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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.

State of the URC: Full house for SA teams

The DHL Stormers started their @Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence in style, as the Lions, @Vodacom Bulls and Sharks came away with tight wins on a perfect weekend for the teams from the Republic.

Highlights: Clean sweep for SA Teams

It was a successful weekend for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises with the Vodacom Bulls, Stormers and Lions registering victories on Saturday.

Stylish Stormers strike Connacht

The DHL Stormers opened their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence in style with a comfortable bonus-point victory over 14-man Connacht in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

RECAP: DHL Stormers vs Connacht

Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers kick off their @Vodacom #URC campaign against Connacht in Stellenbosch. ⛈️?

Suleiman Hartzenberg of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 training session for Stormers at Bellville HPC in Cape Town on 19 September 2022 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Two debuts for Stormers in Stellies

Clayton Blommetjies and young centre Suleiman Hartzenberg will both make their DHL Stormers debuts in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Connacht.

Watch: The best of Leiua

Following the DHL Stormers’ recent acquisition of Samoan international Alapati Leiua, here’s a look at the powerful centre’s stints in Super Rugby and the English Premiership.

Roos ready to tear it up

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is picking his No 8 Evan Roos to make a statement in the defending champions’ @Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against Connacht in Stellenbosch on Saturday. #URC

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 21: Alapati Leiua during the DHL Stormers training session and press conference at Danie Craven Stadium on September 21, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Blockbuster Leiua to mentor Stormers golden generation

John Dobson says he hopes veteran Samoan midfielder Alapati Leiua can help DHL Stormers whiz kids Sacha Mngomezulu and Suleiman Hartzenberg realise their full potential.

Stormers to defend title in style

Coach John Dobson is sticking to the plan with which the DHL Stormers played an exciting brand of rugby en route to clinching the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship title.