Rugby-Stormers fight back to win URC title in S.African derby

The Stormers recovered from conceding an early try to beat the Bulls 18-13 and win the United Rugby Championship title in an all-South African final at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Harold Vorster scored the Bulls’ early try, converted by Chris Smith, who also put over two penalties.

The Stormers recovered from conceding an early try to beat the Bulls 18-13 and win the United Rugby Championship title in an all-South African final at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The home team fell behind after 150 seconds but, having been 7-3 down at the break, bounced back with a dominant second half performance to win with tries from young talents Evan Roos and Andre-Hugo Venter.

Flyhalf Manie Libbock added a penalty, conversion and late drop goal. Harold Vorster scored the Bulls' early try, converted by Chris Smith, who also put over two penalties.