Dobbo’s Diary

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 24: DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and DHL Stormers at RDS Arena on March 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Dobbo’s Diary: Home advantage

Published by Dylan Jack on March 29, 2023

John Dobson has called on DHL Stormers fans to fill up Cape Town Stadium for the Champions Cup playoff against Harlequins on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighinolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13448718ak) Zebre Parma vs DHL Stormers. DHL Stormers' Sacha Mngomezulu, Dragons' Aki Seiuli and DHL Stormers' Herschel Jantjies BKT United Rugby Championship, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma, Italy - 08 Oct 2022

Dobbo’s Diary: RESPECT to record-breaking Stormers

Published by Dylan Jack on October 11, 2022

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is delighted with his side’s 14-game unbeaten run in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

John Dobson, head coach of the Stormers during the Stormers tribute to acknowledge those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and those who have contributed over this period at Newlands Rugby Stadium on 6 August 2020 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dobbo’s Diary: Stormers looking to build depth on tour

Published by Dylan Jack on October 4, 2022

DHL Stormers coach John Dobson is looking forward to using the three-game Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour to grow his squad.

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