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			<item><title><![CDATA[Armitage regrets Moore spat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toulon back Delon Armitage has expressed his regret over a dispute with pundit Brian Moore following the Heineken Cup Final.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8782287,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8782287</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:40:13 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/01/128x67/DelonArmitageToulonDec2012_2889351.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Top 14 transfer window closes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Top 14 transfer window closed at midnight on Saturday with a handful of last-minute announcements made in France.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8780197,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8780197</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:15:22 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/11/128x67/133117992_2858342.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Pietersen linked with Biarritz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stormers full-back Joe Pietersen has reportedly signed for Top 14 side Biarritz according to the player's agent on Twitter.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8776851,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8776851</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:36:26 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Joe-Pietersen-Stormers-Kings-newlands_2953489.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Stade Français sign Kubriashvili]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stade Français have confirmed the signing of Georgian tighthead prop Davit Kubriashvili, who joins the Paris outfit from Toulon.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8776459,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8776459</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:57:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Davit-Kubriashvili-for-Toulon_2959121.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Toulon confirm Castrogiovanni arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toulon have confirmed their signings for next season, including Leicester Tigers and Italy tighthead prop Martin Castrogiovanni.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8776266,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8776266</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:54:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Martin-Castrogiovanni-in-Leicester-Tigers-def_2938817.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Top 14 season review]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Top 14 done and dusted we take a look at who upset the odds and who failed to reach their targets in France.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8773704,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8773704</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:57:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Castres-Olympique-lifts-the-winners-trophy-To_2953688.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Bosman moves to Stade Français]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stade Français have announced the signing of centre Meyer Bosman, who will join the Paris side from the Sharks on a two-year contract.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8773707,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8773707</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:01:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Meyer-Bosman-Sharks-v-Highlanders-SR-2013_2939267.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Ranger faces contract dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Blacks utility back Rene Ranger may be forced to honour a contract with Montpellier at the expense of his Test career.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8773222,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8773222</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:08:07 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Rene-Ranger-NZ-training-2013_2958612.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Ralepelle signs for Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulls have announced that Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has not extended his deal and will join Toulouse in November.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8760389,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8760389</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:25:11 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/07/128x67/Chiliboy-Ralepelle-Bulls-v-Lions-2012_2795627.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Kockott to stay at Castres - report]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African scrum-half Rory Kockott has reportedly agreed to stay with Top 14 champions Castres for next season.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8760418,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8760418</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:40:07 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Rory-Kockott-C-celebrates-with-team-mates-Cas_2953844.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Delany blow for Clermont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clermont have been rocked by the news that Kiwi fly-half Mike Delany is set to be sidelined for five to six months.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8756943,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8756943</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:47:46 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/04/128x67/Mike-Delany-Clermont-flyhalf_2934353.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Bouilhou quits Toulouse for Pau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toulouse veteran Jean Bouilhou has joined second tier Pau after rejecting an offer to become a coach at the Top 14 club.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8756357,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8756357</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:23:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Jean-Bouilhou-Toulouse-v-SF-T14-2013_2954372.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Cotter staying at Clermont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clermont chiefs have opted to keep Vern Cotter as coach until the end of his contract in a year's time, despite his criticism of the club.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8755538,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8755538</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:09:03 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/vern-cotter-clermont-coach-top-14_2951050.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Castres were hungrier than Toulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal conceded that Castres "were hungrier" than the European champions in Saturday's Top 14 Final.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8753840,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8753840</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:25:39 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Jonny-Wilkinson-the-captain-of-Toulon-looks-o_2953719.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Castres savour historic French title ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victory at the Stade de France was the perfect way to end the era of the two Laurents as Castres stunned Toulon to win the Top 14.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8753676,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8753676</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2013 12:39:23 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Castres-Olympique-lifts-the-winners-trophy-To_2953688.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Castres crowned champions of France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Castres claimed their first French title since 1993 with a shock 19-14 victory over European champions Toulon in Saturday's Top 14 Final.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8749655,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8749655</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jun 2013 21:47:28 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/06/128x67/Rory-Kockott-scores-a-try-Top-14-final-v-Toul_2953580.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Preview: Toulon v Castres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toulon stand on the verge of an historic Euro-French double as they face Castres in the Top 14 Final at the Stade de France on Saturday.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8744337,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8744337</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 11:13:45 GMT</pubDate><category>Preview</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/09/128x67/Toulon-centre-Mathew-Giteau-L-runs-to-score-v_2832476.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Predictions: Lions and Top 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt sits in the Planet Rugby hot-seat to give his calls. Get set for the Lions and Top 14.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/lions/story/0,25883,9818_8744454,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8744454</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 12:11:13 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Stuart-Hogg-with-BIL-on-his-back_2952795.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Gear signs for Toulouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outgoing French champions Toulouse have announced the signature of All Blacks wing Hosea Gear, who will join the club in July.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,9818_8743802,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9818_8743802</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2013 22:14:49 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/11/128x67/Hosea-Gear-in-the-clear-for-New-Zealand_2863507.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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