Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Johnno's job looks in jeopardy

    Johnno's job looks in jeopardy

    Martin Johnson's England future has been thrown into doubt as the RFU begin to deal with the fall-out from their ill-fated World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Pocock unfazed by cheat talk

    Pocock unfazed by cheat talk

    David Pocock has laughed off suggestions he is a cheat in the wake of his dominant World Cup performance for Australia against South Africa.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Davies: Wales play lovely rugby

    Davies: Wales play lovely rugby

    Wales great Gerald Davies has showered praise on the country's Rugby World Cup heroes, claiming: "These players do not understand fear."

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Gatland hails Wales commitment

    Gatland hails Wales commitment

    Warren Gatland held up semi-finalists Wales as a shining example of what can be achieved with a bit of self-control - on and off the field.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Harinordoquy calls for calm

    Harinordoquy calls for calm

    Imanol Harinordoquy has urged France not to panic when they come up against Wales in the World Cup semi-final on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Wilkinson back on club duty

    Wilkinson back on club duty

    Jonny Wilkinson is poised for an immediate return to action for Toulon just a week after suffering Rugby World Cup heartbreak with England.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Gatland: Wales are no monks

    Gatland: Wales are no monks

    England's under-fire squad has found an unlikely ally in the form of Wales coach Warren Gatland.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Harinordoquy wary of Wales

    Harinordoquy wary of Wales

    Imanol Harinordoquy insists France are well aware of the threat posed by "dangerous" Wales in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    RFU begin England inquest

    RFU begin England inquest

    The Rugby Football Union have launched an investigation into all allegations of player misconduct during England's World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Priestland ruled out for Wales

    Priestland ruled out for Wales

    Wales fly-half Rhys Priestland will miss the World Cup semi-final clash with France on Saturday after losing his race against time to be fit.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Ellis warning to Wales

    Ellis warning to Wales

    Dave Ellis has warned Wales that France plan to provide them with their biggest test of the World Cup in Saturday's semi-final at Eden Park.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Sam cagey over brother's plans

    Sam cagey over brother's plans

    Wigan full-back Sam Tomkins has shrugged off speculation over his brother Joel's imminent switch of codes.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Hook hails Polish excursion

    Hook hails Polish excursion

    Wales star James Hook has credited the squad's pre-World Cup training trip to Poland as a vital reason behind their success in New Zealand.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    Cotton to head up RFU review

    Cotton to head up RFU review

    Fran Cotton has agreed to chair an independent review of the entire England structure at the RFU, placing fresh doubts over Rob Andrew's role.

  • Wednesday, 12. October, 2011
    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    WRU boss aims to keep Gatland

    Wales rugby boss Roger Lewis has warned off possible suitors of coach Warren Gatland following their run to the World Cup semi-finals.