Overview
- Replacement prop Ntuthuko Mchunu crashed over from a driving maul in the 79th minute to clinch a 13-8 win for the Stormers.
- The result extended the Stormers’ unbeaten run to 10 across competitions and eight in the URC, while the Bulls slid to a sixth straight defeat.
- The derby was scrappy with 23 handling errors and 30 penalties, and Bulls fullback Willie le Roux received a yellow card for offside.
- Handré Pollard scored from a quick tap and later leveled the match 8-8 with a penalty but missed two second‑half attempts.
- Earlier in Durban, the Lions edged the Sharks 23-22 with Haashim Pead scoring after the hooter.