
John Dobson
John Dobson is a South African rugby coach, currently serving as the head coach of the Stormers, a professional rugby union team based in Cape Town. He has been instrumental in developing the team's competitive edge in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and is known for his strategic approach to the game.
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John Dobson expressed disappointment over losing Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for the semi-final.
Leinster monitoring several injury concerns ahead of URC semi-final against the Stormers – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2026-06-01
John Dobson is the head coach of the Stormers, who feel they might do something special this season.
Things have truly become nonsensical in the Champions Cup – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-12-16
John Dobson is the head coach of the Stormers, who made strategic substitutions during the match.
Munster’s unbeaten record ended as Stormers pull off dazzling comeback win – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-11-30
The Stormers coach John Dobson admitted his team were physically bullied in the collisions.
Leinster and Glasgow face into URC semi-finals in contrasting headspaces – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-06-06











































