Stormers

Watch: Stormers on surviving ‘a warzone’

The trailer to The Absurd Heroes documentary promises a transparent look into the DHL Stormers’ remarkable journey of winning the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

(13660030bl) ASM Clermont Auvergne vs DHL Stormers. ASM Clermont Auvergne's Alivereti Raka and Damian Willemse of the Stormers Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 Pool B, Stade Marcel-Michelin, France - 10 Dec 2022

Nel: Stormers slip-up a learning curve

Ruhan Nel says the DHL Stormers’ errors in the second-half slip-up away to Clermont are all fixable as they prepare to host London Irish in their first Champions Cup match at home.

State of the European cups: SA teams quick off the mark

The Vodacom Bulls, Sharks and Cheetahs kicked off their respective Champions and Challenge Cup campaigns on a winning note as five South African teams made their competition debuts.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13659939cm) Cell C Sharks vs Harlequins . Ox Nche of the Cell C Sharks Heineken Champions Cup Round 1 Pool A, Hollywood Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 10 Dec 2022

Highlights: Sharks & Bulls win thrillers, Stormers slump

The Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls held on for tense home victories over Harlequins and Lyon respectively, while the DHL Stormers suffered a disappointing loss away to ASM Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.

Clermont's French fullback Cheikh Tiberghien (L) and Stormers' South African wing Clayton Blommetjies (R) react during the European Champions Cup pool B rugby union match between Clermont and Stormers at the Michelin stadium in Clermont-Ferrand on December 10, 2022.

Gutsy Stormers outclassed by Clermont

The DHL Stormers surrendered an 11-point half-time lead under siege by a resurgent Clermont side in their first Champions Cup match on Saturday night.

Dobbo’s Diary: Mission Possible

Coach John Dobson has extolled the “history-making” qualities of the DHL Stormers as they hunt for a maiden win on their Champions Cup debut against Clermont in France on Saturday.

LIVE: Clermont vs Stormers

Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers face ASM Clermont Auvergne in a #HeinekenChampionsCup clash at the Stade Marcel-Michelin. #ASMvSTO

Record-equaling Kitshoff to lead Stormers in Clermont

Steven Kitshoff will captain the DHL Stormers in their historic Champions Cup debut match against ASM Clermont Auvergne at the Stade Marcel Michelin on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 02: Vincent Tshituka of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Ospreys at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on December 02, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Euro Cup picks: Sharks, Bulls make winning start

The Vodacom Bulls and Sharks will charge to victory on Champions Cup debut at home, according to the SARugbymag team.

Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff celebrates winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022

Kitshoff hitting the front for Stormers

Steven Kitshoff will go level with his front-row partner Frans Malherbe as the most-capped players in DHL Stormers’ history when he runs out to face Clermont in their Champions Cup clash on Saturday.