Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Bennett eyes final flourish

    Bennett eyes final flourish

    Huw Bennett says Wales are relishing the chance of tackling Australia in Friday's World Cup bronze medal match.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Pape relishing underdog status

    Pape relishing underdog status

    Pascal Pape has warned that France are fully motivated to upset the odds after being written off ahead of Sunday's World Cup final.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Hansen stays focused on final

    Hansen stays focused on final

    Steve Hansen has played down speculation he is the favourite to succeed Graham Henry as New Zealand coach after the World Cup final.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Hook: Let's do it for Sam

    Hook: Let's do it for Sam

    James Hook wants Wales to clinch third place at the World Cup for suspended skipper Sam Warburton when they face Australia on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Croft blasts Johnson speculation

    Croft blasts Johnson speculation

    England flanker Tom Croft has hit out at "disgusting" speculation over Martin Johnson's future as team manager.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Lievremont has faith in France

    Lievremont has faith in France

    Marc Lievremont has faith his unchanged France side can beat New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup final.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Read ready for 'big battle'

    Read ready for 'big battle'

    Kieran Read knows New Zealand face a "big battle" in Sunday's World Cup final against France.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Deans hails Wales quality

    Deans hails Wales quality

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has paid tribute to Wales ahead of Friday's World Cup bronze medal match between the countries at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    North keen to go out on high

    North keen to go out on high

    George North says Wales are determined to ensure their final match at the World Cup doesn't disappoint.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Thomson confident over fitness

    Thomson confident over fitness

    New Zealand back-rower Adam Thomson is confident he will be fit to face France in Sunday's World Cup final at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    IRB name Player of Year shortlist

    IRB name Player of Year shortlist

    Four players set to star in Sunday's Rugby World Cup final have been named on the shortlist for the IRB Player of the Year award.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    IRB delay elections

    IRB delay elections

    The International Rugby Board has confirmed it has delayed the election of its chairman and vice-chairman until December.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Unchanged line-up for France

    Unchanged line-up for France

    France coach Marc Lievremont has gone against his natural urge to tinker with his squad by naming an unchanged side for the World Cup final.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Gatland unlikely to face probe

    Gatland unlikely to face probe

    Wales coach Warren Gatland looks unlikely to face an IRB investigation following his controversial comments about faking injury.

  • Wednesday, 19. October, 2011
    Wholesale changes for Australia

    Wholesale changes for Australia

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has made wholsesale changes to his line-up to face Wales in the World Cup bronze medal match on Friday.