Stormers beat Ulster 33-7: five tries and a bonus-point win
The Stormers beat Ulster 33-7 at DHL Stadium on 31 October 2026, scoring five tries for a bonus-point win, their fourth win from five URC games.
The DHL Stormers beat Ulster 33-7 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, 31 October 2026, scoring five tries for a bonus-point win in the United Rugby Championship (DHL Stormers). The Stormers led 12-7 at half-time (BBC Sport).
What was the final score?
| Stormers | Ulster | |
|---|---|---|
| Half-time | 12 | 7 |
| Full-time | 33 | 7 |
| Tries | 5 | 1 |
Score source: DHL Stormers and BBC Sport.
Who scored for the Stormers?
| Team | Tries | Conversions |
|---|---|---|
| Stormers | Schickerling, De Villiers, Roos, R Nel, Ahmed | Ahmed (4) |
| Ulster | McCann | Murphy (1) |
Scorers as listed by the DHL Stormers. Flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed finished with 13 points (RugbyPass).
How did the match unfold?
Ulster scored first through David McCann from close range (DHL Stormers). Lock JD Schickerling levelled at 7-7 after a run of maul penalties, and Paul de Villiers charged down a kick to score and put the hosts 12-7 up at the break (DHL Stormers). Ulster prop Keynan Knox was sin-binned for repeated infringements in the first half (RugbyPass).
Evan Roos broke from his own 22 for a solo try early in the second half. Captain Ruhan Nel then caught a cross-kick from Ahmed for the bonus-point try, and Ahmed scored the fifth late in the game (DHL Stormers).
What does the win mean for the Stormers?
It is the Stormers' fourth win from five URC matches this season (BBC Sport) and their fourth straight home bonus-point win in October, heading into the international break (DHL Stormers).
Ulster are still without a win after five URC games, with three defeats and two draws. They were missing their Ireland players, who have joined the national squad for November (BBC Sport).
FAQ
What was the Stormers vs Ulster score?
The Stormers won 33-7 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on 31 October 2026, after leading 12-7 at half-time.
Who scored the Stormers' tries against Ulster?
JD Schickerling, Paul de Villiers, Evan Roos, Ruhan Nel and Yaqeen Ahmed scored tries, and Ahmed kicked four conversions.
How many URC games have the Stormers won this season?
The win over Ulster is the Stormers' fourth from five URC matches this season, according to BBC Sport.