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IOL News
6 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
New era, new identity: Stormers unveil updated logo
New identity The Stormers unveiled their new logo as they continue to prepare for the new United Rugby Championship season. Photo: Stormers on X Image: Stormers on X The Stormers unveiled a fresh new logo on Thursday, updating the emblem that has represented the Cape Town-based rugby team for more than 25 years. The redesign comes as the franchise embraces a new era, reflecting both its growth and its connection with the communities that support it. 'We have seen some major developments to the way we operate and where we see ourselves going as a club. This felt like the right time to update our identity as we embrace a new era, with all of our stakeholders 'In it together' with us,' said Stormers Rugby CEO Johan le Roux. Le Roux added that the previous logo had long outlived its time. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ 'The previous logo was over 25 years old and past due an upgrade. This new logo holds far more symbolism, with the hoops of the jersey making up an icon that represents the unity of the various communities that support our team. But this is about far more than just a logo. This is a statement about how we see ourselves and the way we connect with those who support us. We want all of them with us every step of the way as we break new ground.' Director of Rugby John Dobson emphasized that the new identity aligns with the Stormers' broader mission to 'make Cape Town smile.' 'This team is one of the best-supported in the world. We have some of the most vibrant rugby communities and no shortage of passion at every level. This is a big step forward in many ways as we take the DHL Stormers from being a rugby team to so much more. We are 'in it together' with everyone who is coming on this exciting new journey with us,' Dobson said. The updated logo marks a symbolic step in the Stormers' evolution, reflecting both their history and their ambitions as they look to the future. IOL Sport
The South African
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Live scoring: Stormers v Dragons
Stormers trio Suleiman Hartzenberg, Damian Willemse and Leolin Zas. Image: @TheStormers via X. Home » URC | Live scoring: Stormers v Dragons Stormers trio Suleiman Hartzenberg, Damian Willemse and Leolin Zas. Image: @TheStormers via X. As the URC playoffs loom on the near horizon, the Stormers (in sixth place with 45 points) could hop into fifth position if they win their match and the Bulls defeat Cardiff earlier in the day. The Cape side will undoubtedly target a full house of points when they take on the Dragons at the DHL Stadium, especially with the visitors boasting only one win to eight by the hosts in the competition to date. The statistics also sway heavily in the Capetonians' favour with 425 points scored and 382 conceded to 308 and 534 points respectively by the Dragons. But with nothing left to lose, the Welsh side will be fired up and resolute in their quest to make a strong statement and salvage some pride in their last two matches of the season. Stormers v Dragons Date: Saturday, 10 MayVenue: DHL Stadium, Cape TownSA Time: 18h15Referee: Andrea Piardi TV: SuperSport Teams: Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Ben Loader, 13 Wandisile Simelane, 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Seabelo Senatla, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Marcel Theunissen, 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 Salmaan Moerat (captain), 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Vernon Matongo. Replacements: 16 JJ Kotze, 17 Ali Vermaak, 18 Zachary Porthen, 19 Connor Evans, 20 Louw Nel, 21 Paul de Wet, 22 Dan du Plessis, 23 Suleiman Hartzenberg. Dragons: 15 Huw Anderson, 14 Harry Rees-Weldon, 13 Harry Wilson, 12 Aneurin Owen, 11 Jared Rosser, 10 Angus O'Brien (co-captain), 9 Rhodri Williams, 8 Aaron Wainwright, 7 Dan Lydiate, 6 Shane Lewis-Hughes, 5 Ryan Woodman, 4 Ben Carter (co-captain), 3 Chris Coleman, 2 Brodie Coghlan, 1 Rhodri Jones. Replacements: 16 James Benjamin, 17 Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, 18 Paula Latu, 19 Joe Davies, 20 Barny Langton-Cryer, 21 Dane Blacker, 22 Lloyd Evans, 23 Ashton Hewitt. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. Follow us on Facebook for the latest breaking news, polls - and more!
