Highlights: Lions vs Stormers

A dominant first-half display from the Stormers’ forward pack provided the platform for a solid victory over a spirited Lions side at SuperFan Saturday.

Stormers power past Lions

The Stormers opened their post-lockdown rugby account with a stirring 34-21 win over the Lions in their pre-season friendly at Loftus on Saturday.

Watch: Stormers hyped for rugby’s return

With the imminent return of rugby to South Africa this weekend, the Stormers squad showed their excitement ahead of a training session on Heritage Day.

SuperFan Saturday teams

Check out all the full match-day squad lists for the Vodacom Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Stormers ahead of Saturday’s highly-anticipated double header at Loftus Versfeld.

Kolisi: We want continuous education, conversation

Stormers captain Siya Kolisi says continuing open discussions over issues in South Africa is more important than what takes place before Saturday’s matches. DYLAN JACK reports.

Gelant at fullback for Stormers

There are eight Springboks in the Stormers match-day squad for their return to rugby against the Lions at Loftus Versfeld on Vodacom Super Fan Saturday.

U21 Champs scheduled for Joburg

SA Rugby has announced that the U21 Championship, featuring five provincial teams, will be held in Johannesburg between 4-30 October.

Stormers targeting improvement in kicking game

Stormers coach John Dobson expects his team’s kicking game to improve during the domestic campaign after working with his halfbacks during the lockdown.

Watch: Stormers Covid Cup post-game reaction

Stormers coach John Dobson shares his thoughts following Friday’s internal match at Newlands, while he also revealed that Brendan Venter recently assisted the squad’s halfbacks with their kicking.

Encouraging signs for Stormers during Newlands workout

A wider Stormers squad continued their phased return to play with a full work-out of three 20-minute chukkas at Newlands on Friday.