Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011
    Young unhappy despite win

    Young unhappy despite win

    Wasps coach Dai Young bemoaned his side's lack of a cutting edge after they were forced to battle to a narrow 14-12 win at Worcester.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Munster grind out victory

    Munster grind out victory

    Ronan O'Gara kicked six penalties to earn Munster their first win in three RaboDirect PRO12 games, an 18-6 victory at home to Aironi on Friday.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Tigers recover to stun Sale

    Tigers recover to stun Sale

    Leicester ran in 31 unanswered second-half points to overcome Sale 34-13 and claim only their second Aviva Premiership victory of the campaign.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Birkett strikes late at Sixways

    Birkett strikes late at Sixways

    A last-minute try from Richard Birkett gave Wasps a narrow 14-12 win over Worcester in a disappointing Aviva Premiership contest at Sixways.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Sexton stars in Leinster win

    Sexton stars in Leinster win

    Johnny Sexton contributed 23 points as Leinster beat Edinburgh 36-28 in Friday night's Celtic League clash in the Scottish capital.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Battling Glasgow beat Ospreys

    Battling Glasgow beat Ospreys

    Glasgow continued their ascent towards the upper reaches of the RaboDirect PRO12 league table with a 28-17 victory over the Ospreys at Firhill.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Fuimaono-Sapolu in for Gloucester

    Fuimaono-Sapolu in for Gloucester

    Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu will make his first start of the season for Gloucester in their Premiership clash with Saracens on Saturday.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Easter returns for Harlequins

    Easter returns for Harlequins

    Premiership leaders Harlequins welcome Nick Easter back from World Cup duty for Saturday's game against Exeter at Twickenham Stoop.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Booth makes five changes

    Booth makes five changes

    London Irish coach Toby Booth has made five changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's Premiership clash with Bath at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Mallinder welcomes headache

    Mallinder welcomes headache

    Jim Mallinder hopes Northampton's returning international stars can help them continue their improved form against Newcastle on Saturday.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Sale suffer late injury blow

    Sale suffer late injury blow

    Sale have been forced into two late changes ahead of Friday night's Premiership clash with Leicester at Edgeley Park.

  • Thursday, 27. October, 2011
    Hunger returns for Henson

    Hunger returns for Henson

    Gavin Henson insists his hunger for rugby is "bigger than ever" as he embarks on the latest chapter of a controversial career with Cardiff.

  • Thursday, 27. October, 2011
    Powell set for Sharks debut

    Powell set for Sharks debut

    Andy Powell will make his debut for Sale when they welcome Leicester to Edgeley Park on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 27. October, 2011
    Thompson set for Wasps debut

    Thompson set for Wasps debut

    England hooker Steve Thompson will make his debut for Wasps when they take on Worcester in the Aviva Premiership on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 27. October, 2011
    Tuilagi suffers broken cheekbone

    Tuilagi suffers broken cheekbone

    England and Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi is set to be out of action for the next six weeks after breaking a cheekbone.