Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Cruden to quiz Carter for final

    Cruden to quiz Carter for final

    Aaron Cruden will "pick the brains" of New Zealand's absent star Dan Carter as the All Blacks prepare to tackle France in the World Cup final.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    ARU chief O'Neill to stand down

    ARU chief O'Neill to stand down

    Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill has announced he will step aside when his current contract expires in two years' time.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Roberts: We'll give it our all

    Roberts: We'll give it our all

    Jamie Roberts believes Wales will have no problem recovering from their painful World Cup semi-final defeat when they face Australia on Friday.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Carling believes Johnson may go

    Carling believes Johnson may go

    Will Carling has questioned whether Martin Johnson would want to continue as England manager following the World Cup campaign's dismal failure.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Gatland pondered faking injury

    Gatland pondered faking injury

    Wales coach Warren Gatland admits he considered asking a front-row forward to feign injury and force uncontested scrums against France.

  • Tuesday, 18. October, 2011
    Jenkins to lead Wales v Aussies

    Jenkins to lead Wales v Aussies

    Gethin Jenkins will captain Wales in Friday's World Cup bronze medal match against Australia at Eden Park.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Lewis: Wales have bright future

    Lewis: Wales have bright future

    Roger Lewis believes Wales' World Cup heroes have launched "a golden era" for Welsh rugby with their eye-catching exploits in New Zealand.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Gatland hailed by Jenkins

    Gatland hailed by Jenkins

    Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins has hailed the influence of Warren Gatland on Wales' World Cup campaign.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Henry wary of France threat

    Henry wary of France threat

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry claims he is taking little notice of France's unimpressive World Cup semi-final performance against Wales.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Deans set to make changes

    Deans set to make changes

    Australia coach Robbie Deans is set to make changes for the Wallabies' World Cup bronze medal match against Wales at Eden Park on Friday.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Cooper defiant in defeat

    Cooper defiant in defeat

    Australia fly-half Quade Cooper believes he will emerge in a positive fashion from his World Cup experiences.

  • Monday, 17. October, 2011
    Wales plan on without Warburton

    Wales plan on without Warburton

    Warren Gatland is set to make at least two changes in his Wales team for Friday's World Cup bronze medal match against Australia at Eden Park.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Jones keen to end on a high

    Jones keen to end on a high

    Ryan Jones has urged Wales to hold their heads high when preparations begin this week for a World Cup game they never wanted.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Halfpenny left to rue late miss

    Halfpenny left to rue late miss

    Leigh Halfpenny has spoken of his heartbreak over the agonising late penalty miss that could have booked Wales' World Cup final place.

  • Sunday, 16. October, 2011
    Wales stars back banned skipper

    Wales stars back banned skipper

    Wales' World Cup squad have rallied behind Sam Warburton after he was sent off during an agonising semi-final defeat against France.