Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    England have doubt over Ashton

    England have doubt over Ashton

    England manager Martin Johnson will take no risks over injury doubt Chris Ashton in Saturday's World Cup warm-up international against Wales.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Cullen wants Irish intensity

    Cullen wants Irish intensity

    Leo Cullen has demanded Ireland raise their intensity when they return to the setting for their disastrous 2007 World Cup.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Roberts: Henson can stake claim

    Roberts: Henson can stake claim

    Gavin Henson puts his World Cup credentials under the microscope on Saturday, with Jamie Roberts claiming: "He has nothing to be afraid of."

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Ireland fancy win in France

    Ireland fancy win in France

    Ireland will hope their pack reinforcements can help them rebound from their loss to Scotland when they face France in Bordeaux on Saturday.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Springboks look to bounce back

    Springboks look to bounce back

    Peter de Villiers has named the most experienced South Africa side in the country's history for Saturday's clash with Australia in Durban.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Carling: Manu an England must

    Carling: Manu an England must

    Former captain Will Carling insists talented centre Manu Tuilagi is a must for England's 30-man Rugby World Cup squad.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Palu hoping for WC chance

    Palu hoping for WC chance

    Australia's Wycliff Palu is banking on the credit built up over 36 Tests carrying considerable weight when his World Cup fate is determined.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Henry confident in NZ squad

    Henry confident in NZ squad

    New Zealand coach Graham Henry is confident his squad will be able to win in South Africa on August 20 despite making many changes.

  • Friday, 12. August, 2011
    Johnson defends Hape

    Johnson defends Hape

    Martin Johnson launched a staunch defence of Shontayne Hape after restoring him to England's midfield for the World Cup warm-up with Wales.

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Lawes promises aggression

    Lawes promises aggression

    Courtney Lawes is ready to resume the role of England's enforcer against Wales at tthe Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Gatland desperate for victory

    Gatland desperate for victory

    Warren Gatland wants Wales to "send out a message" against England on Saturday to show they mean business at the World Cup.

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Big guns back for Springboks

    Big guns back for Springboks

    Fourie du Preez and Heinrich Brussow have been recalled to the South Africa starting line-up for Saturday's Tri Nations clash with Australia.

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Ireland make eight changes

    Ireland make eight changes

    Ireland have made eight changes to their side for Saturday's clash with France in Bordeaux.

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Henson handed Wales chance

    Henson handed Wales chance

    Gavin Henson will start at inside centre for Wales in Saturday's clash with England at the Millennium Stadium.

  • Thursday, 11. August, 2011
    Tindall to lead rotated England

    Tindall to lead rotated England

    Mike Tindall will captain an England side featuring 13 changes in Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up international against Wales in Cardiff.