Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • 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.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Michalak, Picamoles ruled out

    Michalak, Picamoles ruled out

    France internationals Frederic Michalak and Louis Picamoles have been ruled out of the final Test against New Zealand.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013

    Youngs - It's a great honour

    Ben Youngs expressed his delight at the prospect of playing alongside Shane Williams when the Lions face the Brumbies.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Botha injury blow rocks Boks

    Botha injury blow rocks Boks

    South Africa flanker Arno Botha has been ruled out for the rest of the year after rupturing ligaments in his left knee.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Yarde eyes regular spot

    Yarde eyes regular spot

    Marland Yarde hopes his exhilarating England debut can lift him up the pecking order for a place on the left wing.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Gill: We're ready for Lions

    Gill: We're ready for Lions

    Liam Gill insists Australia have been braced for an opening-second onslaught from the British and Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    O'Connell: Competition is savage

    O'Connell: Competition is savage

    Paul O'Connell reckons there is "savage competition" for places in the British and Irish Lions team, ahead of the first Test against Australia.

  • Monday, 17. June, 2013
    Mixed news on Lions duo

    Mixed news on Lions duo

    The Lions have delivered mixed news about the fitness of Wales duo Jamie Roberts and George North ahead of the first Test against Australia.

  • Sunday, 16. June, 2013
    North rated 'less than 50-50'

    North rated 'less than 50-50'

    George North is rated as "less than 50-50" to be fit for Saturday's first Test match against Australia in Brisbane.