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Fans clap Bulls, Stormers into semis

The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers overpower their playoff opponents this week to advance to the semi-finals of the 2023-24 URC, according to readers.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29: Kurt-Lee Arendse of Vodacom Bulls scores his side's first try during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Vodacom Bulls at RDS Arena on March 29, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Seb Daly/Gallo Images)

URC semis an appetiser to SA-Ireland series

The Vodacom Bulls and Leinster will have one eye on a likely semi-final clash at Loftus Versfeld next week, that will be the ideal precursor to the July Tests in the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Neethling Fouche of DHL Stormers pops up during a scrum during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)

Fouche fuelled for scrum duel in Glasgow

Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche is hoping a potent scrumming performance will give the DHL Stormers the edge in a quarter-final clash against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Ruben van Heerden, Adre Smith and Hendre Stassen of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Stormers lock in Saffa bruiser

Adre Smith has signed a contract extension that will keep the second-row powerhouse in DHL Stormers colours for the foreseeable future.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Craig Watson/INPHO/Shutterstock (14183124z) Glasgow Warriors vs DHL Stormers. Glasgow's Greg Peterson is tackled BKT United Rugby Championship, Scotstoun, Glasgow - 03 Nov 2023

Stormers tipped to cause playoff upset

Former Scotland captain and pundit John Barclay has hailed the Vodacom URC playoff showdown between Glasgow Warriors and the DHL Stormers as the tie of the round.

Mighty Munster the measurement for Stormers

The DHL Stormers can look to Munster’s incredible journey to the 2022-23 Vodacom URC title for inspiration as they embark on a trip to Glasgow looking to win a first playoff on the road.

Evan Roos scores against Glasgow Warriors

Stormers flashback: Glasgow time at CT Stadium

Evan Roos barged over at the death as the DHL Stormers outscored the Glasgow Warriors by four tries to one in a bonus-point win in Cape Town in the 2021-22 Vodacom URC.

Stat Attack: Bulls tries, Stormers scrum dominate URC

The Vodacom Bulls, with their bonus point win in Durban last weekend against the Sharks, set a new @Vodacom #URC try-scoring record for the season.

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Quick tap with Marcel Theunissen

Loose forward Marcel Theunissen looks back on his debut in lockdown, relives his 50th DHL Stormers match and talks tight lines with teammate Paul de Wet.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 01: Dan du Plessis of DHL Stormers in action during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Emirates Lions at DHL Stadium on June 01, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images)

Momentum key for Du Plessis

Dan du Plessis says the DHL Stormers are determined to harness the winning momentum built up in their last four matches as they head into the Vodacom URC playoffs.