Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Russia shuffle their pack

    Russia shuffle their pack

    Russia have made six changes to their starting XV for their final World Cup game against Australia in Nelson.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Read fit to face Canada

    Read fit to face Canada

    New Zealand have confirmed that Kieran Read will make his first appearance of the World Cup against Canada despite his latest injury scare.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Wales not getting carried away

    Wales not getting carried away

    Rob Howley insists that Wales are not looking too far ahead despite the prospect of a probable World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Robinson goes for speed

    Robinson goes for speed

    Head coach Andy Robinson believes speed is of the essence for Scotland, who need to beat England to revive their World Cup campaign.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Maka back for Tonga

    Maka back for Tonga

    Tonga head coach Isitolo Maka has made four changes to his line-up for the crunch clash with France in Wellington on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Wallabies turn to Samo

    Wallabies turn to Samo

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has caused a shock by naming veteran No.8 Radike Samo on the wing of the Pool C clash against Russia.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Armitage to face Scotland

    Armitage to face Scotland

    Delon Armitage will start on the left wing for England in place of Mark Cueto in Saturday's decisive World Cup Pool B clash with Scotland.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Foden: More to come from Ashton

    Foden: More to come from Ashton

    England full-back Ben Foden has backed Chris Ashton to break Jonah Lomu's RWC try-scoring record after he scorched to the top of the charts.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Davies: We'll get job done

    Davies: We'll get job done

    Wales centre Jonathan Davies insists they can "get the job done" against Fiji on Sunday and book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Robinson focused on victory

    Robinson focused on victory

    Andy Robinson will tell Scotland to be concerned only about victory in Saturday's must-win World Cup Pool B clash with England in Auckland.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Robinson rings the changes

    Robinson rings the changes

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has made six changes and one positional switch for Saturday's must-win World Cup Pool B clash with England.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Wales hopeful over injured duo

    Wales hopeful over injured duo

    Wales remain hopeful James Hook and Dan Lydiate will be available for a probable World Cup quarter-final clash against Ireland in Wellington.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Jennings expects Italy battle

    Jennings expects Italy battle

    Shane Jennings has reminded his Ireland team-mates of why they can not take victory for granted in Sunday's high-stakes World Cup showdown.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Scots hatch plan to stop England

    Scots hatch plan to stop England

    Scotland defence coach Graham Steadman is working on the plan he believes can stop England from playing in World Cup Pool B on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 28. September, 2011
    Williams may return for Wales

    Williams may return for Wales

    Shane Williams could be in contention for Wales' World Cup Pool D clash against Fiji on Sunday.