Stormers

34 - 26

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Stormers

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Will Reed has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Josh Reynolds scores the try from close range.

74'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Josh Reynolds getting some game time.

72'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Aki Seiuli being replaced.

72'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Junior Pokomela getting some game time.

72'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Willie Engelbrecht being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Williams took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

Will Reed has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Dragons RFC results in a try for JJ Hanrahan

70'

That's a great try assist by Lewis Jones.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Fry took full advantage.

70'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Ben Fry coming on.

67'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Ross Moriarty coming off.

67'

Stormers sub Mnombo Zwelendaba comes onto the field.

64'

Daniel du Plessis departs for Stormers.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Steffan Hughes goes through the gap.

63'

Dragons RFC sub Will Reed comes onto the field.

62'

Aneurin Owen departs for Dragons RFC.

62'

Stormers sub Paul de Wet comes onto the field.

62'

Herschel Jantjies departs for Stormers.

62'

Stormers sub Kade Wolhuter comes onto the field.

62'

Manie Libbok departs for Stormers.

62'

Dragons RFC sub Max Clark comes onto the field.

60'

Angus O'Brien departs for Dragons RFC.

60'

Lewis Jones comes on for Dragons RFC.

58'

Rhodri Williams leaves the field.

58'

Aneurin Owen comes on for Dragons RFC.

58'

Max Clark leaves the field.

58'

James Benjamin comes on for Dragons RFC.

58'

Bradley Roberts leaves the field.

58'

Lee-Marvin Mazibuko comes on for Stormers.

58'

Neethling Fouche leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok adds the points for Stormers.

57'

Yellow Card

Sio Tomkinson (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

56'

What a run here by Clayton Blommetjies as they get over the gainline!

56'

Penalty Goal

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

50'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with JJ Kotze getting some game time.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Joseph Dweba being replaced.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Brok Harris getting some game time.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Kwenzo Blose being replaced.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Deon Fourie getting some game time.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Junior Pokomela being replaced.

48'

The right post denies JJ Hanrahan from adding the extras.

48'

Try

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

46'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Harrison Keddie coming on.

44'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Huw Taylor coming off.

44'

Stormers make a substitution with Connor Evans coming on.

41'

Stormers make a substitution with Marvin Orie coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Dragons RFC sub Chris Coleman comes onto the field.

40'

Lloyd Fairbrother departs for Dragons RFC.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan adds the two points for Dragons RFC.

41'

Try

An interception for Dragons RFC allows Jordan Williams to race clear for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Dragons RFC has led to Jordan Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Clayton Blommetjies does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

What an effort there by Manie Libbok as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Manie Libbok being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Herschel Jantjies sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Stormers is finished off by Ruhan Nel

21'

That's a great try assist by Clayton Blommetjies.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leolin Zas bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

21'

Conversion

Manie Libbok converts the try.

17'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Joseph Dweba places the ball down for the try.

15'

Conversion

Manie Libbok converts the try.

10'

Try

Junior Pokomela scores the try from close range.

The defensive line has been broken as Ruhan Nel goes through the gap.

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 Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 3rd December 2022, 04:00am PST 
  
 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Stormers win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reed

75'

34 - 26

Reynolds

74'

34 - 24

Reed

70'

34 - 19

Hanrahan

70'

34 - 17

Libbok

34 - 12

57'

Tomkinson

56'

31 - 12

Libbok

31 - 12

50'

Seiuli

46'

28 - 12

Half Time

Hanrahan

41'

28 - 7

Williams

40'

28 - 5

Blommetjies

28 - 0

37'

Libbok

26 - 0

35'

Libbok

21 - 0

23'

Nel

19 - 0

21'

Libbok

14 - 0

17'

Dweba

12 - 0

15'

Libbok

7 - 0

10'

Pokomela

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

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Stormers vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers face off against Dragons RFC in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Sat 3rd December 2022 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 04:00 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 12 places in the league table with Dragons RFC in 3rd and Stormers in 15th as such Dragons RFC are favourites on paper.

Stormers vs Dragons RFC Squads

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