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			<item><title>Hines can cope with stick</title><description>Nathan Hines insists he is happy to suffer a bit of stick in return for contributing to Scotland's defeat of his native Australia. </description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5713448,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5713448</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:47:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/09/128x67/Nathan-Hines_2359782.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Ireland hopeful over Leamy</title><description>Ireland remain hopeful that back-row Denis Leamy will be passed fit to take on South Africa on Saturday.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5713352,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5713352</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:06:59 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Denis-Leamy-on-the-hoof_2387027.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Fall down and out</title><description>Benjamin Fall will miss out on the chance to build on his try-scoring debut after he was ruled out of the clash with the All Blacks.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5713388,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5713388</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:21:50 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Benjamin-Fall-Try-Samoa_2387675.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Ford linked with league</title><description>England defence coach Mike Ford is reported to be in the frame for the England rugby league head coach's job. </description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5712151,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5712151</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:42:41 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Ford_2387884.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Worsley knee ligament tear</title><description>England flanker Joe Worsley tore medial ligaments in his right knee in the opening minute of the 19-6 defeat to New Zealand.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5712003,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5712003</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:44:14 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Joe-Worsley-England-New-Zealand-International_2387553.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Giteau makes no excuses </title><description>Matt Giteau made no excuses after his poor kicking form sentenced Australia to their first defeat against Scotland in 27 years. </description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5712433,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5712433</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:29:13 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/giteaucrop_2387987.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Borthwick sees the positives</title><description>England captain Steve Borthwick insists he is proud of the side's displays in the autumn internationals.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5711731,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5711731</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:49:40 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Steve-Borthwick-Simon-Shaw-NZ_2387524.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Paterson stays grounded</title><description>Scotland fly-half Chris Paterson admits his team's nail-biting victory over Australia was too close for comfort for his liking. </description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5711754,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5711754</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:02:37 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Chris-Paterson-Winning-Drop-Goal-Scotland-Aus_2387676.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Williams credits Wales</title><description>Winger Shane Williams has credited the Wales team for his achievement of reaching the Test rugby 50-try milestone. </description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5711856,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5711856</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:43:45 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Shane-Williams-Joy-Argentina_2387512.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Earls eager to face Boks</title><description>Ireland's Keith Earls is hoping for the chance to play against South Africa when the national sides meet at Croke Park. </description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5711854,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5711854</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:42:55 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/06/128x67/Allsport-Keith-Earls-Try-Lions-v-Emerging-Bok_2321156.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>RFU chief backing Johno</title><description>Rugby Football Union chairman Martyn Thomas retains every confidence in England manager Martin Johnson.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5711328,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5711328</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:27:17 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/England-v-New-Zealand-Martin-Johnson_2387382.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>France ring changes</title><description>Flanker Fulgence Ouedraogo and centre Maxime Mermoz have been recalled to the France squad for Saturday's Test against New Zealand.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5711592,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5711592</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:54:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/02/128x67/RS2_1868670.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Super Scotland stun Aussies</title><description>Scotland produced a defensive masterclass to claim their first victory over Australia since 1982 with a 9-8 triumph at Murrayfield.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_35891_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5710595</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:23:28 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/scotland_2387659.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>England go down fighting</title><description>New Zealand overcame a gritty England performance and an indifferent display from Dan Carter to record a 19-6 victory at Twickenham.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_36260_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5709911</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:16:53 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/jimmycowan_2387462.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Ireland enjoy five-try romp</title><description>Centre Keith Earls scored two of Ireland's five tries as the Six Nations champions ran up a 41-6 victory over Fiji.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_35355_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5710605</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:25:56 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Keith-Earls-Try-Fiji_2387570.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Slick France crush Samoa</title><description>France romped to an emphatic 43-5 victory over Samoa as they warmed up for next-week's clash with New Zealand in fine style.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_37587_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5710625</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:28:59 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/trinh-duc-francevsamoa_2387609.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Williams pounces on Pumas</title><description>Wales posted a record 33-16 victory over Argentina as winger Shane Williams stole the show scoring two tries.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_report/0,20244,11069_36366_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5709992</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:46:23 GMT</pubDate><category>Report</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Shane-Williams-try-v-Pumaws_2387458.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Johnson rues missed chances</title><description>England coach Martin Johnson says his side is moving in the right direction after their spirited display in the 19-6 defeat to New Zealand.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12333_5710054,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5710054</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:03:20 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story (exclude main image)</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/England-v-New-Zealand-Martin-Johnson_2387382.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Robinson salutes heroic Scots</title><description>Andy Robinson lavished praise on his gutsy Scotland side as they battled to an historic 9-8 triumph over Australia at Murrayfield.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_reaction/0,20244,11069_35891_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5710737</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:19:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Andy-Robinson-happy_2387656.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Sexton promise pleases Kidney</title><description>Declan Kidney was pleased with Jonathan Sexton and Ireland's win over Fiji, but his joy was tempered by an ankle injury to Denis Leamy.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_reaction/0,20244,11069_35355_1,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12333_5710890</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:49:20 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/03/128x67/Kidney_1998912.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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