United Rugby Championship

John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers during the Stormers tribute to acknowledge those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and those who have contributed over this period at Newlands Rugby Stadium on 6 August 2020 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dobbo’s Diary: Stormers looking to build depth on tour

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is looking forward to using the three-game Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour to grow his squad.

Leinster coach hails Bok lock’s impact

Despite only three appearances for his new team, lock Jason Jenkins has already made his mark at Leinster, assisting the side to the top of the log after three rounds in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Bok duo out of Bulls tour

Springbok wings Sbu Nkosi and Canan Moodie, as well as star hooker Johan Grobbelaar, were notable absentees when the Vodacom Bulls announced their squad to tour Scotland, Ireland and Italy.

Touring Stormers leave Bok props at home

Springbok heavyweights Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe were surprise omissions from the 28-man DHL Stormers squad chosen to tour Italy and Wales.

Mallett: Boks would need to adapt to Libbok

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes DHL Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok may be the answer to the Springboks’ woes in the No 10 jersey, if they are able to adapt to his style of play.

Hacjivah Dayimani and Clayton Blommetjies

Blommetjies in full bloom

Clayton Blommetjies is blossoming in the DHL Stormers environment.

URC rivals ‘target’ red-hot Roos

Abrasive DHL Stormers No 8 Evan Roos can expect opposing players in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship to keep trying “to get into his head”.

State of the URC: SA teams on a roll

The SA teams again swept all comers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, ending round three with a haul of 19 log points out of a possible 20.

Damian Willemse of Stormers celebrates Stormers beating Ulster to reach the final during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Semifinal match between Stormers and Ulster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 11 June 2022

Versatile Willemse is the Stormers’ lethal weapon

Damian Willemse has embraced his ability to play in multiple positions in the backline and will be vital for the DHL Stormers in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship title defence.