Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • 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.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Diamond salutes Peel display

    Diamond salutes Peel display

    Steve Diamond paid tribute to Sale scrum-half Dwayne Peel after he inspired a 30-29 home victory over London Irish in the Aviva Premiership.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Haskell fired up for opener

    Haskell fired up for opener

    James Haskell has told Argentina that England are ready to match their passion in Saturday's World Cup clash in Dunedin (kick-off 9.30am BST).

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    North out to scare Springboks

    North out to scare Springboks

    George North was a statistician's dream when he made a spectacular Test debut for Wales against South Africa last year.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Warriors beaten again by Munster

    Warriors beaten again by Munster

    Glasgow Warriors suffered a second successive defeat against Irish opposition as Munster claimed a 23-12 RaboDirect Pro12 win at Firhill.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Quins top as Irish lose again

    Quins top as Irish lose again

    Harlequins went top of the Premiership table with a 26-13 win over Northampton, while Sale beat London Irish 30-29 in the night's other game.