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, 17. September, 2011
    Kidney's men open up cup

    Kidney's men open up cup

    The 2011 World Cup final looks set to be a battle of the hemispheres following Ireland's 15-6 upset of Australia at Eden Park.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Hill ready for tough test

    Hill ready for tough test

    Worcester coach Richard Hill is braced for an aerial bombardment when his side meet Saracens at Vicarage Road on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Players pay tribute to miners

    Players pay tribute to miners

    Wales' World Cup squad have sent their sympathy to the families and friends of the four miners who died at Gleision Colliery near Pontardawe.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    So far, so good for Murray

    So far, so good for Murray

    Scotland prop Euan Murray is enjoying his side's World Cup journey thus far after two wins from two Pool B games.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll hails Irish support

    O'Driscoll hails Irish support

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll paid tribute to the tremendous Irish fans after his side caused a World Cup shock by beating Australia 15-6.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Superb Ireland stun Wallabies

    Superb Ireland stun Wallabies

    Ireland defied all expectations by summoning a performance of controlled ferocity to stun Australia 15-6 at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Smit content with Boks' display

    Smit content with Boks' display

    South Africa captain John Smit hailed a "quality" first-half display after seeing his side's power game dismantle Fiji 49-3 at rhe World Cup.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    James: Wales must front up

    James: Wales must front up

    Wales prop Paul James it will be up to the forwards to take the battle to Samoa in Sunday's crunch encounter in Hamilton.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Sarries make two changes

    Sarries make two changes

    Saracens have made two changes to their starting line-up for the Aviva Premiership clash with Worcester at Vicarage Road on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Scots witness earthquake damage

    Scots witness earthquake damage

    Scotland took a little bit of the World Cup to Christchurch on Saturday and made a donation to the city's earthquake appeal.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    France aim to keep up pressure

    France aim to keep up pressure

    France will seek to keep the pressure on World Cup hosts New Zealand in their World Cup Pool A clash with Canada in Napier on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Moody ready to roll

    Moody ready to roll

    Lewis Moody will put six frustrating weeks behind him on Sunday when he runs out to captain England in their World Cup clash with Georgia.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Boks too powerful for Fiji

    Boks too powerful for Fiji

    South Africa's power game proved too much for Fiji as the reigning world champions ran in six tries to go top of Pool D after a 49-3 win.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Hape raring to go

    Hape raring to go

    England centre Shontayne Hape has admitted he is "itching to get out there" ahead of his World Cup debut against Georgia.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Pocock misses Ireland clash

    Pocock misses Ireland clash

    Australia flanker David Pocock has been withdrawn from the Wallabies side to face Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash.