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.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Young wants disciplined Wasps

    Young wants disciplined Wasps

    Dai Young has demanded an improvement in discipline from his Wasps side ahead of Sunday's Aviva Premiership contest with Bath at Adams Park.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Extra support for South Africa

    Extra support for South Africa

    Victor Matfield claims South Africa will have the full weight of New Zealand behind them when they meet Australia on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    McCaw happy to put foot in it

    McCaw happy to put foot in it

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has assured a nervous nation he is fit to start in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Moody demands fearless approach

    Moody demands fearless approach

    Lewis Moody has set the tone for England ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final showdown with France by declaring: "Never fear".

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Glasgow break home duck

    Glasgow break home duck

    A virtuoso kicking display from fly-half Duncan Weir saw Glasgow break their winning duck at home with a 24-19 win over Newport Gwent Dragons.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Ulster humbled at home

    Ulster humbled at home

    Treviso's Kristopher Burton scored 18 points to send Ulster to a 23-12 defeat their first loss at Ravenhill since last December.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Edinburgh succumb to Scarlets

    Edinburgh succumb to Scarlets

    Scarlets ended a four-match RaboDirect PRO12 losing streak to gain a bonus-point victory asthey beat Edinburgh 33-17 on Friday night.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Premiership trio cited

    Premiership trio cited

    Three Aviva Premiership players have been cited following incidents in games played on October 1, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Sharks chief Diamond charged

    Sharks chief Diamond charged

    Sale Sharks director of sport Steve Diamond has been summoned to a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel next Tuesday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Tuilagi returns to Tigers side

    Tuilagi returns to Tigers side

    Alesana Tuilagi will make his first Leicester appearance of the season in Saturday's Premiership clash with Harlequins at Welford Road.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Scottish duo return for Sale

    Scottish duo return for Sale

    Sale welcome back Alasdair Dickinson and Richie Vernon for Saturday's Premiership clash with Gloucester at Edgeley Park.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Mallinder seeking end of run

    Mallinder seeking end of run

    Northampton boss Jim Mallinder wants his side to end their losing run in Saturday's Premiership clash against Exeter at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: SA v Australia

    WC preview: SA v Australia

    Gary Gold believes a breakdown battle could prove pivotal in South Africa's World Cup quarter-final with Australia (Sunday, 6am BST).

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: NZ v Argentina

    WC preview: NZ v Argentina

    Felipe Contepomi accepts Argentina will have to produce the "perfect game" to beat New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final (8.30am).

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    WC preview: Ireland v Wales

    WC preview: Ireland v Wales

    Shane Williams will be the elder statesman in a Wales team targeting World Cup quarter-final success against Ireland on Saturday.