Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • 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.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Lancaster goes back to basics

    Lancaster goes back to basics

    Interim coach Stuart Lancaster has gone back to basics by moving England's pre-Six Nations training camp from a resort in Portugal to Leeds.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Morgan opts for England

    Morgan opts for England

    Scarlets number eight Ben Morgan has declared his international allegiance to England.

  • Wednesday, 4. January, 2012
    Care axed by England

    Care axed by England

    Danny Care will be excluded from England's Six Nations squad after being arrested for drink driving, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012
    Diamond to become Sale CEO

    Diamond to become Sale CEO

    Steve Diamond is to take on the role of chief executive officer at Sale Sharks, the Aviva Premiership club have confirmed.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012
    Gopperth's Falcons talks ongoing

    Gopperth's Falcons talks ongoing

    Newcastle coach Alan Tait is confident that Jimmy Gopperth will remain with the club next season, with contract negotiations already under way.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012
    New deals for Edinburgh duo

    New deals for Edinburgh duo

    Edinburgh have secured young stand-offs Harry Leonard and Gregor Hunter on two-year contract extensions.

  • Tuesday, 3. January, 2012
    Youthful England excite Youngs

    Youthful England excite Youngs

    Leicester scrum-half Ben Youngs is confident that a new and youthful England side can make a big impact in the Six Nations.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012
    Cruel blow for Warriors' Taylor

    Cruel blow for Warriors' Taylor

    Worcester head coach Richard Hill will not be look to bring in replacements despite Ezra Taylor's serious knee injury.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012
    Brett: Chiefs must concentrate

    Brett: Chiefs must concentrate

    Brett Sturgess says Exeter Chiefs will have to be "spot on mentality" when they tackle Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park on Saturday.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012
    Booth bemoans Exiles' failings

    Booth bemoans Exiles' failings

    Toby Booth admitted his battered and bruised London Irish team "did not come up with enough answers" after they suffered a heavy loss at Bath.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012
    Young: Wasps are in a dogfight

    Young: Wasps are in a dogfight

    Director of rugby Dai Young admitted Wasps are in a survival battle at the foot of the Aviva Premiership after their fifth successive defeat.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012
    Job done for Tigers coach

    Job done for Tigers coach

    Coach Richard Cockerill hailed Leicester's 28-23 win over spirited Sale as "job done" as they moved into the top four of the Premiership.

  • Monday, 2. January, 2012
    McCall hails Farrell qualities

    McCall hails Farrell qualities

    Saracens boss Mark McCall hailed Owen Farrell as a player with the qualities of the very best goal-kickers after the draw with Gloucester.