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Tokyo Sungoliath and the …
Haashim Pead is coming home. The Player of the Tournament at the 2025 World Rugby Junior World Championship has signed a four-year deal with the DHL Stormers and already started training with the non-travelling squad in Cape Town this week. Pead grew up just a stone’s throw from DHL Stadium in Bo-Kaap, built his name …
Experienced scrumhalf Andre Warner has joined the DHL Stormers on a six-month loan as part of the partnership with the Seattle Seawolves. Having trained with the squad in recent weeks while the American side have been in their off-season, the 32-year-old will extend his stay in Cape Town until February. He comes with significant experience, …
DHL Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has confirmed an impressive 56-man squad for the 26/27 season as they stand on the brink of what is shaping to be an extraordinary campaign. Led by club captain Ruhan Nel, the squad assembled to fly the DHL Stormers flag in the Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup …
The DHL Stormers wrapped up their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought practice match against the Vodacom Bulls in Paarl on Friday. Both teams brought extended squads to Faure Street Stadium for a work-out in front of a lively crowd, just two weeks out from the start of the 26/27 season. The DHL Stormers made the …
The DHL Stormers Bolts scored 11 tries on their way to a comprehensive 71-31 win against Toyota Cheetahs U20 in Bloemfontein on Friday. The big away win sees them cement their place in second place on the standings, six points behind unbeaten log-leaders Vodacom Bulls U20 and five clear of third-placed Fidelity ADT Lions U20. …
The DHL Stormers Bolts have been bolstered by the return of some key players for their encounter with Toyota Cheetahs U20 in Bloemfontein on Friday. Loose forwards Gert Kemp and Aden da Costa, prop Danie Kruger and wing Jordan Steenkamp will all start the SA Rugby U20 clash, which kicks off at 14h00 on Friday. …
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls squad will end their pre-season preparations with a practice match in Paarl on Friday. Here is all you need to know. Faure Street Stadium will host the first match between these two teams to be held in Paarl, which comes two weeks out from the start of the 26/27 …
DHL Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has confirmed the 29-man squad for the pre-season practice match against the Vodacom Bulls in Paarl on Friday. Paarl is set to come alive as both teams put their pre-season work into practice at Faure Street Stadium, with kick-off at 15h30 on Friday. Tickets are available from stormers.co.za …
The DHL Stormers Bolts scored three unanswered tries in the second half to claim a 28-17 win against Leopards U20 in Potchefstroom on Saturday. They were forced to come from behind, with the home side holding a 17-7 advantage at half-time, but a clinical performance after the break made it a sizeable win in the …
There are several changes to the DHL Stormers Bolts team for their SA Rugby U20 Cup match against Leopards U20 in Potchefstroom on Saturday. Scrumhalf Tyrone Gombe will captain the team for the encounter at Olen Park, which kicks off at 11h00 on Saturday. There are three changes to the backline, with Gombe joined by …
The DHL Stormers are locked in for the 26/27 season – in it together with the fans, sponsors and all those who make them one of the best-supported club teams in world rugby. The season launch event at DHL Stadium on Tuesday evening brought stakeholders together to set the squad on course for a campaign …
The DHL Stormers Bolts were held to a 28-28 draw by the Fidelity ADT Lions U20 in a hard-fought clash at City Park on Saturday. Both teams took three log points from what was an even contest throughout, in what were cold and wet conditions in Athlone. The home side made a strong start, and …
The DHL Stormers XXIII ended their Carling Currie Cup campaign with a 36-12 defeat against the Fidelity ADT Lions in Johannesburg on Friday. Requiring a win to keep their semifinal hopes alive, the visitors fought hard until the final whistle, but were unable to make their opportunities count on the night. The hosts opened the …
The DHL Stormers have secured a key group of players on contract extensions ahead of the 26/27 season, with nine Vodacom URC winners among those committing their futures to the blue and white. Off the back of a strong 25/26 campaign – one that opened with ten straight wins – the DHL Stormers are busy …
There are several changes to the DHL Stormers Bolts team for their clash with Fidelity ADT Lions U20 at City Park on Saturday. Action will get underway at 11h00 on Saturday in Athlone as the DHL Stormers Bolts look to return to winning ways on home turf. An injury to flyhalf Rayaan Solomons sees Dawid …
The DHL Stormers XXIII have been boosted by the return of two key players for their Carling Currie Cup encounter with the Fidelity ADT Lions in Johannesburg on Friday. Fullback Dylan Miller and lock Gary Porter are back for the clash at 10bet Ellis Park, which kicks off at 17h05 on Friday. The DHL Stormers …
The DHL Stormers XXIII claimed a comprehensive 50-26 Carling Currie Cup win against the Vodacom Bulls XV at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. The bonus point win puts them in position to challenge for a place in the semifinals as the competition hits the final round of action ahead of the knock-out phase next week. …
The DHL Stormers Bolts fought hard but went down 54-29 against the Vodacom Bulls U20 at Loftus Versfeld on Friday. It was the first defeat of the SA Rugby U20 Cup for captain Aden da Costa’s team, following home and away wins against Sharks GEN. The home side made a fast start and scored first, …
