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			<item><title>SFS referee dropped by Bray</title><description>Referee Paul Marks has been relieved of his immediate Super 14 responsibilities following last week's contentious moment in Sydney.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6014176,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6014176</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:40:55 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/sharks-yellow_2428764.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Murphy maps out route to World Cup</title><description>Ireland full-back Geordan Murphy is close to agreeing a new three-year deal with Leicester as he plots his route to the World Cup.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6014096,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6014096</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:02:58 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/02/128x67/Murphy_2423414.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Cusiter keen to break the duck</title><description>Chris Cusiter insists breaking his Six Nations duck as Scotland captain would mean more to him than lifting the Calcutta Cup on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6014037,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6014037</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:18:11 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Chris-Cusiter-looking-ahead-to-England_2429247.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Gatland takes his hat off to BOD</title><description>Warren Gatland has paid a glowing tribute to Ireland cap centurion Brian O'Driscoll ahead of their Six Nations clash in Dublin.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6014014,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6014014</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:58:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Brian-O-Driscoll-edited1_2428823.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Walker staying at the Ospreys</title><description>Magners League hopefuls the Ospreys have confirmed that Scotland winger Nikki Walker has signed a new contract at Liberty Stadium.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013872,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013872</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:59:50 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//09/12/128x67/nikki-walker_2398991.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Back to the bench for Fourie</title><description>Despite a fine effort last week, hooker Deon Fourie has been dropped to the Stormers bench for Saturday's clash with the Hurricanes.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013831,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013831</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:37:03 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Tiaan-Liebenberg-back-for-Stormers_2429232.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Parra back-up fly-half for France </title><description>France coach Marc Lièvremont has confirmed that Morgan Parra will move to fly-half if François Trinh-Duc gets injured against Italy.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013810,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013810</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:24:58 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/02/128x67/Morgan-Parra-head-down-in-against-Ireland_2419526.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>The worldwide professional dream</title><description>The last week has been a significant one in the history of rugby as the sport endeavours to grow into a truly global professional sport.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013693,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013693</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:51 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Nattel-Chabal-Steyn-suits_2429149.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Team tracker: Super 14</title><description>Want to get down to the nitty-gritty of who is playing without what comes with it? Then our new team-sheet keeps you instantly updated.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013660,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013660</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:08:36 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/02/128x67/Pierre-Spies-injury-news_2423011.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Double deal boost for Glasgow</title><description>Forward duo Dougie Hall and Calum Forrester on Wednesday became the latest players to sign new contracts with Glasgow Warriors.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013610,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013610</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:37:01 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Dougie-Hall-new-contract_2429125.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Two tinkered by Lièvremont</title><description>France have made two changes to their side to face Italy for what is the fourth leg of their Grand Slam quest in Paris this Sunday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013388,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013388</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:48 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Alexis-Palisson-and-Marc-Andeu-laughing_2429050.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Bulls hand start to Potgieter</title><description>The reigning champion Bulls have handed Dewald Potgieter his first start of the new season for their clash with the Highlanders.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013488,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013488</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:22:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Dewald-Potgieter-to-start-against-Highlanders_2429105.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Dusautoir plays down Grand Slam hype</title><description>France captain Thierry Dusautoir wants his side to put the possibility of claiming a Six Nations Grand Slam at the back of their minds.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013334,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013334</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:21:39 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Thierry-Dusautoir_2429040.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Achilles surgery blow for Powell</title><description>Cardiff Blues were dealt a further blow last weekend with the news that prop Gary Powell will require surgery to correct a torn Achilles.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013346,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013346</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:27:49 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Gary-Powell-injury-blow_2429033.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>De Luca to capitalise on big chance</title><description>Recalled centre Nick De Luca spent Scotland's last Calcutta Cup win "schmoozing" the prawn sandwich brigade at Murrayfield.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013223,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013223</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:22:49 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Nick-De-Luca_2428995.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Vermaak and Spencer back for Lions</title><description>Lions scrum-half Jano Vermaak has returned from injury to be included on the bench for Saturday's match against the Waratahs.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013189,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013189</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:59:07 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Jano-Vermaak_2429013.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Chiefs make two changes</title><description>Chiefs coach Ian Foster has made two changes to his starting line-up to face the Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013131,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013131</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Craig-Clarke_2428970.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Ross locks in for Crusaders</title><description>Isaac Ross will team up with Brad Thorn in the Crusaders' second row when the seven-time Super Rugby champs tackle the Chiefs at Waikato Stadium on Friday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013107,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013107</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:55:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Isaac-Ross_2429004.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Difficult dilemmas for Johnson</title><description>England manager Martin Johnson described his selection decision for Saturday's showdown with Scotland as the toughest of his 18-month tenure.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013086,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013086</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:38:38 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Martin-Johnson-Press_2428838.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Brumbies keep winning formula</title><description>The Brumbies have named an unchanged 22-man squad to take on the Sharks in Saturday's Super 14 clash at Canberra Stadium. </description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6013070,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6013070</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:23:50 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Brumbies-celebrate-under-poles_2428294.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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