Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    Saint-Andre shuffles France pack

    Saint-Andre shuffles France pack

    France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has made four changes to his starting line-up for the Six Nations clash with Ireland in Paris on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    New Glasgow deal for Pyrgos

    New Glasgow deal for Pyrgos

    Glasgow Warriors scrum-half Henry Pyrgos has committed his future to the RaboDirect PRO12 outfit.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    Davies and Ferris both cited

    Davies and Ferris both cited

    Wales lock Bradley Davies and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris have been cited for foul play following Sunday's Six Nations clash in Dublin.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    New teams for Sevens series

    New teams for Sevens series

    Three new teams are to be added to the HSBC Sevens World Series roster as the sport moves towards its inclusion in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

  • Tuesday, 7. February, 2012
    Palmer hails talisman Parisse

    Palmer hails talisman Parisse

    England lock Tom Palmer insists leading Italy brings out the best in Stade Francais team-mate Sergio Parisse.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012

    Lancaster: Practice makes perfect

    Stuart Lancaster has introduced a competitive edge to England training that he claims is instrumental in shaping team selection.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    North on course for stardom

    North on course for stardom

    Wales teenager George North claims he was disappointed with his form heading into this season's Six Nations Championship.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    Gray signs new Worcester deal

    Gray signs new Worcester deal

    Fly-half Danny Gray has signed a new contract with Worcester Warriors

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    Ireland preparing for France test

    Ireland preparing for France test

    Ireland's Six Nations squad will reconvene on Tuesday to prepare for a major character test - tackling tournament favourites France in Paris.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    Dates set for cup semi-finals

    Dates set for cup semi-finals

    Competition organisers have confirmed the dates and kick-off times for this season's LV= Cup semi-finals.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    Laidlaw eyes scoring solution

    Laidlaw eyes scoring solution

    Greig Laidlaw is confident he can show Scotland the way to the try line if selected for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Wales.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    Jones focused on Scotland

    Jones focused on Scotland

    Ryan Jones has braced Wales for the next step in their Six Nations title challenge and believes this season's competition remains wide open.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    Rankings blow for Scotland

    Rankings blow for Scotland

    Scotland have dropped outside the world's top 10 following their RBS 6 Nations home defeat against England on Saturday.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    Evans gets new career on track

    Evans gets new career on track

    Thom Evans will compete over 60 metres in the scottishathletics National Senior Indoor Championships at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall on February 19.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012
    Dickson hands England hope

    Dickson hands England hope

    England scrum-half Lee Dickson could yet participate in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.