Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • 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.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Sarries boosted by new deals

    Sarries boosted by new deals

    Saracens' entire coaching team have agreed new three-year deals to remain at the Aviva Premiership champions.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Turner eyes new Wasps era

    Turner eyes new Wasps era

    Consultant attack and skills coach Paul Turner believes a return to the glory days is just around the corner for Wasps.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Wallabies return to the SFS

    Wallabies return to the SFS

    Australia will return to playing Test matches at the Sydney Football Stadium after the ARU announced a new 10-year agreement on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 30. August, 2011
    Johnson: We must win opener

    Johnson: We must win opener

    Martin Johnson says he would accept a one-point victory in England's World Cup opener against Argentina just as long as his side win the game.

  • Monday, 29. August, 2011
    All Blacks' Read suffers injury

    All Blacks' Read suffers injury

    New Zealand expect Kieran Read to miss most of the World Cup round-robin stage after tests showed he has torn a ligament in his left ankle.

  • Monday, 29. August, 2011
    Moody ready for return

    Moody ready for return

    Lewis Moody has no fears about being thrown back in at the deep end in England's World Cup opener against Argentina.

  • Monday, 29. August, 2011
    Johnson welcomes Wags

    Johnson welcomes Wags

    Martin Johnson has revealed England would adopt an open-door policy for wives and girlfriends to visit players during the World Cup.

  • Monday, 29. August, 2011
    Wasps number eight retires

    Wasps number eight retires

    London Wasps number eight Dan Ward-Smith has been forced to retire from rugby due to a back injury.

  • Monday, 29. August, 2011
    Johnson in confident mood

    Johnson in confident mood

    Martin Johnson is expecting to have a fully fit squad going into England's World Cup opener against Argentina.

  • Monday, 29. August, 2011
    Manu tipped to make big impact

    Manu tipped to make big impact

    England jet off to the World Cup on Monday with Manu Tuilagi tipped to be one of the stars of the tournament.

  • Sunday, 28. August, 2011
    Leinster dismiss Mujati claims

    Leinster dismiss Mujati claims

    Leinster have put Brian Mujati's allegations of racism by two of their players down to a misinterpretation and say the matter is now "closed".

  • Sunday, 28. August, 2011
    Johnson lifted by Ireland win

    Johnson lifted by Ireland win

    Martin Johnson believes England's victory over Ireland has left his squad in the right place to launch their Rugby World Cup campaign.

  • Sunday, 28. August, 2011
    Wilkinson full of enthusiasm

    Wilkinson full of enthusiasm

    Jonny Wilkinson will board the plane for his fourth Rugby World Cup on Monday more excited and enthusiastic than he has ever been before.