Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Flutey set to miss England cut

    Flutey set to miss England cut

    England manager Martin Johnson will unveil his World Cup squad on Monday night, with centre Riki Flutey expected to be excluded.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    O'Connor banned by ARU

    O'Connor banned by ARU

    James O'Connor has been suspended for Australia's deciding Tri-Nations match against New Zealand on Saturday.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Kellock named Scotland skipper

    Kellock named Scotland skipper

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson announced his 30-man Rugby World Cup squad on Monday, with Alastair Kellock named as captain.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Kidney faces selection dilemma

    Kidney faces selection dilemma

    Full-back will be giving Ireland coach Declan Kidney the biggest headache as he finalises his 30-man squad for the World Cup.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Wales apply finishing touches

    Wales apply finishing touches

    Wales coach Warren Gatland has applied the finishing touches to a World Cup squad that will be short on surprises.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Jones out of Ireland's WC plans

    Jones out of Ireland's WC plans

    Felix Jones has been ruled out of contention for Ireland's World Cup squad with the foot injury sustained in the 26-22 defeat by France.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Flannery back from injury hell

    Flannery back from injury hell

    Jerry Flannery's inclusion in Ireland's World Cup squad on Monday will end a battle with injury that left him "mentally broken".

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Robinson to reveal WC squad

    Robinson to reveal WC squad

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson will reveal his World Cup squad on Monday after securing a 100 per cent record from two warm-up matches.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Kidney defends fixture list

    Kidney defends fixture list

    Declan Kidney has defended the fixture list that threatens to send Ireland into the World Cup full of apprehension.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    Halfpenny's good news for Wales

    Halfpenny's good news for Wales

    Leigh Halfpenny offers a heartening good news story for Wales ahead of their World Cup campaign in New Zealand.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    World Cup woe for Scot Walker

    World Cup woe for Scot Walker

    Scotland wing Nikki Walker has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a knee injury in the 23-12 EMC Test win over Italy on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    France name World Cup squad

    France name World Cup squad

    Sylvain Marconnet and Thomas Domingo have been left out of France's 30-man squad for the World Cup in New Zealand.

  • Sunday, 21. August, 2011
    O'Connor sorry for no-show

    O'Connor sorry for no-show

    James O'Connor has apologised for missing Australia World Cup squad announcement and said he would accept any punishment handed down.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Ireland wait on Jones fitness

    Ireland wait on Jones fitness

    Ireland are sweating on the fitness of Felix Jones less than 48 hours before they name their World Cup squad.

  • Saturday, 20. August, 2011
    Robinson knows Scotland squad

    Robinson knows Scotland squad

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson was pleased with an improved display in the 23-12 win over Italy on Saturday.