Nick Mallett slams referee after Stormers defeat to Connacht
The Stormers' 19-17 United Rugby Championship defeat to Connacht was overshadowed by a dubious performance by Scottish referee Ben Blain.
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Refereeing takes centre stage after Stormers edged in Galway: 'Cynical penalties missed'
The Stormers were beaten 19-17 in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash against Connacht in Galway on Saturday, but much of the post-match discussion centred around the refereeing on the day.
Yellow cards cost Stormers valuable URC victory in gusty Galway
The Stormers were desperate in defence and came agonisingly close to an all-important away win in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday, but it was Irish club Connacht who emerged 19-17 victors in Galway.
Stormers zero in on weather conditions for Connacht confrontation
The Stormers may have had the pleasure of going on a period of fine form in hot South African weather, but that changes this weekend ahead of their Connacht challenge.
Risking Gelant didn't make sense with string of home games coming up, says Stormers coach
Warrick Gelant travelled with the Stormers to Ireland to face Connacht but is unavailable due to a hamstring problem, head coach John Dobson said on Friday.
Evan Roos back to front Connacht, Damian Willemse moves to 15
Evan Roos, Herschel Jantjies and Dan du Plessis will all start for the Stormers on Saturday in their United Rugby Championship game against Connacht on Saturday in Dublin.
Fit-again Roos in 26-man Stormers squad for Connacht clash
Roos had been struggling with a rib injury in recent weeks, but took part in full training this week and is expected to be fit to feature against the Irish side.
Connacht coach: Weather, packed stadium a massive advantage in Stormers clash
Connacht coach Andy Friend says adverse weather could play a significant role in their United Rugby Championship clash with the Stormers this week.