Stormers bring back Boks
The Stormers have named a strong 28-man squad for their friendly against the Bulls in Wellington on Saturday.
WP Rugby denies Vermeulen link
Western Province Rugby Union president Thelo Wakefield has hinted that No 8 Duane Vermeulen is not part of their plans going forward. Vermeulen has been playing for Toulon since 2015, but the French club recently confirmed his departure at the end of the current season. It was expected that the Bok No 8 would rejoin the Stormers, but according to… Read more →
Malherbe still unavailable
Robbie Fleck has confirmed that Springbok prop Frans Malherbe will miss the Stormers’ Super Rugby tour to Australasia.
Stormers whack Eagles in warm-up
Juarno Augustus and Herschel Jantjies scored two tries each as the Stormers cruised to a 77-0 win over the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park on Saturday. The Stormers fielded a young match-day squad, but still had enough firepower to run 11 tries past the Eagles in front of their home crowd in George. Despite playing in damp, misty and rainy… Read more →
Etzebeth headlines Stormers injury list
The Stormers have confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will be sidelined for at least four months because of a shoulder injury.
Etzebeth blow for Stormers
Eben Etzebeth is set to be ruled out until at least April because of shoulder and back injuries. The Bok captain was forced off the field just before half-time in the match against Wales in Cardiff last month, after he sustained a nerve injury that caused severe pain in his left shoulder. He has a conservative return date set for… Read more →
Stormers bolster flyhalf stocks
Griquas flyhalf George Whitehead has joined the Stormers on loan ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby season. WP Rugby confirmed to Netwerk24 that Whitehead had been recruited to add to their flyhalf depth. Former Stormers flyhalf Rob du Preez is now with the Sharks, while Jean-Luc du Plessis underwent a hip operation last year and it is still uncertain when… Read more →
Stormers bolster flyhalf stocks
Griquas flyhalf George Whitehead has joined the Stormers on loan ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby season.
WP Rugby has no funds for staff bonuses
WPRU president Thelo Wakefield has reiterated that the union cannot afford to pay bonuses or offer salary increases to all staff. According to a report on Netwerk24, staff categorised in the grade four to seven salary tiers received an annual bonus of 100% and a salary increase of 6% in November. The middle and senior executives in grade one to three… Read more →
WP official in racial row
WPRU vice-president Gerald Njengele has been accused of launching a verbal and racial attack on the national manager of the Vuka Rugby Programme. According to Netwerk24, the incident took place at the Cape Town Sevens after Jessie Claassen refused to shake Njengele’s hand. The pair had clashed back in August. When this happened, Njengele allegedly responded: ‘F**k you white people, f**k the coloureds. I’m… Read more →
