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Stormers determined to avoid poor start

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Stormers have failed to reach the playoffs for the last two seasons after losing their opening games and making a poor start to the season.

Scarra raring to go

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Stormers hooker Scarra Ntubeni is keen to get the season under way following three injury-plagued seasons.

Stormers missed a trick with De Jongh

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Cape Times Sports editor Ian Smit says the Stormers missed a trick by not making Juan de Jongh captain for the season.

Coleman starts for Stormers

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Kurt Coleman will start at flyhalf for the Stormers against the South Western Districts Eagles in their opening pre-season game.

Ireland reserve flyhalf to miss Six Nations

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Ireland reserve flyhalf Paddy Jackson will miss the Six Nations after dislocating his elbow, his province Ulster said.

Vermeulen named Stormers captain

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

The Stormers named Duane Vermeulen as their captain for the 2015 Super Rugby season.

Tough decision for Stormers, WP coach

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Stormers and Western Province coach Allister Coetzee has a tough decision to make in the next couple of weeks.

Beale extends Wallabies contract

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

Versatile back Kurtley Beale, who was at the heart of the text message scandal that led to Australia rugby coach Ewen McKenzie's resignation last year, has signed on for another season with the Wallabies.

Tuilagi doubtful for Six Nations opener

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

England centre Manu Tuilagi could miss the Six Nations opener against Wales next month as he continues his recovery from a groin injury.

Steyn costs Stade de Francais victory

1 decade ago by iol.co.za

South African flyhalf Morne Steyn endured a miserable first start of the season for Stade Francais when he was red-carded in the Top 14 leaders' 12-9 defeat at Lyon.