Horn highlights strategic kicking as Lions beat Stormers

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In a gripping encounter at Ellis Park, the Lions edged past the Stormers with a 30-23 victory, showcasing their attacking prowess and strategic decision-making

Watch VideoLions secure first home URC victory over Stormers

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The Lions secured a vital 30-23 victory over the Stormers at Ellis Park, ending their six-match losing streak against the Cape side while showcasing their attacking ...

Blommetjies misses late conversion as fighting Stormers go down to Hanekom-inspired Bulls

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The Bulls, with their scrum on the front foot, made crucial scores at the start and in the second half against the Stormers to seal a first United Rugby Championship ...

Matthee starts as injury-ridden Stormers shake up backline for massive Bulls showdown

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Despite several senior backs not being fit, Stormers will look to lay the foundation with their forwards to bag a win over arch-rivals the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium ...

WATCH: Dive into the heart of South African rugby with The Last Word On Rugby podcast

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Welcome to the exciting new podcast The Last Word On Rugby, presented by Independent Media Sport, that aims to bring more insights into the rugby sphere in SA and ...

Injury woes and scrum struggles: Stormers fall to Leinster

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Stormers face another away defeat as Leinster capitalises on injury setbacks and scrum issues, leaving the Cape side in need of urgent improvements.

Blitzboks make perfect start with two thrilling wins at Perth Sevens

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They made life difficult for themselves with some last-gasp victories, but the Springbok Sevens laid the perfect platform for the Perth Sevens tournament on Friday. ...

Watch VideoStormers blitz Sale Sharks to keep Champions Cup hopes alive

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Even though they will be resting a few players, the Cape outfit will go full tilt against Racing 92 this coming Saturday in Paris.

Watch VideoStormers secure playoff hopes with 40-0 triumph against Sale Sharks

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The Stormers delivered an impressive performance, defeating Sale Sharks 40-0 in Cape Town, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid defence.

Dobson relieved, Plumtree peeved after clash in Cape Town

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The Stormers feel they should have buried the Sharks in the final local derby of 2024 in Cape Town on Saturday, but the victory keeps their hopes alive in the competition. ...

Stormers come alive to stifle Sharks’ attack

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The Stormers kept their winning record at home in the United Rugby Championship (URC) over the Sharks intact to bag another crucial win in front of their supporters. ...

Coastal derby showdown: Key match-ups in Stormers v Sharks clash

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With valuable log points on the line, both teams are not just playing for pride but are also keen to secure their positions in the league with a win in the second ...

Stormers triumph over 14-men Lions in tense URC clash

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It wasn’t the most convincing display, but the Cape side revived their United Rugby Championship campaign with a hard-fought victory in Cape Town.

Brilliant Cameron Hanekom can’t save bumbling Bulls as Northampton conquer Loftus

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Handling errors, a failure to protect possession and poor decision-making cost the Bulls as they fell to Northampton Saints in the second round of the Champions ...

Blitzboks start Cape Town SVNS with overpowering win

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The Blitzboks could not have started their home tournament any better than the beating they gave Ireland. Now, it's a wait till Saturday afternoon for the final ...

Impi Visser leads from the front as Blitzboks dispatch Ireland in Cape Town Sevens opener

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The Blitzboks could not have started the Cape Town Sevens any better than the beating they gave Ireland. Now, it’s a wait until Saturday evening for the final pool ...

Springboks razzmatazz UK in Autumn Tour

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Despite making several changes, the world champions were far too good for their opponents, raking in seven tries against Wales.

Cheslin Kolbe on song as Springboks hold their nerve to deny fiery England at Twickenham

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A defensive masterclass in the second half against England ensured the Springboks kept their unbeaten record on their UK tour with one Test to play.

Injuries plague Stormers as they fall to Glasgow Warriors in crucial Stellenbosch clash

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The Stormers suffered a tough defeat against the defending champions and are now with their backs against the wall in the competition.

Willemse’s flawless performance propels Stormers to historic win

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The Stormers woke up in the second half, but were their brilliant self on the attack to complete a good win over Munster in the URC.

Lions roar through rain to claim fourth straight URC victory

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Rainy conditions in Italy spoiled the Lions' plans to play running rugby, but it did not spoil their unbeaten record in the United Rugby Championship after a nail-biter ...

Edinburgh overwhelms Stormers in 38-7 victory at Hive Stadium

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Looking for a second victory on tour, the Stormers ended their opening United Rugby Championship tour on a disappointing note after losing in Scotland.

Stormers Secure bonus-point victory in dominant Italian display

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They left it late to get the fourth try after dominating, but the Stormers scored a convincing bonus-point win in Italy to register a crucial victory on their European ...

Scrum power propels Bulls to convincing win over Ulster

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The Bulls powered to a second successive win after scoring seven tries in their dominant win over Ulster at Loftus Versfeld.

How Boks crushed Championship chase

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THE Springboks asserted their dominance in southern hemisphere rugby after claiming a 48-7 win over Argentina to win the Rugby Championship convincingly at Mbombela ...