Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Fourie set for home Sale debut

    Fourie set for home Sale debut

    Hendre Fourie will make his home debut for Sale Sharks in Saturday's LV= Cup showdown with Scarlets at Edgeley Park.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Rare Tindall role against Irish

    Rare Tindall role against Irish

    Mike Tindall will make a rare start at fly-half for Gloucester in Saturday's LV= Cup clash with London Irish at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Strong Tigers squad for cup tie

    Strong Tigers squad for cup tie

    Leicester Tigers have named 11 internationals in their squad for Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Newcastle Falcons at Welford Road.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Cusiter targets opening win

    Cusiter targets opening win

    Scotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter believes a winning start to the Six Nations is imperative against England, saying: "We simply have to do it".

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Youngs aims to keep his temper

    Youngs aims to keep his temper

    If England are facing a collective test of "bottle" against Scotland, then Ben Youngs is braced for the sternest examination of all.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Saint-Andre: Don't be complacent

    Saint-Andre: Don't be complacent

    Philippe Saint-Andre has warned France not to take Italy for granted as the tournament favourites open their Six Nations campaign in Paris.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    England's Flood on comeback trail

    England's Flood on comeback trail

    Toby Flood could be in contention for England's second Six Nations fixture in Italy after being named on the bench for Leicester this weekend.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Chabal severs Racing ties

    Chabal severs Racing ties

    Sebastien Chabal has revealed a breakdown in relations with coach Pierre Berbizier has led to his departure from Top 14 side Racing Metro.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Robinson seeks winning start

    Robinson seeks winning start

    Andy Robinson believes Scotland are ready to realise their potential and start the Six Nations with a bang in Saturday's opener with England.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Gopperth signs new Falcons deal

    Gopperth signs new Falcons deal

    Jimmy Gopperth has committed his long-term future to Newcastle after rejecting the advances of some of Europe's top clubs.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Ireland lose Earls for opener

    Ireland lose Earls for opener

    Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after his new baby daughter was taken to hospital due to illness.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Dragons v Saracens postponed

    Dragons v Saracens postponed

    Following overnight lows of -8C and areas of the pitch being frozen, Newport-Gwent Dragons' LV= Cup game against Saracens has been postponed.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Key Wales duo fit to face Irish

    Key Wales duo fit to face Irish

    Wales have received a double boost ahead of Sunday's 6 Nations clash against Ireland, with Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts both declared fit.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Sevens heaven for minnows

    Sevens heaven for minnows

    Tonga and Canada caused upsets on day one of the Wellington Sevens as they booked places in the quarter-finals.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012
    Worcester docked LV=Cup point

    Worcester docked LV=Cup point

    Worcester Warriors have been deducted one competition point in the pool stages of the 2011/12 LV= Cup.