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Stormers' slide deepens as Lions muscle their way to victory at Ellis Park

The Stormers' URC slump continued on Saturday as they fell to a third successive defeat against South African opposition, going down 24-10 to the Lions at Ellis Park.

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Lions brace for fierce derby contest at Ellis Park

Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys is preparing his side for what he believes will be a high-intensity derby when they face the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow afternoon.

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JJ Kotze brings up 50 for Stormers in Lions derby

JJ Kotze is set to reach a significant milestone on Saturday when he runs out for his 50th appearance for the DHL Stormers in their URC Origin Round derby against the Lions at Ellis Park.

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Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden to join Top 14 giants Montpellier on long-term deal

French heavyweights Montpellier have secured the services of Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden, confirming the 28-year-old will head to the Top 14 at the start of the 2026/27 season.

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Lions set sights on URC SA Shield ahead of Stormers clash at Ellis Park

Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen revealed the team's chances of winning the United Rugby Champions SA Shield trophy will be top of mind when they host the Stormers on Saturday.

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Stormers looking to regain URC momentum against the Lions

Scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer revealed the Stormers have worked hard to fix what went wrong against the Sharks and are eager to get back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship.

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