Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Farrell excited by English talent

    Farrell excited by English talent

    Andy Farrell is excited by the "feast" of talent available to England as they look to make a fresh start for the Six Nations.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Toulouse sign Georgian hooker

    Toulouse sign Georgian hooker

    Toulouse have signed Georgian international hooker Akvsenti Giorgadze in a bid to solve their growing front row problems.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Wentzel set to welcome Warriors

    Wentzel set to welcome Warriors

    Marco Wentzel says Wasps are looking forward positively to the New Year's Day clash against Worcester despite a heavy defeat at Gloucester.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Eustace forced to call it quits

    Eustace forced to call it quits

    Northampton Saints have announced that Adam Eustace has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Warburton had captaincy fears

    Warburton had captaincy fears

    Sam Warburton has admitted that he was shocked by his promotion to Wales captain ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    Booth backing for Armitage

    Booth backing for Armitage

    London Irish coach Toby Booth defended a first-half incident in his side's 29-22 Aviva Premiership victory over Exeter at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Wednesday, 28. December, 2011
    McCall revels in Sarries win

    McCall revels in Sarries win

    Director of rugby Mark McCall urged Stuart Lancaster to take note of Saracens' English contingent who masterminded a 19-11 win over Harlequins.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Twickenham clash sets record

    Twickenham clash sets record

    Harlequins and Sarcens set a new world record for a regular-season club clash after attracting an official attendance of 82,000 to Twickenham.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Gritty Sarries end Quins run

    Gritty Sarries end Quins run

    Saracens ended Harlequins' unbeaten start to the Premiership season as a ferocious defensive display helped them to a 19-11 win at Twickenham.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Just a 'sore face' for Lamont

    Just a 'sore face' for Lamont

    Rory Lamont has played down concerns over his condition after he was taken off on a stretcher in Glasgow Warriors' 23-23 draw with Edinburgh.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Tigers win soured by injuries

    Tigers win soured by injuries

    Leicester boss Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Manu Tuilagi and Louis Deacon both suffered hamstring injuries at Sixways.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Flood shines in Tigers victory

    Flood shines in Tigers victory

    Toby Flood ran the show as Leicester extended their unbeaten Premiership run to five games after brushing Worcester aside 32-13.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Exiles edge Exeter to go third

    Exiles edge Exeter to go third

    London Irish moved up to third in the Aviva Premiership table thanks to a 29-22 win over Exeter at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Wasps sign Namibian Du Plessis

    Wasps sign Namibian Du Plessis

    Namibia back-row Tinus Du Plessis has signed a contract with London Wasps until the end of the season.

  • Tuesday, 27. December, 2011
    Johnson to leave Ospreys

    Johnson to leave Ospreys

    Ospreys coaching director Scott Johnson is to quit his post at the end of this season.