There will be a moment of silence held before the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against Ospreys in memory of former SARU No.8 Terence Joseph Dean, who sadly passed away last week after suffering a stroke at the age of 62. Born on 28 March 1962, Dean was regarded as one of the best and toughest players of his generation from the Belhar and Elsies River areas of Cape Town. Playing mostly at No.8, Dean displayed brilliant rugby skills at a very young age. After finishing school, he joined Belhar RFC and he was later selected to represent the erstwhile Tygerberg RFU and the ..read more

DHL Western Province Women get their Women’s Premier Division campaign underway in a coastal clash with Hollywoodbets Sharks Women at City Park on Saturday. This season, teams will again play a double round of fixtures to showcase the growth of the women’s game in the country, with the Free State Women – First Division champions in 2023 – as the new kid on the block and eight teams to contest the league. The opening shots of the tournament will be fired in Athlone and Alberton, where DHL WP will host Sharks Women and the Golden Lions Women await EP Queens respectively. The Border Ladies will o ..read more

There are 10 DHL Western Province players in the 31-player Junior Springbok touring group for the inaugural Under-20 Rugby Championship in Australia, that was announced by SA U20 head coach Bafana Nhleko on Thursday. Prop Zachary Porthen, hooker CJ Erasmus, lock Adam de Waal, loose forward Divan Fuller, scrumhalves Asad Moos and Ezekiel Ngubane, centres Bruce Sherwood and Joshua Boulle and outside backs JC Mars and Joel Leotlela all got the nod from the Junior Bok coach. The inaugural SANZAAR-arranged tournament, which features the up-and-coming U20 players from South Africa, Argentina, New Ze ..read more

SA Rugby on Wednesday announced the appointment of experienced rugby administrator and businessman, Mr Peter Jooste, as the new administrator of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU). He succeeds Mr Max Fuzani who has stepped down following his appointment as a special advisor to the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture. Mr Jooste, is vastly experienced in the rugby environment, having been an outstanding player and later a long-serving Springbok selector, president of the Tygerberg Rugby Club and former member of the Western Province Rugby Football Union executive. Mr Mark Alexand ..read more

The Western Province Rugby community is mourning the sad passing of Margaret Dobson. Mother of DHL Stormers Head Coach John and wife of the late Paul, who devoted his life to the game as a referee, writer and coach, Margaret will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched. A warm and friendly lady, Margaret will be remembered for her kind nature and gentle soul. A nurse by profession, she ran the school sanatorium at Bishops where her husband was a teacher and later worked for Catholic Welfare and Development. Margaret would often be seen in the grandstand at Newla ..read more

Western Province Professional Rugby and Windhoek Draught Griquas/Griqualand-West Rugby Union have signed a strategic player development agreement that harnesses the combined capabilities of WP Rugby and GWR to cultivate talent and establish progression pathways for players. The agreement enables Windhoek Draught Griquas players to ultimately represent the DHL Stormers and also introduces a player loan structure that allows DHL Stormers players to join Windhoek Draught Griquas. This innovative initiative improves the depth and competitiveness of the Kimberley team’s squad and provides additiona ..read more

The Red Disa consortium’s equity deal in securing a controlling shareholding in WP Professional Rugby (Pty Ltd) was this week approved by the South African Competition Commission. DHL Stormers coach John Dobson delighted in the news, saying: “It felt like Christmas had come early for the players, management, coaches and supporters of rugby in the Western Cape. “It is a huge moment for rugby in our province and for the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province professional teams,’ said Dobson. “It finally feels real now that the Competition Commission has ruled on the deal, and it could not have co ..read more

The Springboks will face the All Blacks in a Castle Lager Rugby Championship clash at DHL Stadium on 7 September 2024. Public tickets for this replay of the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final will go on sale later next year, with pricing and the on-sale date to be confirmed in the new year. All 2023/24 WP Rugby season tickets are valid for this match, with no further action necessary at this time. There are still limited season tickets available from the Ticketpro website, so get yours now to secure your place at this blockbuster Test match. (CLICK HERE to buy your 2023/24 season ticket now) The clash ..read more

Former Western Province Primary Schools Chairperson Jacobus ‘Kosie’ Cordon sadly passed away this week aged 74. Cordon was appointed to the position in 2009 and under his guidance, the school’s rugby landscape underwent a transformation that mirrored his own dedication to excellence. Cordon was not merely an administrator; he was a mentor, a leader, and the epitome of a team player. His visionary approach and tireless efforts played a pivotal role in shaping the future of young rugby talents. Beyond the field, he became a guiding force for countless individuals, instilling values of sportsmans ..read more

The 2023 Western Province Rugby Football Union Awards evening was held at Kelvin Grove on Wednesday night. It was a memorable occasion as the best and brightest in local community rugby were recognised, while eight DHL Western Province players received their senior caps. The clubs who won the various league competitions under the WPRFU banner were recognised before the stand-out individuals from the 2023 season. Stellenbosch University loose forward Gift Dlamini walked away with the Club Rugby Player of the year award after playing an influential role for the Super League A winners. Azisa Mkiv ..read more