Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Hodge blames weather for misses

    Hodge blames weather for misses

    Scotland kicking coach Duncan Hodge has blamed the weather for the team's struggles in front of goal during the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Earls promises more from backs

    Earls promises more from backs

    Keith Earls says Ireland's backline are ready to cut loose when they face Russia in Rotorua on Sunday.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Maka rejigs Tonga line-up

    Maka rejigs Tonga line-up

    Tonga coach Isitolo Maka has opted to make a number of changes to his side for Wednesday's World Cup Pool A game against Japan in Whangarei.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Australia hopeful over Pocock

    Australia hopeful over Pocock

    Australia assistant David Nucifora is hopeful David Pocock will recover in time for Friday's crunch World Cup Pool C game against the USA.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    Three week ban for Fiji flanker

    Three week ban for Fiji flanker

    Fiji have been rocked by the news that Dominiko Waqaniburotu will miss the World Cup Pool D matches against Samoa and Wales through suspension.

  • Tuesday, 20. September, 2011
    France take Parra gamble

    France take Parra gamble

    France have named Morgan Parra at fly-half for Saturday's crunch World Cup Pool A showdown against New Zealand at Eden Park.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Williams: Wales as good as ever

    Williams: Wales as good as ever

    Shane Williams believes Wales' mental and physical strength is better than at any other time during his stellar 11-year international career.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Flood expects England reaction

    Flood expects England reaction

    Toby Flood believes England's laboured victory over Georgia could prove to be a watershed moment in their Rugby World Cup campaign.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Northampton confirm ground plans

    Northampton confirm ground plans

    Northampton have confirmed they plan to build a new North Stand in the summer of 2013.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Tough break for Williams

    Tough break for Williams

    Cardiff Blues flanker Martyn Williams will be out of action for a minimum of six weeks after suffering a broken arm against Ulster on Friday.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Best wants more from Ireland

    Best wants more from Ireland

    Rory Best says Ireland possess the temperament to deliver on the big occasion but has demanded they raise standards throughout the World Cup.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Scotland to silence the doubters

    Scotland to silence the doubters

    Gregor Townsend believes Scotland can cause a surprise with a World Cup pool B victory over Argentina on Sunday.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Tuitupou set for Sale arrival

    Tuitupou set for Sale arrival

    Sale executive director of rugby Steve Diamond has confirmed Sam Tuitupou will be training with the team later this week.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    All or nothing for Azzurri

    All or nothing for Azzurri

    Italy have no choice but to bag a full house of points in Tuesday's Pool C clash with Russia at Nelson's Trafalgar Park.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Waldrom called up as WC cover

    Waldrom called up as WC cover

    England have called up Leicester number eight Thomas Waldrom as World Cup cover for the injured Nick Easter.