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			<item><title>Lièvremont lauds his champion pack</title><description>France coach Marc Lièvremont expressed his relief after securing his first victory over England in three attempts.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6042619,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6042619</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:27:10 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/France-Six-Nations-celeb-2010_2433734.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Moody rues penalty count</title><description>England stand-in captain Lewis Moody took enormous pride from his team's performance as they made France work hard to clinch the Grand Slam.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6042588,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6042588</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:47:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/lewismoody-paris-2010_2433729.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>France seal the deal in Paris</title><description>They did it! Despite spirited resistance from England, France sealed the Grand Slam with a tense 12-10 win over the men in white on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6039319,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6039319</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:09:33 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Mike-Tindall-England-France_2433725.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Robinson salutes hits troops</title><description>Scotland boss Andy Robinson hailed his players' composure after their surprise 23-20 win over Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6042266,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6042266</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:09:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/DanParks_2430746.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Scotland hand crown to France</title><description>France were crowned Six Nations champions just over an hour before even kicking off as Scotland upset Ireland 23-20 at Croke Park.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6039307,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6039307</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:01:28 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Dan-Parks-drops-a-goal-against-Ireland_2433597.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Stormers get the job done</title><description>The Stormers continued their winning ways in Saturday's local Super 14 derby clash with the Cheetahs at Newlands, securing a 21-8 win.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6041892,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6041892</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:17:14 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Joe_2433536.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>We saw the real Wales - Edwards</title><description>Gethin Jenkins and Mike Phillips were singled out for praise by Wales coaches Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards after their win.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6041947,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6041947</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:39:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Mike-Phillips-taking-contact-against-Italy_2433567.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Wales end on a high</title><description>Wales punctuated their bonkers Six Nations campaign with a highly sensible 33-10 victory over Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6041701,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6041701</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:17:44 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Wales-Italy-Mike-Phillips_2433502.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Gatland upbeat despite table</title><description>Warren Gatland believes Wales are stronger than the final Six Nations table will show after they secured fourth place with victory over Italy.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6041769,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6041769</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:43:15 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/James-Hook-touches-down-for-Wales_2433506.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Force close but no cigar</title><description>The Western Force were confined to their fifth consecutive defeat in the Super 14 after going down 14-10 to the Waratahs in Perth on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6039209,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6039209</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:57:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Matt-Hodgson_2433396.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Hosts knock out England in Adelaide</title><description>Hosts Australia clinched their place in the Cup quarters with a ruthless 36-0 win against USA and then a thrilling 17-12 win against England.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6038976,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6038976</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:11:32 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/sevens_2433341.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Cooper asks for clarification</title><description>Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper has asked for clarification in a law which he believes cost his side in the 19-18 defeat to the Bulls.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6038900,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6038900</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:48:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Spies-driven-maul_2433323.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Sharks finally off the mark</title><description>The Sharks grabbed their first win of the Super 14 on Saturday, notching a 30-16 win over the Highlanders at Carisbrook.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6038815,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6038815</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:11:46 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Hardie-brought-down_2433316.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Brumbies count the casualties</title><description>George Smith and Christian Lealiifano were the two high-profile casualties of the Brumbies' 39-34 defeat to the Blues on Friday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6038862,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6038862</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 07:58:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/George-Smith-v-Sharks_2433315.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Crusaders tick the boxes</title><description>The Crusaders, with a number of first-string players rested, laboured to a 46-19 victory over the Lions in Christchurch on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6038795,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6038795</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:41:40 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Thomas-Waldrom_2433328.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Sale fight dying of the light</title><description>Sale's fight against Guinness Pemiership relegation is very much alive after a 19-8 win over Wasps at Edgeley Park on Friday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6038555,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6038555</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:07:46 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Sale-v-Wasps-David-Lemi-Jonny-Kennedy_2433261.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Hurricanes give Bulls a fright</title><description>It was a case of close but no cigar for the Hurricanes as the Bulls once again emerged victorious at Loftus Verseld, winning 19-18.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6038337,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6038337</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:03:08 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Zane-Kirchner_2433242.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Italy learning from mistakes</title><description>Italy are trying to learn from the mistakes that led to their heavy defeat to France before taking on Wales on the last weekend of this year's Six Nations.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6038068,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6038068</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:25:07 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/gowercrop_2431455.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Scotland handed Brown boost</title><description>Glasgow flanker Kelly Brown has been declared fit to start for Scotland against Ireland in their final Six Nations clash at Croke Park on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6037680,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6037680</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:09:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/01/128x67/browncrop_2408958.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>No weekend Blues for Lam</title><description>Blues coach Pat Lam was full of praise for his team following their thrilling 39-34 bonus point victory over the Brumbies on Friday.</description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3551_6037492,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3551_6037492</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:07:59 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://images.planetrugby.com//10/03/128x67/Keven-Mealamu_2433120.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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