Stormers

Dobson: ‘Cult hero’ Dweba is a scrum beast

Joseph Dweba’s power scrummaging in training spread a smile across the face of coach John Dobson who believes the Springbok hooker will gain “cult hero” status at the DHL Stormers.

Sacha Mngomezulu of Stormers and Evan Roos of Stormers celebrate Stormers beating Ulster to reach the final during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Semifinal match between Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 11 June 2022

Numbers that matter: Stormers vs Edinburgh

Vodacom United Rugby Championship title holders the DHL Stormers will look to extend a 12-game unbeaten run against Edinburgh in Cape Town on Saturday.

Seabelo out, Alapati in?

With Seabelo Senatla set for season-ending surgery, the DHL Stormers may unleash new signing Alapati Leiua against Edinburgh on Saturday.

of Edinburgh scoring his try during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Bulls and Edinburgh held at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, South Africa on 24 September 2022

Watch: Darcy a danger as Edinburgh hunt Stormers scalp

Edinburgh speedster Darcy Graham has the DHL Stormers in his sights after scoring a hat-trick against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria.

Back three key to Stormers success

Playing an expansive style of rugby, the Stormers’ success in the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship season relied heavily on the guile of their back three with ball in hand.

Lightning Dayimani ready to thunder

None celebrated winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship final more than Hacjivah Dayimani, and the rapid loose forward is determined for the DHL Stormers to deliver a second successive title.

Evan Roos of Stormers congratulates Leolin Zas of Stormers for scoring a try during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 26 March 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Zas returns as Stormers await Senatla feedback

Leolin Zas has made a timely return to training for the DHL Stormers as the reigning Vodacom United Rugby champions await news on Seabelo Senatla’s injury.

Watch: Hamba Nohamba!

Look back at 10 of the best tries from the second round of the @Vodacom #URC with isiXhosa commentary.

Watch: Roos’ rampaging run for Rassie?

Evan Roos’ freakish athleticism to score the DHL Stormers’ opening try against Connacht begs the question why he was overlooked by the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Seabelo Senatla of the Stormers is closed down by Cian Prendergast and Mack Hansen of Connacht during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 game between Stormers and Connacht at Danie Craven in Stellenbosch on 24 September 2022

Stormers suffer Senatla blow in opening victory

Seabelo Senatla is set to miss a chunk of the season after suffering an injury in a high-impact cleanout by Bundee Aki as the DHL Stormers opened their title defence with a win.