By Marco Jacobs
Durban - The Hollywoodbets Sharks came out on top again in this URC derby, outsmarting the Stormers 37‑24 at Kings Park. Beyond the scoreline, there are key lessons and deeper insights from this clash:
1️⃣ Sharks Are Playing Smarter Rugby
This wasn’t just a physical battle - it was a tactical chess match. R…
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Sharks Too Smart for Stormers as Tactical Edge Shows in Derby
By Marco Jacobs
Durban — The Hollywoodbets Sharks have reminded South African rugby fans why they remain a formidable force in the United Rugby Championship. Today, tactical intelligence, sharp execution, and opportunism allowed them to outsmart a Stormers side struggling to find rhythm, marking back-to-back derby wins in a week.
Once…
5 Things Deep – Stormers v Leicester Tigers
By Marco Jacobs
Stormers head coach John Dobson and stand‑in captain Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu fronted the media after a bruising clash with Leicester Tigers. From their reflections emerged five key takeaways that defined the press conference.
Sacha Feinberg- Mngomezulu. Photo courtesy: Hansie Linde
1. Sasha’s first captaincy showed…
From starving to starring for the Stormers
By Marco Jacobs
To say that Lukhanyo Vokozela did not have an easy life would be the very definition of what the word, understatement, means. The promise of a meal after training was enough for him to lace up his boots.
Lukhanyo joined the Connect Academy program, spearheaded by Murray Ingram. His life drastically changed from here. He just …
Will the Stormers slay the Lions to remain unbeaten in the URC?
By Marco Jacobs
Cape Town - The Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) returns to the DHL Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, 20 December. The "Faithful" - as the local Stormers supporters are known as - have been starved of watching their team play in the flesh.
The last time the Stormers played at their fotress in Cape Town was on 3 Octob…
Stormers looks settled this season
By Marco Jacobs
Cape Town - The Stormers are enjoying a remarkable season, having won all eight of their matches across competitions so far. Whether by design or necessity, they appear far more settled and composed than in recent years.
Since lifting the inaugural United Rugby Championship trophy and of course being the losing finalists…