Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Up front battle key - Jacobsen

    Up front battle key - Jacobsen

    Scotland prop Allan Jacobsen knows supremacy up front against Argentina is key to victory on Sunday and progression from World Cup Pool B.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Halfpenny set for big chance

    Halfpenny set for big chance

    Leigh Halfpenny can expect a glorious chance to display his thrilling attacking prowess when Wales tackle World Cup minnows Namibia on Monday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Cullen warning for Ireland

    Cullen warning for Ireland

    Leo Cullen will lead Ireland's second string into battle against Russia demanding they match the standard set during the win over Australia.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Deans satisfied with Wallabies

    Deans satisfied with Wallabies

    Australia head coach Robbie Deans was happy with the progress made in the 67-5 win over the United States in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Wallabies cruise to USA win

    Wallabies cruise to USA win

    Australia put their World Cup Pool C campaign back on course with an 11-try 67-5 rout of the United States in Wellington on Friday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Little recalled to Fiji line-up

    Little recalled to Fiji line-up

    Veteran fly-half Nicky Little has been recalled to the Fiji line-up for the Pacific Islands clash with Samoa.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Cullen to lead Ireland v Russia

    Cullen to lead Ireland v Russia

    Experienced second row Leo Cullen will lead Ireland out against Russia in their World Cup clash in Rotorua on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Samoa name strong line-up

    Samoa name strong line-up

    Samoa have named their strongest possible line-up for the crunch clash with Fiji in Auckland on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Haskell revved up by Ford

    Haskell revved up by Ford

    James Haskell revealed England will head into their clash with Romania fired up by an emotional speech from defence coach Mike Ford.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Jones set for Wales cap record

    Jones set for Wales cap record

    Fly-half Stephen Jones is set to finally become the most-capped Wales international in his side's Pool D encounter with Namibia on Monday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Contepomi return boosts Pumas

    Contepomi return boosts Pumas

    Argentina have been buoyed by news captain Felipe Contepomi will return for their crucial Pool B clash with Scotland on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Scotland doc slams WC schedule

    Scotland doc slams WC schedule

    Scotland team doctor James Robson believes it is too much to play two World Cup fixtures in just a few days.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Russians ring the changes

    Russians ring the changes

    Russia will hand a debut to rising star Denis Simplikevich in Sunday's clash with Ireland in Rotorua.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Big Easter Sunday for England

    Big Easter Sunday for England

    England manager Martin Johnson has confirmed a final decision over Nick Easter's involvement in the Rugby World Cup will be made on Sunday.

  • Friday, 23. September, 2011
    Kidney fuming over Horan claims

    Kidney fuming over Horan claims

    Ireland coach Declan Kidney has hit out at "scandalous" accusations that his players feigned injuries during the 15-6 win over Australia.