Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Harinordoquy hopes for response

    Harinordoquy hopes for response

    Imanol Harinordoquy admits France must improve drastically if they are to avoid defeat against England in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Botha to put it all on the line

    Botha to put it all on the line

    Bakkies Botha insists South Africa's old guard will throw everything at Australia knowing their days in Test rugby are numbered.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Irish fans immense - O'Callaghan

    Irish fans immense - O'Callaghan

    Donncha O'Callaghan has described the hordes of supporters following Ireland across New Zealand as the "Aviva Stadium on crack".

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Smith shows faith in Slade

    Smith shows faith in Slade

    Wayne Smith insists the belief in the New Zealand camp and in fly-half Colin Slade is high following Dan Carter's World Cup-ending injury.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Ghiraldini handed 15-week ban

    Ghiraldini handed 15-week ban

    Italy hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini has been suspended for 15 weeks for his attempted eye gouge on Ireland prop Cian Healy.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Wilko trains but Tindall sits out

    Wilko trains but Tindall sits out

    Jonny Wilkinson took part in a light England training session on Tuesday, but Mike Tindall sat out after suffering a dead leg against Scotland.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Elson remembers Marseille woe

    Elson remembers Marseille woe

    Rocky Elsom believes it is important Australia do not forget the pain of their World Cup quarter-final exit at England's hands four years ago.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Wales trio return to training

    Wales trio return to training

    Wales have received a boost ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Ireland with three key players passed fit to resume full training.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Bowe out to make history

    Bowe out to make history

    Tommy Bowe is confident the huge self-belief in the Ireland squad can help them into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in history.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    Tuilagi fined over mouthguard

    Tuilagi fined over mouthguard

    England centre Manu Tuilagi has been fined £4,800 by Rugby World Cup officials for wearing a sponsored mouthguard.

  • Tuesday, 4. October, 2011
    France make two changes

    France make two changes

    France head coach Marc Lievremont has made just two changes for Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with England in Auckland.

  • 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.