Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Saturday, 18. May, 2013
    Wilko: 'Better than World Cup'

    Wilko: 'Better than World Cup'

    Jonny Wilkinson described winning the Heineken Cup with Toulon as a bigger achievement than his Rugby World Cup triumph 10 years ago.

  • Saturday, 18. May, 2013

    Heineken glory for Toulon

    Toulon staged a dramatic fightback to edge out French rivals Clermont Auvergne 16-15 in a thrilling Heineken Cup final.

  • Saturday, 18. May, 2013
    Wallabies dealt double blow

    Wallabies dealt double blow

    Tatafu Polota-Nau is unlikely to play a part in the British & Irish Lion series, but Australia coach Robbie Deans is hopeful over George Smith.

  • Saturday, 18. May, 2013
    O'Gara to coach Racing Metro

    O'Gara to coach Racing Metro

    Ronan O'Gara has agreed to become assistant coach of Racing Metro after announcing his retirement from rugby.

  • Saturday, 18. May, 2013
    Schmidt targets trophy double

    Schmidt targets trophy double

    Joe Schmidt set his sights on a trophy double after watching Leinster win the Amlin Challenge Cup with a 34-13 destruction of Stade Francais.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Leinster clinch Challenge Cup

    Leinster clinch Challenge Cup

    Leinster emulated Chelsea by winning the Amlin Challenge Cup to ease the blow of losing their status of European champions.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Wilkinson craves one last title

    Wilkinson craves one last title

    Jonny Wilkinson admits he is craving one last title ahead of Toulon's Heineken Cup showdown with Clermont Auvergne on Saturday.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Barnes confirmed as final ref

    Barnes confirmed as final ref

    Leading English referee Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Aviva Premiership final between Leicester and Northampton at Twickenham on May 25.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Clermont v Toulon preview

    Clermont v Toulon preview

    Jonny Wilkinson is one of five England internationals in the Toulon squad for Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Clermont Auvergne.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Wilkinson shortlisted for gong

    Wilkinson shortlisted for gong

    Jonny Wilkinson is among five nominees shortlisted for the ERC European Player of the Year 2013.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Stevens eyeing starting spot

    Stevens eyeing starting spot

    Matt Stevens respects Lions rival Adam Jones, but has no intention of making up the numbers in Hong Kong and Australia.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Parisse: Leinster are favourites

    Parisse: Leinster are favourites

    Sergio Parisse readily accepts that Stade Francais are underdogs for Friday night's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Leinster in Dublin.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Stevens: No England regrets

    Stevens: No England regrets

    Saracens prop Matt Stevens says he is thrilled to be back amongst rugby's elite.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Owens ruled out of Japan tour

    Owens ruled out of Japan tour

    Wales have been hit by another injury blow after Ken Owens was ruled out of their tour of Japan next month.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Stade Francais v Leinster preview

    Stade Francais v Leinster preview

    Leinster's hopes of claiming the Amlin Challenge Cup have suffered a serious blow with the news that the Brian O'Driscoll is missing in Dublin.