Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

Rugby Rugby's news office in the northern hemisphere produces and distribute this rugby news feed.  The news feed has all the best of the global game but with a northern hemisphere slant.  Keep up on the latest from our Southern Hemisphere feed as well.  Visit the World Rugby Shop for official rugby gear from around the globe.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Cullen: There's plenty at stake

    Cullen: There's plenty at stake

    Leo Cullen is determined for Ireland to avoid another sobering start to their World Cup build-up when they face Scotland on Saturday.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Warburton wants England scalp

    Warburton wants England scalp

    Sam Warburton will captain Wales against England at Twickenham - eight years after cheering Martin Johnson's men to World Cup glory.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    JR: England clash no friendly

    JR: England clash no friendly

    Wales star Jamie Roberts has rubbished any suggestion of Saturday's clash against England being little more than a World Cup trial match.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Duo ready to star for Wallabies

    Duo ready to star for Wallabies

    Will Genia and Quade Cooper are shaping as the latest Australian double act to have New Zealand rugby fans on edge ahead of Saturday's clash.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Ford ready to take on Ireland

    Ford ready to take on Ireland

    After enduring taunts of "holiday maker" following his extended leave of absence, Scotland hooker Ross Ford is ready to take on Ireland.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Carter ready to face Cooper

    Carter ready to face Cooper

    New Zealand's Dan Carter is set to line-up against the man many feel is set to take his crown as the best fly-half in the world, Quade Cooper.

  • Friday, 5. August, 2011
    Kidney: Ireland at 100%

    Kidney: Ireland at 100%

    Declan Kidney insists Ireland are approaching Saturday's World Cup warm-up game against Scotland as if it were a full-on Test match.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Wilko: Tuilagi is the future

    Wilko: Tuilagi is the future

    Jonny Wilkinson hailed Manu Tuilagi as the future of English rugby after the Leicester youngster was handed a timely Test debut against Wales.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Ireland to keep an eye on stars

    Ireland to keep an eye on stars

    Ireland will keep a close eye on their trio of returning front line internationals when they meet Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Gatland predicts tough test

    Gatland predicts tough test

    Wales boss Warren Gatland has predicted "an absolute full-on Test match" when his World Cup hopefuls tackle England at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Kearney and O'Leary return

    Kearney and O'Leary return

    Rob Kearney and Tomas O'Leary will make their comebacks in Ireland's clash with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Huget out of France squad

    Huget out of France squad

    France winger Yoann Huget has withdrawn from the France squad for the World Cup because of a breach of anti-doping rules, according to reports.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Jones set for landmark Test

    Jones set for landmark Test

    Stephen Jones will become his country's most capped player when Wales launch their World Cup warm-up schedule against England on Saturday.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Tuilagi to debut against Wales

    Tuilagi to debut against Wales

    Leicester centre Manu Tuilagi will make his England debut in Saturday's Investec international against Wales at Twickenham.

  • Thursday, 4. August, 2011
    Newcastle bring in Tu'ifua

    Newcastle bring in Tu'ifua

    Newcastle have bolstered their pack with the signing of Samoa international Taiasina Tu'ifua.