Rugby News - Northern Hemisphere

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  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Clermont v Toulon preview

    Clermont v Toulon preview

    Jonny Wilkinson is one of five England internationals in the Toulon squad for Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Clermont Auvergne.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Wilkinson shortlisted for gong

    Wilkinson shortlisted for gong

    Jonny Wilkinson is among five nominees shortlisted for the ERC European Player of the Year 2013.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Stevens eyeing starting spot

    Stevens eyeing starting spot

    Matt Stevens respects Lions rival Adam Jones, but has no intention of making up the numbers in Hong Kong and Australia.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Parisse: Leinster are favourites

    Parisse: Leinster are favourites

    Sergio Parisse readily accepts that Stade Francais are underdogs for Friday night's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Leinster in Dublin.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Stevens: No England regrets

    Stevens: No England regrets

    Saracens prop Matt Stevens says he is thrilled to be back amongst rugby's elite.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Owens ruled out of Japan tour

    Owens ruled out of Japan tour

    Wales have been hit by another injury blow after Ken Owens was ruled out of their tour of Japan next month.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Stade Francais v Leinster preview

    Stade Francais v Leinster preview

    Leinster's hopes of claiming the Amlin Challenge Cup have suffered a serious blow with the news that the Brian O'Driscoll is missing in Dublin.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    O'Driscoll to miss cup final

    O'Driscoll to miss cup final

    Brian O'Driscoll has been ruled out of the Amlin Challenge Cup final between Leinster and Stade Francais in Dublin on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Back-row pair leaves Exiles

    Back-row pair leaves Exiles

    London Welsh have announced the departures of back-row forwards Michael Hills and Ed Williamson.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    O'Driscoll decides to play on

    O'Driscoll decides to play on

    Brian O'Driscoll will continue to play for Ireland and Leinster next season after agreeing a new one-year deal with the Irish RFU.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Voyce announces retirement

    Voyce announces retirement

    Former England wing Tom Voyce has announced his retirement from rugby.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Gloucester seal Knoyle deal

    Gloucester seal Knoyle deal

    Gloucester have officially confirmed that Wales scrum-half Tavis Knoyle will move to Kingsholm on a two-year deal.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Wilkinson the key for Toulon

    Wilkinson the key for Toulon

    Simon Shaw and Andrew Sheridan both agree Jonny Wilkinson will be Toulon's key man in against Clermont on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 15. May, 2013
    Warburton will fight for place

    Warburton will fight for place

    Sam Warburton might be captain of the 2013 British and Irish Lions - but he does not want or expect preferential selection treatment.

  • Wednesday, 15. May, 2013
    Ansbro confirms retirement

    Ansbro confirms retirement

    Former Scotland centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire having failed to overcome a neck injury.