Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Beale worry for Wallabies

    Beale worry for Wallabies

    Australia are sweating over the fitness of star full-back Kurtley Beale ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Donald never gave up on World Cup

    Donald never gave up on World Cup

    New Bath signing Stephen Donald is ready to do a job for New Zealand after answering an injury SOS sent out by the World Cup favourites.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Jones: Warburton is exemplary

    Jones: Warburton is exemplary

    Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has hailed Sam Warburton's World Cup leadership as "inspirational".

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Moody facing mouthguard fine

    Moody facing mouthguard fine

    England captain Lewis Moody will be fined £4,800 if he is found to have worn a branded mouthguard against France on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Tigers to speak to shamed Tuilagi

    Tigers to speak to shamed Tuilagi

    England international Manu Tuilagi will be spoken to about his conduct by club side Leicester after his World Cup campaign ended in disgrace.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Lievremont: History is bunk

    Lievremont: History is bunk

    Marc Lievremont named an unchanged France side for the World Cup semi-final against Wales and then warned: "We must not rest on our laurels".

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Smith: Cooper still dangerous

    Smith: Cooper still dangerous

    New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith is refusing to take Australia fly-half Quade Cooper lightly ahead Sunday's World Cup semi-final.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Charteris enjoying WC ride

    Charteris enjoying WC ride

    Luke Charteris feels Wales must keep enjoying their World Cup experience despite the pressure of playing in a semi-final.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Edwards: France still dangerous

    Edwards: France still dangerous

    Shaun Edwards refuses to buy into the theory that World Cup semi-final opponents France have had their one big performance of the tournament.

  • Tuesday, 11. October, 2011
    Unchanged team for Les Bleus

    Unchanged team for Les Bleus

    France coach Marc Lievremont has named an unchanged team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Hala'ufia handed seven-week ban

    Hala'ufia handed seven-week ban

    London Irish number eight Chris Hala'ufia has been handed a seven-week suspension after admitting a dangerous tackle against Gloucester.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Jenkins hails Wales

    Jenkins hails Wales

    Gethin Jenkins has hailed Wales' World Cup marvels as the best team he has played in during his 80-cap Test career.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Deans admiration for O'Connor

    Deans admiration for O'Connor

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has hailed the bravery of matchwinner James O'Connor, whose late penalty dethroned world champions South Africa.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Williams impressed by youngsters

    Williams impressed by youngsters

    Wales' World Cup elder statesman Shane Williams has hailed the "unbelievable" young talent spearheading an improbable bid for global glory.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    RFU duo blast Thomas treatment

    RFU duo blast Thomas treatment

    RFU chairman Paul Murphy and president Willie Wildash have criticised attempts from the grassroots game to hound Martyn Thomas out of office.