Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Shaw heads to France

    Shaw heads to France

    England lock Simon Shaw has ended speculation over his future by signing for Toulon.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Townsend supports Gray move

    Townsend supports Gray move

    Scotland second row Richie Gray's decision to move to Sale Sharks has received the backing of two former internationals.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Townsend looking for more flair

    Townsend looking for more flair

    Gregor Townsend is determined Scotland realise their attacking potential in the Six Nations after a poor showing at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    McCall tips stars to shine

    McCall tips stars to shine

    Saracens go into next weekend's Heineken Cup tie at Biarritz as leaders of Pool Five, with Mark McCall backing his young stars to shine.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Redpath hails Tindall response

    Redpath hails Tindall response

    Bryan Redpath hailed Gloucester centre Mike Tindall as he ended a difficult week with a resolute performance in a 21-17 defeat at Toulouse.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Worsley hangs up his boots

    Worsley hangs up his boots

    Joe Worsley has been forced to retire from the game with immediate effect due to a neck problem, his club Wasps have announced.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Apologetic Guildford seeks help

    Apologetic Guildford seeks help

    Zac Guildford has issued a public apology following an incident in a bar in Rarotonga and admitted he needs help in his battle with alcohol.

  • Monday, 14. November, 2011
    Edwards ponders Prem move

    Edwards ponders Prem move

    Shaun Edwards is now weighing up an offer from an unnamed Aviva Premiership club after securing a new deal with Wales.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Glasgow and Sarries claim wins

    Glasgow and Sarries claim wins

    Glasgow, Saracens and Toulouse claimed victories in the Heineken Cup on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Toulouse deny brave Gloucester

    Toulouse deny brave Gloucester

    Toulouse were given an almighty scare in their opening Heineken Cup tie before digging deep to beat Gloucester 21-17 at Stade Ernest-Wallon.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Sarries off to perfect start

    Sarries off to perfect start

    Saracens made the perfect start to their Heineken Cup campaign with a convincing 42-17 victory over Treviso at Vicarage Road.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Edwards staying in Wales role

    Edwards staying in Wales role

    Wales are set to announce on Monday that Shaun Edwards has signed a deal to remain as their defence coach for at least another four years.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Probyn hopes for Johnson stay

    Probyn hopes for Johnson stay

    Jeff Probyn believes it would be a shame if reports that Martin Johnson could resign as England team manager prove to be true.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Gray helps Glasgow shock Bath

    Gray helps Glasgow shock Bath

    Richie Gray scored a dramatic last-gasp try to earn Glasgow an unlikely 26-21 win over Bath in their Heineken Cup Pool Three clash at Firhill.

  • Sunday, 13. November, 2011
    Cockerill hits out at referee

    Cockerill hits out at referee

    Richard Cockerill voiced his frustration after Leicester failed to secure the bonus-point against Aironi in northern Italy.