Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the northern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed.  The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a northern hemisphere slant.  Keep up on the latest from our Southern Hemisphere feed as well.  Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • 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.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    O'Connor lands Leinster role

    O'Connor lands Leinster role

    Leinster have confirmed Matt O'Connor has signed a three-year contract to leave Leicester Tigers and join the Irish giants as head coach.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    New Glasgow deal for Matawalu

    New Glasgow deal for Matawalu

    Niko Matawalu has extended his contract with Glasgow Warriors until May 2015 after an impressive first season at the club.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    Horwill signs new Australia deal

    Horwill signs new Australia deal

    Australia captain James Horwill has re-signed with the ARU and Queensland Reds in a deal which will take him through to the 2015 World Cup.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    South Africa win Sevens final

    South Africa win Sevens final

    South Africa edged out rivals New Zealand 28-21 to lift the Ned Haig Cup in the Emirates Airline Glasgow Sevens.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Rallying call from Cockerill

    Rallying call from Cockerill

    Richard Cockerill admitted Leicester would have to be "dead, dead right" if they want to reach a ninth successive Aviva Premiership final.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    O'Shea relishing Tigers test

    O'Shea relishing Tigers test

    Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea is relishing the prospect of an "incredibly exciting" Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Diamond: No sparkle from Sale

    Diamond: No sparkle from Sale

    Sale Sharks' director of rugby Steve Diamond was disappointed with their performance against London Wasps despite securing a 21-20 victory.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    McCall hails Saracens' success

    McCall hails Saracens' success

    Mark McCall hailed a "big achievement" for Saracens after seeing them finish top of the regular season standings for the first time.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Baxter hails Exeter 'passion'

    Baxter hails Exeter 'passion'

    Rob Baxter hailed Exeter's passion after they secured Heineken Cup rugby for a second successive season with a 40-39 win over Gloucester.