Stormers

33 - 21

Full Time

Bulls

Bulls vs Stormers

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Chris William Smith converts the try.

81'

Try

Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Bismarck du Plessis picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elrigh Louw bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

78'

Hacjivah Dayimani comes on.

76'

Marvin Orie comes off.

76'

Lionel Mapoe comes on.

75'

Stedman Gans comes off.

75'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok kicks the penalty.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Ruhan Nel took full advantage.

73'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Alistair Vermaak getting some game time.

72'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Steven Kitshoff being replaced.

72'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Gary Porter getting some game time.

72'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Ruben van Heerden being replaced.

72'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Janko Swanepoel getting some game time.

72'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Vermaak being replaced.

72'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Mngomezulu getting some game time.

71'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Leolin Zas being replaced.

71'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Paul de Wet getting some game time.

71'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Herschel Jantjies being replaced.

71'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Bismarck du Plessis getting some game time.

71'

Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Johan Grobbelaar being replaced.

71'

Stormers make a substitution with Neethling Fouche coming on.

68'

Stormers make a substitution with Frans Malherbe coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Stedman Gans took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Ruan Vermaak goes through the gap.

63'

Bulls sub Francois Klopper comes onto the field.

62'

Mornay Smith departs for Bulls.

62'

Bulls sub Keagan Johannes comes onto the field.

62'

Embrose Papier departs for Bulls.

62'

Bulls sub Simphiwe Matanzima comes onto the field.

62'

Gerhard Steenekamp departs for Bulls.

62'

Stormers sub JJ Kotze comes onto the field.

62'

Joseph Dweba departs for Stormers.

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Manie Libbok kicks the penalty goal.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris William Smith kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Embrose Papier scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Embrose Papier as they get over the gainline!

57'

Ben-Jason Dixon comes on for Stormers.

55'

Hacjivah Dayimani leaves the field.

55'

Nizaam Carr comes on.

53'

Marco van Staden comes off.

53'

What a run here by Kurt-Lee Arendse as they get over the gainline!

51'

Conversion

Manie Libbok adds the two points for Stormers.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Stormers leads to a try for Angelo Davids.

46'

Angelo Davids makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Willie Engelbrecht is finished off with a try.

46'

Leolin Zas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Leolin Zas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Willie Engelbrecht getting some game time.

45'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Deon Fourie being replaced.

45'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok kicks the penalty.

42'

Bulls make a substitution with Sibongile Novuka coming on.

42'

Bulls make a substitution with Johan Goosen coming off.

42'

Daniel du Plessis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Johan Goosen does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bulls as Cyle Brink goes over.

38'

Conversion

Manie Libbok does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Stormers is finished off by Leolin Zas, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Leolin Zas being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Deon Fourie sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Ruhan Nel being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Yellow Card

Cyle Brink (Bulls) is shown a yellow card

25'

Trouble here as Angelo Davids breaches the defence.

25'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Johan Goosen as they hook it left.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kurt-Lee Arendse bursts through to advance the Bulls attack.

21'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Manie Libbok has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Stormers results in a try for Hacjivah Dayimani

A gap opened in the defence and Hacjivah Dayimani took full advantage.

Daniel du Plessis played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Manie Libbok goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stormers v Bulls 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 6th May 2023, 08:30am CDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Stormers win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

Possession Last 10 min

77%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

81'

33 - 21

du Plessis

80'

33 - 19

Libbok

33 - 14

75'

Libbok

30 - 14

61'

Smith

58'

27 - 14

Papier

57'

27 - 12

Libbok

27 - 7

47'

Davids

25 - 7

46'

Libbok

20 - 7

42'

Half Time

Goosen

39'

17 - 7

Brink

38'

17 - 5

Libbok

17 - 0

35'

Zas

15 - 0

33'

Brink

25'

10 - 0

Libbok

10 - 0

16'

Libbok

7 - 0

Dayimani

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

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Stormers vs Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers face off against Bulls in United Rugby Championship Quarter Final on Sat 6th May 2023 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:30. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST, 01:30 NZST in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 06:30 EST in the US.

Stormers won the last encounter but Stormers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Bulls in 3rd and Stormers in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Stormers vs Bulls Squads

The official squads for Stormers vs Bulls will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.