Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Moody returns for England

    Moody returns for England

    Lewis Moody has been declared fit to captain a new-look England team for Sunday's Rugby World Cup match against Georgia.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Williams ponders time to go

    Williams ponders time to go

    Wales star Shane Williams has revealed that his sense of realism will be a key factor when he decides to retire from international rugby.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    O'Connell issues battle cry

    O'Connell issues battle cry

    Paul O'Connell has demanded Ireland summon the ferocity needed to defy the odds and stun Australia in Saturday's critical World Cup showdown.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Cooper not worried by opinions

    Cooper not worried by opinions

    Australia fly-half Quade Cooper has shrugged off his status as pantomime villain to the New Zealand public.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Botha ready to motor

    Botha ready to motor

    Bakkies Botha is ready to give injury-hit world champions South Africa a timely boost by returning in Saturday's Pool D clash with Fiji.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Scotland ready for Pumas test

    Scotland ready for Pumas test

    Scotland arrived in Wellington on Thursday where they will bid to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages with victory over Argentina.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Lobbe backs Argentina bid

    Lobbe backs Argentina bid

    Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe is confident Argentina can cope with the loss of "star" captain Felipe Contepomi against Romania in Invercargill.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Sarries unveil revised plans

    Sarries unveil revised plans

    Saracens have revealed their revised proposal for the refurbishment of Barnet Copthall Stadium.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Clever's relief after USA win

    Clever's relief after USA win

    USA captain Todd Clever admitted he was a nervous man after his side held off a late rally from Russia to win their World Cup Pool C encounter.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    USA battle past Russia

    USA battle past Russia

    Russia's World Cup debut ended in an honourable 13-6 defeat despite a brave performance against USA in their Pool C clash in New Plymouth.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    England's night out played down

    England's night out played down

    The England management have defended Mike Tindall and several of his team-mates following reports of a night out in Queenstown.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Injury setbacks for All Blacks

    Injury setbacks for All Blacks

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw and full-back Mils Muliaina will miss Friday's World Cup Pool A clash with Japan in Hamilton.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Aussies welcome back O'Connor

    Aussies welcome back O'Connor

    James O'Connor has been recalled by Australia for the crunch World Cup Pool C clash with Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    All Blacks aim to rout Japan

    All Blacks aim to rout Japan

    New Zealand will look to spoil the World Cup party of one of their former greats when they face Japan in Hamilton on Friday (kick-off 9am BST).

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Trio return to action for Fiji

    Trio return to action for Fiji

    Fiji have made three changes to their line-up for the mouth-watering clash against South Africa in Wellington on Saturday.