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Mar 26, 21 •
1104 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PRO14 Rainbow Cup kick-off confirmed
The Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers’ first foray into Europe has been confirmed with the news that the PRO14 Rainbow Cup will kick-off on the weekend of 24 April, with fixtures for the first three rounds now established. Three...
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Mar 26, 21 •
836 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers change it up for final preparation game
There are a number of changes to the DHL Stormers team for their final preparation game against the Emirates Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Several experienced players come into the mix for the encounter with the Johannesburg side, which kicks off at...
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Mar 18, 21 •
959 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ntubeni signs on for three more years with WPPR
Hooker Scarra Ntubeni has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). The seasoned front row forward has been with WPPR for his entire professional career and will build on over a decade of experience over the next...
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Mar 17, 21 •
944 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Moerat to lead DHL Stormers in Pretoria
Lock Salmaan Moerat will captain the DHL Stormers in their preparation match against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday. Moerat is one of several players to come into the starting line-up for the North-South encounter at Loftus Versfeld, which kicks off...
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Mar 12, 21 •
965 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Willemse commits future to WPPR
Springbok backline star Damian Willemse has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). A product of the Western Province Rugby youth structures who was identified as a dazzling talent from a young age, Willemse...
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Mar 9, 21 •
1174 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SunBet joins forces with WPPR
SunBet, the online betting arm of Sun International, has joined the Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) family as sponsors of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province teams. SunBet, which offers a secure online platform through which bettors can bet...
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Mar 5, 21 •
818 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Petersen and Njezula come in for DHL Stormers
Outside backs Sergeal Petersen and Sihle Njezula come into the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the preparation match against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Tuesday. Petersen is at fullback in place of the injured Tristan Leyds and Njezula gets an...
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Feb 25, 21 •
826 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Time of the essence as 2021 season kicks off
Speeding up play to ensure more action on the field will be key as the 2021 season kicks off this weekend with a series of preparation matches between eight provincial sides, which will feature a countdown clock for kicks and a focus on speeding up set pieces...
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Feb 24, 21 •
941 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Zyl leads DHL Stormers at CT Stadium
Lock Chris van Zyl will captain the DHL Stormers in their preparation game against the Toyota Cheetahs at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The experienced Van Zyl leads a DHL Stormers team with a balance of exciting young talent and established performers, for...
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Feb 22, 21 •
960 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on A new era begins at the new home of WP Rugby
The start of the 2021 rugby season signals the beginning of an exciting new era for Western Province Rugby at its new home – Cape Town Stadium. The iconic venue in Greenpoint will be the home base for the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province going...
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Feb 19, 21 •
1381 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SuperSport to broadcast preparation matches
SA Rugby and SuperSport announced on Friday that they will be broadcasting all 16 preparation fixtures live when the local rugby season kicks off next weekend. As a result, the fixtures have been amended. Eight local unions will each play four matches – two...
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Feb 18, 21 •
1037 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Bok lock Orie joins WP Rugby
Springbok lock Marvin Orie has signed with WP Rugby and will join the DHL Stormers training squad in their preparations for the upcoming season. A product of Tygerberg High School, Orie represented DHL Western Province throughout his school career, wearing...
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Feb 14, 21 •
1153 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kolisi parts ways with WP Rugby after 11-year journey
Siya Kolisi is set to part ways with Western Province Rugby after an 11-year journey, which has spanned his entire professional rugby career to date. Kolisi signed with Western Province Rugby straight out of school, learning his trade at the Western Province...
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Feb 12, 21 •
2375 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Preparation fixtures announced to kick off 2021
SA Rugby announced the kick-off of the 2021 season with a number of preparation fixtures for eight provincial teams as national planning focuses on entry to the international Rainbow Cup and the Springboks’ forthcoming Test season, starting with the series...
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Feb 1, 21 •
806 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Coetzee released early to join Bath
DHL Western Province loose forward Jaco Coetzee has been released early from his contract and will join Bath after signing a deal with the English Premiership team. The former SA Schools captain moved to Cape Town straight after school and attended the...
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Dec 24, 20 •
1205 Views •
General News, International, Rainbow Cup •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA ‘Super’ teams join northern Rainbow Cup
South Africa’s ‘Super’ teams will contest a “Rainbow Cup” competition next year with the current Guinness PRO14 clubs, it was confirmed on Wednesday. The Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers will join 12 clubs from Ireland,...
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Nov 17, 20 •
2335 Views •
British & Irish Lions, British & Irish Lions News, General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on More Castle Lager Lions Series tickets on sale tomorrow
A second tranche of tickets for matches in next year’s Castle Lager Lions Series has become available to South African residents – and they go on general sale on a first-come-first-served basis tomorrow. Tickets to see the British & Irish Lions take...
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Nov 12, 20 •
1047 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Five changes for DHL Stormers on return to DHL Newlands
There are five changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter with the Toyota Cheetahs at DHL Newlands on Saturday. There are four rotational switches and one injury-enforced change for the clash with the Free...
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Nov 5, 20 •
1208 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers century for Kitshoff in Kimberley
Captain Steven Kitshoff will earn his 100th DHL Stormers cap in the Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter with the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday. The powerful loosehead prop, who made his debut as a 19-year-old against the Chiefs in Hamilton...
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Oct 29, 20 •
1091 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kitshoff to lead DHL Stormers at Loftus
Loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Kitshoff is back for the North-South clash, which kicks off at 19h00 on Saturday in Pretoria,...
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Oct 21, 20 •
1151 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three changes for DHL Stormers
There are three changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter against the Phakisa Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday. Two of the changes are in the tight five and there is one injury-enforced change in the DHL...
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Oct 15, 20 •
1065 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby Fixtures, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Seven Boks start for DHL Stormers
There are seven Springboks in the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked encounter with the Emirates Lions at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Following their bye in the opening round last week, the DHL Stormers will get their Vodacom...
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Oct 8, 20 •
1110 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers squad for Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked
DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson has confirmed a 47-man squad for the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign. The DHL Stormers will get their Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked campaign underway against the Emirates Lions at DHL Newlands on Saturday, 17...
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Aug 28, 20 •
872 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Next steps announced as SA prepares to return to rugby
South Africa’s franchise teams will return to full-contact training from early next week, following completion of final health checks. SA Rugby announced that the Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Toyota Cheetahs, Phakisa Pumas and...
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Aug 14, 20 •
1018 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on WPRFU clubs collecting food parcels at DHL Newlands
The Western Province Rugby Football Union has teamed up with 3M and United Way to provide 1000 food parcels, which will be collected by local clubs and other selected beneficiaries at DHL Newlands on Saturday. Science-based technology company 3M has joined...