Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Sapolu suspended after no-show

    Sapolu suspended after no-show

    Gloucester and Samoa centre Eliota-Fuimaono-Sapolu has been provisionally suspended after he failed to attend a World Cup misconduct hearing.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    England's Cueto raring to return

    England's Cueto raring to return

    Mark Cueto is ready to reclaim his England jersey for the World Cup clash with France after riding an all-too-familiar emotional rollercoaster.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Robinson retains SRU backing

    Robinson retains SRU backing

    SRU chief executive Mark Dodson has thrown his support behind Scotland head coach Andy Robinson following the team's Rugby World Cup exit.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Winger worries for South Africa

    Winger worries for South Africa

    South Africa coach Peter de Villiers is hopeful that Bryan Habana and JP Pietersen will be fit for Sunday's World Cup date with Australia.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Ferris happy with back row

    Ferris happy with back row

    Stephen Ferris insists Ireland's back row is capable of mixing it with any loose trio at the World Cup.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Wales trio winning fitness battles

    Wales trio winning fitness battles

    Wales appear on course to select from strength for Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Carter supportive of Slade

    Carter supportive of Slade

    Injured New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has encouraged deputy Colin Slade to seize his chance to lead the All Blacks to Rugby World Cup glory.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    France's Estebanez banned

    France's Estebanez banned

    France's Fabrice Estebanez looks set to miss the rest of the World Cup after being banned for three weeks for a dangerous tackle against Tonga.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Smit wary of Wallabies

    Smit wary of Wallabies

    South Africa captain John Smit stopped short of claiming the underdog tag ahead of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Australia.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Bouncer denies Tindall charge

    Bouncer denies Tindall charge

    A bouncer accused of illegally accessing CCTV footage of England rugby star Mike Tindall in a bar has pleaded not guilty.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Horwill: Past is no guide

    Horwill: Past is no guide

    Australia captain James Horwill insists history will count for nothing when the Wallabies meet South Africa in the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Smith has faith in Cruden

    Smith has faith in Cruden

    New Zealand assistant coach Wayne Smith is confident Aaron Cruden will slot into the squad easily after being drafted in to replace Dan Carter.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Best a serious doubt for Irish

    Best a serious doubt for Irish

    Rory Best's participation in Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against Wales on Saturday is in serious doubt.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Cueto defends fellow players

    Cueto defends fellow players

    Mark Cueto has launched a vehement defence of England's off-field conduct and insisted there are no more skeletons in the closet.

  • Monday, 3. October, 2011
    Carter: Blacks must be backed

    Carter: Blacks must be backed

    Fly-half Dan Carter has urged New Zealanders to move on from his World Cup-ending injury and throw their full support behind the All Blacks.