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			<item><title><![CDATA[Waikato coach joins Ospreys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ospreys have announced the appointment of New Zealander Chris Gibbes as forwards coach ahead of the new PRO12 season.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8782724,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8782724</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:53:46 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Chris-Gibbes-Waikato-coach-2011_2961042.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Blues coaching role for Kyriacou]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiff Blues hooker Andi Kyriacou will assist the Welsh region's coaching team following his retirement through a prolapsed disc.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8776173,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8776173</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:46:49 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/10/128x67/sale-v-cardiff-Mark-Cueto-Andy-Kyriacou_2844983.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Cuthbert heads to Edinburgh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh have confirmed the signing of 25-year-old Scotland and Bath full-back/wing Jack Cuthbert on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8773673,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8773673</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:44:41 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/01/128x67/jackcuthbert_2888250.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Blues to install artificial pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiff Blues have confirmed that they will go ahead with installing an artificial pitch at the Arms Park ahead of the 2013/14 season]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8773337,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8773337</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:26:54 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/03/128x67/Cardiff-Arms-Park-2013_2921380.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Rush to leave Cardiff Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardiff Blues have confirmed that defence coach Xavier Rush will leave the region to pursue a career away from rugby.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8772561,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8772561</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:55:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/12/128x67/Xavier-Rush-Cardiff-Blues-offloads-Heineken-C_2692204.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Ulster's Stevenson set for surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulster and Ireland second row Lewis Stevenson will undergo surgery on Thursday to repair a hernia injury.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8772305,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8772305</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:29:40 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/11/128x67/LewisStevenson_2856455.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Dragons confirm Jones as new boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newport Gwent Dragons have confirmed former London Welsh boss Lyn Jones as their new director of rugby.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8769201,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8769201</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:11:50 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/04/128x67/Lyn-Jones-London-Welsh-boss-AVP-2013_2930146.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Afoa goes under the knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulster prop John Afoa underwent surgery in Auckland on Wednesday to repair a torn tricep tendon in his left arm.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8758183,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8758183</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:37:53 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/John-Afoa_2954904.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Kennedy pens new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland A and Sevens scrum-half Sean Kennedy has signed professional terms with Edinburgh, the club announced on Monday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8755466,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8755466</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:20:38 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/11/128x67/117044836_2864521.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Leonard heading to Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chiefs scrum-half Brendon Leonard has agreed to join Italian outfit Zebre on a two-year deal at the end of the Super Rugby season.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8755386,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8755386</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:17:34 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/04/128x67/Brendon-Leonard-Chiefs-2011-SR_2930793.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[O'Donnell owes Penney debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncapped Ireland flanker Tommy O'Donnell has publicly expressed his gratitude to Munster coach Rob Penney.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8743509,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8743509</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 18:38:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/167657009_2952550.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Leinster win the RaboDirect PRO12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look back on all of the action from Leinster's 24-18 win over Ulster to win the RaboDirect PRO12.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/gallery/story/0,25928,3825_8740342,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8740342</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 17:05:19 GMT</pubDate><category>Gallery Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Leinster-s-Jonny-Sexton-lifts-the-Pro12-troph_2950283.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Wight agrees Glasgow stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasgow Warriors fly-half Scott Wight has agreed a new one-year contract with the Scottish side.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8738350,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8738350</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2013 11:56:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/scott-wight-glasgow-warriors_2951180.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Ulster rue indisciplined first half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe was left frustrated by his side's poor start in Saturday's PRO12 Final defeat to Leinster in Dublin.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8735426,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8735426</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 22:36:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Leinster-s-Brian-O-Driscoll-is-tackled-Ulster_2950251.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Leinster crowned PRO12 champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leinster claimed their second trophy this year thanks to a 24-18 victory over Irish rivals Ulster in the PRO12 Final in Dublin on Saturday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8735056,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8735056</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 18:35:01 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Leinster-s-Jonny-Sexton-lifts-the-Pro12-troph_2950283.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Nerve-racking last week for Schmidt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departing Leinster coach Joe Schmidt was a relieved man on Saturday after his side won their first league final in four attempts.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8735385,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8735385</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 22:14:48 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Leinster-s-Jonny-Sexton-carries-coach-Joe-Sch_2950410.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Thomas parts ways with Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newport Gwent Dragons assistant coach Iestyn Thomas has left the region to pursue interests outside of rugby.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8732668,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8732668</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 14:31:30 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/09/128x67/Iestyn-Thomas_2644532.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Ulster v Leinster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leinster will run out for their second home final in a week on Saturday when they host league winners Ulster in the PRO12 Final.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_8732149,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8732149</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 11:09:04 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Leinster-prop-Cian-Healy-taking-contact_2949475.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Silverware to boost Leinster's Lions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leinster prop Cian Healy believes that victory in Saturday's PRO12 Final against Ulster could give his side's Lions a selection boost.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/lions/story/0,25883,3825_8730555,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3825_8730555</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 18:55:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/PA16506251_2944100.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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