Manie Libbok failed with a conversion attempt after the hooter as the Stormers lost 22-21 to holders La Rochelle in their Champions Cup knockout clash in Cape Town on Saturday.
Suleiman Hartzenberg scored a hat-trick of tries as the Stormers powered to a convincing 43-21 victory over Edinburgh in their United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at the DHL Stadium.
The Bulls kept themselves firmly in United Rugby Championship (URC) title contention by defeating fierce rivals the Stormers 40-22 at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld.
Stormers head coach John Dobson was impressed with his squad depth after they hung on to victory against the Sharks on Saturday.
Deon Fourie found his way back home, not just geographically but also to a team that has allowed him to thrive on and off the pitch.
The Stormers will resume their Champions Cup challenge when they face English side Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on January 13.