Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Ospreys role for Gibbes

    Ospreys role for Gibbes

    The Ospreys have appointed New Zealander Chris Gibbes as their new forwards coach for next season.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Historic win for England juniors

    Historic win for England juniors

    England are through to the final of the IRB Junior World Championship after a stunning 33-21 victory over New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Defeat hurts like hell - Parling

    Defeat hurts like hell - Parling

    British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Tuesday's loss to the Brumbies.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Late Wales rally stuns Boks

    Late Wales rally stuns Boks

    Sam Davies converted a last-gasp try as Wales shocked defending champions South Africa 18-17 to reach the IRB Junior World Championship final.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Edwards quits Leeds

    Edwards quits Leeds

    Leeds head coach Diccon Edwards has left the RFU Championship club despite guiding them to the play-off semi-finals.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Ioane keen to prove his worth

    Ioane keen to prove his worth

    Australia wing Digby Ioane is eager to prove himself against the British and Irish Lions after winning his fitness battle.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    White delighted with Brumbies

    White delighted with Brumbies

    Jake White felt honoured after leading the Brumbies to a deserved 14-12 victory over the British and Irish Lions.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Gatland: Just not good enough

    Gatland: Just not good enough

    British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admitted his frustration after the shock 14-12 defeat to the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Lions tamed by brave Brumbies

    Lions tamed by brave Brumbies

    The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies won 14-12 at Canberra Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Wentzel leaves Wasps for home

    Wentzel leaves Wasps for home

    London Wasps lock Marco Wentzel is to return to South Africa for family reasons.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Ashley-Cooper hails O'Driscoll

    Ashley-Cooper hails O'Driscoll

    Australia back Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    White - Brisbane Test crucial

    White - Brisbane Test crucial

    Jake White believes Saturday's opening Test between the Lions and Australia will decide the outcome of the series.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Adrenalin fires up Barritt

    Adrenalin fires up Barritt

    Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Robson impressed by Lions

    Robson impressed by Lions

    British and Irish Lions' team doctor James Robson has paid tribute to the professionalism of Warren Gatland's men.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Williams impressed by Wade

    Williams impressed by Wade

    Shane Williams admits he's been impressed by Christian Wade as the pair prepare to line-up for the Lions on Tuesday.