Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    PGB chief promises WC review

    PGB chief promises WC review

    Professional Game Board chairman Ian Metcalfe says England's failed World Cup campaign will be subject to a comprehensive review.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Brits cited for dangerous tackle

    Brits cited for dangerous tackle

    Saracens' Schalk Brits has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle in Sunday's Heineken Cup game against Benetton Treviso.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Jenkins keen to resolve future

    Jenkins keen to resolve future

    Gethin Jenkins has told Cardiff Blues he wants his future to be sorted out, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Cockerill on Edwards rumours

    Cockerill on Edwards rumours

    England were in no position to approach Shaun Edwards over a potential coaching role, claims Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Roberts misses Exiles clash

    Roberts misses Exiles clash

    Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Roberts will miss Friday's Heineken Cup clash with London Irish with a twisted knee, Justin Burnell has confirmed.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Yachvili to miss Sarries clash

    Yachvili to miss Sarries clash

    Biarritz have confirmed France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili will miss Saturday's Heineken Cup clash with Saracens.

  • Tuesday, 15. November, 2011
    Cooke: No shock if Johnno quits

    Cooke: No shock if Johnno quits

    Former England boss Geoff Cooke claims he would not be surprised if current chief Martin Johnson decided to step down.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Hape cited over tackle

    Hape cited over tackle

    London Irish's Shontayne Hape has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle during the Heineken Cup defeat at home to Edinburgh on Saturday.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Rolland stands by Warburton red

    Rolland stands by Warburton red

    Alain Rolland has defended his decision to send off Wales captain Sam Warburton in last month's World Cup semi-final.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Edwards: No England approach

    Edwards: No England approach

    Shaun Edwards has revealed he received no approach from England before agreeing a new contract with Wales.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Shaw heads to France

    Shaw heads to France

    England lock Simon Shaw has ended speculation over his future by signing for Toulon.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Townsend supports Gray move

    Townsend supports Gray move

    Scotland second row Richie Gray's decision to move to Sale Sharks has received the backing of two former internationals.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Townsend looking for more flair

    Townsend looking for more flair

    Gregor Townsend is determined Scotland realise their attacking potential in the Six Nations after a poor showing at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    McCall tips stars to shine

    McCall tips stars to shine

    Saracens go into next weekend's Heineken Cup tie at Biarritz as leaders of Pool Five, with Mark McCall backing his young stars to shine.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Redpath hails Tindall response

    Redpath hails Tindall response

    Bryan Redpath hailed Gloucester centre Mike Tindall as he ended a difficult week with a resolute performance in a 21-17 defeat at Toulouse.