Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 11. November, 2011
    Final agony inspires Hartley

    Final agony inspires Hartley

    Northampton captain Dylan Hartley insists his side have learned from the pain of their Heineken Cup final defeat against Leinster last term.

  • Thursday, 10. November, 2011
    Warriors surrender to Stade

    Warriors surrender to Stade

    Stade Francais stormed back from 14-0 down to claim a 23-14 win over Worcester in their opening Amlin Challenge Cup Pool One game at Sixways.

  • Thursday, 10. November, 2011
    Just one change for Quins

    Just one change for Quins

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea has made just one change to his line-up for the Heineken Cup opener against Connacht.

  • Thursday, 10. November, 2011
    Prop Carstens leaves Sarries

    Prop Carstens leaves Sarries

    Saracens prop Deon Carstens is to join Western Province after being released from his contract.

  • Thursday, 10. November, 2011
    Warburton back from ban for HC

    Warburton back from ban for HC

    Wales' World Cup captain Sam Warburton will make his return from suspension in Cardiff Blues' Heineken Cup opener against Racing Metro.

  • Thursday, 10. November, 2011
    England face Tri-Nations giants

    England face Tri-Nations giants

    England have confirmed they will face all three Tri-Nations giants in the 2012 QBE Internationals at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 10. November, 2011
    Stormers secure Grant's return

    Stormers secure Grant's return

    Former South Africa fly-half Peter Grant is set to return to the Stormers for the new Super Rugby season.

  • Wednesday, 9. November, 2011
    Carstens leaves Sarries

    Carstens leaves Sarries

    Saracens have announced the release of South African international prop Deon Carstens from his contract.

  • Wednesday, 9. November, 2011
    Hill promises attacking Warriors

    Hill promises attacking Warriors

    Richard Hill has promised Worcester will place an emphasis on attack when they launch their Challenge Cup campaign against Stade Francais.

  • Wednesday, 9. November, 2011
    Turner-Hall pens new Quins deal

    Turner-Hall pens new Quins deal

    Harlequins have announced a new two-year deal for their England Saxons centre Jordan Turner-Hall.

  • Wednesday, 9. November, 2011
    Johnson must stay - Moody

    Johnson must stay - Moody

    Retiring England captain Lewis Moody believes it is essential that Martin Johnson leads the side into the 2015 World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 9. November, 2011
    Hines quits international scene

    Hines quits international scene

    Scotland forward Nathan Hines has announced his retirement from international rugby after 11 years in the Test arena.

  • Wednesday, 9. November, 2011
    Armitage told to learn lesson

    Armitage told to learn lesson

    RFU disciplinary chief Judge Jeff Blackett has warned Delon Armitage that he needs to learn the lessons of his misdemeanours.

  • Tuesday, 8. November, 2011
    Armitage handed five-week ban

    Armitage handed five-week ban

    Delon Armitage is to serve his fourth suspension of 2011 after being banned for five weeks at an RFU disciplinary hearing on Tuesday evening.

  • Tuesday, 8. November, 2011
    Gloucester duo avoid censure

    Gloucester duo avoid censure

    Gloucester's Nick Wood and Darren Dawidiuk have had their citings dismissed by a RFU disciplinary panel due to a procedural error.