Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Moody out for three months

    Moody out for three months

    Bath flanker Lewis Moody will be out of action for 10 to 12 weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Davies hopeful over return

    Davies hopeful over return

    Scarlets centre Jonathan Davies is confident he will be fit in time for the crunch Heineken Cup double header against Munster.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Ostrikov set for Sharks debut

    Ostrikov set for Sharks debut

    Sale will hand a debut to Russia international Andrei Ostrikov in Thursday night's Amlin Challenge Cup clash with Agen (kick-off 7.30pm).

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Falcons ready for old boys

    Falcons ready for old boys

    Newcastle have made five changes for Thursday's reunion with Toulon's Jonny Wilkinson and Carl Hayman in the Amlin Challenge Cup (7.45pm).

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Monye delight at new Quins deal

    Monye delight at new Quins deal

    England winger Ugo Monye has agreed a new three-and-a-half-year deal to pledge his future to the Premiership leaders Harlequins.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Howlett blow for Munster

    Howlett blow for Munster

    Munster have confirmed that former All Black Doug Howlett has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Blues hit by Williams blow

    Blues hit by Williams blow

    Cardiff Blues flanker Martyn Williams is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after damaging his right arm for a second time.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Final honour for the Stoop

    Final honour for the Stoop

    The ERC have confirmed the Stoop will host this season's Amlin Challenge Cup final on Friday, May 18.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Everard pens new Wasps deal

    Everard pens new Wasps deal

    England Under-20s flanker Matt Everard has agreed a new two-year deal with London Wasps.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Connacht duo handed new deals

    Connacht duo handed new deals

    Rising stars Eoin Griffin and Dave McSharry have both been handed new two-year deals at Connacht.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011
    Ashton handed four-week ban

    Ashton handed four-week ban

    Northampton winger Chris Ashton has been banned for four weeks for his clash with Leicester's Alesana Tuliagi in the Premiership last weekend.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011
    6 Nations bid behind Lamont move

    6 Nations bid behind Lamont move

    Rory Lamont admits he had to quit Toulon after Andy Robinson warned a lack of match action could place his Scotland career in jeopardy.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011
    Easterby wary of Munster threat

    Easterby wary of Munster threat

    Scarlets defence coach Simon Easterby believes the next fortnight could make or break his club's Heineken Cup challenge.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011
    Ireland v Baa-Baas at Kingsholm

    Ireland v Baa-Baas at Kingsholm

    Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium will host the international between Ireland and Barbarians on May 29, 2012.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011
    Barnes: Cooper is outstanding

    Barnes: Cooper is outstanding

    Berrick Barnes has dismissed suggestions Quade Cooper will struggle to win back the number 10 shirt next season when he returns from injury.