Stormers

24 - 33

Full Time

Connacht

Connacht vs Stormers

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

Colm Reilly comes on.

79'

Ben Murphy comes off.

79'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

An interception by Sean Naughton allows them to race away to score.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Naughton bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

76'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Wandisile Simelane getting some game time.

71'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Daniel du Plessis being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Connacht Rugby results in a try for Ben Murphy

69'

That's a great try assist by Shayne Bolton.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Shayne Bolton took full advantage.

69'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with David O'Connor coming on.

69'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Paul Boyle coming off.

69'

Stormers make a substitution with Stefan Ungerer coming on.

65'

Stormers make a substitution with Cobus Reinach coming off.

65'

Stormers sub Marcel Theunissen comes onto the field.

64'

Ben-Jason Dixon departs for Stormers.

64'

Sam Gilbert curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

64'

Try

Great hands by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for John Devine

63'

The defensive line has been broken as John Devine goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Harry West is finished off with a try.

63'

Stormers sub Ruben van Heerden comes onto the field.

62'

Adre Smith departs for Stormers.

62'

Conversion

The Stormers supporters go wild as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

61'

Spellbinding play by Cobus Reinach is finished off with a try.

61'

Josh Murphy comes on for Connacht Rugby.

59'

David O'Connor leaves the field.

59'

Oli Kebble comes on for Stormers.

58'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Cobus Reinach as they get over the gainline!

58'

Peter Dooley comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Billy Bohan leaves the field.

55'

Jack Aungier comes on for Connacht Rugby.

55'

Sam Illo leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Paul Boyle from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

54'

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

49'

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

49'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Neethling Fouche getting some game time.

49'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Zachary Porthen being replaced.

49'

John Devine makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu adds the two points for Stormers.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Ntuthuko Mchunu dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Harry West being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Paul Boyle coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Sean Jansen coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicks the penalty.

40'

Andre-Hugo Venter comes on for Stormers.

33'

Scarra Ntubeni leaves the field.

33'

Cian Prendergast comes on for Connacht Rugby.

30'

Paul Boyle leaves the field.

30'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boyle getting some game time.

23'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cian Prendergast being replaced.

23'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matt Victory getting some game time.

23'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dave Heffernan being replaced.

23'

Conversion

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Stormers results in a try for Evan Roos

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Evan Roos took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Scarra Ntubeni is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Shamus Hurley-Langton

That's a great try assist by Harry West.

Hugh Gavin comes on.

Cathal Forde comes off.

Yellow Card

Deon Fourie (Stormers) is shown a yellow card

We are underway as the referee Federico Vedovelli blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stormers v Connacht 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sat 18th April 2026, 04:45am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Federico Vedovelli

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

38%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

77'

24 - 33

Naughton

76'

24 - 31

Gilbert

70'

24 - 26

Murphy

69'

24 - 24

Devine

63'

24 - 19

Feinberg-Mngomezulu

24 - 14

62'

Feinberg-Mngomezulu

22 - 14

61'

Gilbert

54'

17 - 14

Boyle

54'

17 - 12

Feinberg-Mngomezulu

17 - 7

47'

Mchunu

15 - 7

46'

Half Time

Feinberg-Mngomezulu

10 - 7

40'

Feinberg-Mngomezulu

7 - 7

13'

Roos

5 - 7

13'

Gilbert

0 - 7

Hurley-Langton

0 - 5

Fourie

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Stormers

Connacht

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Defence Profile

Stormers

Connacht

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

71%

69%

3-6 secs

19%

22%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

59'

68'

75'

Stormers

Connacht

Stormers vs Connacht Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers face off against Connacht in United Rugby Championship Round 15 on Sat 18th April 2026 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 13:45 SAST on SuperSport, 23:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 21:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 04:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Connacht in 2nd and Stormers in 9th as such Connacht are favourites on paper.

Stormers vs Connacht Squads

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