‘Desperately Disappointing’ Stormers Suffer Depth Reality Check

‘Desperately disappointing’ Stormers suffer depth reality check

The Stormers’ defeat against Harlequins on Sunday, where they lost 61-10, was “desperately disappointing”, says coach John Dobson.

Stormers outclassed as Harlequins hand them first loss of the season in Champions Cup

Harlequins are through to the knockout stages of the European Rugby Champions Cup after hammering Stormers 61-10. Northampton were thumped 50-28 by Bordeaux in rugby union's European Champions Cup.

Although, they got a late bonus point in a repeat of last year's final. England back row Henry Pollock scored two of Saints' four tries. A losing bonus-point will be enough to see Saracens through to the last-16 on Sunday after they got past Toulouse 20-14.

Stormers redemption is in taming the Tigers in Cape Town

The Stormers, despite the 61-10 embarrassing loss to Harlequins on Sunday, can still host a Investec Champions Cup Round 16 play-off match if they beat Leicester’s Tigers on Saturday. They are South Africa’s strongest play-off contender. The Stormers, unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions, before the humiliation at the Stoop, went from leading their […] The post Stormers redemption is in taming the Tigers in Cape Town appeared first on KEO.…

Harlequins player ratings: Double trios strike 'fear' as 'electric' winger scores 'full flow' hat-trick

Harlequins reignited the passion in their fans on Sunday evening, beating into the hearts of their home faithful as they saw off a weak Stormers side, 61-10.

Quins coach hails team's fight amid turbulent season

Harlequins coach Jason Gilmore believes his side’s demolition of the Stormers could prove to be a turning point after a bruising run of results. Quins ran in nine tries in a ruthless 61-10 victory at the Twickenham Stoop on Sunday, producing a performance that stood in stark contrast to the heavy English Premiership defeats that had preceded it. “Hopefully this result will be a catalyst for us, as it’s a pleasing result after a difficult few wee…