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			<item><title><![CDATA[O'Connor confirms June absence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallaby playmaker James O'Connor's hopes of being fit for Australia's June Tests against Scotland and Wales have been scuttled. ]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7768903,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7768903</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 10:21:06 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/James-O-Connor-of-the-Melbourne-Rebels-poses-_2768588.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-back wins for Rebels]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 77th-minute penalty from Kurtley Beale saw the Rebels claim a 32-31 win over the Force in a result that lifts them to tenth in the standings.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7766924,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7766924</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 07:04:34 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/Cooper-Vuna-taking-it-on-for-Rebels_2768049.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Western Force v Rebels]]></title><description><![CDATA[These two are traditionally Australia's two weakest franchises and will be keen to avoid the wooden spoon on the table this year.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7764153,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7764153</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:32:09 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/Rory-Sidey-Western-Force-v-Rebels-2011_2766999.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[100 up for Freier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Freier is set to feature in his 100th Super Rugby game on Sunday after being named on the bench for the Rebels against the Force.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7763231,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7763231</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 07:17:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/03/128x67/141513770_2735570.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Higginbotham becomes a Rebel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia loose forward Scott Higginbotham has joined the Melbourne Rebels from the Reds on a two-year contract.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7763175,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7763175</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:21:16 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/04/128x67/Scott-Higginbotham_2745152.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby: Team of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the dust has settled in the southern hemisphere, we look at the players who stole the show in Round Twelve of Super Rugby. ]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7756471,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7756471</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:47:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/williams-sonny-bill_2764073.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Rebels stun Crusaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rebels pulled off the upset of the Super Rugby season after beating the Crusaders 28-19 in Melbourne on Saturday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7750774,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7750774</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 09:41:54 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/nick-phipps-rebels-v-crusaders_2763633.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby preview: Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round 12 of Super Rugby continues on Saturday with Dunedin, Melbourne, Durban and Cape Town all hosting matches.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7748401,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7748401</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:09:41 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/03/128x67/141467104_2735105.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Lipman back for Rebels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Lipman returns to the Rebels side to face the Crusaders on Saturday but they'll be without the versatile Richard Kingi.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7743180,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7743180</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 06:23:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/Michael-Lipman_2762531.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Two-week suspension for Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebels flanker Luke Jones has been banned for two Super Rugby matches for a dangerous lifting tackle on Bulls winger Bjorn Basson.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7734515,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7734515</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2012 08:14:36 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/Luke-Jones-in-action-for-Melbourne-Rebels_2760768.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Bulls win Melbourne humdinger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crowd at AAMI Park in Melbourne were treated to ten tries as the Bulls edged a determined Rebels outfit 41-35 on Friday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7729517,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7729517</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 10:08:56 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/bulls-rebels_2759905.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Mortlock on Rebels bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stirling Mortlock will play his first Super Rugby game of the season via the Rebels bench in Friday's hit-out against the Bulls at AAMI Park.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7725495,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7725495</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 09:11:58 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/mortlock_2759429.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby preview: Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[With four rounds left before the tournament takes a wee break, teams will be looking for winning momentum ahead of the June Tests.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7725603,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7725603</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 10:12:38 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/05/128x67/weepu-blues-v-hurricanes_2759434.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Byrnes warned and slapped with fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne Rebels lock Adam Byrnes has been handed a fine and a warning following a misconduct hearing.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7722306,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7722306</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 07:39:40 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/03/128x67/adam-byrnes_2728673.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Season over for Saffy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne Rebels flanker Jarrod Saffy has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season due to a bulging disc in his neck.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7720740,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7720740</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 11:45:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/06/128x67/Jarrod-Saffy-of-the-Rebels-makes-a-break_2611046.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[O'Connor must wait for scan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebels back James O'Connor is facing up to a three-week wait before he can have scans on his liver to determine his availability for June.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7720362,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7720362</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/04/128x67/James-O-Connor-of-the-Rebels-receives-attenti_2754634.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Mortlock to return on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne captain Stirling Mortlock will make his first appearance of the Super Rugby season against the Bulls on Friday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7717639,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7717639</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:59:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/04/128x67/motclock_2587439.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Cipriani exits Melbourne mid-season ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne Rebels fly-half Danny Cipriani has confirmed his early departure from the Super Rugby franchise by mutual consent.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7717505,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7717505</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:07:44 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/04/128x67/Danny-Cipriani_2743603.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Super Rugby: Team of the Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that the dust has settled in the southern hemisphere, Planet Rugby looks at the players who stole the show in Super Rugby, Round 9.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,19078_7698512,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">19078_7698512</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:42:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/04/128x67/Israel-Dagg-of-the-Crusaders-v-Hurricanes_2754974.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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