Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Bayonne see off Bordeaux

    Bayonne see off Bordeaux

    Bayonne kept the pressure on Wasps at the top of Pool 3 in the Amlin Challenge Cup with a 12-6 victory over Bordeaux on Thursday night.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Shingler tied to Wales - IRB

    Shingler tied to Wales - IRB

    The IRB have told the Scottish and Welsh Rugby Unions that Steven Shingler "is tied to Wales and ineligible to play for any other union".

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Wasps sign Namibian lock

    Wasps sign Namibian lock

    Wasps have announced the signing of Namibian World Cup lock Heinz Koll until the end of this season.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Brown prepared for the fight

    Brown prepared for the fight

    Harlequins full-back Mike Brown insists nothing will faze him as he targets a starting role for England in the Six Nations.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Murphy expects Belfast battle

    Murphy expects Belfast battle

    Geordan Murphy has predicted "an arm wrestle" when Leicester fight to keep their Heineken Cup quarter-final hopes alive at Ulster on Friday.

  • Thursday, 12. January, 2012
    Rowntree: Marler so talented

    Rowntree: Marler so talented

    England coach Graham Rowntree says Joe Marler is a "unique talent" after awarding the Harlequins prop his first senior international call-up.

  • 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.