Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Beale blow for Wallabies

    Beale blow for Wallabies

    Kurtley Beale has been ruled out of Australia's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand with a hamstring strain.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Kepu grateful for 'wake-up call'

    Kepu grateful for 'wake-up call'

    Sekope Kepu believes the shock pool defeat to Ireland has worked in Australia's favour ahead of the semi-final showdown against New Zealand.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    Suspended ban for Fuimaono-Sapolu

    Suspended ban for Fuimaono-Sapolu

    The IRB have handed Samoa centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu a six-month suspended ban after misconduct charges against him were upheld.

  • Saturday, 15. October, 2011
    McCaw ready for Australia

    McCaw ready for Australia

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw insists the emotion of facing Australia in the World Cup semi-final will not affect his squad.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Jones targets final spot

    Jones targets final spot

    Adam Jones will be a pivotal part of Wales' bid to make history on Saturday by reaching their first Rugby World Cup final.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Cruden ready for his big test

    Cruden ready for his big test

    Aaron Cruden is ready to step on to the biggest stage of his rugby life when New Zealand target a World Cup final place at Australia's expense.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Wallabies won't risk Beale

    Wallabies won't risk Beale

    Australia will not risk star full-back Kurtley Beale unless he is 100% fit to play in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Warriors turn to young stars

    Warriors turn to young stars

    Worcester coach Richard Hill has picked a host of youngsters for Satuday's LV= Cup clash with Wasps at Sixways Stadium.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Murray returns for Falcons

    Murray returns for Falcons

    Newcastle welcome Scotland prop Euan Murray back to their starting XV for Saturday's LV= Cup clash against Cardiff Blues at Kingston Park.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    England trio return for Saints

    England trio return for Saints

    Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder has named a strong squad for Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Saracens at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Chiefs to experiment in cup

    Chiefs to experiment in cup

    Exeter coach Rob Baxter has made 13 changes for Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Ospreys at Sandy Park.

  • 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.