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			<item><title>Quins escape at the death</title><description>Harlequins and Scarlets shared the spoils following a tremendous battle in their LV= clash at the Twickenham Stoop.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37607_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683085</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:41:12</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/QuinsvScarlets_2382372.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/QuinsvScarlets_2382372.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Blues triumph at Kingsholm</title><description>Cardiff Blues won their LV= Cup clash against Gloucester thanks to a last-gasp penalty from Ceri Sweeney at Kingsholm.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37608_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683343</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:17:55</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/04/128x67/Sweeney_2213066.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/04/128x67/Sweeney_2213066.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Exiles sunk by Wasps</title><description>Wasps withstood some late pressure to earn a hard-fought 24-20 LV= Cup triumph over London Irish.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37606_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683244</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:51:51</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/walder-wasps-irish_2382417.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/walder-wasps-irish_2382417.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Ford drives Leeds to victory</title><description>Joe Ford scored 18 points to help Leeds record a 28-17 triumph in their LV= Cup clash with Leicester at Headingley.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37611_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683235</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:43:40</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Ford_2382415.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Ford_2382415.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Saracens battle to win</title><description>Saracens twice came from behind to open their LV= Cup campaign with a 30-22 victory over Bath.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37605_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683189</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:18:46</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/04/128x67/Saracens-Glen-Jackson_2151128.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/04/128x67/Saracens-Glen-Jackson_2151128.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Hanks delighted by Shaw show</title><description>Wasps director of rugby Tony Hanks was pleased by Simon Shaw's performance on his return to action against London Irish.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_reaction/0,20244,11069_37606_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683734</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:35:07</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/SimonShaw_2382454.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/SimonShaw_2382454.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Meehan - We paid the penalty</title><description>Steve Meehan was unhappy with some "inexplicable" refereeing decisions during Bath's 30-22 defeat at Saracens.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_reaction/0,20244,11069_37605_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683360</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:28:15</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/09/128x67/Steve-Meehan-thoughtful_2355653.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/09/128x67/Steve-Meehan-thoughtful_2355653.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Back - Future looks bright</title><description>Leeds head coach Neil Back was full of praise for his young side after they secured a 28-17 LV= Cup win over Leicester.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_reaction/0,20244,11069_37611_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683422</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:47:45</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/09/128x67/Leeds-v-Newcastle-Neil-Back_2356722.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/09/128x67/Leeds-v-Newcastle-Neil-Back_2356722.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Redpath feeling the Blues</title><description>Gloucester coach Bryan Redpath pulled no punches after seeing his side suffer a last-gasp defeat to Cardiff Blues.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_reaction/0,20244,11069_37608_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5683502</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:18:10</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/08/128x67/bryan-redpath_2352129.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/08/128x67/bryan-redpath_2352129.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Warriors too strong for Falcons</title><description>Worcester got off to an impressive start in the LV= Cup as they overpowered a much-changed Newcastle side 32-6 at Sixways.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37604_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5680423</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:09:24</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/92876112_2381819.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/92876112_2381819.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Ruddock cheered by Worcester win</title><description>Worcester coach Mike Ruddock was delighted after his side opened their LV= Cup campaign with a 32-6 victory over Newcastle.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_reaction/0,20244,11069_37604_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5680548</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:58:46</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/01/128x67/Mike-Ruddock_1783737.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/01/128x67/Mike-Ruddock_1783737.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Ralepelle: Lesson for Boks</title><description>South Africa captain Chiliboy Ralepelle believes the team's defeat to Leicester will have taught the new players a harsh lesson. </description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12331_5680036,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5680036</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:51:43</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Leicester-v-South-Africa-captain-Chiliboy-Ral_2381638.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Leicester-v-South-Africa-captain-Chiliboy-Ral_2381638.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Sorry Springboks stun Muir</title><description>South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir admitted the plan to blood several youngsters 'may have failed' as Leicester won 22-17.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12331_5679545,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5679545</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:44:04</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/dick-muir_2380970.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/dick-muir_2380970.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Tigers bash the Boks</title><description>Leicester have scored an historic 22-17 victory against South Africa in the World Champions' first match of their autumn tour.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12331_5679257,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5679257</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:51:28</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/LoteTuqiri_2381615.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/LoteTuqiri_2381615.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Dragons enjoy home comforts</title><description>Newport Gwent Dragons claimed a 20-9 victory over Sale Sharks to extend their unbeaten home streak to nine matches.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37610_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5679175</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:27:19</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Dragons-v-Sale-Shaun-Connor-bursts-for-try_2381608.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Dragons-v-Sale-Shaun-Connor-bursts-for-try_2381608.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Three months out for Vickery</title><description>Prop Phil Vickery will not be available for the start of England's RBS 6 Nations campaign after undergoing neck surgery.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12331_5678395,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5678395</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:03:59</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/10/128x67/Vickery_2374947.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/10/128x67/Vickery_2374947.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Saints fend off fightback</title><description>Northampton had to fend off a depleted Ospreys side to open their LV= Cup campaign with a 19-17 victory at the Liberty Stadium.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37609_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5677038</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:37:32</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/04/128x67/Stephen-Myler_2145805.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/04/128x67/Stephen-Myler_2145805.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Two-week ban for Sharples </title><description>Gloucester wing Charlie Sharples has been suspended for two weeks by the Rugby Football Union.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12331_5674720,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5674720</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:00:30</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/02/128x67/Gloucester-v-Bath-Charlie-Sharples_1933063.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/02/128x67/Gloucester-v-Bath-Charlie-Sharples_1933063.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>One-week ban for Tuilagi</title><description>Sale Sharks centre Andy Tuilagi has been suspended for one week after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12331_5672629,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5672629</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:02:37</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/10/128x67/Andy-Tuilagi-sent-off_2376827.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/10/128x67/Andy-Tuilagi-sent-off_2376827.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
				
			<item><title>Foden given Cup boost</title><description>Ben Foden's disappointment at not being selected for England will be eased by his call-up for Northampton's LV= Cup opener.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12331_5674134,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12331_5674134</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:08:31</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="LandscapeImage(128x67)" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/10/128x67/Ben-Foden-October-2009-pa_2378714.jpg"><![CDATA[http://img.skysports.com/09/10/128x67/Ben-Foden-October-2009-pa_2378714.jpg]]></enclosure></item>
									
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