Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Twitter rant could cost Samoan

    Twitter rant could cost Samoan

    Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu could face disciplinary action for his foul-mouthed Twitter rant following Samoa's 17-10 defeat to Wales.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Injury woe for Welsh duo

    Injury woe for Welsh duo

    Wales could be without two key players for the remainder of their World Cup pool schedule.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    D-Day on Sheridan replacement

    D-Day on Sheridan replacement

    England are set to make a final decision on who to call up as a replacement for the injured prop Andrew Sheridan.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Sarries made to work for victory

    Sarries made to work for victory

    Saracens were made to work hard by Worcester before securing a deserved 18-6 Premiership win through tries by David Strettle and Brad Barritt.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Ashton defends England discipline

    Ashton defends England discipline

    Chris Ashton insisted there was no link to be made between England's lack of discipline on the field and their recent issues off it.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    France chief happy with win

    France chief happy with win

    Coach Marc Lievremont was "satisfied" after seeing France claim a second straight bonus-point win in Pool A with a 46-19 success over Canada.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Skipper hails Irish desire

    Skipper hails Irish desire

    Brian O'Driscoll insists the determination of Ireland's old guard to make an impact at the World Cup is mirrored by their younger players.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Cooper: Ireland a major force

    Cooper: Ireland a major force

    Quade Cooper believes Ireland's 15-6 victory over Australia has sounded their arrival as a major force at the World Cup.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Ferris: This is only the start

    Ferris: This is only the start

    Stephen Ferris reflected on Ireland's stunning upset of Australia by promising it is only the beginning of their World Cup campaign.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Result all-important to Gatland

    Result all-important to Gatland

    Only one thing mattered to Warren Gatland after Wales survived a scare against Samoa to keep alive their quarter-final hopes - the result.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Scots eye sixth straight success

    Scots eye sixth straight success

    Nick De Luca hopes Scotland can continue their hot streak against Argentina next Sunday and set up a World Cup Pool B decider with England.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    France see off plucky Canada

    France see off plucky Canada

    France picked up a second straight World Cup Pool A win as a hat-trick of tries from Vincent Clerc saw them overcome Canada 46-19.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Johnson: We improve or go home

    Johnson: We improve or go home

    Martin Johnson warned "sloppy" England to improve their standards - or face crashing out of the Rugby World Cup early.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    England too good for Georgia

    England too good for Georgia

    England withstood a spirited Georgian assault to end a troubled week with a 41-10 Pool B victory in the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Moody demands more improvement

    Moody demands more improvement

    Lewis Moody admitted England still have to improve after a 41-10 World Cup victory over Georgia in Dunedin on Sunday.