SOUTH AFRICA

Dlulane out for whole year

Springbok and Bulls flanker Tim Dlulane's dream of playing in the Rugby World Cup later this year was shattered on Wednesday.

Currie Cup to be shared no longer

The Presidents Council of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) have decided that the Currie Cup trophy can no longer be shared by two sides and have created provisions for a winner to be declared outright.

Michalak to play Super Rugby?

French fly-half Frederic Michalak, who has expressed an interest in pursuing his career outside France next season, will decide in two weeks' time where his playing future lies.

Fidentia shock: Boland still in the dark

The Boland Rugby Union (BRU) remain in the dark, following revelations that their chief financial backer, Fidentia, was placed under provisional curatorship by the Financial Services Board.

No European fling for Venter

There will be no final "pension fling" in Europe for Springbok and Sharks stalwart AJ Venter, who has confirmed that 2007 will be his final year in rugby.

'Staaldraad' is back in court

A high court judge wondered on Wednesday if there would have been such an extended legal battle if female rugby or hockey players had been filmed naked from the front at the Springbok rugby team's now infamous 'Kamp Staaldraad'.

Bobo is a Bok again

Forgotten Springbok utility back Gcobani Bobo is back in Green and Gold. The 27-year-old Sharks back has been included in the Springbok Sevens team to compete in the next two rounds of the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens Series tournaments, in Wellington (New Zealand) and San Diego (USA) early next month.

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RWC kick-off times announced
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Changed Samoan side for Blue Bulls
Former Springbok wing shot
New MD for SA Rugby
Samoa win opener in the heat
Leonard back with the Bulls
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Cheetahs snap up Sevens Bok
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Samoa touch down in South Africa
South Africa warms up in the heat
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