Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Attwood set for Bath debut

    Attwood set for Bath debut

    Bath summer signing Dave Attwood will make his Aviva Premiership debut for the club when they host Saracens on Saturday (kick-off 3.15pm).

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Redpath: Warriors will test us

    Redpath: Warriors will test us

    Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath has dismissed talk of Worcester being relegation candidates ahead of Saturday's Kingsholm clash.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Johnson landmark for Chiefs

    Johnson landmark for Chiefs

    Exeter flanker Tom Johnson will notch up his 100th cap for the club when the Chiefs host Newcastle at Sandy Park on Saturday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Lievremont: No French arrogance

    Lievremont: No French arrogance

    Marc Lievremont says France are taking the threat posed by Japan seriously as they prepare to open their World Cup Pool A campaign on Saturday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Daunting task for Azzurri

    Italy coach Nick Mallett says facing Australia first up is a daunting task for the Azzurri ahead of Sunday's World Cup Pool C clash.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: Eddie will want win

    O'Driscoll: Eddie will want win

    Eight years spent working alongside Eddie O'Sullivan have left Brian O'Driscoll in no doubt the USA coach is desperate to topple Ireland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Praise sweet for Pocock

    Praise sweet for Pocock

    Australia back row David Pocock has welcomed being described as the world's greatest openside ahead of Richie McCaw.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Gatland: Sam will make strides

    Gatland: Sam will make strides

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has tipped history-maker Sam Warburton to leave a lasting impression on the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Ledesma keen to prove a point

    Ledesma keen to prove a point

    Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma believes England are underestimating the Pumas ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash in Dunedin.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Jannie du Plessis insists South Africa's power-packed bench for the clash against Wales is testament to their opponents' forward strength.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    O'Sullivan hopes Eagles soar

    O'Sullivan hopes Eagles soar

    Eddie O'Sullivan is adopting a hard-headed approach to plotting the downfall of the team he led with distinction when the USA meet Ireland.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Sexton: Youngsters can set tone

    Sexton: Youngsters can set tone

    Jonathan Sexton wants Ireland's young guns to take the lead at the World Cup, claiming they are unburdened by any painful memories from 2007.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Scots must stay strong - Robinson

    Scots must stay strong - Robinson

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson is eager for his side to maintain their winning momentum in Saturday's World Cup Pool B opener with Romania.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    McCaw: We're up and running

    McCaw: We're up and running

    New Zealand captain Richie McCaw says he is excited to have the World Cup under way after his side's 41-10 win over Tonga on Friday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    All Blacks beat Tonga in opener

    All Blacks beat Tonga in opener

    New Zealand got their World Cup challenge off to a solid start with a 41-10 win over Tonga in Friday's Pool A clash at Eden Park in Auckland.