Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Corry warns of Pumas threat

    Corry warns of Pumas threat

    Martin Corry says there is no better time for England to be facing Argentina at the World Cup, but has warned not to underestimate the Pumas.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Kellock champing at the bit

    Kellock champing at the bit

    Scotland are eager to open their World Cup campaign after arriving in Invercargill on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's Pool B opener with Romania.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    O'Brien ready to shine

    O'Brien ready to shine

    Sean O'Brien has vowed to continue flattening opponents at the World Cup, declaring: "If there's no hole, I'll make one."

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Jones targets an end product

    Jones targets an end product

    Adam Jones believes heroic failures are no longer acceptable for Wales when they tackle giants of the game like world champions South Africa.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Cueto worry for England

    Cueto worry for England

    Mark Cueto is a doubt for England's opening Rugby World Cup match against Argentina in Dunedin on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Warm welcome for Scotland

    Warm welcome for Scotland

    Scotland were given a rousing reception on their arrival in New Zealand ahead of Saturday's World Cup Pool B game with Romania in Invercargill.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Burger back for Namibia

    Burger back for Namibia

    Saracens flanker Jacques Burger returns to lead out Namibia for their opening World Cup match in against Fiji on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Williams raring to go

    Williams raring to go

    Sonny Bill Williams is determined to take his chance after his recall for New Zealand's World Cup opener against Tonga on Friday.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    All Blacks opt to mix it up

    All Blacks opt to mix it up

    A number of New Zealand fringe players have been given their chance to impress for Friday's World Cup opener against Tonga.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    No half measures for Halfpenny

    No half measures for Halfpenny

    Fit-again Leigh Halfpenny insists he is happy to play wherever he needed for Wales in Sunday's World Cup opener against South Africa.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    England's Christchurch support

    England's Christchurch support

    Martin Johnson has insisted it was a "no-brainer" for the England squad to head to Christchurch and show their support to earthquake-torn city.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Jackson remaining focused

    Jackson remaining focused

    Scotland fly-half Ruaridh Jackson is hoping he gets the first chance to impress for the World Cup Pool B opener with Romania in Invercargill.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Cooper unfazed by tag

    Cooper unfazed by tag

    Australia playmaker Quade Cooper insists he is unfazed by being "public enemy No.1" in eyes of the New Zealand public.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011
    Murray happy to be heard

    Murray happy to be heard

    Rookie scrum-half Conor Murray insists he has no problem "barking orders" at Ireland and Munster legend Ronan O'Gara.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Foden ready to deliver

    Foden ready to deliver

    Ben Foden was frustrated by his form in England's Rugby World Cup build-up - but he is ready to deliver on the biggest day of his rugby career.