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United Rugby Championship

Stormers end losing run to give URC play-off hopes a boost

By PA
(Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Stormers gave their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes a lift with a battling 19-16 win over Bulls in Pretoria.

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After heavy rain and lightning delayed the start by 75 minutes, penalties dominated the majority of the scoring with Jurie Matthee kicking four to David Kriel’s three to put Stormers 12-9 in front.

Ruan Vermaak’s try, converted by Kriel, on the hour mark nudged Bulls in front again only for Wandisile Simelane to go over, with Matthee adding the extras, as Stormers ended a run of three straight defeats.

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cw 11 minutes ago
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Tommy B 2 hours ago
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The debate is about how big the gap will be.



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PM 10 hours ago
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PM 10 hours ago
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