Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 16. December, 2011
    Wilkinson to face Falcons

    Wilkinson to face Falcons

    Jonny Wilkinson is set to go up against his former club when Toulon take on Newcastle at Stade Felix Mayol on Saturday (7.55pm).

  • Friday, 16. December, 2011
    Cockerill wants clinical Tigers

    Cockerill wants clinical Tigers

    Leicester boss Richard Cockerill has called on his side to improve their accuracy when they entertain Clermont on Saturday (1.30pm).

  • Friday, 16. December, 2011
    Exiles aim to complete double

    Exiles aim to complete double

    London Irish will be looking to complete a win double over Racing Metro when the Paris side arrive at Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. December, 2011
    Five changes for Gloucester

    Five changes for Gloucester

    Gloucester will look to continue their Heineken Cup revival when they entertain Connacht at Kingsholm on Saturday (kick-off 3.40pm).

  • Friday, 16. December, 2011
    Reddan boost for Leinster

    Reddan boost for Leinster

    Leinster have made four changes to their line-up as they look to move towards the last eight of the Heineken Cup with victory over Bath (6pm).

  • Friday, 16. December, 2011
    All Blacks opt for Hansen

    All Blacks opt for Hansen

    Steve Hansen says being named as New Zealand head coach is the "greatest honour" in rugby.

  • Friday, 16. December, 2011
    Ford: No hard feelings

    Ford: No hard feelings

    England's outgoing defence coach Mike Ford insists he has "no hard feelings towards the RFU" despite the criticism of his role.

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Robinson steers Wasps to CC win

    Robinson steers Wasps to CC win

    Nicky Robinson contributed 17 points to help London Wasps claim a 25-11 home win over Bayonne in the Amlin Challenge Cup on Thursday night.

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Burger calls for Namibia clash

    Burger calls for Namibia clash

    Jacques Burger has called on England to arrange midweek fixtures against Namibia during their three-Test summer tour of South Africa in 2012.

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Same-again Sarries face Ospreys

    Same-again Sarries face Ospreys

    Saracens have opted to name an unchanged line-up for Friday's Heineken Cup clash with Ospreys (8pm).

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Laidlaw handed No 10 role

    Laidlaw handed No 10 role

    Captain Greig Laidlaw will start at fly-half in Edinburgh's Heineken Cup Pool Two clash with Cardiff Blues on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Cole commits to Leicester

    Cole commits to Leicester

    England prop Dan Cole has agreed a new three-year deal to remain at Leicester Tigers.

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Ashes heroes in Laureus running

    Ashes heroes in Laureus running

    England's cricket team heads the list of a record six British nominations for the 2012 Laureus World Sports Awards.

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Charteris to leave Dragons

    Charteris to leave Dragons

    Wales lock Luke Charteris is to leave the Newport Gwent Dragons at the end of the season, the Welsh region have announced.

  • Thursday, 15. December, 2011
    Ritchie ready to get stuck in

    Ritchie ready to get stuck in

    New chief executive Ian Ritchie is ready to embrace the challenge of leading the RFU away from the turmoil of 2011 and into a bright future.