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.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Lawes fined by IRB

    Lawes fined by IRB

    Lock Courtney Lawes has become the England latest player to be fined for wearing a branded gum shield during the World Cup.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Charteris enjoys home support

    Charteris enjoys home support

    Luke Charteris has claimed the fanatical support Wales have received at the World Cup is "an extra incentive" to continue their remarkable run.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Halfpenny hails Gatland

    Halfpenny hails Gatland

    Leigh Halfpenny has hailed Wales coach Warren Gatland's talent-spotting ability ahead of a World Cup semi-final showdown against France.

  • Friday, 14. October, 2011
    Beale boost for Australia

    Beale boost for Australia

    Australia will give full-back Kurtley Beale every chance to prove his fitness for Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Halfpenny praise for Warburton

    Halfpenny praise for Warburton

    Leigh Halfpenny has paid a glowing tribute to Wales' World Cup captain marvel Sam Warburton ahead of the biggest game in Welsh rugby history.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Three changes for All Blacks

    Three changes for All Blacks

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has made three changes to his team for Sunday's World Cup semi-final against Australia at Eden Park.

  • Thursday, 13. October, 2011
    Hansen plays down McCaw concern

    Hansen plays down McCaw concern

    New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has sought to end talk about the fitness of Richie McCaw ahead of the World Cup semi with Australia.

  • 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.