Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Jenkins proud despite defeat

    Jenkins proud despite defeat

    Wales' stand-in captain Gethin Jenkins was disappointed but proud after his team lost 21-18 defeat against Australia at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Wallabies edge Wales for bronze

    Wallabies edge Wales for bronze

    Australia overcame a crushing double injury setback to edge out battling Wales 21-18 and take the World Cup's bronze medal prize.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Parra: Players hurts by criticism

    Parra: Players hurts by criticism

    Morgan Parra has claimed Franc have been stung by the criticism surrounding their appearance in Sunday's World Cup final against New Zealand.

  • Friday, 21. October, 2011
    Triumph would mean world to Henry

    Triumph would mean world to Henry

    Graham Henry admits it would be "marvellous" to see his New Zealand team crowned world champions.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Unchanged team for All Blacks

    Unchanged team for All Blacks

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has named an unchanged starting line-up for the World Cup final against France on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Chiefs set to increase capacity

    Chiefs set to increase capacity

    Exeter Chiefs have been given the go-ahead by their members to begin plans to redevelop Sandy Park Stadium and conferencing facilities.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Blues snap up trio

    Blues snap up trio

    Cardiff Blues have strengthened their front row with the signings of hookers Ryan Tyrrell and Marc Breeze as well as prop Jamie Corsi.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    RPA concerned over 'misinformation'

    RPA concerned over 'misinformation'

    The Rugby Players Association insist players should not be "hung out to dry" in the fall-out from England's disappointing World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Bonnaire hopes for perfect game

    Bonnaire hopes for perfect game

    Julien Bonnaire has taken stock of France's World Cup final prospects against New Zealand, and admitted: "We need a perfect game."

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Horwill sings Wales' praises

    Horwill sings Wales' praises

    Australia captain James Horwill has highlighted Wales' significant contribution to the Rugby World Cup ahead of Friday's bronze medal match.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    All Blacks ready for the unexpected

    All Blacks ready for the unexpected

    Dan Carter believes New Zealand must "expect the unexpected" when they face France in Sunday's World Cup final.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    McBryde: We didn't want this game

    McBryde: We didn't want this game

    Robin McBryde openly accepts that Wales' World Cup bronze medal clash against Australia on Friday is not a game they wanted.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Faletau set for record appearance

    Faletau set for record appearance

    Toby Faletau will set a Wales World Cup record when he runs out against Australia in Friday's World Cup bronze medal match at Eden Park.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Fa'asavalu back for Quins

    Fa'asavalu back for Quins

    Samoan World Cup flanker Maurie Fa'asavalu will start for Harlequins for the first time this season in Friday's LV=Cup clash at Sale.

  • Thursday, 20. October, 2011
    Big guns back at Welford Road

    Big guns back at Welford Road

    Leicester Tigers will welcome back nine internationals for their first appearances of the season in Friday's LV=Cup clash with Gloucester.