Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the northern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed.  The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a northern hemisphere slant.  Keep up on the latest from our Southern Hemisphere feed as well.  Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Johnson: We found a way to win

    Johnson: We found a way to win

    Martin Johnson felt like he aged 20 years as he watched England open their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 13-9 victory over Argentina.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    Robin McBryde has stressed the importance of Wales making a strong start to their World Cup showdown with South Africa on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold believes the scrum provides a key platform for South Africa to launch their World Cup campaign on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Occasion not lost on O'Connell

    Occasion not lost on O'Connell

    Paul O'Connell believes the USA will be charged by the 10th anniversary of September 11 when they meet Ireland in the World Cup on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Young sticks with same team

    Young sticks with same team

    Wasps director of rugby Dai Young has named the same starting line-up that beat Saracens for Sunday's clash with Leicester.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Tindall applauds hero Youngs

    Tindall applauds hero Youngs

    Relieved skipper Mike Tindall hailed Ben Youngs after his late try spared England from defeat in their World Cup opener against Argentina.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Youngs rescues sloppy England

    Youngs rescues sloppy England

    England survived a major scare to open their Rugby World Cup with an unimpressive but priceless 13-9 victory over Argentina in Dunedin.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Kahui shares the praise

    Kahui shares the praise

    New Zealand centre Richard Kahui made sure he credited his team-mates after he was named as man of the match against Tonga.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: Murray's up to it

    O'Driscoll: Murray's up to it

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is convinced Conor Murray has the temperament to make a success of his full Test debut.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Ryan Jones could play a part

    Ryan Jones could play a part

    Wales forward Ryan Jones is fighting to avoid injury destroying his hopes of playing in the World Cup.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    France dig in to beat Japan

    France dig in to beat Japan

    France overcame some anxious moments before they finally saw off the threat of Japan 47-21 in Saturday's World Cup Pool A clash in North Shore.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Robinson relieved after victory

    Robinson relieved after victory

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson expressed relief after the 34-24 World Cup opening win over Romania in Invercargill on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Scots saved by Danielli brace

    Scots saved by Danielli brace

    Scotland were given a fright before they held on to open their World Cup challenge with a 34-24 victory over Romania at a blustery Rugby Park.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Namibia nailed by Fiji's flair

    Namibia nailed by Fiji's flair

    Fiji showed their attacking prowess as they overcame a brave Namibia display 49-25 in Saturday's World Cup Pool D clash in Rotorua.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    O'Shea admires Quins adventure

    O'Shea admires Quins adventure

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea hailed his team's adventure after they beat Northampton 26-13 in the Aviva Premiership on Friday.