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			<item><title>Wales to build on fine start - Jenkins</title><description>Gethin Jenkins believes Wales will build on their win over Ireland when they clash with Scotland in Cardiff on Sunday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7498571,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7498571</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:13:21 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Gethin-Jenkins-Wales-training-RWC-2012_2715723.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Seven weeks for Davies</title><description>Wales lock Bradley Davies has been hit with a seven-week ban following his citing for a "tip tackle" in the Six Nations victory over Ireland.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7496911,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7496911</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:56:10 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Bradley-Davies-1024_2714542.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Wales must kick on - Hook</title><description>Wales back James Hook believes Scotland will arrive in Cardiff with a point to prove after falling to an opening Six Nations loss to England.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7493619,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7493619</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:29:42 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/hook_2714707.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Citings for Ferris and Davies</title><description>Wales lock Bradley Davies and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris have been cited following their tip-tackles during Sunday's clash in Dublin.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7493411,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7493411</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:01:46 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Bradley-Davies-Wales-sin-bin-v-Ireland-1024_2713944.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Scotland drop out of world's top 10 </title><description>Scotland dropped to eleventh while Wales climbed two spots to sixth in the latest IRB world rankings.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7492459,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7492459</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:15:58 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/laidlaw_2713236.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Williams to retire in Baa-baas colours</title><description>Shane Williams' glittering career will come to and end on June 2 when he plays for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7492176,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7492176</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Shane-Williams-barbarians-2008_2714162.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Six Nations Team of the Week</title><description>With the dust beginning to settle after the first weekend of the 2012 Six Nations, we dish out some praise to those who stood out.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7491996,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7491996</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:23:28 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/IreWalNorth_2713640.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/0,25883,3557_7490962,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_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>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/0,25883,3557_7490386,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_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/0,25883,3557_7489821,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_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>Hook out to redeem himself</title><description>Wales utility back James Hook wants to redeem himself for his poor form at the World Cup in Sunday's clash with Ireland.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7479610,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7479610</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:13:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/James-Hook-Wales-RWC-training-2011_2712388.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Wales start Roberts and Priestland</title><description>Wales have named Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts in their starting XV for their opening Six Nations clash with Ireland on Sunday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7479589,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7479589</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:06:26 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/roberts-priestland_2712397.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Preview: Ireland v Wales </title><description>Ireland will aim to avenge their World Cup quarter-final defeat by Wales when the two sides go head to head in the Six Nations.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7477308,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7477308</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:18:01 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/10/128x67/Jamie-Roberts-Sean-O-Brien_2661935.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Rees blow now hits Wales</title><description>Wales have suffered another blow ahead of their Six Nations opener with Ireland after hooker Matthew Rees was ruled out injured.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7472148,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7472148</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:55:35 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/MatthewRees_2711402.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Phillips explains Wales exit</title><description>Mike Phillips has revealed a desire for new experiences and challenges was the driving force behind his exit from Ospreys.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7471871,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7471871</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:14:16 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/11/128x67/129889302_2678995.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Revitalised Byrne eyes Wales recall</title><description>Wales full-back Lee Byrne is eyeing a return to the Test line-up after finding his feet again with Top 14 club Clermont in France.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7471555,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7471555</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:07:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Lee-Byrne-break-clermont-aironi_2701874.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Turner wants Wales to rest Lydiate</title><description>Paul Taylor believes Dan Lydiate should miss Wales' opening two Six Nations matches to help him recover from his ankle injury.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7467760,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7467760</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:41:06 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Dan-Lydiate-Wales-RWC-2011-training_2710807.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Title anyone's for the taking - Gatland</title><description>Warren Gatland is expecting this year's Six Nations to be an open affair, with a number of teams in the running for top honours.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7467072,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7467072</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:25:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/10/128x67/Warren-Gatland_2663972.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Heart surgery for Thomas</title><description>Wales prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after falling ill during Scarlets training, the region confirmed on Friday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3557_7460701,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3557_7460701</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:45:50 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/thomas_2709169.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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