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Stormers: From SA's best bet for URC glory to biggest question mark
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (1133+ words) OPINION: The Stormers" inconsistency, basic errors, and ill-discipline have seen them go from being the most promising team among South Africa"s United Rugby Championship play-off qualifiers to the most problematic. Just three weeks ago, the Stormers produced possibly their…...
The 'behaviour change' problem that will be a concern for Stormers
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (371+ words) SPOTLIGHT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson said he was concerned over his team's inability to right the wrongs in their outing against Cardiff in Wales on Friday. The Capetonians delivered another inconsistent performance on their way to a 16-22 defeat…...
Four key factors for Stormers against Cardiff
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (698+ words) OPINION: Both the Stormers and Cardiff will be desperate when they meet in the final pool round of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday. That desperation will be fueled by very different goals, however" For the Stormers, currently second on…...
Stormers should be wary of Cardiff's Kimberley diamond
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (808+ words) IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It will be all the sweeter to not only book an historic spot in the United Rugby Championship play-offs, but doing it against a South African franchise Stormers, will be the cherry on the cake for Johan…...
Bulls brace for 'Test match' clash against Benetton
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (308+ words) REACTION: Bulls head coach Johann Ackermann expects a much-improved Benetton side to arrive at Loftus Versfeld in Round 18 of the United Rugby Championship this coming Saturday. The Bulls moved up to fourth place on the URC table following their 54-19 win…...
'No player can survive that': Stormers sweating over Bok ahead of URC play-offs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) The Stormers" push for a favourable United Rugby Championship play-off position has suffered a potentially devastating blow, with veteran forward Deon Fourie facing an anxious wait over an injury. The 39-year-old Fourie"s season could be over after he sustained…...
Steyn scores and Glasgow go top
1+ week, 2+ day ago (176+ words) MATCH REPORT: Glasgow Warriors climbed to the top of the United Rugby Championship standings with a 40-17 win over Cardiff at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday. Franco Smith's side scored six tries on their way to victory, with Johnny Matthews getting a…...
Stormers boss shifts Damian Willemse again
1+ week, 3+ day ago (327+ words) TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has unveiled his team for their big United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster in Belfast on Friday. The experienced Deon Fourie will earn his 140th Stormers cap and lead the team in the…...
Tactical changes as Bulls employ full strength line-up for Glasgow
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have shuffled their deck for this Saturday's critical Investec Champions Cup encounter against Glasgow, making several tactical adjustments to the side that faced Munster last week. The most significant changes occur in the backline, where the…...