Springbok forwards Deon Fourie and Marvin Orie make their return to the DHL Stormers team for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final against Munster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Both players missed the semifinal due to injury, but will take their places in the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the showpiece match, which kicks off at 18h30 on Saturday. Tickets for this match sold out in a matter of hours last week, so there will be a capacity crowd and heavy traffic congestion in the area. Please plan to get to DHL Stadium at least three hours before kick-off. Spectators are urged to ..read more

It was a tough afternoon for the Force facing the defending champions the Crusaders, closing out their final game in New Zealand with a 35-point loss in Canterbury. Bit of dew lined Orangetheory Stadium yet the Force looked to take advantage of the Crusaders, who came off a loss to the Chiefs last weekend. The men in black and gold welcomed a familiar face back in their squad as Wallaby Isi Naisarani made his return in the #8 jersey donning Force colours for the first time since 2017. It was a great start from the Force as they opened the match playing with pace, showcasing Aussie 7’s star Max ..read more

This season, the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province have been relying upon SKINS Compression garments for all their compression and recovery kit needs. SKINS Compression, as the teams official compression and recovery garment supplier, have been providing the players with garments for gamedays and in training with the results clear to see all season. DHL Stormers Head Coach John Dobson said: “Having an innovative partner like SKINS is key to ensuring that the players can perform their best on the field and also recover effectively from their demanding schedule. “We play in three different p ..read more

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has agreed to release Black Ferns Sevens player Tyla Nathan-Wong from her contract at her own request to pursue an opportunity to play in the NRLW competition during the Black Ferns Sevens off-season. The 28-year-old has been involved in the Black Ferns Sevens programme since her debut in 2012 at the age of 18. She has been a pivotal player for the Black Ferns Sevens during this time, achieving a number of milestones on the world stage. Notably she has won two Sevens Rugby World Cups, Olympic silver and gold medals, Commonwealth Games bronze and gold medals, alongside s ..read more

The DHL Stormers take on Irish side Munster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium on Saturday. Here is all you need to know ahead of the showpiece match. There is a large crowd expected, with tickets sold out, so please plan accordingly for congestion. There will be no tickets available for sale at the stadium. Only tickets purchased via Ticketpro are valid. Gates at DHL Stadium open at 15h30, with kick-off at 18h30. Get there early. Plan to be in the precinct by 14h30 and in the stadium by 17h00. The beer garden inside the stadium will be open from 15h30 with Re ..read more

Lukhanyo Am has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador on one of Danone’s top brands, DanUp. As a brand, DanUp is committed to giving consumers the inner and outer courage to live their truth and is proud to partner with the South African rugby player. “Lukhanyo is the quintessential DanUp man; a professional rugby player for the national team and the Cell C Sharks” says Thandeka Ngqumeya, Marketing Director for Danone Southern Africa. As a young man hailing from King William’s Town in the Eastern Cape, Lukhanyo transcended from his humble background to become one of SA’s top rugby players and ..read more

Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, congratulated Springbok Sevens playmaker Ricardo Duarttee, who was named as the Rookie of the Year at the annual HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series awards in London on Sunday evening. The winners in the men’s categories were announced at Twickenham as the 2023 World Series came to a close after 11 tournaments. The awards recognize and celebrate the players and teams who have performed at the highest level across the season and produced the most memorable moments that thrilled and inspired fans around the globe. The 25-year-old Duarttee, who made his Blitzb ..read more

Tickets for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final at DHL Stadium will go on sale at 10h00 on Thursday, exclusively from Ticketpro. The DHL Stormers will host their second successive Grand Final, which kicks off at 18h30 (SAST) on Saturday 27 May. They will be up against Irish side Munster as they look to defend their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title. Tickets for the Grand Final start from just R80 for Category D seats at DHL Stadium, to ensure that all who have supported the team so passionately all season are able to be there for the showpiece match. Tickets range in price ..read more

The DHL Stormers will have an opportunity to defend their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title after securing their second successive home final following their victory against Connacht in Cape Town and Munster’s surprise win over Leinster in Dublin in the semi-finals this weekend. The Capetonians defeated Connacht 43-25 at the DHL Stadium in the first semi-final on Saturday to secure their spot in the Grand Final, and they earned the bragging rights for the home final hours later after Munster slotted a late drop goal to defeat their arch-rivals Leinster 16-15 at the Aviva Stadium in Dubli ..read more

Rugby Australia and the Western Force are delighted to announce Nic White has signed through until the end of 2025. The Wallabies scrumhalf has put pen to paper on a two-year extension with Australian Rugby and will make the move to Perth after spending the last four seasons with the ACT Brumbies, his second stint with the Canberra-based Super Rugby club. The 32-year-old returned to Australian Rugby in 2020 after stints in France and England, playing in the 2019 Rugby World Cup before helping guide the Brumbies to a Super Rugby AU title in 2020. Since then, he has gone on to become a leader an ..read more