Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    France stunned by Tonga

    France stunned by Tonga

    Tonga defeated France 19-14 in one of the World Cup's biggest upsets, but Vincent Clerc's late try ensured Les Bleus' place in the last eight.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Wallabies reach last eight

    Wallabies reach last eight

    Australia secured their passage to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 68-22 win over Russia.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Johnson accepts responsibility

    Johnson accepts responsibility

    England manager Martin Johnson has accepted responsibility for the World Cup 'ballgate' scandal which has seen two of his coaches suspended.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Ospreys hit summit

    Ospreys hit summit

    The Ospreys soared to the top of the RaboDirect Pro 12 League after extending their unbeaten start to the season in a 26-21 win over Connacht.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Dragons see off Ulster

    Dragons see off Ulster

    New signing Tonderai Chavhanga gave the Newport Gwent Dragons plenty to cheer about in their 22-9 RaboDirect Pro 12 home win over Ulster.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Edinburgh stun table-toppers

    Edinburgh stun table-toppers

    Edinburgh produced a sterling performance in earning a shock 29-14 RaboDirect Pro12 victory over top of the table Munster at Murrayfield.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Goode night for Warriors

    Goode night for Warriors

    Andy Goode scored all Worcester's points as they ended a run of three Premiership defeats with a12-3 home win over struggling Northampton.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Rougerie glad of consistency

    Rougerie glad of consistency

    France centre Aurelien Rougerie has welcomed Marc Lievremont's selection consistency ahead of Saturday's Pool A game against Tonga.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Tigers announce record turnover

    Tigers announce record turnover

    Premiership finalists Leicester have announced record turnover figures for the financial year to June 30, 2011.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Parling returns to Tigers team

    Parling returns to Tigers team

    Geoff Parling returns from a 10-month injury absence to start in Leicester's second row in Saturday's Premiership clash with Bath.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Brits returns for Saracens

    Brits returns for Saracens

    Saracens will welcome Schalk Brits back to their starting line-up for Saturday's Premiership clash with Exeter at Sandy Park.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Robinson not thinking of past

    Robinson not thinking of past

    Andy Robinson is not thinking about the past as Scotland go in search of a victory over England which would extend their stay at the World Cup.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Narraway back for Gloucester

    Narraway back for Gloucester

    Gloucester captain Luke Narraway is set to make his first appearance of the season against London Irish in the Premiership on Saturday.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Quins keep changes to minimum

    Quins keep changes to minimum

    Harlequins have made only one change to their starting line-up for Saturday's Premiership clash with Sale at Twickenham Stoop.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll expected Italy crunch

    O'Driscoll expected Italy crunch

    Brian O'Driscoll is not surprised that Ireland's World Cup clash with Italy has turned out to be "win or bust".