Steven Kitshoff

Kitshoff: Stormers saving punches for Saturday

Captain Steven Kitshoff says the Stormers will be doing their talking on the field on Saturday when they square up against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town. DYLAN JACK reports.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 22: South African born, Tom Botha during the Ospreys training session at Stellenbosch Academy of Sport on March 22, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Kitshoff looking forward to scrum reunion with ‘old friend’

Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff could face a blast from the past in Saturday’s match against the Ospreys at Cape Town Stadium. DYLAN JACK reports.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dobson admits Ulster had Stormers ‘on the ropes’

Coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff have hailed the Stormers’ composure to weather Ulster’s kicking game and hold on for a tense victory on Saturday.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Stormers eager to avoid trench warfare against Ulster

Head coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff want the Stormers to continue playing with X-factor despite the challenge posed by Ulster’s forward-oriented game.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107au)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Steven Kitshoff is tackled by Jarrad Butler and Shane Delahunt of Connacht United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022

Kitshoff back to captain Stormers

Captain Steven Kitshoff will return from an enforced break for the Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Cardiff at Cape Town stadium on Sunday.

Kitshoff back to ease Stormers’ front-row woes

Stormers skipper Steven Kitshoff is set to return for Saturday’s clash against the Cardiff Blues, but Andre-Hugo Venter faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Galway , Ireland - 26 February 2022; Referee Ben Blain during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and DHL Stormers at The Sportsground in Galway.

Stormers ambushed by Scottish ref

Stormers head coach John Dobson and captain Steven Kitshoff both admitted after the loss to Connacht in Galway that the officiating during the match differed markedly from what they were used to in the local South African derbies.

Stormers celebrate a try scored by Adre Smith of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Stormers and the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on 5 February 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dobson downplays Stormers’ success

Coach John Dobson has tempered celebrations of the Stormers’ recent success in the build up to an important showdown against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Stormers opt for co-captains in North-South showdown

Steven Kitshoff and Salmaan Moerat will share the captaincy when the Stormers take on the Vodacom Bulls in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in Pretoria on Saturday.

Team of the Year: Front row

A British & Irish Lions tour and the 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks gave SA Rugby magazine’s writers plenty to ponder in the first of a six-part series to select the 2021 Team of the Year.