Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    Tindall hails Tuilagi potential

    Tindall hails Tuilagi potential

    Mike Tindall is sure Manu Tuilagi will improve with every match after the England centre marked his second international cap with a second try.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    Tuilagi stars in England win

    Tuilagi stars in England win

    Martin Johnson's England signed off their World Cup preparations with a 20-9 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    Leinster probe racism claims

    Leinster probe racism claims

    Leinster are investigating after Northampton prop Brian Mujati claimed he was the subject of racist remarks during Friday night's friendly.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    Aussies lift Tri Nations trophy

    Aussies lift Tri Nations trophy

    Australia lifted the final-ever Tri Nations trophy after a narrow 25-20 win over New Zealand at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    England's Easter not fit

    England's Easter not fit

    England number eight Nick Easter failed a fitness test on his tight calf shortly before Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash with Ireland.

  • Saturday, 27. August, 2011
    O'Connell wary of England

    O'Connell wary of England

    Paul O'Connell fears England will be fired up by their Grand Slam failure when they meet Ireland at Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    England put Fourie on standby

    England put Fourie on standby

    Hendre Fourie is on standby to start for England against Ireland - just five days after being omitted from Martin Johnson's World Cup squad.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    Scotland set for lift off

    Scotland set for lift off

    Scotland depart for Australia's Gold Coast on Saturday to begin final preparations for the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    Wasps boost back-row options

    Wasps boost back-row options

    Wasps have strengthened their back-row options ahead of the new season with the signings of Matt Everard and James Harris.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    Wood ruled out of Ireland clash

    Wood ruled out of Ireland clash

    England's back row resources have been stretched ahead of the World Cup after Tom Wood was forced to pull out of the clash with Ireland.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    O'Connell: England match key

    O'Connell: England match key

    Paul O'Connell accepts it is time for Ireland to deliver after highlighting the significance of Saturday's World Cup send off against England.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    Ashton: Tuilagi incident in past

    Ashton: Tuilagi incident in past

    Chris Ashton is ready to pack a punch for England alongside his one-time assailant Manu Tuilagi.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    Sheridan relieved to make WC

    Sheridan relieved to make WC

    Andrew Sheridan feared he would miss out on the Rugby World Cup after being forced to go under the knife to have the bicep shortened.

  • Friday, 26. August, 2011
    Australia gunning to end drought

    Australia gunning to end drought

    Australia head into their decider with New Zealand on Saturday night motivated by the chance to end a 10-year Tri Nations drought.

  • Thursday, 25. August, 2011
    Wilkinson in the box seat

    Wilkinson in the box seat

    Jonny Wilkinson is in the box seat to be England's Rugby World Cup fly-half after replacing Toby Flood for Saturday's warm-up against Ireland.