Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 8. May, 2013
    Warriors swoop for trio

    Warriors swoop for trio

    Glasgow Warriors have announced the signing of three Scottish forwards.

  • Wednesday, 8. May, 2013
    Wood to captain England on tour

    Wood to captain England on tour

    Tom Wood will captain a youthful England squad featuring 11 uncapped players for the summer tour of Uruguay and Argentina.

  • Wednesday, 8. May, 2013
    Rest will do Robshaw good - O'Shea

    Rest will do Robshaw good - O'Shea

    Conor O'Shea insists Chris Robshaw does not have to go on the England tour to remain in contention for a late British and Irish Lions call-up.

  • 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.