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			<item><title>Umaga and Sonny Bill to return?</title><description>New Zealand's Sunday News and a French agency, have claimed that Tana Umaga and Sonny Bill Williams may head to Counties Manukau.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5991587,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5991587</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:08:59 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/02/128x67/Tana-Umaga-Toulon_2425471.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Waldrom off to Leicester</title><description>Leicester Tigers have signed Crusaders and Hawke's Bay number eight Thomas Waldrom, according to the New Zealand province.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5958850,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5958850</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:10:32 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/10/128x67/waldrom_2376012.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Magpies sign big-name trio</title><description>Hawke's Bay have built on their recent Air New Zealand Cup success by signing three established Super 14 players for this year's edition.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5885743,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5885743</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:54:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/01/128x67/Daniel-Kirkpatirick-Wellington_2411560.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>MacDonald heads for the touchline</title><description>Former Crusaders and All Black full-back Leon MacDonald has taken on the coaching jobs of Nelson Academy Manager and Tasman Assistant Coach.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5885576,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5885576</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:04:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/01/128x67/Leon-MacDonald-lines-up-a-kick_2411516.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Mauger confirms return to New Zealand</title><description>Leicester centre Aaron Mauger has confirmed that he will leave the English club at the season and return home to New Zealand.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5875646,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5875646</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:42:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/Aaron-Mauger-tigers_2390569.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Uncertainty costs Manawatu two players</title><description>Manawatu have lost two key players to ANZ Cup rivals Taranaki as a direct result of the uncertainty surrounding the competition. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5794279,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5794279</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:32:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/09/128x67/Kurt-Baker-Manawatu_2367233.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Masaga quits Counties for Bay of Plenty</title><description>Bay of Plenty have confirmed the signing of All Blacks wing Lelia Masaga, who inked a deal with the Air New Zealand Cup team until 2011.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5794244,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5794244</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:59:41 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/03/128x67/LeliaMasaga_1997619.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>NZRU agrees new domestic overhaul</title><description>The latest version of the Air NZ Cup was made public on Thursday, including a new payment system for players and tournament format.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5777017,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5777017</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:16:35 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/07/128x67/Steve-Tew-April-2009_2327028.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Otago appoint Mooney as coach</title><description>The Otago Rugby Union has taken the unusual step of appointing an Australian coach to their Air New Zealand Cup team.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5772468,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5772468</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:37:38 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/09/128x67/Phil-Mooney-anorak_2358594.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Taranaki centre to be thrown out of NZ?</title><description>Taranaki centre Paul Perez is fighting to stay in New Zealand after losing his work permit when he was convicted of domestic violence.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5771971,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5771971</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:12:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/12/128x67/Taranaki-centre-Paul-Perez-_2397141.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>NZRU reverse ANZ Cup decision</title><description>The New Zealand Rugby Union has backed down on plans to cut four teams from the Air New Zealand Cup after threats of legal action.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5763810,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5763810</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:55:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/12/128x67/Northland-fans-celebrating_2395932.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Cooper quits Hurricanes for Taranaki</title><description>Colin Cooper will leave the Hurricanes after the 2010 Super 14 season to take over as coach of Taranaki.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5736120,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5736120</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:35:13 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/Colin-Cooper-Hurricanes-coach-2009_2391649.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Canterbury retain Air NZ Cup title</title><description>Canterbury survived a late fightback from Wellington to defend their Air NZ Cup crown with a thrilling 28-20 win in Christchurch.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5679566,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5679566</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:17:40 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/cantabs_2381685.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Preview: Canterbury v Wellington</title><description>And then there were two. The venue may be different, but Canterbury and Wellington will meet again to battle it out for the Air NZ Cup.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5677358,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5677358</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:19:18 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/11/128x67/Ramsay-v-Whitelock_2381307.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Wellington roar into ANZ Cup final</title><description>Two tries from Dane Coles helped Wellington book a place in the Air NZ Cup Final as they beat Southland 34-21 at Westpac Stadium.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5662773,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5662773</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:56:51 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/10/128x67/David-Smith-scores-Wellington-southalnd_2378812.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Preview: Wellington v Southland</title><description>Wellington will be gunning to make their fourth Air NZ Cup final in a row when they come up against Southland in Saturday's semi-final showdown at the Cake Tin.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5661038,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5661038</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:29:26 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/09/128x67/Hosea-Gear_2355867.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Preview: Canterbury v Hawke's Bay</title><description>The 2009 Air NZ Cup semi-finals kick-off on Friday when holders Canterbury host Hawke's Bay at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5658851,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5658851</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:19:05 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/09/128x67/HB_2365213.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Taranaki steal dead rubber</title><description>Taranaki won their final Air New Zealand Cup game 30-24 over Bay of Plenty on Sunday, to finish eighth overall.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5650618,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5650618</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:26:02 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/10/128x67/Willie-Ripia-Tarnakai_2376662.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Auckland do Hawke's Bay a favour</title><description>Auckland saved their best performance for last in beating Waikato 26-18 on Saturday, killing off their hosts chances of making the play-offs.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5647978,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5647978</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:02:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/10/128x67/auckland_2376283.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Witt saves Otago blushes </title><description>A late penalty to former rugby league superboot Michael Witt handed Otago a 22-19 Air New Zealand Cup win over Counties-Manukau in Dunedin.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3826_5647949,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3826_5647949</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:20:08 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/10/128x67/Micheal-Witt_2376276.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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