DHL Stormers

Stormers given ‘freedom to try things’

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman expects the likes of Jurie Matthee, Wandisile Simelane and Keke Morabe to express themselves against Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Star playmaker signs with Lions

The Lions have reportedly secured the services of Stormers and Western Province flyhalf Kade Wolhuter on a permanent basis.

WATCH: Saints vs Stormers

Watch the live action as the DHL Stormers face Northampton Saints in an exhibition clash at Franklin’s Gardens. #NORvSTO

Ruhan Nel of Stormers evades a tackle during the Heineken Champions Cup 2022/23 game between Stormers and Harlequins at Cape Town Stadium on 1 April 2023

Quick tap with Ruhan Nel

DHL Stormers centre Ruhan Nel fields a couple of questions, from his injury rehabilitation progress and home repairs, to being a new father.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 02: Marius van der Westhuizen (South Africa) having a firm talk with both captains Marco van Staden of the Vodacom Blue Bulls and Deon Fourie (c) of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on March 02, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Watch: Brannas fixes Bulls foe’s boo-boo

Skipper Deon Fourie assists wounded opposite number Marcell Coetzee during a bruising north-south derby between the DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.

Neethling Fouche of the Stormers tackles Marcell Coetzee of Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2023/24 match between Blue Bulls and Stormers at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on 2 March 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

How the Bulls beat ‘quality’ Stormers

Skipper Marcell Coetzee has revealed a key area where the Vodacom Bulls needed to front up to end the DHL Stormers’ recent dominance in the north-south derby.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 06: Leolin Zas of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship quarter final match between DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on May 06, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Watch: Bulls versus Stormers ‘voorsmakie’

In anticipation of the Vodacom URC derby showdown on Saturday, wet your lips on this historic reel of epic north-south clashes between the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers.

Stormers count on Dricus’ support

Captain Deon Fourie reckons UFC champion Dricus du Plessis is in the DHL Stormers’ corner for Saturday’s north-south derby duel with the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Willie le Roux of the Bulls instructs teammates during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Nortje: We can’t let Stormers get in our heads

Skipper Ruan Nortje wants the Vodacom Bulls to steer clear of the “head games” when they clash with the DHL Stormers at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Deon Fourie (captain) of the Stormers is challenged by Willie le Roux of the Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

URC Picks: North-South derby too close to call

It’s anyone’s game when the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers reignite their heated URC rivalry at Loftus Versfeld, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team and readers. @Vodacom #URC