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			<item><title>McCaw to take a breather</title><description>Richie McCaw is set miss the first three rounds of the Crusaders' 2010 season rather than opt for a sabbatical.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5709143,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5709143</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:16:37 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Richie-McCaw-takes-a-breather_2387244.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Super day for Melbourne</title><description>Melbourne will be the location for the 15th franchise in the expanded SuperRugby competition from 2011.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5689040,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5689040</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:56:52 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/jon_2383644.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Brett aims for All Blacks</title><description>Stephen Brett is hoping to boost his chances of New Zealand selection next year with a move to the Blues.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5687984,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5687984</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:14:03 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/07/128x67/Stephen-Brett-Ab-training_2334403.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>All change for NZ squads</title><description>Fly-half movements were the big talking points in the New Zealand Super 14 squads announced for the 2010 tournament.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5687795,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5687795</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:44:02 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/10/128x67/stephen-brett_2372459.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Du Preez signs with Munster</title><description>Wian du Preez has been signed to Munster on a three-month contract following the club losing three front-row players to injury. </description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5686819,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5686819</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:47:26 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Wian-du-Preez_2382995.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Jowitt joins Waratahs</title><description>The Waratahs have completed the signing of ex-Leinster lock Cam Jowitt for the 2010 Super 14 series.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5673234,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5673234</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:42:28 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/11/128x67/Cam-Jowitt-when-at-Leinster_2380405.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Barnes avoids operation</title><description>Berrick Barnes will be fit to start the 2010 Super 14 season despite his ankle injury.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5669443,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5669443</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:59:30 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/10/128x67/Berrick-Barnes-carried-off-in-Tokyo_2378142.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Japanese side nets Tuitavake</title><description>Blues and North Harbour back Anthony Tuitavake has turned his back on New Zealand rugby after signing a two-year deal with Japanese side NEC.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5658892,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5658892</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:53:08 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/03/128x67/AnthonyTuitavake_1992461.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Panel to make Super 15 decision</title><description>The decision on where the new Super 15 rugby franchise will be located is expected to be announced in around two weeks' time.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5656696,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5656696</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:19:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/08/12/128x67/David-Kirk-1987-RWC_1678190.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Genia signs new Reds deal</title><description>Queensland Reds scrum-half Will Genia has agreed a new two-year deal with the franchise and the Australian Rugby Union.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5645881,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5645881</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:08:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/09/128x67/Will-Genia-arm-cross_2355911.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Super 15 decision passed on</title><description>A decision on which team will join the expanded Super 15 in 2011 will be made by an independent arbitrator.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5641759,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5641759</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:39:53 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/08/09/128x67/sanzar-logo_1226297.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Lions turn to Muir</title><description>South Africa assistant coach Dick Muir has agreed to become the new director of rugby at the Golden Lions.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5641551,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5641551</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:15:14 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/06/128x67/dick-muir_2321816.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Fitness boost for Sharpe</title><description>Western Force captain Nathan Sharpe is on course to be fit in time for the start of the 2010 Super 14 season.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5630587,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5630587</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:50:40 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/08/128x67/Nathan-Sharpe-ice-pack-shoulder_2352071.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Boric, Woodcock reject Chiefs</title><description>New Zealand's Anthony Boric and Tony Woodcock have extended their contracts with the Blues by two years after turning down the Chiefs.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5629089,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5629089</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:35:18 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/03/128x67/AnthonyBoric_1992914.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Blues snap up Mathewson</title><description>Scrum-half Alby Mathewson has agreed to move to the Blues after becoming frustrated at the lack of chances at the Hurricanes.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5623661,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5623661</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:58:13 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/08/11/128x67/Alby-Mathewson-scores-Wellington_1462458.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Mokuena set for the Lions</title><description>The Golden Lions Rugby Union has confirmed that they have signed Jonathan Mokuena ahead of their 2010 Super 14 campaign.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5625074,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5625074</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:30:03 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/08/128x67/Jonathan-Mokuena-griquas-captain_2347667.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Reds turn to McKenzie</title><description>Former Stade Francais coach Ewen McKenzie has taken over the reins at Queensland Reds after agreeing a three-year deal.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5618163,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5618163</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:56:00 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/09/128x67/Ewen-McKenzie-stade-training-blue_2358049.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Dagg commits to Highlanders</title><description>Young full-back Israel Dagg has decided to re-sign with the Highlanders despite interest from the Crusaders.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5622289,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5622289</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:36:01 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/03/128x67/dagg_2038001.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Shaw remaining with Wasps</title><description>Golden Lions have ended their interest in signing British and Irish Lions second row Simon Shaw.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5614939,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5614939</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:44:49 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/06/128x67/Simon-Shaw-lions-in-CT_2317999.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title>Lauaki to stay with Chiefs</title><description>Sione Lauaki has ended the speculation surrounding his future by agreeing new deals with the NZRU and the Waikato Chiefs.</description><link>http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12334_5614982,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">12334_5614982</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:21:19 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/09/05/128x67/Sione-Lauaki_2310966.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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