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Ruhan Nel

Position
Centre
Age
35
Height
188cm
Weight
100kg
Nation
South Africa
Ruhan Nel is a professional centre for the DHL Stormers, combining midfield defence with attacking distribution. Track Ruhan's fixtures, results, team news and match appearances across the URC and Currie Cup on Octafield.
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URC 2025/26 Stats
Ruhan's ball-in-hand and defensive output across the season.
URC 2025/26
3
Tries scored
15
Points
Attack
Running Metres335
Carries64
Clean Breaks14
Defenders Beaten22
Offloads9
Defence
Tackles Made70
Turnovers Won7
Tackle Success69%
Official Opta match data · United Rugby Championship 2025/26 season.
About Ruhan Nel

Born on 17 May 1991, Ruhan is 35 years old, stands 188cm (6′2″) tall and weighs 100kg.

Ruhan Nel is a professional rugby union centre registered with the DHL Stormers, the Cape Town-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.

As a centre, Ruhan features for the DHL Stormers across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

Follow Ruhan Nel's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest DHL Stormers news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.

Frequently Asked
What position does Ruhan Nel play?
Ruhan Nel plays centre for the DHL Stormers.
Which team does Ruhan Nel play for?
Ruhan Nel plays for the DHL Stormers, the Cape Town-based side competing in the United Rugby Championship and Currie Cup.
Where do the DHL Stormers play their home games?
The DHL Stormers play their home matches at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.
Where can I follow Ruhan Nel's fixtures and stats?
Follow Ruhan Nel's fixtures, results, match appearances and DHL Stormers news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
How old is Ruhan Nel?
Ruhan Nel is 35 years old (born 17 May 1991).
How tall is Ruhan Nel?
Ruhan Nel is 188cm tall (6′2″), weighing 100kg.
What nationality is Ruhan Nel?
Ruhan Nel was born in South Africa.
What are Ruhan Nel's URC stats this season?
In the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship, Ruhan Nel has recorded 3 tries, 15 points, 64 carries, 335 running metres, 14 clean breaks, 22 defenders beaten, 70 tackles and 7 turnovers won.
How many tries has Ruhan Nel scored this season?
Ruhan Nel has scored 3 tries in the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season.
Teammates
Evan Roos
Evan Roos
NO. 8
Deon Fourie
Deon Fourie
FLANKER
Oli Kebble
Oli Kebble
PROP
Scarra Ntubeni
Scarra Ntubeni
HOOKER
Hacjivah Dayimani
Hacjivah Dayimani
FLANKER
Neethling Fouche
Neethling Fouche
PROP
Frans Malherbe
Frans Malherbe
PROP
Gary Porter
Gary Porter
LOCK
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