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			<item><title>Jones commits to Ospreys</title><description>Wales prop Adam Jones will remain at Liberty Stadium until 2014 after signing a new two-year deal with Ospreys.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7491199,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7491199</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:09:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Adam-Jones-Ospreys-v-Treviso-2012_2705026.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Tokyo Stadium set for makeover</title><description>Tokyo's National Stadium is set to receive a major facelift ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7491172,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7491172</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:59:05 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/06/128x67/Tokyo-national-stadium-lights-show_2321588.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Pietersen loving the centre stage</title><description>JP Pietersen may have found himself a new role with Sharks coach John Plumtree revealing he is thriving in the midfield.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7491001,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7491001</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:57:59 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/03/128x67/JPPietersen_2570890.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>New Zealand change two for Las Vegas</title><description>On the back of a win at the Wellington leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series, New Zealand have changed two for the trip to Las Vegas.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7490988,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7490988</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:42:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/hosea-Gear_2713749.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>We got out of jail - Gatland</title><description>Wales boss Warren Gatland admits his troops were a tad lucky to leave Dublin with a win on Sunday, having beaten Ireland 23-21.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7490962,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7490962</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:11:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/gatland768_2713677.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Kidney not giving up hope</title><description>Despite seeing his charges lose their opening Six Nations encounter, Ireland boss Declan Kideny still believes they can win the title.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7490949,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7490949</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:35:09 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Kidney_2713706.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>LV=Cup semi-finalists confirmed</title><description>Following a bonus point victory over Exeter, Bath join Northampton, Leicester and Scarlets in the semi-finals of the 2011-12 LV= Cup.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7490579,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7490579</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:32:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Bath-Dave-Attwood-tackled-2012_2713702.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Dickson earns England call</title><description>England interim coach Stuart Lancaster has added Harlequins scrum-half Karl Dickson to his Six Nations squad.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7490530,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7490530</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:10:48 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Dickson_2713661.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>LV= Cup wrap: Sunday blues for Quins</title><description>Tom James scored four times as Cardiff Blues edged a high-scoring LV= Cup clash over visiting Harlequins 45-40.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7490408,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7490408</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:30:33 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/tom-james-cardiff-blues-2012_2713549.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Hardest kick ever - Halfpenny </title><description>Wales match-winner Leigh Halfpenny said his penalty to deny Ireland an opening Six Nations win was the hardest he's ever kicked. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7490386,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7490386</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:22:35 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Wales-Leigh-Halfpenny-winning-kick-2012_2713592.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Wales pip Ireland at the death</title><description>Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny kicked a 79th-minute penalty to break Irish hearts and steal a 23-21 Six Nations win in Dublin on Sunday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7489821,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7489821</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:25:58 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/ireland-v-wales_2713571.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Robinson bitterly disappointed </title><description>Scotland head coach Andy Robinson was upset after his side failed to convert chances in a 13-6 defeat by England. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7489929,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7489929</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:13:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/robbo_2713199.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Super Rugby warm-up wrap</title><description>The Cheetahs, Bulls and Brumbies all picked up warm-up wins ahead of the start of the Super Rugby season.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7487332,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7487332</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:18:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/goosen_2713704.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Tietjens hails his troop's defence</title><description>NZ Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens praised his side's second-half defence after beating Fiji 24-7 in the Cup final.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7487201,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7487201</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:59:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/nz-sevens-coach_2713289.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Ireland out to right the wrongs</title><description>Ireland's rematch with Wales following their World Cup defeat by the Welsh will be a cracker, promised Irish coach Declan Kidney.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7487086,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7487086</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:31:27 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/kidney_2713480.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Lancaster savours 'great result'</title><description>Stuart Lancaster was encouraged by England's performance in the 13-6 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7487068,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7487068</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:01:26 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/lancaster_2713238.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Brunel rues missed chances</title><description>Italy coach Jacques Brunel felt his side learnt a valuable lesson in their 30-12 away loss to France.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7486372,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7486372</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:20:14 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Andrea-Masi-France-v-Italy_2713062.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Mixed feelings for Saint-André </title><description>France coach Philippe Saint-André said there was still plenty of room for improvement after his team's victory over Italy on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7485398,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7485398</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:27:32 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/France-v-Italy-lineout-2012_2713244.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>We fought for each other - Farrell</title><description>Debutant Owen Farrell credited England's narrow win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday to the young side's team spirit.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_7485293,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_7485293</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:57:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Owen-Farrell-and-Andy-Farrell-pose-with-the-C_2713206.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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