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			<item><title>Preview: Cardiff Blues v Connacht</title><description>Veteran flanker Martyn Williams returns to Cardiff Blues' starting XV for Friday's PRO12 clash with Connacht at Cardiff Arms Park.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7499131,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7499131</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:38:24 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Martyn-Williams-Cardiff-Blues-Heineken-Cup-20_2715916.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Preview: Edinburgh v Ospreys</title><description>Michael Bradley has made eight changes to the Edinburgh squad for their return to PRO12 action against the Ospreys at Murrayfield.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7499015,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7499015</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:48:01 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/godman_2702018.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Preview: Ulster v Dragons</title><description>Ulster are boosted by the return from Ireland duty of Paddy Wallace and Dan Tuohy for their PRO12 clash with the Dragons on Friday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7498934,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7498934</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:04:33 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/afoa_2705901.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Preview: Leinster v Treviso</title><description>Leinster have named a team mixed with youth and experience to face Benetton Treviso in Thursday's PRO12 clash at the RDS.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7496177,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7496177</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:05:10 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/10/02/128x67/KevinMcLaughlin_2414189.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Preview: Glasgow v Scarlets</title><description>Glasgow Warriors begin a key phase of their RaboDirect PRO12 campaign when they take on the Scarlets at Firhill on Thursday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7495773,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7495773</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:46:39 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Ruaridh-Jackson_2715208.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Kirwan keen on Ulster job</title><description>Former Japan and Italy coach John Kirwan has thrown his name into the hat for the soon-to-be vacant Ulster coaching position.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7495763,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7495763</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:45:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/John-Kirwan-Japan-coach-RWC-2011_2715198.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Edinburgh bring in front row cover</title><description>Edinburgh have strengthened their front-row reserves with the signing of Argentine prop Ulises Gamboa from PRO12 rivals Aironi.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7495260,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7495260</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:59 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Ulises-Gamboa_2715121.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Weather takes Aironi v Munster</title><description>Aironi have been forced to postpone Sunday's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Munster because of adverse weather conditions.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7495223,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7495223</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/02/128x67/Aironi-Rugby-v-Munster_2568312.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>McLaughlin to take up Academy role </title><description>Ulster have confirmed coach Brian McLaughlin will vacate his post at the end of the season to take up a position with the outfit's Academy. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7493914,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7493914</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:41:25 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Brian-McLaughlin-1024_2714787.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Munster keep Earls and Leamy</title><description>Denis Leamy and Keith Earls have signed fresh contracts that will see the duo remain Munster players for the next two campaigns.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7494314,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7494314</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/05/128x67/Keith-Earls-Munster-2010_2596407.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>New deal for Pyrgos</title><description>Glasgow have been given a boost ahead of Thursday's PRO12 meeting with the Scarlets after Henry Pyrgos signed a new contract.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7493977,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7493977</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:01:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Henry-Pyrgos-for-Glasgow-Warriors_2714833.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/0,25883,3825_7493377,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_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>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/0,25883,3825_7491199,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_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>May swansong for Shane Williams</title><description>Former Wales wing Shane Williams will retire from playing rugby at the Ospreys at the end of May, the region announced on Thursday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7475883,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7475883</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:16:43 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Shane-Willuiams_2712059.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Williams talk cooled by Ospreys</title><description>The Ospreys have released a statement on the future of Shane Williams after the ex-Wales wing was rumoured to be retiring from rugby.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7474610,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7474610</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:32:50 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Shane-Williams-Wales-arrive-at-RWC-2011-1024_2707238.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>No thoughts of retirement for BOD</title><description>Brian O'Driscoll has not thought about retirement, but admits his body will give him the signal about when to call it a day.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7474515,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7474515</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:41:35 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Brian-O-Driscoll-training-2011_2711840.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Munster bring back Downey </title><description>Munster have on Thursday announced that Northampton centre James Downey will be rejoining them at the end of the season.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7474488,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7474488</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:25:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/11/128x67/James-Downey-scoring-for-Northampton-against-_2677673.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Win tickets to Glasgow v Scarlets!</title><description>We've got ten tickets for next Thursday's RaboDirect PRO12 battle between Glasgow Warriors and the Scarlets to give away! </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7472374,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7472374</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:21:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/02/128x67/Glasgow-mascott-and-fan_2711468.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Ulster parting ways with McLaughlin?</title><description>According to reports, Ulster will be parting ways with head coach Brian McLaughlin at the end of the current RaboDirect PRO12 season.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_7467281,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_7467281</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:28:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/01/128x67/Brian-McLaughlin-Ulster-1024_2706438.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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