Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Warburton: We must refocus

    Warburton: We must refocus

    Sam Warburton has braced his Wales heroes for "the biggest game of our lives" as they prepare to face World Cup semi-final opponents France.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Gatland salutes Welsh wonders

    Gatland salutes Welsh wonders

    Warren Gatland hailed his "fantastic ambassadors" after a stunning quarter-final win over Ireland kept Wales on course for World Cup glory.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Pocock fit and raring to go

    Pocock fit and raring to go

    Australia flanker David Pocock is fit and firing ahead of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa in Wellington.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    McCabe in awe of Cooper

    McCabe in awe of Cooper

    Australia centre Pat McCabe believes Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper's unpredictability helps to make him such a world-class talent.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Bowe rues missed opportunity

    Bowe rues missed opportunity

    Tommy Bowe admits Ireland squandered a glorious chance to make history with their 22-10 defeat by Wales.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Duo back for Wasps

    Duo back for Wasps

    Wasps are handed a double injury boost as lock Marco Wentzel and fly-half Nicky Robinson return against Bath (3pm).

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Danaher to start at blindside

    Danaher to start at blindside

    Declan Danaher starts at blindside flanker for London Irish as Bryn Evans is moved into the second row against Worcester on Sunday (2pm).

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Sarries make four changes

    Sarries make four changes

    Saracens boss Mark McCall makes a quartet of changes to his side for Sunday's Premiership tussle with Newcastle (3pm).

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Johnson silent on future

    Johnson silent on future

    Martin Johnson refused to answer questions over his future as England manager after crashing out of the Rugby World Cup.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    O'Driscoll down after defeat

    O'Driscoll down after defeat

    Brian O'Driscoll spoke of the crushing disappointment of Ireland's World Cup exit, but accepted they had come up short against Wales.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    France end England's challenge

    France end England's challenge

    England crashed out of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday after losing 19-12 to France, who booked a semi-final clash with Wales.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Moody glum as England crash out

    Moody glum as England crash out

    Dejected England captain Lewis Moody acknowledged a woeful first-half display had ultimately proved costly against France on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Warburton beaming after Wales win

    Warburton beaming after Wales win

    Sam Warburton hailed Wales' progression to the World Cup semi-finals as a "massive achievement" following their 22-10 success over Ireland.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Wonderful Wales defeat Ireland

    Wonderful Wales defeat Ireland

    Brilliant Wales roared into the World Cup semi-finals after an epic 22-10 win over Ireland that showcased European rugby at its finest.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Young wants disciplined Wasps

    Young wants disciplined Wasps

    Dai Young has demanded an improvement in discipline from his Wasps side ahead of Sunday's Aviva Premiership contest with Bath at Adams Park.