United Rugby Championship

Hacjivah Dayimani signs autographs for fans

Dynamic Dayimani’s charisma is a winner

The rugby world has seen many extraordinary players, but few have captured the imagination of both die-hard enthusiasts and newcomers to the sport quite like DHL Stormers star Hacjivah Dayimani.

Connacht to turn tables on Stormers

Head coach Pete Wilkins has hinted that Connacht will look to beat the DHL Stormers at their own game in the Vodacom URC semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Evan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock (12824107au)/BackpagePix Connacht vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Steven Kitshoff is tackled by Jarrad Butler and Shane Delahunt of Connacht United Rugby Championship, Sportsground, Galway - 26 Feb 2022

Kitshoff: All the pressure is on us

Captain Steven Kitshoff has spoken about the weight of expectation on the DHL Stormers against Connacht in the Vodacom URC semi-final in Cape Town on Saturday.

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.

Zas making the most of every minute

DHL Stormers winger Leolin Zas is relishing the opportunity to make an impact against Connacht in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 01: Frans Malherbe, Deon Fourie and Steven Kitshoff of the DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup, pool match between DHL Stormers and London Irish at DHL Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by EJ Langner/Gallo Images)

Fourie touch-and-go for semi-final

John Dobson said that Deon Fourie has a “50/50 chance” of playing in Saturday’s semi-final against Connacht as the DHL Stormers flank continue to battle with a hamstring strain.

Underdog Connacht pack a punch in SA

As the Vodacom URC playoffs reach fever pitch, rugby fans are gearing up for what promises to be a brutal clash between reigning champions, the DHL Stormers, and the ultimate underdog of the season, Connacht.

Ruthless Stormers wary of Connacht spirit

The DHL Stormers happily accepted Connacht’s gift of a Vodacom URC home semi-final in Cape Town but the defending champions won’t be returning any favours as they continue their ruthless streak at the DHL Stadium.

Connacht relish underdogs tag

Winger Mack Hansen says Connacht are happy to be written off against the DHL Stormers when the teams clash in the Vodacom URC semi-finals on Saturday.

Watch: Silky Stormers bamboozle Bulls

Herschel Jantjies, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse and Willie Engelbrecht combined to put Angelo Davids over for one of six tries in a thrilling north-south derby when the DHL Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday.