Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Cox signs new Edinburgh deal

    Cox signs new Edinburgh deal

    Edinburgh forward Sean Cox has extended his contract by two years to the summer of 2014.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Edinburgh chief wants response

    Edinburgh chief wants response

    Edinburgh head coach Michael Bradley has urged his side to avenge their defeat by Aironi when the Italians visit Murrayfield on Friday night.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Interim head coach for England

    Interim head coach for England

    The RFU are to appoint an interim head coach to guide the England side through the forthcoming Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Knights player on life support

    Knights player on life support

    Doncaster Knights have announced that scrum-half Lee Audis is on a life support machine after being seriously injured in a car accident.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    O'Shea: We're sick of RFU mess

    O'Shea: We're sick of RFU mess

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea says he is "sick" of the way English rugby has been tarnished by the recent turmoil at the RFU.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Harinordoquy's dad in hot water

    Harinordoquy's dad in hot water

    The father of Biarritz number eight Imanol Harinordoquy invaded the pitch and tried to punch a Bayonne player in the face on Tuesday.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Visser set for Scotland call-up

    Visser set for Scotland call-up

    Tim Visser, Edinburgh's Dutch winger, is set to earn selection for Scotland's summer tour in 2012, head coach Andy Robinson has confirmed.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Meeting planned for RFU board

    Meeting planned for RFU board

    The RFU management board is meeting on Wednesday to discuss the recommendations made by the critical reviews into England's World Cup debacle.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Hoiles severs ties with Brumbies

    Hoiles severs ties with Brumbies

    Stephen Hoiles has been released from the final year of his contract with the Brumbies as he continues to struggle with an Achilles injury.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Kirwan keen on England role

    Kirwan keen on England role

    John Kirwan is keen to guide England through next year's Six Nations as speculation mounts that a permanent coach appointment will be delayed.

  • Wednesday, 30. November, 2011
    Williams eyes winning send-off

    Williams eyes winning send-off

    Shane Williams will not allow emotion surrounding his final Test match appearance to engulf the main objective of helping Wales beat Australia.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Saracens pair face lay-offs

    Saracens pair face lay-offs

    Saracens forwards Hayden Smith and Mako Vunipola both face lengthy lay-offs due to injuries.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Thomas: Blackett must go

    Thomas: Blackett must go

    Martyn Thomas has demanded Judge Jeff Blackett resign from his post as the Rugby Football Union's disciplinary officer.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Wasps' Berry handed ban

    Wasps' Berry handed ban

    Wasps scrum-half Nick Berry has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle during November 7's A-team defeat to London Irish.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011
    Wales' Six Nations plans hit

    Wales' Six Nations plans hit

    Wales could be without first-choice second-row pair Alun Wyn Jones and Luke Charteris for the whole of the RBS 6 Nations.