Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Waldrom revels in 'big honour'

    Waldrom revels in 'big honour'

    Thomas Waldrom has claimed it is a "big honour" to have been called into England's World Cup squad.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Lawes eyes England recall

    Lawes eyes England recall

    England lock Courtney Lawes is hoping to make up for lost time after missing the wins over Georgia and Romania through a "harsh" suspension.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Baxter hails Exeter battlers

    Baxter hails Exeter battlers

    Exeter head coach Rob Baxter hailed his team's work ethic after their 21-11 defeat of Aviva Premiership rivals Wasps.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Ospreys stretch unbeaten run

    Ospreys stretch unbeaten run

    The Ospreys stretched their winning start to the season to four games to move up to second in the Pro 12 table after beating Ulster 32-14.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Exeter sink Wasps to go third

    Exeter sink Wasps to go third

    Exeter moved up to third place in the Premiership after fighting back in the second half for a 21-11 victory over Wasps at Sandy Park.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Ashton feeling back to best

    Ashton feeling back to best

    England winger Chris Ashton believes the second hat-trick of his international career against Romania is a sign that he is back to his best.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Scots switch focus to England

    Scots switch focus to England

    Scotland's have turned their attentions to beating England on Sunday after a loss to Argentina which left them facing World Cup elimination.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    McGeechan: Players ok to relax

    McGeechan: Players ok to relax

    Sir Ian McGeechan maintains there should be no issue with England players going out to unwind during World Cup duty.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    O'Shea unhappy with Quins show

    O'Shea unhappy with Quins show

    Conor O'Shea admitted Harlequins were fortunate to maintain their unbeaten Premiership record with a 17-15 victory over Worcester at Sixways.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Booth salutes star youngsters

    Booth salutes star youngsters

    London Irish head coach Toby Booth praised Jonathan Joseph and Tom Homer after the 46-29 Premiership home victory over bottom club Newcastle.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Redpath hails his forwards

    Redpath hails his forwards

    Gloucester head coach Bryan Redpath hailed his "outstanding" forwards after the 23-6 Premiership win over local rivals Bath at Kingsholm.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Cockerill bemoans poor defending

    Cockerill bemoans poor defending

    Leicester boss Richard Cockerill admitted his under-strength side's poor defending was their failing in their 50-25 homd defeat to Saracens.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Lawson rues small margins

    Lawson rues small margins

    Scotland captain Rory Lawson was left to lament Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino's "exceptional" winning try which gave Argentina a 13-12 win.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Argentina break Scottish hearts

    Argentina break Scottish hearts

    A late try from Lucas Amorosino broke Scotland's hearts as Argentina stole a 13-12 victory in their World Cup Pool B clash in Wellington.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Waldrom joins England squad

    Waldrom joins England squad

    Thomas Waldrom has joined England's Rugby World Cup squad as replacement Andrew Sheridan after arriving in Auckland on Sunday.