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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

Stormers survive Ulster onslaught for vital win

The Stormers held out against a late flurry from Ulster to claim a crucial victory in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: Duane Vermeulen of Ulster looks on during the Heineken Champions Cup match between Northampton Saints and Ulster Rugby at Franklin's Gardens on January 16, 2022 in Northampton, England.

Vermeulen to face Stormers in Ulster colours

Duane Vermeulen will take on his former side the Stormers after being named to start at No 8 for Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match between the two teams in Cape Town 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.

Bok tighthead back to boost Stormers

The Stormers pack has been reinforced by the return of fit-again Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe for the crunch Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster in Cape Town on Saturday.

Vermeulen anticipating hostile reception on SA return

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says he isn’t expecting a warm welcome when he thunders into the Stormers and Vodacom Bulls during Ulster’s tour of South Africa.

Herring fired up for Stormers homecoming

Rob Herring aims to stick it to old teammates when he scrums down for Ulster against the Stormers on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Duane Vermeulen in action for the Stormers

Throwback ‘Thorsday’: Duane’s Stormers days

With Duane Vermeulen set to return to Cape Town for the first time since joining Ulster, take a look at some of his highlights in the Stormers jersey.

Ulster brace for ‘hammer’ blows in SA

Ulster coach Dan McFarland expects that his side will get “hit with a big hammer” as they pursue victory on the SA leg of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Belfast , United Kingdom - 10 December 2021; Duane Vermeulen during the Ulster rugby captain's run at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By John Dickson/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Vermeulen named in strong Ulster squad for SA tour

Ulster coach Dan McFarland has included Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen in a powerful touring group for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of South Africa.

Watch: Vermeulen barefooted in sub-zero interview

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen arrived for a post-match interview in Belfast barefooted and in shorts after playing for Ulster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.