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			<item><title>Sir Graham to become coaching mentor</title><description>Graham Henry will help to oversee the next generation of New Zealand's coaches after signing a part-time contract with the NZRU. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7498305,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7498305</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:44:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Graham-henry-ABs-coach-2011_2710144.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>SBW wins in first round</title><description>All Black centre Sonny Bill Williams maintained his unbeaten record in the boxing ring on Wednesday with a first-round victory.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7495221,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7495221</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:40:33 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Sonny-Bill-Williams-v-Clarence-Tillman-III-re_2715114.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Leinster line up Thorn deal</title><description>Leinster are reportedly close to securing a move for World Cup-winning lock Brad Thorn on a short-term contract in the PRO12.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7493377,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7493377</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:51:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/brad-thorn_2714662.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Sonny Bill involved in weigh-in scuffle</title><description>The weigh-in for RWC winner Sonny Bill Williams' fight against Clarence Tillman was marred by a brawl between the two boxers.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7493265,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7493265</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:46:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Sonny-Bill-Williams-10242_2714606.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/0,25883,3562_7490988,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_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>Preview: HSBC Sevens, Wellington</title><description>New Zealand will be hoping for back-to-back titles when round four of the 2011/12 HSBC Sevens World Series kicks off in Wellington.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7473542,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7473542</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:27:06 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/wellington-sevens-fans_2711744.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Henry slams England for wasting talent</title><description>World Cup-winning coach Graham Henry has criticised England rugby bosses for not making full use of the nation's talent.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7465327,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7465327</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:58:28 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Graham-henry-ABs-coach-2011_2710144.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Referees to put players "on report"</title><description>Super Rugby and Rugby Championship referees will this season have the power to put players "on report" for suspected foul play.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7460720,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7460720</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:35:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/10/128x67/mark-lawrence-referee-CC-final-2011_2669969.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Cron rejoins the All Blacks</title><description>Former New Zealand scrum coach Mike Cron has accepted a role as forwards coach in the All Blacks' new team headed by Steve Hansen.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7460708,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7460708</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:00:39 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Mike-Cron-watching-All-Blacks-scrum_2709496.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Gear joins New Zealand Sevens squad</title><description>All Blacks wing Hosea Gear will join up with the New Zealand sevens squad on Friday ahead of the Wellington Sevens next week. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7456109,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7456109</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:28:38 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/08/128x67/Hosea-Gear_2633858.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Donnelly wants black jersey back</title><description>Lock Tom Donnelly is hoping a move to the Crusaders will boost his chances of reclaiming the All Blacks jersey.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7439730,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7439730</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:45:49 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Tom-Donnelly_2703909.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Sonny Bill gets new opponent</title><description>Many players may be preparing for the Super Rugby season, but Sonny Bill Williams is pondering his next boxing adversary. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7435364,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7435364</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:49:34 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/12/128x67/Sonny-Bill-Williams-boxing-training_2690194.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>McCaw and Carter recovering well</title><description>All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw and star fly-half Dan Carter are making good progress as they continue their recoveries from injury.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7424324,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7424324</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:11:05 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/07/128x67/Dan-Carter-and-Richie-McCaw-during-a-Crusader_2616317.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>NZ Sevens contracts up for grabs</title><description>New Zealand Sevens coach Gordon Tietjens has named 30 players to take part in a training camp, with fifteen contracts up for grabs.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7421496,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7421496</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:55:34 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/06/128x67/gordon-tietjens-nz-sevens-coach-2011_2615257.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>SBW denies League switch rumours </title><description>All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams has denied the increasing speculation that he is on the verge of sealing a return to Rugby League.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7406498,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7406498</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:04:38 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/10/128x67/Sonny-Bill-Williams-in-white-bib_2672496.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Arise, Sir Graham</title><description>World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry has been awarded with a knighthood in New Zealand's New Year's Honours list.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7402714,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7402714</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:11:26 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/10/128x67/henrygraham_2670763.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Defining Moments of 2011</title><description>We look back at the moments which - for better or for worse - made 2011 a year to remember. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7396985,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7396985</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:53:40 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/12/128x67/defining-moments-2011_2695427.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>All Blacks go for Fox and Foster</title><description>New Zealand have added former Chiefs coach Ian Foster as their new assistant coach while All Blacks great Grant Fox becomes a selector.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7392486,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7392486</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:21:03 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/12/128x67/ianfoster_2694391.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Umaga to coach Counties Manukau </title><description>All Blacks legend Tana Umaga has been named as the new Head Coach of the Counties Manukau Steelers.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3562_7391564,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3562_7391564</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:35:33 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/12/128x67/Tana-Umaga-Counties-Manakau-coach-2011_2694225.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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