Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Cup agony for Mitchell

    Cup agony for Mitchell

    Australia winger Drew Mitchell has become the latest player to have his Rugby World Cup ended by injury.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Springboks call up Kirchner

    Springboks call up Kirchner

    South Africa have confirmed that Zane Kirchner will replace Frans Steyn in their World Cup squad.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    England boss reprimands trio

    England boss reprimands trio

    England manager Martin Johnson says he has "reprimanded" three players for their conduct following complaints from a female hotel worker.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Robinson vows to turn it around

    Robinson vows to turn it around

    Andy Robinson's enthusiasm and ambition remains undiminished despite Scotland exiting the World Cup at the pool stages for the first time.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Contepomi ready for NZ clash

    Contepomi ready for NZ clash

    Argentina captain Felipe Contepomi looked ahead to the World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand after his side beat Georgia 25-7.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Argentina win, Scots go home

    Argentina win, Scots go home

    Argentina confirmed their place in the World Cup quarter-finals ahead of Scotland with a 25-7 victory over Georgia in Palmerston North.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    All Blacks destroy Canada

    All Blacks destroy Canada

    New Zealand rolled over Canada 79-15 in their World Cup clash in Wellington but the display of Dan Carter's replacement gave cause for concern.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Armitage cited for tackle

    Armitage cited for tackle

    Delon Armitage could miss the quarter-final against France after he was cited for a "dangerous high tackle" on Scotland's Chris Paterson.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Henry: Carter blow devastating

    Henry: Carter blow devastating

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry has described the blow of Dan Carter's premature World Cup exit as "devastating."

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Carter World Cup ended early

    Carter World Cup ended early

    New Zealand have been dealt a crushing World Cup blow after fly-half Dan Carter was ruled out of the rest of the tournament.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Lomu may need new kidney

    Lomu may need new kidney

    New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu is likely to need a second kidney transplant operation.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Blues beaten again by Glasgow

    Blues beaten again by Glasgow

    Cardiff Blues slumped to a third successive defeat as Glasgow grabbed a late fourth try to complete a bonus-point 34-13 win in south Wales.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Madigan inspires Leinster win

    Madigan inspires Leinster win

    Ian Madigan's introduction sparked Leinster into life as they came from behind to record a bonus point 26-7 victory over Aironi at the RDS.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Evans inspires Quins win

    Evans inspires Quins win

    Nick Evans inspired Harlequins to maintain their 100% Premiership record by scoring 20 points in a 48-41 romp over Sale on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Ashton wants more from England

    Ashton wants more from England

    Matchwinner Chris Ashton warned England would have to improve if they are to beat France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.