Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Robinson gives up WC hope

    Robinson gives up WC hope

    Australia prop Benn Robinson has conceded defeat in his bid to play in the World Cup and will instead undergo surgery on a knee injury.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Deans pens new Australia deal

    Deans pens new Australia deal

    Australia coach Robbie Deans has signed a new contract until the end of 2013, the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) announced on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Bennett not taking it easy

    Bennett not taking it easy

    Wales hooker Huw Bennett is taking nothing for granted despite seeing captain Matthew Rees ruled out of the World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Star McAlister severs NZ ties

    Star McAlister severs NZ ties

    Luke McAlister has negotiated an early release from his contracts with the New Zealand Rugby Union to join French side Toulouse.

  • Tuesday, 16. August, 2011
    Gatland ponders Welsh options

    Gatland ponders Welsh options

    Adam Jones, Leigh Halfpenny and Lee Byrne are all set to be included in the Wales side to face Argentina on Saturday.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Greenwood wants more balance

    Greenwood wants more balance

    Will Greenwood fears England could miss out on World Cup glory next month if they persevere solely with "big lumps" in midfield.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    RFU row bad for image - Lapasset

    RFU row bad for image - Lapasset

    International Rugby Board president Bernard Lapasset says the Rugby Football Union civil war is bad for the image of the game in England.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Powell forced to hang boots up

    Powell forced to hang boots up

    Former Wales scrum-half Ryan Powell has been forced to retire due to a neck injury.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Greenwood: England well placed

    Greenwood: England well placed

    Will Greenwood is "very, very bullish" about England's World Cup chances despite their defeat in Cardiff.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Rees ruled out of World Cup

    Rees ruled out of World Cup

    Wales captain Matthew Rees has been ruled out of the World Cup after it was announced he will have surgery on a neck injury.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Robinson confirms World Cup KO

    Robinson confirms World Cup KO

    Australia prop Benn Robinson has ruled himself out of the World Cup after opting to undergo knee surgery.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Tuitupou named Sharks skipper

    Tuitupou named Sharks skipper

    Sale Sharks have confirmed that former All Black Sam Tuitupou will captain the club during the forthcoming season.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Kidney aware of task ahead

    Kidney aware of task ahead

    Declan Kidney accepts Ireland face a daunting challenge as they attempt to nudge their World Cup preparations on track.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    Corbisiero waits on England call

    Corbisiero waits on England call

    Alex Corbisiero and his England squad-mates face a nervous wait this week as Martin Johnson whittles the group down to a final 30.

  • Monday, 15. August, 2011
    No holiday fun for Johnno

    No holiday fun for Johnno

    Furious Martin Johnson admitted he will not be great company on his family holiday this week as he analyses England's 19-9 defeat to Wales.