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.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Rallying call from Cockerill

    Rallying call from Cockerill

    Richard Cockerill admitted Leicester would have to be "dead, dead right" if they want to reach a ninth successive Aviva Premiership final.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    O'Shea relishing Tigers test

    O'Shea relishing Tigers test

    Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea is relishing the prospect of an "incredibly exciting" Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Diamond: No sparkle from Sale

    Diamond: No sparkle from Sale

    Sale Sharks' director of rugby Steve Diamond was disappointed with their performance against London Wasps despite securing a 21-20 victory.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    McCall hails Saracens' success

    McCall hails Saracens' success

    Mark McCall hailed a "big achievement" for Saracens after seeing them finish top of the regular season standings for the first time.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Baxter hails Exeter 'passion'

    Baxter hails Exeter 'passion'

    Rob Baxter hailed Exeter's passion after they secured Heineken Cup rugby for a second successive season with a 40-39 win over Gloucester.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Jones warning for Welsh board

    Jones warning for Welsh board

    Lyn Jones has sent a stark warning to the London Welsh board as they head for to almost certain relegation from the Aviva Premiership.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Warburton 'has rapport with refs'

    Warburton 'has rapport with refs'

    Sam Warburton's rapport with referees was a key factor in his appointment as Lions captain, according to head coach Warren Gatland.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Halfpenny out to make an impact

    Halfpenny out to make an impact

    Leigh Halfpenny is determined to make his mark for the Lions in Australia, and erase his injury woes which blighted the tour of South Africa.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Tough day for Scotland in Sevens

    Tough day for Scotland in Sevens

    England and Wales are among the eight teams who will compete for the Glasgow Sevens Cup on Sunday but hosts Scotland missed out.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Saracens seal top spot, Quins win

    Saracens seal top spot, Quins win

    Saracens beat Bath to secure top spot in the Aviva Premiership, Harlequins secured third spot and Leicester booked a home play-off semi-final.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Chiefs back at the top table

    Chiefs back at the top table

    Exeter beat Gloucester 40-39 in a thriller at Sandy Park as both sides qualified for next season's Heineken Cup.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Sale edge out Wasps late on

    Sale edge out Wasps late on

    Christian Wade took his tally to 13 Premiership tries but could not prevent Wasps from going down 21-20 to Sale at the Salford City Stadium.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Harlequins turn on the style

    Harlequins turn on the style

    Defending champions Harlequins turned on the style to secure third place in the Aviva Premiership with a 22-19 win over Northampton.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Saracens clinch top spot

    Saracens confirmed top spot in the final Aviva Premiership table with a 23-14 win over Bath at Allianz Park.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    London Welsh end on a high

    London Welsh claimed a bonus-point win in their last game in the Aviva Premiership, beating Worcester 33-22.