Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Jackson wants to be perfect 10

    Jackson wants to be perfect 10

    Ruaridh Jackson is eager to make Scotland's number 10 jersey his own during the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Bowe determined to make impact

    Bowe determined to make impact

    Tommy Bowe says he and his Ireland team-mates are desperate to make an impact at the World Cup to justify their tag as the "golden generation".

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    As you were for Australia

    As you were for Australia

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has stuck with the same line-up that beat New Zealand for their World Cup opener against Italy.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    A spot of Botha for Boks

    A spot of Botha for Boks

    South Africa lock Bakkies Botha could miss the Rugby World Cup opener against Wales on Sunday with an Achilles injury.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Japan prop talks up France

    Japan prop talks up France

    Japan prop Hisateru Hirashima has described France's scrum as the "best in the world" and "stronger than New Zealand's".

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Rory: We must be at our Best

    Rory: We must be at our Best

    Rory Best has warned Ireland they must contain the USA's early onslaught in their World Cup opener on Sunday.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Wilkinson draws on Dunedin woe

    Wilkinson draws on Dunedin woe

    England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson returns to Dunedin claiming his last visit provided him with one of the most valuable experiences of his life.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Woodcock blow for All Blacks

    Woodcock blow for All Blacks

    The All Blacks have played down their latest injury scare after prop Tony Woodcock suffered a hamstring problem.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Howley admits Jones is a doubt

    Howley admits Jones is a doubt

    Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has conceded that Stephen Jones is a doubt for next Sunday's World Cup opener against South Africa.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Rowntree relishing scrum war

    Rowntree relishing scrum war

    Graham Rowntree insists England will respect the threat posed by the Argentina scrum in their World Cup opener on Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011
    Argentina team at full strength

    Argentina team at full strength

    Argentina coach Santiago Phelan claims he has named his strongest possible XV for the World Cup opener against England.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011
    Lievremont wheels out big guns

    Lievremont wheels out big guns

    France coach Marc Lievremont has named a powerful line-up for Les Bleus' World Cup Pool A opener against Japan in Auckland on Saturday.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011
    Johnson upbeat over Moody

    Johnson upbeat over Moody

    England manager Martin Johnson is confident his injured captain Lewis Moody still has a significant role to play in the Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011
    Pichot: Heart rules the head

    Pichot: Heart rules the head

    Agustin Pichot's head tells him that England should beat Argentina by 30 points in Saturday's opening Rugby World Cup showdown in Dunedin.

  • Monday, 5. September, 2011
    O'Gara making no predictions

    O'Gara making no predictions

    Ronan O'Gara won't make any predictions on Ireland's World Cup chances, saying "anything can happen".