Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the northern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed.  The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a northern hemisphere slant.  Keep up on the latest from our Southern Hemisphere feed as well.  Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • Friday, 25. November, 2011
    Andrew: I let Johnson down

    Andrew: I let Johnson down

    Rob Andrew has admitted he let Martin Johnson down during his tenure as England manager, which ended last week following the World Cup.

  • Friday, 25. November, 2011
    England post excites Kirwan

    England post excites Kirwan

    Former Italy and Japan coach John Kirwan has thrown his hat into the ring to become England's new manager.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Ruthless Cardiff crush Aironi

    Ruthless Cardiff crush Aironi

    Cardiff Blues climbed into third place in the RaboDirect PRO12 table with a crushing 38-0 victory over rock-bottom Aironi on Thursday.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    No Tindall verdict on Thursday

    No Tindall verdict on Thursday

    The RFU have moved Mike Tindall's appeal hearing to a secret location away from Twickenham and said there will be no verdict on Thursday.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Hepher wants more of the same

    Hepher wants more of the same

    Exeter assistant coach Ali Hepher wants more of the same from the Chiefs when they take on Sale in the Premiership at Edgeley Park.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    O'Connor starts at fly-half

    O'Connor starts at fly-half

    James O'Connor will start at fly-half for Australia in Saturday's international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Evans shocked by Wales call

    Evans shocked by Wales call

    Lewis Evans admits he was so surprised by his Wales call-up that he was convinced his friends were playing a prank on him.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Davis braced for tough test

    Davis braced for tough test

    Brad Davis believes Bath will need to show "a really tough mentality" in their Premiership game at Worcester against Sixways on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Smith quits as attack coach

    Smith quits as attack coach

    The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that Brian Smith has resigned as England's attack coach.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Andrew: RFU has hit rock bottom

    Andrew: RFU has hit rock bottom

    Rob Andrew accepts the Rugby Football Union has reached "rock bottom" following the leaking of confidential World Cup reports to a newspaper.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    McCaw surgery a success

    McCaw surgery a success

    New Zealand's World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw has undergone successful surgery on his injured foot.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Pocock to captain Wallabies

    Pocock to captain Wallabies

    David Pocock will captain Australia for the first time when they face the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Tomkins rules out code switch

    Tomkins rules out code switch

    England and Wigan rugby league star Sam Tomkins has rejected talk he wants to switch codes after agreeing to play for the Barbarians.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    Edwards: Williams among best ever

    Edwards: Williams among best ever

    Assistant coach Shaun Edwards admits he was left "bewildered" by Shane Williams as the Wales wing prepares to end his international career.

  • Thursday, 24. November, 2011
    RFU launch leak probe

    RFU launch leak probe

    The RFU have launched an investigation into the leaking of three confidential and damning reports into England's World Cup campaign.