Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • 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.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    England to visit Christchurch

    England to visit Christchurch

    England manager Martin Johnson has confirmed the team will make a goodwill visit to Christchurch before the start of the Rugby World Cup.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Gatland keen to avoid repeat

    Gatland keen to avoid repeat

    Warren Gatland has sought the opinion of Gareth Jenkins as Wales look to avoid a repeat of their early World Cup exit four years ago.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Dallaglio: WC win unlikely

    Dallaglio: WC win unlikely

    Lawrence Dallaglio believes the current England squad have the ability to win the World Cup - but not for another four years.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Borthwick staying with Sarries

    Borthwick staying with Sarries

    Saracens captain Steve Borthwick has agreed a new contract with the Premiership champions.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Evans keen to make impression

    Evans keen to make impression

    Scotland wing Max Evans plans to create havoc in the forthcoming World Cup by making it difficult for defences to pick him up.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    O'Neill: NZ are favourites

    O'Neill: NZ are favourites

    Australian Rugby Union chief John O'Neill claims World Cup hosts New Zealand remain favourites - but insists the Wallabies have a "real shout".

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Hamilton commits to Gloucester

    Hamilton commits to Gloucester

    Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has signed a two-year contract extension to remain with Gloucester until the summer of 2014.

  • Wednesday, 31. August, 2011
    Armitage sets sights high

    Armitage sets sights high

    Delon Armitage has revealed his determination to break into England's World Cup side and test himself against the best.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Armitage: I thought I messed up

    Armitage: I thought I messed up

    Delon Armitage feared his England World Cup dream was over after getting himself needlessly banned twice this year.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    O'Driscoll hopeful over fitness

    O'Driscoll hopeful over fitness

    Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll is confident of being fit to face the United States in their opening game at the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Evans: I'll take it to the Max

    Evans: I'll take it to the Max

    There will be a trusted ally missing for Scotland wing Max Evans when he makes his Rugby World Cup debut in New Zealand.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    D'Arcy feeling the strain

    D'Arcy feeling the strain

    Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy's departure for the Rugby World Cup has been delayed after he picked up a calf strain at a recovery session.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011

    Wallace out for six months

    Ireland international David Wallace is facing six months out of action following surgery on his right knee.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Deans coy on O'Connor return

    Deans coy on O'Connor return

    Australia coach Robbie Deans admits he has been impressed by James O'Connor's response to his much-publicised suspension.