Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the northern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed.  The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a northern hemisphere slant.  Keep up on the latest from our Southern Hemisphere feed as well.  Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Donald stars in Bath victory

    Donald stars in Bath victory

    Stephen Donald took centre-stage for Bath as they put their European campaign back on track with a tense 16-13 victory over Montpellier.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Schmidt relieved after win

    Schmidt relieved after win

    Joe Schmidt was relieved after Leinster climbed to the top of Heineken Cup Pool Three following a bonus-point victory over Glasgow Warriors.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Leinster hammer Glasgow

    Leinster hammer Glasgow

    Leinster showed glimpses of their ruthless best as they beat Glasgow Warriors 38-13 in the Heineken Cup at the Royal Dublin Showground.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    End of the road for Jones?

    End of the road for Jones?

    Record cap holder Stephen Jones could have played his last game for Wales.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Warburton retains Wales captaincy

    Warburton retains Wales captaincy

    World Cup skipper Sam Warburton has retained the Wales captaincy for next month's one-off Test match against Australia in Cardiff.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Elwood satisfied with cup debut

    Elwood satisfied with cup debut

    Connacht coach Eric Elwood described the 36-10 Heineken Cup defeat to a talented Toulouse side as a "huge experience" for his young team.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    McCall takes positives from defeat

    McCall takes positives from defeat

    Saracens were relieved to salvage a potentially crucial losing bonus point after being edged out 15-10 by Biarritz in the Heineken Cup.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Fuimaono-Sapolu waits on appeal

    Fuimaono-Sapolu waits on appeal

    Gloucester centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu must wait before discovering whether or not he has won his appeal against a suspended six-month ban.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Wind comes to O'Gara's aid

    Wind comes to O'Gara's aid

    Munster's Ronan O'Gara believed a helpful wind in the south of France made hitting an incredible winning drop goal at Castres an easier task.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Johnson looks to the positives

    Johnson looks to the positives

    Ospreys director of rugby Scott Johnson was determined to focus on the positives after his side's late escape against Benetton Treviso.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Tomkins in line for union debut

    Tomkins in line for union debut

    Wigan full-back Sam Tomkins could be turning out for the Barbarians against the Wallabies at Twickenham on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 20. November, 2011
    Woodward: RFU 'a laughing stock'

    Woodward: RFU 'a laughing stock'

    Sir Clive Woodward has claimed the RFU has reduced England to a "laughing stock".

  • Saturday, 19. November, 2011
    Quins maintain unbeaten start

    Quins maintain unbeaten start

    Harlequins maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 12th successive win in all competitions against Gloucester in the Heineken Cup.

  • Saturday, 19. November, 2011
    Warriors lay waste to Parma

    Warriors lay waste to Parma

    Worcester bounced back from their Amlin Cup defeat to Stade Francais with a 34-3 hammering of Overmach Parma in Italy.

  • Saturday, 19. November, 2011
    Cockerill dismisses England talk

    Cockerill dismisses England talk

    Leicester coach Richard Cockerill has dismissed talk of him taking over as England team manager as replacement for ex-Tiger Martin Johnson.