Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the northern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed.  The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a northern hemisphere slant.  Keep up on the latest from our Southern Hemisphere feed as well.  Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Quins maintain unbeaten record

    Quins maintain unbeaten record

    Premiership leaders Harlequins maintained their unbeaten record with a 27-18 win over Leicester- their first at Welford Road since 1997.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Leinster rally to beat Connacht

    Leinster rally to beat Connacht

    Leinster produced an assured second-half display as they came from 12 points down to beat Connacht 30-20 in the RaboDirect PRO12 at the RDS.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Blues snap losing streak

    Blues snap losing streak

    Cardiff Blues ended a three-match losing streak as they secured a bonus-point victory with a 37-26 success against Aironi.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Sale hold on for victory

    Sale hold on for victory

    Sale held off a spirited fightback from Gloucester at Edgeley Park to claim a 13-11 win - their fourth win from six Premiership games.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Lamb inspires Saints win

    Lamb inspires Saints win

    Fly-half Ryan Lamb produced an fine individual performance as Northampton beat Exeter 33-3 in the Aviva Premiership at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    We blew it, blasts Foden

    We blew it, blasts Foden

    Ben Foden was left "gutted and livid" after England crashed out of the Rugby World Cup with a 19-12 quarter-final defeat to France.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Lievremont savours 'beautiful' win

    Lievremont savours 'beautiful' win

    France head coach Marc Lievremont revelled in his side's 19-12 Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over England.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Drained Dan delights Gatland

    Drained Dan delights Gatland

    Dan Lydiate completed a recovery from the depths of injury despair by doing exactly what his coach wanted in Wales' World Cup win over Ireland.

  • 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).