Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Tigers held to dramatic draw

    Tigers held to dramatic draw

    Leicester were kicking themselves as they saw London Irish come from an almost hopeless position to grab a dramatic 24-24 draw at Welford Road.

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Sandy Park joy for Gloucester

    Sandy Park joy for Gloucester

    Gloucester claimed their first away win since February after running in three tries during a 24-19 victory over Exeter at Sandy Park.

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Weir kicks Warriors to victory

    Weir kicks Warriors to victory

    Duncan Weir kicked the Glasgow Warriors to an 18-6 victory away to bottom club Aironi in their RaboDirect Pro 12 clash in Italy.

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Perfect Quins overpower Bath

    Perfect Quins overpower Bath

    Tries from Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown saw leaders Harlequins make it eight wins from eight with a 26-13 victory over Bath on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Edinburgh's Leonard puts boot in

    Edinburgh's Leonard puts boot in

    Stand-off Harry Leonard's boot helped steer Edinburgh to a 22-11 victory over Treviso in their RaboDirect Pro12 League clash.

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Diamond hails 'super franchise'

    Diamond hails 'super franchise'

    Sale supremo Steve Diamond returns to Saracens in the belief that his former club have become a "super franchise" since he left five years ago.

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Happy days for Fondse

    Happy days for Fondse

    Aviva Premiership strugglers Newcastle have signed South African second row Adriaan Fondse.

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Just one change for Wasps

    Just one change for Wasps

    London Wasps coach Dai Young has made one change for Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash with Northampton at Adams Park (kick-off 2.15pm).

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Sarries boosted by Wyles return

    Sarries boosted by Wyles return

    Saracens have made just two changes to their line-up for the visit of Sale in Sunday's Aviva Premiership showdown.

  • Saturday, 5. November, 2011
    Falcons coach wants new faces

    Falcons coach wants new faces

    Alan Tait revealed a host of new signings are in the offing after seeing Newcastle battle back for a 16-16 draw against Worcester.

  • Friday, 4. November, 2011
    Sexton stars as Leinster win

    Sexton stars as Leinster win

    Jonathan Sexton rifled over seven penalties to steer Leinster to a 24-19 RaboDirect PRO12 derby victory over defending champions Munster.

  • Friday, 4. November, 2011
    Falcons fight back to claim draw

    Falcons fight back to claim draw

    Newcastle snatched a dramatic 16-16 draw in Friday night's Aviva Premiership basement battle with Worcester at Kingston Park.

  • Friday, 4. November, 2011
    Dragons v Blues abandoned

    Dragons v Blues abandoned

    The derby between Newport Gwent Dragons and Cardiff Blues was called off for a second successive time in just under 11 months on Friday night.

  • Friday, 4. November, 2011
    First start of season for Deacon

    First start of season for Deacon

    England lock Louis Deacon has been handed his first start of the season for Leicester's Premiership clash against London Irish.

  • Friday, 4. November, 2011
    Phibbs to start in derby clash

    Phibbs to start in derby clash

    Pat Phibbs will celebrate extending his stay at Exeter by starting his first Premiership game in the derby clash against Gloucester.