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.

  • 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.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    No second thoughts for Williams

    No second thoughts for Williams

    Shane Williams insists the clash against Australia is the right time to end his Wales career.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    Robertson calls for RFU reform

    Robertson calls for RFU reform

    Sports Minister Hugh Robertson MP has called on the RFU to "reform the way it's run" in the wake of England's failed World Cup campaign.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    Caps before cash - Foden

    Caps before cash - Foden

    England full-back Ben Foden has insisted he is motivated by the honour of playing for his country and not the financial rewards it brings.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    Tomkins to feature on wing

    Tomkins to feature on wing

    England and Wigan rugby league star Sam Tomkins will make his union debut on the wing for the Barbarians this weekend.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    Shingler banned for four weeks

    Shingler banned for four weeks

    London Irish's Steven Shingler has been banned for four weeks for a dangerous tackle on Cardiff Blues centre Dafydd Hewitt in the Heineken Cup.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    Moody: Rugby always came first

    Moody: Rugby always came first

    Lewis Moody has admitted to making mistakes as England captain during the World Cup but denied ever putting commercial gain before his rugby.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    Wasps swoop for O'Donoghue

    Wasps swoop for O'Donoghue

    Wasps have strengthened their second-row options with the signing of Leinster lock Ed O'Donoghue.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    Leaked reports shame England

    Leaked reports shame England

    Official reports on England's ill-fated World Cup campaign make for grim reading, detailing a divided and indisciplined squad focused on money.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011
    O'Sullivan keen on England job

    O'Sullivan keen on England job

    Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan wants to replace Martin Johnson as England boss, his agent has disclosed.