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Six-try Stormers exact revenge

Hacjivah Dayimani bagged a brace as the Stormers ended the Sharks’ unbeaten start to the URC season with a bonus-point win at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 3:53 PM
Six-try Stormers exact revenge
Key Things to Know
  • The Stormers defeated the Sharks 39-22 to earn a bonus-point United Rugby Championship victory.
  • Hacjivah Dayimani scored two tries to lead a six-try effort for John Dobson's side.
  • Sharks players Matt Romao and Emmanuel Tshituka both received yellow cards during the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Stormers ended the Sharks' unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season with a 39-22 bonus-point victory at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Hacjivah Dayimani scored two tries alongside touchdowns from Seabelo Senatla, André-Hugo Venter, Leolin Zas, and JJ Kotzé as the home side avenged two previous derby defeats in front of over 40,000 fans.

John Dobson's side held a 22-8 lead at halftime and capitalized on yellow cards shown to Sharks flankers Matt Romao and Emmanuel Tshituka. The Sharks responded with tries from Tshituka, Romao, and Phepsi Buthelezi, but coach JP Pietersen also saw Eben Etzebeth and Vusi Moyo exit early with injuries.

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