Stormers Secure Second Spot in United Rugby Championship with Bonus Point Victory Over Resilient Dragons

The Stormers secure a bonus-point win over the Dragons in Cape Town, moving into second place on the URC table despite a scrappy performance.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 5:57 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Rugby365

Home Side Navigates Scrappy Encounter to Maintain Momentum

The Stormers have successfully moved into second position in the United Rugby Championship following a hard fought victory over the Dragons in Cape Town. This result completed a clean sweep for South African teams in Round 13, following successful outings for the Bulls, Lions, and Sharks. While the 29,21 scoreline favored the hosts, the match was far from clinical, as the Stormers struggled to maintain rhythm against a Welsh outfit that capitalised on every available opportunity to remain in contention.

Individual Brilliance from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Sets the Early Tone

Young playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was the central figure in the opening exchanges, demonstrating both the flair and the occasional volatility of his game. After an initial error where he kicked directly to the opposition, the flyhalf quickly redeemed himself by running a clinical line off a sharp Imad Khan pass to open the scoring. He doubled his tally shortly after, cantering over for a second try following a period of sustained pressure in the Dragons' twenty two, providing the Stormers with a necessary early cushion.

Dragons Exploit Discipline Issues to Stay Within Reach

The visiting side refused to be overwhelmed, utilizing a superior conversion rate of their limited territory. Welsh international Seb Davies registered the Dragons' first try after a penalty was conceded by Deon Fourie, while captain Angus O’Brien’s accurate kicking kept the scoreline competitive. The Stormers’ defensive resolve was tested repeatedly, with Feinberg-Mngomezulu forced into a critical try saving tackle to prevent the Dragons from taking the lead during a period of sustained South African disjointedness.