The 2026–27 season is Stormers' sixth season in the United Rugby Championship, and in all formats of the competition. Along with competing in the URC and its South African Shield competition, the franchise will also participate in the 2026–27 European Rugby Champions Cup.
Squad and management John Dobson continues as the coach of the senior side.
Transfers
United Rugby Championship
Matches The Stormers will begin their sixth URC campaign away to Irish side Connacht.
Standings
URC South African Shield Stormers will enter the URC Shield seeking a third title, to add to the five Super Rugby South African conference titles they earned in that competition.
European Rugby Champions Cup Having finished third in the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship, Stormers qualified for the 2026–27 European Rugby Champions Cup. The pool stage draw will take place on 1 July 2026.
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