The South African
26-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Live scoring: Stormers v Benetton
The Stormers in a huddle. Image: Supplied Home » URC | Live scoring: Stormers v Benetton The Stormers in a huddle. Image: Supplied The Stormers (currently in eighth position on the URC log with 40 points) will give everything to remain in the top eight, which could require winning all three remaining round-robin matches. John Dobson's team will have a heavy load on their shoulders against the fifth-placed Benetton in what they will consider a must-win encounter at the DHL Stadium – a ground where they have had fair success this season, winning four of their six matches, with their defeats being by one and nine points respectively. They will, however, be wary of the fact that the Italians have proved that they can win away from home with three wins on the road in the bag already, while they also come off an encouraging 42-31 victory against the Lions in Johannesburg last week. The Capetonians will take comfort from the fact that they have scored 35 points more than Benetton, who have been marginally better on defence, which should pave the way for a humdinger of a match. Stormers v Benetton Date: Saturday, 26 AprilVenue: DHL Stadium, Cape TownSA Time: 18h15Referee: Adam Jones TV: SuperSport Stormers: 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Seabelo Senatla, 13 Dan du Plessis, 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Evan Roos, 7 Marcel Theunissen, 6 Paul de Villiers, 5 Ruben van Heerden, 4 Salmaan Moerat (captain), 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 André-Hugo Venter, 1 Ali Vermaak. Replacements: 16 JJ Kotze, 17 Vernon Matongo, 18 Brok Harris, 19 JD Schickerling, 20 Connor Evans, 21 Louw Nel, 22 Herschel Jantjies, 23 Suleiman Hartzenberg. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Ulster recover from big early deficit to beat Stormers
Ulster (17) 38Tries: Baloucoune, Warwick, Murphy, Stockdale, Ward, Moore Cons: Cooney 2, Murphy, Doak Stormers (17) 34Tries: Roos 2, Loader, Engelbrecht Cons: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 2 Pens: Drop goals: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 2 Ulster recovered from a 17-0 deficit after just eight minutes to run in six tries in recording a battling 38-34 win over the Stormers in Friday's United Rugby Championship encounter at Kingspan from Evan Roos and Ben Loader helped the visitors to their sizeable early lead but Robert Baloucoune, Andrew Warwick and Jack Murphy's scores ensured the sides went in level at the try-fest continued after the break, Stockdale crossing for the bonus-point try before the South African side had skipper Neethling Fouche sent-off for a dangerous challenge on Ben Ward and Stewart Moore also touched down for the Irish province while Willie Engelbrecht and Roos scored tries for the Stormers to keep themselves within touching Ulster it was the first time this season they have recorded three wins in a row and they move up to fifth position in the table to improve their chances of clinching the top eight-place which would guarantee a place in the end-of-season knockout stages and qualification for the Champions Stormers remain in contention too with four home games to come to complete their regular league campaign. See-saw first half The Stormers took a second-minute lead when back-rower Roos raced away to score after the hosts had been turned over on their own 22 and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu played him through a gaping hole in the Ulster visiting fly-half added the extras and soon after executed a drop goal from long range to increase the lead to South African's side superb start continued when Loader broke away to score after Dave McCann's pass in the tackle on halfway fell loose and was latched onto by the wing. Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicked the conversion from the right-hand responded on 11 minutes as Baloucoune marked his return to action after an 11-month absence by going over in the corner after collecting Murphy's 20-yard spin home side enjoyed the better of the possession and pressure thereafter in the first half and were rewarded when prop Warwick barged over from close range, Cooney adding the additional two then steered a penalty from 35 metres wide after the ball fell off the tee - a let -off for Richie Murphy's Stormers number 10 was at the centre of the action again as he received a yellow card for taking out Baloucoune in full flight after the wing had kicked the ball forward into after Murphy crossed when the ball was spun to him on the left after Ulster rucked up close to the Stormers' line and he finished the move superbly. High scoring continues After the sides went in level at the break, Ulster got off to a storming start on the resumption by touching down for his side's bonus-point opted for a tap and go at a penalty and worked the ball to the left where Mike Lowry unselfishly passed to Stockdale who cantered over. Cooney was successful with his kick to put two between the Stormers suffered a further setback when they had captain Fouche sent-off by referee Andrea Pairdi after he consulted with the Television Match Official [TMO].The prop was adjudged to have committed a dangerous challenge to the head of centre Ben Carson, who left the field reduced his team's arrears when he returned to the field after his 10 minutes in the bin, notching a second drop goal, this time firing between the sticks from 40 proved to be only a brief respite however as Ulster scored try number five. Stockdale burst through the midfield before offloading to the right flank to flying replacement Ward, who sprinted over the line. Murphy had the simple task of adding the conversion from in front of the Stormers were not finished though as substitute Willie Engelbrecht darted in beside the posts, Feinberg-Mngomezulu adding the two points to put just four between the sixth try came on the counter-attack, Lowry scorching down the right flank and passing to Nick Timoney, then Doak and then Moore who dashed over adjacent to the uprights. Doak's kick extended his side's advantage to 11 the Stormers came back strongly as Roos barged over from close range for his second of the night, the conversion bringing their side to within hung on for a crucial win however, the victory ensuring that the record of no South African side having ever won at the Kingspan Stadium continues. Team line-ups Ulster: Michael Lowry, Rob Baloucoune, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale, Jack Murphy, John Cooney, Andrew Warwick, Rob Herring, Tom O'Toole, Alan O'Connor (capt), Kieran Treadwell, Matty Rea, Nick Timoney, David McCannReplacements: Tom Stewart, Callum Reid, Scott Wilson, Harry Sheridan, James McNabney, Nathan Doak, Ben Carson, Zac WardDHL Stormers: Damian Willemse, Ben Loader, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Dan du Plessis, Leolin Zas, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Dewaldt Duvenage, Ali Vermaak, Joseph Dweba, Neethling Fouche (capt), Connor Evans, Ruben van Heerden, Dave Ewers, Marcel Theunissen, Evan RoosReplacements: Andre-Hugo Venter, Brok Harris, Sazi Sandi, Gary Porter, Willie Engelbrecht, Paul de Wet, Jurie Matthee, Wandisile Simelane
