Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Howley rocket spurs Wales

    Howley rocket spurs Wales

    Wales continued their march towards the World Cup last eight against Namibia but only after a verbal roasting from assistant coach Rob Howley.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    George's star is heading North

    George's star is heading North

    George North was "quite shocked" to discover he had claimed a place in the Rugby World Cup record books during Wales' rout of Namibia.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    England waiting on verdict

    England waiting on verdict

    England are set to discover on Tuesday whether they will face any sanction for Jonny Wilkinson's attempts to change balls against Romania.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Barclay demands Scotland belief

    Barclay demands Scotland belief

    John Barclay maintains the belief Scotland can defeat arch-rivals England to rescue their World Cup campaign and avoid a premature return home.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Trimble eyes Ireland breakthrough

    Trimble eyes Ireland breakthrough

    Andrew Trimble has revealed his lack of opportunities at the World Cup has been hard to accept.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Warburton: We got the job done

    Warburton: We got the job done

    Sam Warburton hailed a job well done as Wales produced a 81-7 rout of Namibia to continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Wales power past tired Namibia

    Wales power past tired Namibia

    Wales needed a second-half blitz to finally secure a 81-7 victory over Namibia in New Plymouth.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Kiss warns Ireland's rivals

    Kiss warns Ireland's rivals

    Les Kiss has warned Ireland's World Cup rivals that the choke tackle is not the only weapon in his team's arsenal.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Pocock boost for Wallabies

    Pocock boost for Wallabies

    Australia have been boosted by news flanker David Pocock is fit to return to action after recovering from a back injury.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Scotland focused on England

    Scotland focused on England

    Scotland attack coach Gregor Townsend insists his side believe they can get the result they need to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

  • 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.