Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Sunday, 23. October, 2011
    All Blacks earn World Cup glory

    All Blacks earn World Cup glory

    New Zealand ended 24 years of hurt by being crowned world champions with an 8-7 victory over battling France at Eden Park on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 23. October, 2011
    Cooper facing long lay-off

    Cooper facing long lay-off

    Quade Cooper has been ruled out for at least six months after Australian Rugby Union confirmed he requires a knee reconstruction.

  • Sunday, 23. October, 2011
    Moody calls time on England

    Moody calls time on England

    England captain Lewis Moody has announced he is retiring from international rugby on the back of a disappointing World Cup campaign.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Hartley secures win for Saints

    Hartley secures win for Saints

    Dylan Hartley scored two tries as Northampton powered their way to a bonus-point 32-22 LV= Cup victory over a young Ospreys side in Bridgend.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Dragons grab last-gasp win

    Dragons grab last-gasp win

    Steffon Jones kicked the 79th-minute penalty which snatched a last-gasp 30-29 LV=Cup victory for Newport Gwent Dragons at Wasps on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Hartley stars in Saints win

    Hartley stars in Saints win

    Dylan Hartley scored two tries as Northampton claimed a 32-22 bonus-point LV=Cup victory over a young Ospreys side at Brewery Field.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    World Cup duo back for Sarries

    World Cup duo back for Sarries

    Richard Wigglesworth and Kelly Brown will both start for Saracens in Sunday's LV= Cup game against Exeter at Vicarage Road.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Hape set for London Irish debut

    Hape set for London Irish debut

    Shontayne Hape will make his debut for London Irish in Sunday's LV= Cup clash with Newcastle at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Bath batter weak Warriors

    Bath batter weak Warriors

    Bath maintained their impressive LV= Cup progress with a 46-13 thrashing of Worcester which sees them top Pool 1 with a maximum return.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Halfpenny: The future is bright

    Halfpenny: The future is bright

    Leigh Halfpenny has predicted a bright future for Welsh rugby following their most successful World Cup campaign since 1987.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Ellis: France must up the ante

    Ellis: France must up the ante

    Dave Ellis has urged France to up the ante in the World Cup final against New Zealand and see how the All Blacks cope under sustained pressure.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    McCaw: NZ can't be complacent

    McCaw: NZ can't be complacent

    Richie McCaw has urged New Zealand not to waste their opportunity in Sunday's World Cup final against France in Auckland (kick-off 9am BST).

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Mas: Scrum dominance is key

    Mas: Scrum dominance is key

    Nicolas Mas says France must be equal to the fearsome challenge posed by New Zealand's pack if they are to win Sunday's World Cup final.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Jones: Wales back on the map

    Jones: Wales back on the map

    Former Wales captain Ryan Jones believes their performance at the World Cup has put them "back on the rugby map".

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Weepu keeping a clear head

    Weepu keeping a clear head

    New Zealand scrum-half Piri Weepu says they must stay relaxed ahead of Sunday's World Cup final against France.