Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011
    Henry steps down as NZ coach

    Henry steps down as NZ coach

    World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has officially stepped down from his role in charge of the All Blacks.

  • Tuesday, 1. November, 2011
    Mallinder interested in England

    Mallinder interested in England

    Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder has admitted he would be interested in becoming England coach.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Hartley: Players behind Johnno

    Hartley: Players behind Johnno

    Dylan Hartley insists manager Martin Johnson retains the full support of England's players.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Murphy edging towards retirement

    Murphy edging towards retirement

    Geordan Murphy will make a final decision on his Ireland future before next year's Six Nations, but expects to announce his retirement.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Harinordoquy 'won't miss' coach

    Harinordoquy 'won't miss' coach

    Talismanic back-row Imanol Harinordoquy has insisted he "will not miss" former France coach Marc Lievremont.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Hartley looks to erase memories

    Hartley looks to erase memories

    Dylan Hartley hopes Northampton's recruitment drive will help avoid another heartbreaking conclusion to the Heineken Cup.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Dragons tie down Wales duo

    Dragons tie down Wales duo

    Newport Gwent Dragons' Wales pair Toby Faletau and Lloyd Burns have signed contract extensions to keep them with the side until 2014.

  • Monday, 31. October, 2011
    Chiefs sign up Williams

    Chiefs sign up Williams

    The Chiefs have secured the signing of All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams from the Crusaders for next season.

  • Sunday, 30. October, 2011
    Moody reveals World Cup regrets

    Moody reveals World Cup regrets

    Ex-England captain Lewis Moody has admitted he should have banned his team-mates from going out at night during the recent World Cup campaign.

  • Sunday, 30. October, 2011
    Wales star sets retirement date

    Wales star sets retirement date

    Ospreys wing Shane Williams has confirmed he will retire from international rugby after Wales' Test against Australia in December.

  • Sunday, 30. October, 2011
    Mallinder marvels at Artemyev

    Mallinder marvels at Artemyev

    Jim Mallinder hailed Vasily Artemyev after the Russian continued his brilliant scoring run in Northampton's 44-15 win over Newcastle Falcons.

  • Sunday, 30. October, 2011
    Coaches unhappy at referee

    Coaches unhappy at referee

    Both sides were united in their dissatisfaction with referee Sean Davey after Harlequins defeated Exeter at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 30. October, 2011
    McCall unimpressed despite win

    McCall unimpressed despite win

    Saracens boss Mark McCall was unhappy with his side's performance in their 19-17 victory over Gloucester at Kingsholm on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011
    Connacht suffer rare home loss

    Connacht suffer rare home loss

    Connacht lost a competitive match at the Sportsground for the first time since April as the Cardiff Blues claimed a 26-20 success.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011
    Ashton stars on Saints return

    Ashton stars on Saints return

    Northampton, Harlequins, Bath and Saracens claimed victories in the Premiership on Saturday.