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Sep 11, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers and Suzuki Griquas development agreement in action
A group of Suzuki Griquas players will join the DHL Stormers squad for their pre-season preparations as part of the development agreement between the two teams. The agreement, announced earlier this year, enables players to move easily between the two squads...
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Sep 4, 24 •
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Comments Off on Opening round Vodacom URC SA derbies moved to early 2025
Due to a request from SA Rugby, the opening round Vodacom United Rugby Championship fixtures involving the South African teams will now be moved to avoid a clash with the Carling Currie Cup Final. Originally, the DHL Stormers were due to take on the Vodacom...
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Jun 24, 24 •
107 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on INVESTEC CHAMPIONS CUP 2024/25: QUALIFIED CLUBS AND POOL DRAW DATE
The line-up of qualified clubs for the 2024/25 Investec Champions Cup has been released, with the pool draw date also confirmed. Twenty-four clubs will compete to emulate champions Stade Toulousain and lift club rugby’s most coveted prize, with eight clubs...
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May 17, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Three changes for DHL Stormers in Galway
Damian Willemse, Hacjivah Dayimani and Brok Harris all come into the DHL Stormers’ starting line-up for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Connacht in Galway on Saturday. The DHL Stormers will be looking to make it back-to-back wins on...
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May 16, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Roos commits long-term to DHL Stormers
Loose forward Evan Roos has signed a contract extension that will see him continue to play for the DHL Stormers until at least 2027. The explosive Roos is the latest player to be confirmed as remaining in Cape Town until 2027, following the announcement of...
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May 16, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Crunch time for Vodacom URC playoff hopefuls
Three of the four South African franchises will have everything to play for on Saturday when they take the field in the penultimate pool round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship where their eyes will be set firmly on keeping alive their playoff...
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Mar 7, 24 •
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Comments Off on Harris leads DHL Stormers in Northampton friendly
Experienced prop Brok Harris will lead the DHL Stormers in a friendly encounter with Northampton Saints at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday. The DHL Stormers will face the Gallagher Premiership log-leaders for the first time in a...
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Feb 29, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Pressure on in penultimate Vodacom URC derby round in SA
All four South African teams will be feeling the pressure when they take the field on Saturday in the second Vodacom United Rugby Championship Origin Round as the competition for places in the quarter-final heats up with eight pool rounds remaining – while...
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Feb 19, 24 •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Boks to get wheels in motion with Cape Town alignment camp
The Springboks will get the wheels in motion for the 2024 season in Cape Town in the first week of March with the first in-person coaches’ strategic session and a two-day alignment camp with a group of 43 players, which will mark the team’s first...
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Feb 19, 24 •
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Comments Off on Double derby delight for Bulls and Stormers in the Vodacom URC
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers made it two out of two against the Emirates Lions and Hollywoodbets Sharks respectively in entertaining Vodacom United Rugby Championship derbies in what marked their second outings against one another in as many rounds....
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Feb 15, 24 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom URC goes “back to school” with Origins Rounds
Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams will be sporting their school or club colours in a unique start to the second half of the competition this weekend, in the first of two special Origin Rounds rounds where the players’ rugby roots will be remembered...
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Jan 25, 24 •
278 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, Super Rugby •
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Comments Off on Details locked in for European playoffs
The Vodacom Bulls will host Lyon in Pretoria and the DHL Stormers will welcome defending champions, Stade Rochelais, to Cape Town in the two domestic Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 playoff matches on Saturday, 6 April. The match at Loftus Versfeld will...
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Jan 22, 24 •
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EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, International, Investec Champions Cup, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on All five SA teams qualify for European playoffs
It was a rewarding weekend for the South African teams as all five sides qualified for the Round of 16 in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, with the Vodacom Bulls, DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks all earning the right to host their...
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Jan 15, 24 •
268 Views •
EPCR Challenge Cup, General News, Heineken Champions Cup, Heineken Cup, International, National, Other Tournaments, South Africa, South Africa •
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Comments Off on Good weekend for Bulls, Stormers and Sharks in Europe
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers produced impressive performances over the weekend for an encouraging double for the South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks were the only local team to win their EPCR Challenge Cup...
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Jan 12, 24 •
272 Views •
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Comments Off on Backline shuffle for DHL Stormers
There are a few changes to the DHL Stormers backline and just one in the forward pack for the Investec Champions Cup encounter with Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday. The Round Three match kicks off at 19h30 (SAST) on Saturday, with tickets available...
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Jan 11, 24 •
269 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SA teams look to strengthen positions in European competitions
The South African teams in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will look to strengthen their positions in the respective competitions in the third and penultimate round of pool matches this weekend, which will be vital in their quest to advance...
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Nov 23, 23 •
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Comments Off on Harris leads DHL Stormers in milestone match
Prop Brok Harris will captain the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff on Friday, which will see him bring up 400 senior professional caps. The DHL Stormers end their four-match tour at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night,...
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Nov 23, 23 •
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Comments Off on SA teams look to bounce back in the Vodacom URC
After last weekend’s ignominious record of zero from four, the South African sides will be hard pressed on getting back to winning ways in the sixth round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend. With the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions back...
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Nov 6, 23 •
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Comments Off on Vodacom Bulls impress in Vodacom URC third round
The Vodacom Bulls delivered a strong performance in Italy to move back into the top four of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, but the three other South African teams found the going tough on the road in the Northern Hemisphere. The DHL Stormers and...
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Oct 30, 23 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers touring squad heads north
A 29-man DHL Stormers touring squad has left Cape Town for a tough four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour up north. They will face Glasgow Warriors, Benetton Treviso, Munster and Cardiff on consecutive weekends over the next month. With two...
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Oct 30, 23 •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers fly SA flag on a tough weekend in the Vodacom URC
The DHL Stormers were the only South African side to come away with a victory in the second round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this weekend, as the Emirates Lions, Hollywoodbets Sharks and Vodacom Bulls all came up short in the Northern...
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Oct 27, 23 •
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Comments Off on Three SA teams hit the road as Vodacom URC picks up pace
The DHL Stormers will be looking to build on their strong start to the third season of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship when they host Scarlets on Saturday – the only game in South Africa with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls...
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Oct 23, 23 •
320 Views •
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Comments Off on DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls off to a perfect start
The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls started the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship season on a perfect note with bonus-point victories in Gauteng on the weekend. The Emirates Lions refused to give up in their local derby against the Capetonians and left the...
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Oct 20, 23 •
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Comments Off on Third edition of Vodacom URC kicks off this weekend
It may feel like the eyes of the rugby world are on France at the moment, but this weekend, the next generation of Springboks will start the new season when the third edition of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicks off across South Africa, Ireland,...
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Sep 28, 23 •
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Comments Off on Harris leads DHL Stormers XV in George
Experienced prop Brok Harris will lead a 28-man DHL Stormers XV squad in their first pre-season match against the South-Western Districts Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George on Friday evening. The encounter against the Southern Cape side, which kicks off at...