Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Row erupts over Shingler

    Row erupts over Shingler

    The Welsh Rugby Union were on Friday poised to challenge the International Rugby Board to rule Steven Shingler ineligible for Scotland.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Doubts emerge over Shingler

    Doubts emerge over Shingler

    Steven Shingler's eligibility for Scotland was called into doubt hours after his call-up.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Care bears up to face Quins

    Care bears up to face Quins

    Danny Care's bid to "come back stronger" from his England ban will begin on Friday, when he starts for Harlequins against Northampton.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Gloucester duo pen new deals

    Gloucester duo pen new deals

    Gloucester youngsters Gareth Evans and Dan Robson have committed their futures to the club by penning new deals.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Ashton handed Saints recall

    Ashton handed Saints recall

    Northampton have recalled Chris Ashton for Friday evening's enticing Aviva Premiership encounter with table-topping Harlequins.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Uncapped duo called up by France

    Uncapped duo called up by France

    New France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has included two uncapped players in his provisional 30-man squad for the Six Nations.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Redpath bids Vainikolo farewell

    Redpath bids Vainikolo farewell

    Gloucester have wished Lesley Vainikolo well after confirming he has left the club to join La Rochelle on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Shingler among six new faces

    Shingler among six new faces

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has named six uncapped players his 36-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Worcester fear duo will leave

    Worcester fear duo will leave

    Worcester boss Richard Hill admits he "wouldn't be surprised" if Miles Benjamin and Marcel Garvey opted to leave the Warriors in the summer.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Flood fears for England

    Flood fears for England

    England are waiting to find out the extent of the knee injury suffered in training by Leicester fly-half Toby Flood.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Lancaster looks for inspiration

    Lancaster looks for inspiration

    The success of England's cricketers has inspired Stuart Lancaster to believe he can launch England's rugby team towards being the world's best.

  • Thursday, 5. January, 2012
    Robinson set to name squad

    Robinson set to name squad

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is set to announce his squad for the forthcoming Six Nations and supplement experience with some youth.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Vainikolo makes shock switch

    Vainikolo makes shock switch

    Former England wing Lesley Vainikolo has left Gloucester to join French second division club La Rochelle with immediate effect.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Morgan set for quick England call

    Morgan set for quick England call

    Scarlets number eight Ben Morgan could be in line for an immediate England call-up after turning down the chance to play for Wales.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Evolution not revolution for Robbo

    Evolution not revolution for Robbo

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is set to unveil his RBS 6 Nations squad as preparations for the Calcutta Cup clash with England begin.