Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    S. Africa v Scotland: Preview

    S. Africa v Scotland: Preview

    South Africa have made five changes ahead of Saturday's Quadrangular Tournament clash with Scotland in Nelspruit.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Kyriacou joins Cardiff

    Kyriacou joins Cardiff

    Andi Kyriacou is to join the Cardiff Blues coaching staff after being forced to hang up his boots due to injury.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Japan v Wales: Preview

    Japan v Wales: Preview

    Japan coach Eddie Jones has named just one change to his side ahead of Saturday's second Test against Wales in Tokyo.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    Italy v Samoa preview

    Italy v Samoa preview

    Italy's clash with Samoa at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday could well be the highlight of the quadrangular series in South Africa.

  • Friday, 14. June, 2013
    New Zealand v France preview

    New Zealand v France preview

    New Zealand captain Kieran Read has backed Sam Whitelock after his inclusion in the team for the second Test against France at the last minute.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Contepomi to face England

    Contepomi to face England

    Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi has overcome illness to be named at fly-half for Saturday's second Test against England.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Gatland calls for larger squads

    Gatland calls for larger squads

    Warren Gatland believes that future British and Irish Lions squads may need to be bigger in numbers because of the increased injury rate.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Lancaster delighted for Billy

    Lancaster delighted for Billy

    Stuart Lancaster had Billy Twelvetrees think he'd been dropped by England before delivering the news about his British and Irish Lions call-up.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Bath swoop to sign Henson

    Bath swoop to sign Henson

    Bath have signed Gavin Henson from London Welsh following their relegation from the Aviva Premiership.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Edinburgh snap up Cuthbert

    Edinburgh snap up Cuthbert

    Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of Scotland and Bath full-back Jack Cuthbert on a two-year deal.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Vunipola set for Lions Test start

    Vunipola set for Lions Test start

    Mako Vunipola looks set to complete a remarkable eight-month rise from international rookie to British and Irish Lions Test prop next week.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Yarde handed England chance

    Yarde handed England chance

    Marland Yarde will make his Test debut in Argentina on Saturday after Stuart Lancaster named the youngest England back division in 14 years.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    McBryde issues Biggar challenge

    McBryde issues Biggar challenge

    Wales tour coach Robin McBryde has urged Dan Biggar to prove a point to the British and Irish Lions selectors against Japan this weekend.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Australia fans going for gold

    Australia fans going for gold

    Australia supporters will be given gold-coloured safari hats to wear during the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions.

  • Thursday, 13. June, 2013
    Cardiff confirm pitch switch

    Cardiff confirm pitch switch

    Cardiff Blues have confirmed their Arms Park home is to be fitted with an artificial pitch in time for the start of next season.