Stormers overcome error-strewn URC performance to secure bonus-point win over Ulster

In a round five United Rugby Championship match held in Cape Town on Saturday, Stormers emerged victorious over Ulster with a scoreline of 33-7. Despite an error-riddled performance, the home team managed to outshine Ulster, who were far from their best without several first-choice players.

Stormers took a narrow 12-7 lead at halftime, but failed to capitalize on the ball they received. Handling was particularly poor, impeding their ability to make the most of their dominance. However, the tide turned in the second half as Stormers quickly established their control, with captain Ruhan Nel and young No 10 Yaqeen Ahmed scoring two late tries to seal the win.

The match saw four consecutive bonus-point wins for Stormers at home this season, including one in the Champions Cup. This season, 20-year-old Ahmed, now set to join the Springboks, showcased excellent skills at flyhalf, while Markus Muller, another new Bok call-up, excelled at 12.

Ulster, despite not being at their best, remains without a win in the competition. The Stormers will continue to sit in the top five despite other results this weekend, throughout November. Stormers No 6 Paul de Villiers was named man of the match for his outstanding performance across the field and could be a key player for the Boks in Europe in November.

Apart from Nel and Ahmed's two tries, the Stormers scored two more tries by JD Schickerling, De Villiers, and Evan Roos. Ahmed converted four of the tries. Ulster managed to score a lone try from David McCann.