Maligned Moerat has the faith of Boks

Salmaan Moerat’s return to the Springbok set-up is a pleasing sign that the lock has not been forgotten despite his fair share of criticism in South Africa. That is the view from Stormers director of rugby John Dobson, who backed the 28-year-old at a media conference...

Dobbo: Our experience of Bongi is positive

The Stormers have no concerns about Bongi Mbonambi’s Sharks history and will help accelerate the Springbok’s return to action as he pursues a third World Cup next year. The 35-year-old is set to play off the bench against Ulster at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, after...

‘You want to be a Springbok, come here’

Despite the challenges, John Dobson is proud of the first call-ups and strong Stormers representation in the Springbok squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship. Lock Riley Norton, flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed and centre Markus Muller are three of the six uncapped...

Double blow for Stormers

Stormers boss John Dobson faces a tough rest of the season after revealing the extent of the injuries that will keep André-Hugo Venter and Deon Fourie sidelined. Venter and Fourie suffered elbow and hamstring injuries, respectively, in last week’s 52-40 win over the...

Welsh make Premiership move

The Welsh Rugby Union has reportedly opened formal talks over two Welsh clubs joining the English Premiership in a move that could reshape the URC. According to WalesOnline, the WRU is in serious discussions with Premiership Rugby Limited and the Rugby Football Union,...

Ruhan returns for reshuffled Stormers

Ruhan Nel will lead a new-look Stormers 23 for their final game before the November break against Ulster at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Nel, who has missed the last two matches for the Stormers due to a calf niggle, starts at outside centre alongside...