Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013

    Folau set for Wallabies debut

    Israel Folau is expected to be one of three new caps in the Australia squad for Saturday's first Test against the Lions.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013

    North passed fit for Brisbane

    George North has been passed fit to play in the first Test with Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 19. June, 2013

    Hooper - Lions are beatable

    Michael Hooper insists Australia can draw inspiration from the Brumbies' 14-12 victory over the Lions.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Ospreys role for Gibbes

    Ospreys role for Gibbes

    The Ospreys have appointed New Zealander Chris Gibbes as their new forwards coach for next season.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Historic win for England juniors

    Historic win for England juniors

    England are through to the final of the IRB Junior World Championship after a stunning 33-21 victory over New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Defeat hurts like hell - Parling

    Defeat hurts like hell - Parling

    British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Tuesday's loss to the Brumbies.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Late Wales rally stuns Boks

    Late Wales rally stuns Boks

    Sam Davies converted a last-gasp try as Wales shocked defending champions South Africa 18-17 to reach the IRB Junior World Championship final.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Edwards quits Leeds

    Edwards quits Leeds

    Leeds head coach Diccon Edwards has left the RFU Championship club despite guiding them to the play-off semi-finals.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Ioane keen to prove his worth

    Ioane keen to prove his worth

    Australia wing Digby Ioane is eager to prove himself against the British and Irish Lions after winning his fitness battle.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    White delighted with Brumbies

    White delighted with Brumbies

    Jake White felt honoured after leading the Brumbies to a deserved 14-12 victory over the British and Irish Lions.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Gatland: Just not good enough

    Gatland: Just not good enough

    British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admitted his frustration after the shock 14-12 defeat to the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Lions tamed by brave Brumbies

    Lions tamed by brave Brumbies

    The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies won 14-12 at Canberra Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Wentzel leaves Wasps for home

    Wentzel leaves Wasps for home

    London Wasps lock Marco Wentzel is to return to South Africa for family reasons.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    Ashley-Cooper hails O'Driscoll

    Ashley-Cooper hails O'Driscoll

    Australia back Adam Ashley-Cooper insists Lions legend Brian O'Driscoll remains as dangerous as ever.

  • Tuesday, 18. June, 2013
    White - Brisbane Test crucial

    White - Brisbane Test crucial

    Jake White believes Saturday's opening Test between the Lions and Australia will decide the outcome of the series.