Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 21. December, 2011
    Paterson to quit Scotland

    Paterson to quit Scotland

    Scotland's record points-scorer Chris Paterson is poised to step down from the international stage after 109 appearances.

  • Wednesday, 21. December, 2011
    Hayes poised to retire

    Hayes poised to retire

    Veteran Munster prop John Hayes is set to hang up his boots following the Boxing Day clash with Connacht at Thomond Park.

  • Wednesday, 21. December, 2011
    Mayhews pen new Falcons deals

    Mayhews pen new Falcons deals

    Newcastle have confirmed brothers Michael and Richard Mayhew have signed new long-term deals at the club.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    RFU happy with ticket verdict

    RFU happy with ticket verdict

    The RFU have succeeded in forcing Viagogo to reveal details of customers who placed England tickets for sale through their website.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    WRU welcomes salary cap

    WRU welcomes salary cap

    The Welsh Rugby Union has welcomed the announcement that its four professional regions will operate under a salary cap from the 2012-13 season.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Skinner facing Dublin hearing

    Skinner facing Dublin hearing

    Harlequins flanker Will Skinner has been called to attend a disciplinary hearing on Thursday following his red card against Toulouse.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Robshaw roaring back

    Robshaw roaring back

    Chris Robshaw may have sulked and turned to junk food after being omitted from England's World Cup squad - but his response has been emphatic.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Gough cited

    Gough cited

    Ospreys lock Ian Gough has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Saracens hooker Schalk Brits.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Japan to turn to Jones

    Japan to turn to Jones

    World Cup winner Eddie Jones is poised to become the new head coach of Japan.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Olympic Stadium biding to begin

    Olympic Stadium biding to begin

    Football and rugby clubs could team up to use the Olympic Stadium following the London 2012 Games.

  • Tuesday, 20. December, 2011
    Lamont agrees Glasgow return

    Lamont agrees Glasgow return

    Glasgow Warriors have confirmed they have agreed a deal to re-sign Scotland international Sean Lamont from the start of next season.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    Hala'ufia hearing adjourned

    Hala'ufia hearing adjourned

    A disciplinary hearing into the citing complaint against the London Irish number eight Chris Hala'ufia has been adjourned until the new year.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    Ospreys sign up Davies

    Ospreys sign up Davies

    Teenage fly-half Sam Davies has been handed a three-year development contract by the Ospreys.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    O'Shea fires warning note

    O'Shea fires warning note

    Harlequins celebrated a "special" result as they posted an away win over Toulouse but director of rugby Conor O'Shea sounded a note of caution.

  • Monday, 19. December, 2011
    Mallinder salutes big win

    Mallinder salutes big win

    Jim Mallinder hailed Northampton's display as they claimed a first Heineken Cup win of the season with a 45-0 home victory over Castres.