Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Tackles could cost Lawes

    Tackles could cost Lawes

    Courtney Lawes is on Sunday facing an anxious wait to hear whether he will be cited following England's 13-9 World Cup victory over Argentina.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Japan star Holani heading home

    Japan star Holani heading home

    Japan have suffered a second injury blow to their squad after Ryukoliniashi Holani was ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Last-gasp Tipuric lifts Ospreys

    Last-gasp Tipuric lifts Ospreys

    Justin Tipuric scored an injury-time try to give Ospreys a 26-19 win over Edinburgh and keep up their unbeaten record in the Celtic League.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Exeter top, Sarries pinch win

    Exeter top, Sarries pinch win

    Exeter beat Newcastle at Sandy Park to go top of the Aviva Premiership on Saturday, while there were also wins for Saracens and Gloucester.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Gloucester too good for Worcs

    Gloucester too good for Worcs

    Jonny May and Tom Voyce helped Gloucester pick up their first win of the Aviva Premiership season with a 29-8 victory over Worcester.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Chiefs too strong for Falcons

    Chiefs too strong for Falcons

    Exeter recorded their fourth consecutive victory for the first time in the Aviva Premiership, beating Newcastle 32-15 at Sandy Park.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Farrell makes Bath pay penalty

    Farrell makes Bath pay penalty

    Owen Farrell landed a penalty via both posts with the last kick of the game to earn Saracens a 28-26 win over Bath at the Recreation Ground.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Niall puts boot in for Connacht

    Niall puts boot in for Connacht

    Niall O'Connor nailed the match-winning kick for Connacht as they came from behind to beat the Scarlets 13-11 in the RaboDirect PRO12.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Ulster work hard for Aironi win

    Ulster work hard for Aironi win

    Ulster had to work hard to see off Aironi 25-19 on Saturday and make it two wins out of two at the start of the RaboDirect Pro12 season.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Wilko not looking for excuses

    Wilko not looking for excuses

    Jonny Wilkinson refused to blame the ball or the stadium design for what is believed to be his worst kicking performance in an England jersey.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Johnson: We found a way to win

    Johnson: We found a way to win

    Martin Johnson felt like he aged 20 years as he watched England open their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 13-9 victory over Argentina.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    Robin McBryde has stressed the importance of Wales making a strong start to their World Cup showdown with South Africa on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold believes the scrum provides a key platform for South Africa to launch their World Cup campaign on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Occasion not lost on O'Connell

    Occasion not lost on O'Connell

    Paul O'Connell believes the USA will be charged by the 10th anniversary of September 11 when they meet Ireland in the World Cup on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Young sticks with same team

    Young sticks with same team

    Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has named the same starting line-up that beat Saracens for Sunday's clash with Leicester.