Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Ospreys forward handed ban

    Ospreys forward handed ban

    Ospreys forward George Stowers has received a four-week ban after being cited for a dangerous tackle.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Wales lose Burns for Six Nations

    Wales lose Burns for Six Nations

    Wales forward Lloyd Burns will miss the entire RBS 6 Nations Championship after being ruled out for three months with a neck injury.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Sale boss in hot water

    Sale boss in hot water

    Sale boss Steve Diamond will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel after being charged with two counts of verbally abusing match officials.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Falcons turn to coach Gold

    Falcons turn to coach Gold

    South African Gary Gold has taken over as Newcastle's director of rugby after Alan Tait was relieved of his duties.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Morgan blow for Gloucester

    Morgan blow for Gloucester

    Gloucester full-back Olly Morgan will miss the remainder of the season after suffering knee ligament damage.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Bradley demands strong display

    Bradley demands strong display

    Head coach Michael Bradley has urged Edinburgh to send out a strong message on Friday by defeating Racing Metro in the Heineken Cup pool game.

  • Wednesday, 11. January, 2012
    Lancaster: Farrell won't be fazed

    Lancaster: Farrell won't be fazed

    Interim coach Stuart Lancaster backed Owen Farrell to pilot England into a bright new era after naming the Saracens playmaker in his new squad.

  • Wednesday, 11. January, 2012
    Warriors snap up Cowan

    Warriors snap up Cowan

    Worcester Warriors have further strengthened their back row with the signing of Blair Cowan from Cornish Pirates.

  • Wednesday, 11. January, 2012
    Redpath: Tindall focus on us

    Redpath: Tindall focus on us

    Mike Tindall could have another battle on his hands as he looks to continue picking up the pieces of what has been a shattering season for him.

  • Wednesday, 11. January, 2012
    Lancaster launches 'new era'

    Lancaster launches 'new era'

    Interim coach Stuart Lancaster believes his squad of young guns has the potential to fire England back to the top of the rugby world.

  • Wednesday, 11. January, 2012
    Sharples delight at England call

    Sharples delight at England call

    Charlie Sharples revealed he had achieved one of his season's objectives by being selected in the England elite player squad.

  • Wednesday, 11. January, 2012
    New era begins for England

    New era begins for England

    Stuart Lancaster launched England's new era when he announced an elite squad featuring nine uncapped players for the upcoming Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 11. January, 2012
    Low blow for Scotland

    Low blow for Scotland

    Moray Low will miss the start of Scotland's Six Nations campaign after being ruled out for eight weeks with a medial ligament injury.

  • Tuesday, 10. January, 2012
    Lions hopefuls set for audition

    Lions hopefuls set for audition

    Warren Gatland, Andy Robinson and Declan Kidney are the leading names to be head coach of the 2013 British and Irish Lions.

  • Tuesday, 10. January, 2012
    Wade to miss three months

    Wade to miss three months

    Wasps' recent woes have been compounded after wing Christian Wade was ruled out for three months.