Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Johnson explains move upstairs

    Johnson explains move upstairs

    Scott Johnson has revealed it was his choice to become Scotland's director of rugby instead of continuing as coach on a permanent basis.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Lancaster set to omit Robshaw

    Lancaster set to omit Robshaw

    England coach Stuart Lancaster is set to leave captain Chris Robshaw out of his squad for the summer tour.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Murphy to take up coaching role

    Murphy to take up coaching role

    Leicester rugby director Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Geordan Murphy will join the Tigers' coaching staff next season.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Ryan ready for Worcester task

    Ryan ready for Worcester task

    Dean Ryan has admitted he could not resist the challenge that awaits him as Worcester's new director of rugby.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Lions apologise for tweets

    Lions apologise for tweets

    The British and Irish Lions on Tuesday apologised for "inapppropriate" material published on their official Twitter feed.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Murphy set for retirement

    Murphy set for retirement

    Leicester full-back Geordan Murphy has confirmed he will retire at the end of this season.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    New deal gives Payne relief

    New deal gives Payne relief

    Ulster have announced a new three-year contract for full-back Jared Payne.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Johnson opts for fresh faces

    Johnson opts for fresh faces

    Interim head coach Scott Johnson has named nine uncapped players in his 31-man Scotland squad for the international tournament in South Africa.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Jones in Baa-Baas squad

    Jones in Baa-Baas squad

    Wasps flanker Sam Jones is among the latest additions to the Barbarians squad to face England and the Lions.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Edwards 'proud' of Leeds

    Edwards 'proud' of Leeds

    Leeds Carnegie coach Diccon Edwards has praised his players after they upset the odds to beat Newcastle 24-19.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013

    Leeds leave it late at home

    Leeds Carnegie defeated Newcastle Falcons 24-19 in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    O'Driscoll: I was never sure

    O'Driscoll: I was never sure

    British and Irish Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll has admitted he suffered nerves before being confirmed in the 2013 squad to tour Australia.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    Steyn injury blow for Boks

    Steyn injury blow for Boks

    South Africa centre Francois Steyn looks likely to miss this summer's Test series after suffering a leg injury.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    Ashton: Lions 'did my head in'

    Ashton: Lions 'did my head in'

    England winger Chris Ashton admits trying to win a place in the Lions squad has affected his performances this season.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    Diamond looking to next season

    Diamond looking to next season

    Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond believes there is much room for improvement at the club despite a surprisingly good finish to the season.