Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Ferris backs Wales for glory

    Ferris backs Wales for glory

    Stephen Ferris is convinced Wales can win the Rugby World Cup after their 22-10 victory over Ireland in the quarter-finals.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Halfpenny: No half measures

    Halfpenny: No half measures

    Leigh Halfpenny believes Wales must make it business as usual when they take their all-action game into a World Cup semi-final against France.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Wasps chief hails young winger

    Wasps chief hails young winger

    Dai Young praised Christian Wade after the winger collected his sixth touchdown in six matches in Wasps' 27-24 home victory over Bath.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    McCall laments lost bonus point

    McCall laments lost bonus point

    Saracens rugby director Mark McCall admitted he was frustrated despite his team's emphatic 25-5 victory over Premiership bottom side Newcastle.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Booth encouraged by victory

    Booth encouraged by victory

    Toby Booth praised a "professional performance" by London Irish as they danced past Worcester's tame defence for a bonus-point 42-24 victory.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    All Blacks paired ruled out

    All Blacks paired ruled out

    New Zealand backs Colin Slade and Mils Muliaina have been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Tuilagi fined for ferry jump

    Tuilagi fined for ferry jump

    Manu Tuilagi has been fined £3,000 by the RFU after he was warned by Auckland police for jumping from a ferry into the harbour.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Thomas: Johnson has my backing

    Thomas: Johnson has my backing

    England manager Martin Johnson has been backed to continue in his job by the acting chief executive of the Rugby Football Union.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Manu detailed after ferry jump

    Manu detailed after ferry jump

    England international Manu Tuilagi was detained by Auckland police after jumping from a ferry as it was about to berth on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Sarries reclaim second spot

    Sarries reclaim second spot

    Saracens, London Irish and Wasps all recorded victories in the Aviva Premiership on Sunday, with Sarries returning to second spot in the table.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Sarries hammer sorry Newcastle

    Sarries hammer sorry Newcastle

    Saracens kept up the pressure on Premiership leaders Harlequins by securing a 25-5 win over Newcastle to move back into second place.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Wasps edge Bath at Adams Park

    Wasps edge Bath at Adams Park

    Leading Premiership tryscorer Christian Wade grabbed his sixth of the campaign as Wasps overcame visitors Bath 27-24 at Adams Park.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Homer stars in London Irish win

    Homer stars in London Irish win

    Tom Homer scored 22 points as London Irish gave Worcester a five-try 42-24 Aviva Premiership beating at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Howley and Wales daring to dream

    Howley and Wales daring to dream

    Wales assistant coach Rob Howley admits he and the players are daring to dream of reaching the World Cup final after arriving in Auckland.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Jones: Samoa victory was key

    Jones: Samoa victory was key

    Adam Jones has identified Wales' punishing victory over Samoa as key to a World Cup campaign that has now gathered remarkable momentum.