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Watch VideoStormers star Warrick Gelant: A student of the game expanding his rugby arsenal

World Cup winner Warrick Gelant wants to continue to add to his rugby skills, striving to enhance the Stormers’ performance in the United Rugby Championship as they push for a place in the knockouts.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoHow Sacha and Damian’s presence empowers Warrick Gelant and the Stormers’ game in the URC

As the Cape side prepare to face a formidable Benetton, fullback Gelant reflects on their defensive challenges and the crucial role of returning playmakers in their quest for victory

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoStormers face crucial final four home games in URC playoff push

The Cape side will take a break over the next two weeks before going into their fina

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoDobson: Willemse, Hartzenberg and Feinberg-Mngomezulu a very exciting trio for Stormers against Ulster

John Dobson's enforced changes see exciting Willemse-Hartzenberg axis take centre-stage as injury-hit Stormers aim to maintain momentum in Belfast.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoJohn Dobson: Warrick Gelant’s breakdown bravery saved Stormers in bonus-point win over Scarlets

After starting the weekend in 12th place, the Stormers now sit in eighth on the United Rugby Championship log after beating the Scarlets.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu set to drive Stormers' gameplan in URC comeback

The utility back is amped to take on the task of leading the attack of the Cape side as their playmaker.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu prepares for an exciting comeback with the Stormers

The utility back is poised for a return in the URC, aiming for a strong finish to the tournament and an injury-free season ahead

Sport Rugby Springboks
Leighton Koopman|Published

Key players who could spark Stormers against Bulls in URC North vs South Loftus derby

The Stormers must deliver an 80-minute performance to secure victory against the Bulls in Pretoria, with key players poised to make an impact in this crucial URC clash.

Sport Rugby URC
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoCobus Reinach the bridge that connects Stormers' flair with much-needed fundamentals

The Stormers' backline boasts exceptional talent, yet their inconsistency raises concerns. As they welcome Cobus Reinach next season, can they strike the right balance between flair and fundamentals?

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Stormers to release the handbrake against Glasgow Warriors with Libbok, Willemse, Gelant attacking axis

The Stormers will boosted by the return of Springboks Manie Libbok and Frans Malherbe for the URC clash against Glasgow Warriors.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Stormers pack must roll up sleeves for Gelant and Willemse to buzz in the Hive

The Stormers will be determined to end their tour on a high against Edinburgh tomorrow, having lost all four games on their URC trip last November.

Cape Times Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Stormers boosted by Springboks Ben-Jason Dixon, Warrick Gelant to Zebre clash

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson said that after a full week of training in Italy, his team is determined to make every minute count against Zebre.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Warrick Gelant, Damian Willemse axis can boost Stormers’ kicking game against Zebre

Warrick Gelant’s return to the Stormers’ fold could see a tweak in the backline, with another Springbok Damian Willemse moving to flyhalf to make accommodate the fullback.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Warrick Gelant may shake things up for Stormers after Ospreys defeat

After losing their first match of the new season, the Stormers are pondering some changes before taking on the high-flying Zebre Parma on Saturday.

Cape Times Sport
Leighton Koopman|Published

Stormers without ‘Boogeyman’ Warrick Gelant for United Rugby Championship opener

Another Springbok Damian Willemse, who has recovered from a finger injury, will play in the No 15 jersey, while Jurie Matthee have been picked at flyhalf for the clash.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

Bulls, Stormers dominating URC stats, but will it translate into silverware?

The Bulls are also the top side when it comes to points scored with 639, which is also a tournament record, eclipsing the 613 they scored in their first season in the United Rugby Championship.

Sport Rugby URC
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Stormers’ ‘boogeyman’ Warrick Gelant is back tormenting opposition defences

The Stormers’ Warrick Gelant is one of the most dangerous attacking players in the country, and he showed his full array of tricks against the Ospreys.

Sport Rugby URC
John Goliath|Published

WATCH: Stormers outmuscle Leinster in massive United Rugby Championship statement

A dominant performance from the Stormers knocked Leinster off the top of the United Rugby Championship, with the Cape side at their free-flowing try-scoring best.

Sport Rugby URC
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John Dobson hails Stormers troops as ‘a really class team’

Stormers coach John Dobson has heaped praise on his troops following an inspiring United Rugby Championship win over the Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday.

Sport Rugby URC
Staff Reporter|Published

Stormers’ ‘boogie’ man Warrick Gelant back in the Cape to terrorise defences

Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant was a central figure for the Stormers when they claimed the inaugural United Rugby Championship title.

Sport Rugby URC
Staff Reporter|Published

Willie le Roux and the Stormers can be a match made in heaven

IOL Sport’s Ashfak Mohamed feels it is now written in the stars that Le Roux must come home for one last hurrah at Cape Town Stadium?

Sport Rugby
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Former Bok wing Courtnall Skosan on Stormers’ radar on his return home

Courtnall Skosan mutually parted ways with Northampton Saints and has garnered interest from the Stormers.

Sport Rugby
Leighton Koopman|Published

Clayton Blommetjies blooming with Stormers and Western Province

Warrick Gelant was one of the axes that the Cape side had built their devastating attack around, and his departure was sure to leave a void in the side especially on the attack.

Sport Rugby Currie Cup
Leighton Koopman|Published

Clayton Blommetjies, Suleiman Hartzenberg to start for the Stormers in URC opener

The experienced Clayton Blommetjies and young centre Suleiman Hartzenberg will both make their Stormers debut in their United Rugby Championship-opener against Connacht in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

Sport Rugby URC
Wynona Louw|Published

Elton Jantjies remains in wilderness despite Springboks’ flyhalf crisis

The excellent cameo Frans Steyn delivered in the closing stages of the Springboks’ win against Argentina has given him his answer to their flyhalf conundrum, writes Mike Greenaway.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Mike Greenaway|Published