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South Africa bid for 2015 & 2019 Rugby World Cup
rugby07 May: South Africa has entered the race to host the 2015 or 2019 Rugby World Cup.  The South Africa Rugby Union delivered its application to the International Rugby Board on Thursday, one day ahead of the 8 May deadline.  South Africa last hosted the World Cup in 1995 when President Nelson Mandela handed the Webb Ellis Trophy to the victorious Springbok captain, Francois Pienaar, among emotional scenes.  The Southern Hemisphere nation faces stiff opposition from England to host the 2015 tournament but they have stated their intention to bid for the 2019 competition if their 2015 bid fails.
 
Southwell joins exodus to France
rugby29 April:  Edinburgh and Scotland full-back Hugo Southwell has signed for Stade Francais, joining the exodus of British players to French clubs.  The 28-year-old has agreed a two-year term and joins international team-mate Simon Taylor at the club.  Southwell started the 2009 Six Nations as Scotland's first choice full back but later lost out to Chris Patterson.  His move after six years at Edinburgh is the latest in a long list of departures from British rugby for the game in France.  Four England internationals including 2003 World Cup winner Steve Thompson are already playing top flight rugby in France while other stars such as Rikki Flutey and James Haskell have signed to play there from next season.
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Martin Corry to play for the Barbarians
rugbyFormer England captain Martin Corry has been selected to play for the Barbarians against England at Twickenham on 30th May.  England play the match as part of their preparations for two summer Tests against Argentina.  Australia’s Rocky Elsom, France’s Serge Betsen and All Blacks Jerry Collins and Justin Marshall will also turn out for the Baa-Baas.  The 35-year-old Leicester forward Corry retired from international rugby in January 2008 after winning 64 caps for England and captaining his country 17 times.
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