Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Every second counts for Wilko

    Every second counts for Wilko

    Jonny Wilkinson has told England that "every second counts" as they begin their final build-up to the World Cup opener against Argentina.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Sharks agree Higgins deal

    Sharks agree Higgins deal

    Sale have confirmed they have agreed a deal to sign Andrew Higgins, who spent last season with Exeter Chiefs.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Hard work pays off for Beale

    Hard work pays off for Beale

    Australia full-back Kurtley Beale says hard work is behind his John Eales medal success.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Contepomi: Anything can happen

    Contepomi: Anything can happen

    Captain Felipe Contepomi insists Argentina are capable of causing another World Cup upset with an opening round victory over England.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Lomu: This is NZ's time

    Lomu: This is NZ's time

    World Cup legend Jonah Lomu believes New Zealand can finally end 24 years of hurt by lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    O'Driscoll: I'll make WC opener

    O'Driscoll: I'll make WC opener

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is confident he will be fit for the World Cup opener against the United States on September 11.

  • Friday, 2. September, 2011
    Members want report published

    Members want report published

    The RFU is set to come under pressure from members of its own council to publish a report into the sacking of chief executive John Steele.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Greenwood backs England centres

    Greenwood backs England centres

    Will Greenwood has backed England's under-pressure centres to answer their critics at the Rugby World Cup.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Johnson takes steel over style

    Johnson takes steel over style

    England manager Martin Johnson insists that steel and not style will be the most valuable quality for any team bidding to win the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Moody confident over fitness

    Moody confident over fitness

    England captain Lewis Moody is confident he is "on the right path" to proving his fitness for the opening Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Laughs not on Thommo any more

    Laughs not on Thommo any more

    Steve Thompson has revealed how Martin Johnson laughed at him when he asked the England manager about his chances of an international comeback.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    Scots: We've done our homework

    Scots: We've done our homework

    Graeme Morrison insists Scotland have done their homework on opening World Cup opponents Romania.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011
    England to be at full strength

    England to be at full strength

    Martin Johnson says England's walking wounded will all be back in contention for selection for their opening World Cup clash against Argentina.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Fercu explains WC withdrawal

    Fercu explains WC withdrawal

    Romania winger Catalin Fercu has revealed he pulled out of the World Cup squad at the last minute due to a fear of flying.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Sarries duo pen new contracts

    Sarries duo pen new contracts

    Kelly Brown and Neil de Kock have followed the lead of Steve Borthwick in signing new contracts with the Premiership champions.