Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • 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.

  • Tuesday, 10. January, 2012
    Holland: No Arms Park return

    Holland: No Arms Park return

    New Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland has vowed to bring the crowds back to Cardiff City Stadium.

  • Tuesday, 10. January, 2012
    Farrell draws Wilko comparisons

    Farrell draws Wilko comparisons

    Saracens' Owen Farrell has been compared to Jonny Wilkinson as he prepares to receive his first senior England call-up.

  • Tuesday, 10. January, 2012
    Eddie pens new Glasgow deal

    Eddie pens new Glasgow deal

    Glasgow back-row forward James Eddie has signed a two-year contract extension.

  • Tuesday, 10. January, 2012
    No bidding war for Worcester

    No bidding war for Worcester

    Worcester Warriors director Charlie Little is adamant the club will not be drawn into a bidding war to keep their star players.

  • Tuesday, 10. January, 2012
    Erasmus to leave Stormers post

    Erasmus to leave Stormers post

    Rassie Erasmus has confirmed he is to leave the Stormers after more than four years as the club.

  • Monday, 9. January, 2012
    Wood backed as England captain

    Wood backed as England captain

    Lawrence Dallaglio believes Tom Wood is the right man to lead England back to glory after their woeful World Cup campaign.

  • Monday, 9. January, 2012
    Organisers aiming high for 2015

    Organisers aiming high for 2015

    The man in charge of delivering the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England is confident that the RFU have finally got their house in order.

  • Monday, 9. January, 2012
    Scott extends Edinburgh stay

    Scott extends Edinburgh stay

    Edinburgh centre Matt Scott has been rewarded for his fine start to the season with a two-year contract extension.

  • Monday, 9. January, 2012
    Leamy ruled out of Six Nations

    Leamy ruled out of Six Nations

    Ireland back-rower Denis Leamy has been rocked by news he will miss the Six Nations because of his troublesome hip injury.