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			<item><title><![CDATA[Steyn's Stade Français move confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blue Bulls have confirmed that Springbok fly-half Mornè Steyn will join Stade Français at the end of the season.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8539991,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8539991</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:27:59 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/03/128x67/Morne-Steyn-Bulls-v-W-Force-2013_2909631.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[SA rugby mourns Louis Luyt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South African rugby community was left shocked at the news of the passing of one the country's most iconic rugby figures, Louis Luyt.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8460532,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8460532</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:04:13 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/02/128x67/South-African-rugby-Boss-Louis-Luyt_2893961.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Morné van der Merwe passes away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Stormers and Western Province prop Morné van der Merwe has passed away aged just 39 after losing his battle with brain cancer.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8406283,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8406283</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:58:42 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/01/128x67/Morne-van-der-Merwe-WP_2887635.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[2012 in images: Part Two]]></title><description><![CDATA[PR brings you the second part of our look back at the best pictures from the past year. Check it out.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/gallery/story/0,25928,3827_8355823,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8355823</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:16:26 GMT</pubDate><category>Gallery Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/09/128x67/Richie-McCaw-Rugby-Championship-trophy_2836908.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Planet Rugby's Team of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've had your turn, now it's ours. After hours of debate and dummy-spitting here at Planet Rugby HQ, we've selected our line-up of 2012.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8340706,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8340706</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:38:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/12/128x67/Planet-Rugby-Team-of-the-YEar-2012_2875241.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Golden Lions name assistant coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden Lions Rugby Union has appointed former Sharks XV coach Swys de Bruin as the assistant coach to the senior team.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8331847,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8331847</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:40:20 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/12/128x67/Swys-de-Bruin_2874163.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell terminates contract with Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Mitchell has terminated his contract as Lions head coach, allowing him to link up with Sale Sharks, according to reports.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8273615,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8273615</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:09:05 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/John-Mitchell-Lions-SR-2012_2849329.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell reinstated as Lions coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspended coach John Mitchell will return to the Lions next week, the union said on Friday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8238440,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8238440</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:57:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Mitchell_2841293.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell cleared of charges at Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Mitchell was cleared of all misconduct charges made by the Golden Lions and will return to work, according to his lawyer.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8235028,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8235028</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:17:05 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Mitchell_2841293.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Mitchell says no to Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former All Blacks boss John Mitchell has turned down a permanent coaching position with Sale Sharks.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8226583,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8226583</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:27:21 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Mitchell_2841293.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[WP's highs and lows to cup success]]></title><description><![CDATA[We take a look at some of the crucial moments during Western Province's topsy turvy run to Currie Cup success in 2012.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8215355,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8215355</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:44:11 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Western-Province-CC-2012_2853783.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Fourie committed to WP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hooker cum flank Deon Fourie has decided to stay with Western Province next season and not play in France.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8210331,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8210331</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:26:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Deon-Fourie_2853039.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Sharks hurting after defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharks coach John Plumtree promised there's more to come from his team next season after their loss to WP in the Currie Cup final.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8204789,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8204789</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:05:55 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/sharks_2852765.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Coetzee lauds brotherhood of WP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Province coach Allister Coetzee could not find enough superlatives to describe how proud he was of his Currie Cup champions.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8202335,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8202335</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:15:12 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Western-Province-centre-Juan-de-Jongh-during-_2851952.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[WP end 11-year Currie Cup drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western Province claimed their first Currie Cup title since 2001 with a 25-18 win over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8199459,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8199459</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:43:57 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Jaun-De-jongh-try-currie-cup-final-2012_2851837.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Free State seal Kings' fate ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free State Cheetahs retained their Currie Cup Premier Division status with a 16-6 win against the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8197631,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8197631</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:38:21 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/ep-kings_2851486.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Nienaber backs WP to down Sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[WP defence coach Jacques Nienaber is confident his side can become the first SA team to beat the Sharks in Durban this year.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8196713,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8196713</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/08/128x67/Jacques-Nienaber-Stormers-defence-coach-2012_2814558.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Sharks v Western Province]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year's runners-up the Sharks host WP at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday in what promises to be a thrilling Currie Cup Final.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8195179,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8195179</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:28:27 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/09/128x67/Keegan-Daniel-Sharks-v-WP-CC-2012_2829168.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[De Jongh backs rookie centre to shine]]></title><description><![CDATA[WP centre Juan de Jongh believes his new midfield partner Damian de Allende is set to impress in Saturday's Currie Cup Final.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3827_8193077,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3827_8193077</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:44:01 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/Juan-de-Jongh-WP-CC-2012_2850254.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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