Peel: Stormers set the standard

Scarlets coach Dwayne Peel admits his side were outplayed in every department after a chastening 34-0 defeat to the Stormers in Llanelli on Friday night. Peel described the result as a “sobering night” for his team, who slumped to a second home loss of the campaign....

Libbok bids Stormers farewell

Manie Libbok has officially signed off from the Stormers in an emotional message on social media on Friday. The 28-year-old playmaker joins the Hanazono Kintetsu Liners for the new Japan Rugby League One season after playing a defining role in the Stormers’ resurgence...

Dobbo: A lot of tears in Stormers change room

The Stormers have suffered a major injury blow following their 34-0 rout of the Scarlets in Lllanelli on Friday night. Coach John Dobson confirmed that veteran Springbok flank Deon Fourie suffered a serious arm injury which is likely to keep him out of rugby for a...

Saffas star as Sale give Red Bulls the blues

The Sale Sharks’ South African contingent shone brightly in their dominant English Premiership win over the Newcastle Red Bulls on Friday. Rob du Preez and Ernst van Rhyn both crossed the whitewash in Sale’s nine-try, 57-5 thrashing of the Red Bulls, to compound...

MLR to continue despite franchise closures

Major League Rugby has reaffirmed its commitment to continue next season and beyond, even as the North American competition faces major structural changes. Three teams – the New Orleans Gold, Miami Sharks and Houston SaberCats – have announced their departure from the...
Stormers outclass Scarlets

Stormers outclass Scarlets

The Stormers continued their winning start to the Vodacom URC season with a bonus-point victory against the Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday night. The Cape franchise came into this match on the back of two home wins, and were boosted by the inclusion of Springbok backs...