Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • 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.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Cockerill relieved by victory

    Cockerill relieved by victory

    Richard Cockerill was pleased Leicester won for the first time at Welford Road this term with a 40-14 success over LV= Cup holders Gloucester.

  • Saturday, 22. October, 2011
    Momentum the key for O'Shea

    Momentum the key for O'Shea

    Harlequins chief Conor O'Shea hailed his young side after they claimed a second successive win in the LV= Cup with a 37-25 victory at Sale.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Roberts hails 'legend' Williams

    Roberts hails 'legend' Williams

    Jamie Roberts led the tributes to Shane Williams after Wales' wing wizard made his World Cup farewell in trademark try-scoring fashion.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Flood inspires Tigers to win

    Flood inspires Tigers to win

    Leicester won their first game at Welford Road this season with a convincing 40-14 win over LV= Cup holders Gloucester on Friday night.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Steggman shines against Sale

    Steggman shines against Sale

    Mark Cueto was upstaged by Harlequins wing Seb Stegmann on his return to Edgeley Park as Sale lost 37-25 at home in the LV= Cup on Friday.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Waldouck return boosts Wasps

    Waldouck return boosts Wasps

    Wasps coach Dai Young makes six changes to his team for Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Newport-Gwent Dragons (kick-off 7.45pm).

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Saints strong for Ospreys clash

    Saints strong for Ospreys clash

    The Ospreys make five changes to their side for Saturday's LV= Cup clash against a formidable-looking Northampton at Bridgend (kick-off 6pm).

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Bath big guns to return

    Bath big guns to return

    Bath welcome back six of their World Cup players for Saturday's LV= Cup clash with Worcester at the Rec (kick-off 2.15pm).

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Gatland rues missed kicks

    Gatland rues missed kicks

    Wales were left kicking themselves after suffering their third defeat of the World Cup that could have seen them contesting Sunday's final.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Mealamu hails outgoing Henry

    Mealamu hails outgoing Henry

    Keven Mealamu has paid a glowing tribute to New Zealand coach Graham Henry as the All Blacks supremo prepares for his final game at the helm.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Clerc relishing 'dream' showdown

    Clerc relishing 'dream' showdown

    France wing Vincent Clerc insists that Sunday's showdown with host nation New Zealand is "a dream final" for Les Bleus.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Ryan flattered by England talk

    Ryan flattered by England talk

    Dean Ryan is "flattered" to have been linked with a role in a possible new-look England coaching set-up.