Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 24. August, 2011
    Haskell fit to face Ireland

    Haskell fit to face Ireland

    England flanker James Haskell has been passed fit to face Ireland after a scan revealed only mild inflammation to a tendon in his foot.

  • Wednesday, 24. August, 2011
    Kepu out to trump All Blacks

    Kepu out to trump All Blacks

    Sekope Kepu thinks the winner of Saturday's Tri Nations game with the All Blacks in Brisbane will take a psychological edge into the World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 24. August, 2011
    Charteris: Wales can beat Boks

    Charteris: Wales can beat Boks

    Luke Charteris thinks Wales' gruelling World Cup preparations can give them a crucial edge when they meet South Africa in their Pool D opener.

  • Wednesday, 24. August, 2011
    Tables have turned for Tuilagi

    Tables have turned for Tuilagi

    Eight years ago, Manu Tuilagi sat at home cheering on Samoa as they threatened to pull off the biggest upset of the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Springboks name World Cup squad

    Springboks name World Cup squad

    South Africa coach Peter de Villiers has opted for the tried and trusted in his 30-man squad for the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Cusiter targets starting spot

    Cusiter targets starting spot

    Chris Cusiter is desperate to reclaim the Scotland number nine jersey after squeezing into their Rugby World Cup squad.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    England seek Ireland revenge

    England seek Ireland revenge

    Graham Rowntree has warned Ireland that England will be out for revenge in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Jones relishing World Cup

    Jones relishing World Cup

    Wales number eight Ryan Jones was "over the moon" to have his place confirmed in the squad for the World Cup in New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Saint-Andre set for France role

    Saint-Andre set for France role

    Toulon rugby director Philippe Saint-Andre looks set to succeed Marc Lievremont as France coach after the upcoming World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Narraway named full-time skipper

    Narraway named full-time skipper

    Luke Narraway has been confirmed as Gloucester's captain for the forgcoming Premiership season.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Crane ruled out for season

    Crane ruled out for season

    Leicester number eight Jordan Crane has been ruled out for entire Aviva Premiership season after surgery on a knee injury.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Wallabies call for Fainga'a

    Wallabies call for Fainga'a

    Australia have named Anthony Fainga'a in their backline for Saturday's Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Maka named Tonga captain

    Maka named Tonga captain

    Tonga coach Isitolo Maka has named brother Finau as captain in his 30-man squad for the Rugby World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    All Blacks announce squad

    All Blacks announce squad

    Sitiveni Sivivatu, Wyatt Crockett, Liam Messam, Jarrad Hoeata and Hosea Gear have all been left out of New Zealand's 30-man World Cup squad.

  • Tuesday, 23. August, 2011
    Kellock revels in 'huge honour'

    Kellock revels in 'huge honour'

    Alastair Kellock admits captaining Scotland at the World Cup is the highlight of his career.