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Michalak to swim with the Sharks

Michalak to swim with the Sharks

France fly-half Frederic Michalak is to leave Toulouse for the Durban-based Sharks at the end of the current French Championship season.

'Strength versus strength' entrenched

The President's Council of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Wednesday retained the same format employed for this year's Currie Cup competition, entrenching it for the next five years (2007 to 2011). But it has a twist, an annual promotion-relegation battle.

'Big five' face minnows backlash

Springbok coach Jake White will probably hog the limelight when he "explains himself" to the President's Council of the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in Cape Town on Wednesday, but he is not the only important item on the agenda.

Russell on a World Cup mission

Springbok utility back Brent Russell was on Thursday formally released by the Sharks to join Western Province and immediately reiterated his stated intention of using the opportunity to "force" his way into contention for the Bok team that will compete at the World Cup in France next year.

Stats from two finals

We have had in successive weeks two massive finals - the Currie Cup Final in Bloemfontein and the Air New Zealand Cup Final in Hamilton - both grand occasions with packed stadiums, and cheerful, colourful spectators in festive mood.

Russell - 'I'm ready if needed'

With a disappointing 2006 season something of the past, Springbok and Sharks utility back Brent Russell is open to the idea of returning to his roots - Sevens rugby - in a bid to regain his confidence.

Hottie Louw on his bicycle - again

Blue Bulls lock Hottie Louw looks set to end his career overseas, after not being offered a contract that would allow him to continue playing for the joint Currie Cup champions next year.

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  • Currie Cup Awards
  • Champs unable to see eye to eye
  • Boland sign up discarded Boks
  • Currie Cup Team of the Tournament
  • 'We will take it anyway'
  • Who holds the trophy now?
  • Cheetahs and Bulls share Cup
  • Refereeing the Currie Cup Final
  • Olivier out of Cup Final
  • Final Preview - Cheetahs v Blue Bulls
  • Cheetahs waiting on Pieterse, De Waal
  • Spies seizes the moment - in 1975
  • 'Back the Bulls' says Allan
  • 'Our best yet to come' says Rossouw
  • Cheetahs to shrug off 'small team' syndrome
  • The 'unbeatable' Burger
  • Finals past - Cheetahs v Blue Bulls
  • Rossouw locking for the Bulls in Final
  • Currie Cup Final referees down the years
  • Hougaard kicks critics into touch
  • No holding back for Cheetahs
  • Currie Cup Final history snippets
  • How to win a Currie Cup Final
  • Human counts his 'walking wounded'
  • Cheetahs fly-half just 50/50 for Final
  • Bloemfontein Final is a sell-out
  • It's an ageless argument
  • A breath of fresh air in SA
  • Kaplan to referee the Currie Cup final
  • Muir backs Cheetahs in Final
  • The future looks bright for WP
  • Bulls sweat on Wannenburg injury

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The Great Planet Rugby Debate!

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Gallery - Super 14 - Round Two

Shark attack: Adam Freier (Waratahs) tackled by Jacques Botes (Sharks) ''Hurricane hair: Cory Jane collides with Liasm Messam'' ''Force(ful) charge: David Pocock on the run'' ''Passing the buck ... err ball: Western Force action'' ''Bantam battle: Jimmy Cowan (Highlanders) and Jano Vermaak (Lions)'' ''Point of impact: Juan Smith charges at the Bulls''
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