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Jun 3, 21 •
1082 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Specman starts for DHL Stormers
Rosko Specman will start on the wing on one of four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for their PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA clash with the Vodacom Bulls on Friday. There are two changes to the backline and two to the forward pack for the North-South...
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May 19, 21 •
1053 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers bolstered for Durban trip
The DHL Stormers have been bolstered by the return of a number of key players for their PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match against the Cell C Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Locks JD Schickerling and Marvin Orie, flank Pieter-Steph du Toit and centre Ruhan Nel are all...
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May 14, 21 •
1051 Views •
General News, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Preview – Round 3
The two unbeaten teams in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA – the Vodacom Bulls and the Cell C Sharks – go head-to-head on Saturday, with another double-header of fixtures taking place in the third round of the competition. Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash...
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May 14, 21 •
1020 Views •
General News, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Four changes for DHL Stormers
There are four changes to the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA encounter with the Emirates Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday. There are two changes in the backline and two in the forward pack, for the clash at Emirates Airline Park,...
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May 12, 21 •
991 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Confirmation of final four rounds of PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA
The big PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA clash between the leaders on the log, the Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks, kicks off at 18h15 on Saturday, while the Emirates Lions host the DHL Stormers earlier in the day as they look to break their winning duck in the...
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May 7, 21 •
1154 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers forced to change
The DHL Stormers have been forced to make a number of changes for the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA encounter with the Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The North-South clash will kick-off at 18h15, with DHL Western Province Women up against Boland Women...
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May 7, 21 •
1222 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Preview – Round 2
After a thrilling opening weekend of action in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA, the competition returns for another double-header of fixtures on Saturday – the Cell C Sharks host the Emirates Lions in Durban while the Vodacom Bulls travel to Cape Town to battle...
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May 6, 21 •
1172 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS – SEABELO SENATLA AND WILLIE ENGELBRECHT
The DHL Stormers’ Seabelo Senatla (wing) was suspended for four weeks following a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday after he was red carded in the opening round of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA, but his team-mate Willie Engelbrecht (No 8) is free to play after...
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Apr 30, 21 •
1930 Views •
Currie Cup, General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa, Super Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL extends record-breaking title sponsorship of DHL Stormers and DHL WP
Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) is pleased to announce a multi-year extension of their partnership with DHL, to continue their long-standing relationship until the end of the 2023/2024 season. DHL first signed on as title sponsor of the two...
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Apr 30, 21 •
1208 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Du Toit returns for DHL Stormers in PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA opener
The 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his long-awaited return from injury for the DHL Stormers in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA opener against the Cell C Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Du Toit was originally sidelined...
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Apr 30, 21 •
1112 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA Preview – Round 1
The domestic rugby scene is set to explode back into action on Saturday as the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA kicks off, marking the DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions’ competition debuts. The DHL Stormers will host the Cell C Sharks in the...
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Apr 23, 21 •
1200 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Revised PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA schedule confirmed
The revised schedule for the PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA will see three consecutive “Super Saturdays” of top-class local rugby action, starting next weekend on 1 May with encounters in Cape Town and Pretoria SA Rugby and PRO14 Rugby announced the amended...
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Apr 21, 21 •
1048 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Dual tournament approach to Rainbow Cup announced
PRO14 Rugby and SA Rugby will operate dual Rainbow Cup tournaments with no cross-hemisphere fixtures in the absence of formal approvals in place to allow the South African teams to enter the UK & Ireland it was announced on Wednesday. Despite a colossal...
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Apr 19, 21 •
1092 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Committed Kitshoff to lead DHL Stormers
Experienced prop Steven Kitshoff has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) and has been appointed DHL Stormers captain. The Rugby World Cup-winner is no stranger to the role, having captained the DHL Stormers...
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Apr 16, 21 •
1101 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Trio of young guns commit to WPPR
The trio of Nama Xaba, Kwenzo Blose and Evan Roos are the latest talented young players to commit their futures to Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). Flank Xaba (three years) and loosehead prop Blose (one year) have signed contract extensions, while...
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Apr 13, 21 •
1256 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Kick-off times for Rainbow Cup openers confirmed
Kick-off times and dates for the first three rounds of the PRO14 Rainbow Cup has been confirmed, with the opening game – a coastal derby between the DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks in Cape Town – getting proceedings underway in South Africa. The match...
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Apr 8, 21 •
1253 Views •
General News, National, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Van Zyl calls time on WP Rugby journey
Chris van Zyl has decided to call time on his career as a rugby player after years of dedicated service to Western Province Rugby. The experienced lock ends with 72 caps for DHL Western Province and 42 caps for the DHL Stormers, having contributed immensely...
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Apr 6, 21 •
1119 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Speedster Senatla signs on with WPPR
Speedster Seabelo Senatla has committed to a two-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). The fleet-footed wing, who is the all-time leading try-scorer for the Springbok Sevens team, has committed his future to the DHL Stormers...
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Mar 26, 21 •
1249 Views •
General News, Guinness Pro14, International, National, Rainbow Cup, South Africa, South Africa •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on PRO14 Rainbow Cup kick-off confirmed
The Vodacom Bulls, Emirates Lions, Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers’ first foray into Europe has been confirmed with the news that the PRO14 Rainbow Cup will kick-off on the weekend of 24 April, with fixtures for the first three rounds now established. Three...
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Mar 26, 21 •
983 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on DHL Stormers change it up for final preparation game
There are a number of changes to the DHL Stormers team for their final preparation game against the Emirates Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Several experienced players come into the mix for the encounter with the Johannesburg side, which kicks off at...
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Mar 18, 21 •
1122 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Ntubeni signs on for three more years with WPPR
Hooker Scarra Ntubeni has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). The seasoned front row forward has been with WPPR for his entire professional career and will build on over a decade of experience over the next...
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Mar 17, 21 •
1140 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Moerat to lead DHL Stormers in Pretoria
Lock Salmaan Moerat will captain the DHL Stormers in their preparation match against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday. Moerat is one of several players to come into the starting line-up for the North-South encounter at Loftus Versfeld, which kicks off...
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Mar 12, 21 •
1156 Views •
General News, International, National, South Africa, South Africa, Springbok News, Springboks •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Willemse commits future to WPPR
Springbok backline star Damian Willemse has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR). A product of the Western Province Rugby youth structures who was identified as a dazzling talent from a young age, Willemse...
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Mar 9, 21 •
1322 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on SunBet joins forces with WPPR
SunBet, the online betting arm of Sun International, has joined the Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR) family as sponsors of the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province teams. SunBet, which offers a secure online platform through which bettors can bet...
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Mar 5, 21 •
967 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Petersen and Njezula come in for DHL Stormers
Outside backs Sergeal Petersen and Sihle Njezula come into the DHL Stormers starting line-up for the preparation match against the Tafel Lager Griquas in Kimberley on Tuesday. Petersen is at fullback in place of the injured Tristan Leyds and Njezula gets an...
