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			<item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs win epic derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chiefs won a war of attrition against the Crusaders on Friday, taking the spoils 28-19 thanks to a fine defensive effort in Hamilton.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8732023,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8732023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 10:26:45 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Chiefs-wing-Patrick-Osborne_2949400.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Predictions: Super Rugby, Round 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt sits in the Planet Rugby hot-seat to give his calls. Get ready for some Super Rugby.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8730123,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8730123</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 15:16:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Quade-Cooper-kicking-at-Newlands_2949384.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[No Franks for Crusaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crusaders suffered a blow ahead of Friday's clash with the Chiefs when Owen Franks was ruled out with a hamstring strain.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8729293,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8729293</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 09:52:49 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/owenfranks_2946306.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Chiefs v Crusaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand's top two sides face off on Friday as the Chiefs host the Crusaders for what should be a titanic clash at Waikato Stadium.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8728670,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8728670</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:29 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/07/128x67/Chiefs-celebrate-v-Crusaders_2801980.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby: Team Tracker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop spot for all the Super Rugby teams, updated as the line-ups are named.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8727185,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8727185</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 08:14:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/02/128x67/Israel-Dagg_2906853.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Crusaders bench Fruean, Dagg starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder has recalled Israel Dagg into his starting XV for Friday's clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8727128,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8727128</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:27 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/03/128x67/israel-dagg-crusaders_2910228.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby: Team of Round 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the dust has settled in the south, we thought it was only right to hand out praise to the star players of Super Rugby, Round 14.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8724196,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8724196</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 12:14:03 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Team-of-the-week_2947496.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Blackadder sings Read's praises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder sang Kieran Read's praises after their 23-3 Super Rugby win over the Blues in Christchurch.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8722527,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8722527</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 16:45:32 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Kieran-Read-Crusaders-v-Blues-2013_2946990.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Crusaders muscle past Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crusaders put in a commanding showing to overcome the Blues in their derby clash on Saturday, winning 23-3 in Christchurch.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8719594,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8719594</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 10:19:03 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Crusaders-nine-Andy-Ellis-passing-in-the-rain_2946297.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Carter calls for longer break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fly-half Dan Carter has called for more rest time, saying the IRB should take advice from players when fixture schedules are planned.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8717118,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8717118</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:42:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/04/128x67/Dan-Carter-making-his-return-for-the-Crusader_2936593.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Crusaders v Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[17 members of the recently named All Blacks training 38 will be involved in this Saturday's clash between the Crusaders and Blues.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8717101,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8717101</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:24:33 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Daniel-Carter-hit-hard_2945680.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Ellis extends Crusaders stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crusaders scrum-half Andrew Ellis has re-committed to Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby for a further two years.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8717073,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8717073</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 06:50:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Andy-Ellis-Crusaders-v-Sharks-2013_2945673.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Predictions: Super Rugby, Round 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt sits in the Planet Rugby hot-seat to give his calls. Get ready for some Super Rugby.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8715783,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8715783</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:21:40 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Waratahs-flank-Michael-Hooper-running-out_2945294.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Read back for Crusaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crusaders are lifted by the return of Kieran Read for their clash with the Blues while Israel Dagg must again make do with a bench spot.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8715398,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8715398</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 08:44:46 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/03/128x67/Crusaders-captain-Kieran-Read-R-leads-his-tea_2918443.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[McCaw could make early return]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand captain Richie McCaw could return to playing earlier than expected for the Crusaders this season, it has emerged.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8714771,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8714771</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 18:56:48 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Richie-McCaw-NZ-captain-RC-2012_2840052.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby: Team Tracker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop spot for all the Super Rugby teams, updated as the line-ups are named.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8713674,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8713674</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 07:32:05 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/07/128x67/Faifili-Levave-Hurricanes-2012_2794164.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[NZ name ten uncapped players]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand have confirmed a 38-man squad for two upcoming camps, with ten uncapped players being mixed with All Black veterans.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8712032,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8712032</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 06:19:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Blues-flanker-Steven-Luatua-calling_2944204.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Read set to return from injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crusaders skipper Kieran Read has recovered from injury and will be in the selection mix for Saturday's clash with the Blues.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8710381,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8710381</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 07:44:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/Kieran-Read-Crusaders-2012_2773773.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby: Team Tracker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop spot for all the Super Rugby teams, updated as the line-ups are released.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,15992_8698501,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">15992_8698501</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 08:43:14 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/07/128x67/Tawera-KerrBarlow_2804320.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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