United Rugby Championship

during the United Rugby Cup 2022 between DHL Stormers and Dragons RFC at NMB Stadium, Gqeberha, South Africa. Saturday 3 Dec 2022. Deryck Foster

No Stormers, one Bok in URC Top 10

There is just one South African and no players from defending champions the DHL Stormers in the Top 10 performers announced by the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Thursday.

Captain Kitshoff leads powered-up Stormers in Dublin

Captain Steven Kitshoff is among the returning players as the DHL Stormers welcome back a host of Springboks for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash with Leinster in Dublin on Friday night.

Cape Town , South Africa - 30 April 2022; Leinster head coach Leo Cullen speaks with DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Leinster at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dobson vs Cullen: Dawn of a great rivalry

Two of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship’s finest minds, Leo Cullen and John Dobson, have committed long-term to their respective clubs and will face off in what is bound to be the start of a new rivalry when Leinster host the DHL Stormers.

Sharks ‘going for gold’ in URC run-in

Werner Kok has emphasised the importance of the Sharks taking maximum points from their last three Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches, starting with Scarlets in Llanelli.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse during the DHL Western Province training session at High Performance Centre on March 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Willemse raring to go for Stormers

Following a physical and mental break from the game, Damian Willemse is refreshed and ready to give his best for the DHL Stormers.

Vincent Koch of South Africa (c) relaxes on the field Steven Kitshoff of South Africa (L) and Malcolm Marx of South Africa (R) before the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Sharks announce Koch capture

The Sharks have officially announced the signing of Springbok tighthead Vincent Koch, shortly after it was confirmed that Thomas du Toit would be leaving Durban for Bath.

‘SA URC teams perfect prep for Test arena’

SA’s big impact in the Vodacom URC is no surprise to Michael Ala’alatoa, and Leinster’s Samoan prop knows the threat they pose from his time playing Super Rugby with the Crusaders in New Zealand.

Stockdale keen for first SA clash in URC

Ulster wing Jacob Stockdale has achieved a good deal in his career already, but he will be looking to tick another box this weekend. He is in line to make his first appearance against SA opposition in the Vodacom URC when the Vodacom Bulls visit the Kingspan Stadium on Saturday.

Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden scores against the Sharks

Van Heerden keen to extend Stormers stay

Ruben van Heerden has hit the ground running since joining the DHL Stormers on a short-term deal and the experienced lock admits that he would “love” to make his move long-term.

Evan Roos and Deon Fourie in action for Stormers

Dublin to test Stormers’ credentials

A heavyweight clash against Leinster in Dublin is a golden opportunity for the DHL Stormers to learn how to win overseas, says forwards coach Rito Hlungwani.