Stormers bring back Boks
The Stormers have named a strong 28-man squad for their friendly against the Bulls in Wellington on Saturday.
WP Rugby denies Vermeulen link
Western Province Rugby Union president Thelo Wakefield has hinted that No 8 Duane Vermeulen is not part of their plans going forward. Vermeulen has been playing for Toulon since 2015, but the French club recently confirmed his departure at the end of the current season. It was expected that the Bok No 8 would rejoin the Stormers, but according to… Read more →
Barry back at Cheetahs despite recall
The Stormers have granted utility back Craig Barry permission to return to the Cheetahs until the end of the Pro14 season. Barry was initially loaned to the Cheetahs on a short-term deal stretching between November 2017 and June 2018. However, following his excellent form in recent weeks, the Stormers informed the Cheetahs that last Saturday’s match against the Kings would… Read more →
Stormers whack Eagles in warm-up
Juarno Augustus and Herschel Jantjies scored two tries each as the Stormers cruised to a 77-0 win over the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park on Saturday. The Stormers fielded a young match-day squad, but still had enough firepower to run 11 tries past the Eagles in front of their home crowd in George. Despite playing in damp, misty and rainy… Read more →
Kolisi the people’s champion
Siya Kolisi was an inspiration on and off the field in 2017, writes JON CARDINELLI. Siya Kolisi is determined to make a difference. This becomes increasingly clear as we chat about his recent performances, his rise as a leader, the birth of his second child, the launch of his new underwear business, his drive to unite sports teams in the… Read more →
Pre-season clash in USA scrapped
The Super Rugby warm-up match between the Bulls and Stormers will no longer be played in Los Angeles. According to a Bulls press release, this is due to issues regarding the agreed upon transfers and logistics. ‘Player welfare and the management thereof are extremely important to the Bulls as well as the Stormers, and will not be compromised on in… Read more →
Stormers bolster flyhalf stocks
Griquas flyhalf George Whitehead has joined the Stormers on loan ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby season. WP Rugby confirmed to Netwerk24 that Whitehead had been recruited to add to their flyhalf depth. Former Stormers flyhalf Rob du Preez is now with the Sharks, while Jean-Luc du Plessis underwent a hip operation last year and it is still uncertain when… Read more →
Bulls, Stormers to be big hit in USA
USA Rugby says the pre-season match between the Bulls and Stormers will be a significant boost for rugby in America. The South African franchises will clash at the StubHub Center in Los Angeles on 3 February in a Super Rugby warm-up match and former USA Eagles player Dan Lyle, who is now director of AEG Rugby, says it will impact… Read more →
Stormers recruit Engelbrecht
The Stormers have confirmed the signing of former Springbok and Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht ahead of the 2018 season. Engelbrecht will make his return to Cape Town – where he played his junior rugby – once he has concluded his commitments with Japanese side Toyota Industries Shuttles. The Stormers have also signed young flyhalf Joshua Stander and prop Neethling Fouche from… Read more →
Stormers launch locally-made jerseys
WP Rugby CEO Paul Zachs insists there has been no compromise on the quality of the Stormers’ new home and away jerseys, which do not have an apparel sponsor. WP Rugby recently ended its long-time alliance with kit sponsor adidas. ‘Western Province Rugby and the Stormers have always been leaders in the way we do things and once again the brand has… Read more →
