Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    O'Connell sings Warburton's praises

    O'Connell sings Warburton's praises

    Paul O'Connell has spoken in glowing terms of his successor as British

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Wilko happy to be on standby

    Wilko happy to be on standby

    Jonny Wilkinson will do everything he can to be fit and ready to answer an injury SOS from the British and Irish Lions.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    England add Northampton duo

    England add Northampton duo

    Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler have been added to the England squad for the tour of South America.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Gatland rules out Wilko move

    Gatland rules out Wilko move

    British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has ruled out making another offer to Jonny Wilkinson to join the tour to Australia.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    So'oialo to join Connacht

    So'oialo to join Connacht

    Samoan international James So'oialo has agreed to join Irish side Connacht in the summer.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Wasps sign Army prop Reeves

    Wasps sign Army prop Reeves

    Wasps have signed Army prop Ricky Reeves on a one-year deal.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013

    Folau out to emulate Robinson

    Israel Folau wants to emulate Jason Robinson and become the latest rugby league convert to star in a Lions Test series.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Morrison retires from rugby

    Morrison retires from rugby

    Glasgow Warriors centre Graeme Morrison has retired from professional rugby on medical grounds.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Watkins diagnosed with cancer

    Watkins diagnosed with cancer

    Former Wales international Matthew J Watkins has revealed he has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Wilkinson named player of year

    Wilkinson named player of year

    Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Castro's exit confirmed

    Castro's exit confirmed

    Martin Castrogiovanni's departure from Leicester has been confirmed although his future plans are far from clear.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Deans issues Cooper challenge

    Deans issues Cooper challenge

    Australian coach Robbie Deans challenged Quade Cooper to prove himself when the Queensland Reds face the British and Irish Lions on June 8.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Cup win justifies Kennedy move

    Cup win justifies Kennedy move

    Nick Kennedy described winning the Heineken Cup as the pinnacle of his career and a vindication of his decision to move to Toulon last summer.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Armitage taunting sparks row

    Armitage taunting sparks row

    Toulon's Delon Armitage embroiled in row with past and present players after taunting an opponent.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Best leads Ireland in summer tour

    Best leads Ireland in summer tour

    Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being snubbed by the British and Irish Lions.