Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    England name Simpson in squad

    England name Simpson in squad

    Uncapped Joe Simpson is the surprise inclusion in England's Rugby World Cup squad - and his Wasps team-mate Riki Flutey the biggest casualty.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Stunning turnaround for Murphy

    Stunning turnaround for Murphy

    Geordan Murphy has been named in Ireland's World Cup squad on Monday - just 48 hours after being resigned to missing out.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Paterson ready to knuckle down

    Paterson ready to knuckle down

    Chris Paterson is on the verge of becoming the first Scot to appear in four Rugby World Cups.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Rees injury blow rocks Wasps

    Rees injury blow rocks Wasps

    Wasps have been dealt a crushing blow after learning flanker Tom Rees will miss the majority of the new season with a serious knee injury.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Robinson lays down challenge

    Robinson lays down challenge

    Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has told his 30-man Rugby World Cup squad to now seize a place in his starting XV.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Japan coach targets two wins

    Japan coach targets two wins

    Japan coach John Kirwan has named his 30-man Rugby World Cup squad and has set a target of two victories in the tournament.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Murray named in Ireland squad

    Murray named in Ireland squad

    Conor Murray has been included in Ireland's squad for the World Cup at the expense of Munster team-mate Tomas O'Leary.

  • Monday, 22. August, 2011
    Warburton gets Wales captaincy

    Warburton gets Wales captaincy

    Sam Warburton will become Wales' youngest World Cup captain when he skippers the squad in New Zealand next month.

  • 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".