Stormers

Ospreys boss: A world of pain is coming our way

Ospreys coach Toby Booth says the Stormers will unleash “a world of pain” if allowed to control the breakdown and kicking battle in Saturday’s showdown at Cape Town Stadium, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Pick the kids for Boks, says Lions great

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Scott Gibbs says there’s plenty of talent coming through to freshen up the Springboks with speed, skill and power in the three-Test series against Wales in July.

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.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107as)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers huddle before the game United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022

Dobson wary of ‘reinforced’ Ospreys

Coach John Dobson insists the Stormers won’t overlook the threat posed by an upgraded Ospreys outfit when the teams clash in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon. DYLAN JACK reports.

Stylish Stormers a light in the dark for Zas

Leolin Zas says he has left a “dark place” behind him and fully embraced the Stormers’ stylish brand of rugby in 2022, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

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

Steely Senatla shows he can do the dirty work

Seabelo Senatla has shown there’s a steely element to his game, and it’s an area he must keep developing if he is to fulfil his dream of playing for the Springboks, writes DYLAN JACK.

Damian Willemse in action for the Stormers

Stormers fear being ‘boxed in’ by Ospreys

The Stormers want to make smarter decisions on Saturday against the Ospreys to avoid getting caught in a losable position again at Cape Town Stadium, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 26: Alan OÕConnor (Capt.) of Ulster and Referee, Gianlucu Gnecchi during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Ulster at DHL Stadium on March 26, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Watch: Officials got it wrong with Ulster’s disallowed try

Vodacom URC head of match officials Tappe Henning breaks down Ulster’s controversial disallowed try in the final minutes of their loss against the Stormers and the repercussions for match officials who are not up to standard.

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.

State of the URC: Three out of four for SA teams

The Lions, Vodacom Bulls and Stormers ensured another successful weekend for the South African franchises in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Ulster coach: We won that game

Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was left confused by the referee and TMO’s decision to disallow a last-gasp try which would have given them a win over the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.