Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Redpath gives fringe men a go

    Redpath gives fringe men a go

    Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath will use Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Sale to take a look at some of his fringe players.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Dragons give youth a chance

    Dragons give youth a chance

    Newport-Gwent Dragons coach Darren Edwards will test fringe players in Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Bath at Rodney Parade.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Scarlets depleted for cup clash

    Scarlets depleted for cup clash

    Scarlets welcome Leicester to Parc y Scarlets for Saturday's LV= Cup clash minus a host of big names.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Quins and Exiles shuffle packs

    Quins and Exiles shuffle packs

    Both Harlequins and London Irish have shuffled their packs for Saturday's LV= Cup clash at The Stoop.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Lievremont wary of Hook threat

    Lievremont wary of Hook threat

    France coach Marc Lievremont believes Wales will be a stronger team with James Hook at number 10 in Saturday's World Cup semi-final.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Premiership Rugby criticise RFU

    Premiership Rugby criticise RFU

    Executives from Premiership Rugby have apologised to the New Zealand Rugby Union for the behaviour of the England team during the World Cup.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Wales feel no pressure - McBryde

    Wales feel no pressure - McBryde

    Robin McBryde says Wales' youthful squad is "unburdened by the pressures of expectancy" ahead of their World Cup semi-final against France.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Lawes fined by IRB

    Lawes fined by IRB

    Lock Courtney Lawes has become the England latest player to be fined for wearing a branded gum shield during the World Cup.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Charteris enjoys home support

    Charteris enjoys home support

    Luke Charteris has claimed the fanatical support Wales have received at the World Cup is "an extra incentive" to continue their remarkable run.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Halfpenny hails Gatland

    Halfpenny hails Gatland

    Leigh Halfpenny has hailed Wales coach Warren Gatland's talent-spotting ability ahead of a World Cup semi-final showdown against France.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Beale boost for Australia

    Beale boost for Australia

    Australia will give full-back Kurtley Beale every chance to prove his fitness for Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Halfpenny praise for Warburton

    Halfpenny praise for Warburton

    Leigh Halfpenny has paid a glowing tribute to Wales' World Cup captain marvel Sam Warburton ahead of the biggest game in Welsh rugby history.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Three changes for All Blacks

    Three changes for All Blacks

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has made three changes to his team for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against Australia at Eden Park.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Hansen plays down McCaw concern

    Hansen plays down McCaw concern

    New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has sought to end talk about the fitness of Richie McCaw ahead of the World Cup semi with Australia.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Johnno's job looks in jeopardy

    Johnno's job looks in jeopardy

    Martin Johnson's England future has been thrown into doubt as the RFU begin to deal with the fall-out from their ill-fated World Cup campaign.