It is thought likely that Munster's new signing centre Jean de Villiers will return home to challenge for inclusion in the Springbok squad for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

DOCTORS in the US were working yesterday to determine the cause of a seizure that sent Senator Edward Kennedy to the hospital and prompted an outpouring of support for the liberal political icon.

Silca’s Sister, Opera Cape and Palace Episode, three of Godolphin’s high-profile acquisitions last autumn, all came out on top in their respective racecourse gallops on the Nad Al Sheba grass today.

The ISEQ index of shares got off to a positive start to the week this morning as it added 38.39 to stand at 7189.1 in early trading.

Fruit and vegetable distributor Fyffes was today reaping the rewards of strong trading in Europe as it reported a 57% hike in underlying profits.

Fruit and vegetable distributor Fyffes today said trading in continental Europe had been so fruitful that the City should pencil in higher profits.

South Africa's U21 fly-half Derick Hougaard is still in the picture to make the World Cup squad, Springbok coach Rudolf Straeuli insists.