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			<item><title><![CDATA[Fixture schedule for RWC 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will host Wales at Twickenham in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool match after the tournament schedule was revealed in London.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8684862,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8684862</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 10:43:22 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/05/128x67/Rugby-World-Cup-Twickenham-generic_2938250.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Stadium gets RWC nod]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Rugby 2015 (ER 2015) and Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL) have announced the full list of match venues for RWC 2015.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8684832,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8684832</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 10:32:31 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/08/128x67/StadiumBrazil_2810838.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Olympic Stadium set to host RWC games]]></title><description><![CDATA[London's Olympic Stadium is set to be named as a venue for matches at the 2015 World Cup - but it might be without retractable seating.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8684079,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8684079</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 18:51:45 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/03/128x67/stadium_2918752.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[IRB revamps RWC match schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IRB has revamped the World Cup match schedule to stop top nations from having an advantage due to longer rest periods.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8665057,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8665057</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:34:11 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/04/128x67/England-RWC-draw-2015_2933848.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[IRB statement not good for Cyprus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IRB has given a statement whereby they provide clarification regarding the membership application status of the Cyprus Rugby Union.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8646027,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8646027</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:39:51 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/12/128x67/56672849_2870881.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Cyprus floored by World Cup snub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The possibility of record holders Cyprus being involved in the RWC has taken a setback after they were omitted from the qualifying process.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8636945,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8636945</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:12:57 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/12/128x67/56672849_2870881.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Old Trafford ruled out as RWC venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United have pulled Old Trafford out of the running to be a venue for the 2015 Rugby World Cup due to concerns over pitch damage.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8614665,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8614665</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:14:55 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/11/128x67/Old-Trafford-general-front-2012_2860588.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Exeter joins RWC potential venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Organising Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015 have confirmed that Sandy Park has been added to the long list of match venues.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8540662,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8540662</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:54:53 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/03/128x67/General-view-of-the-main-grandstand-at-Sandy-_2909755.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Spain suffer RWC setback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain's hopes of reaching the 2015 Rugby World Cup took another blow as they were beaten 25-15 by Romania in Gijon.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8521184,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8521184</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:02:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/02/128x67/spain_2905434.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Marler optimistic over RWC chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[England prop Joe Marler said he would back his team to win the Rugby World Cup if it started tomorrow.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8506002,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8506002</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:16:24 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/02/128x67/160469573_2895674.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[England confirm RWC warm-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RFU have confirmed that ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup England will play three test matches beginning in August.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8471186,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8471186</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:13:04 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/13/02/128x67/A-general-view-outside-the-stadium-prior-to-t_2894559.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Artificial pitch for Millennium Stadium?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales could be set for an artificial pitch after chief executive Roger Lewis revealed that the move "is being given serious consideration".]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8336141,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8336141</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:09:58 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/03/128x67/millennium-stadium_2737663.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Book review: The Real McCaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few doubt to any great extent the way in which Richie McCaw's autobiography is set to dominate the charts in New Zealand this year.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8332366,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8332366</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:21:29 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/11/128x67/The-Real-McCaw-autobiog-cover_2857915.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Wallabies will be ok for RWC - Deans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wallabies coach Robbie Deans believes his side will do well at the 2015 Rugby World Cup despite being drawn in the 'pool of death'.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8308828,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8308828</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:30:38 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/06/128x67/deans_2775226.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[RFU reject Cardiff RWC proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[RFU CEO Ian Ritchie has rejected a proposal from the Welsh Rugby Union to play England's RWC group match against Wales in Cardiff.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8308486,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8308486</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:37:44 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/11/12/128x67/ritchie_2691071.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[France seeking World Cup "revenge"]]></title><description><![CDATA[France captain Thierry Dusautoir said his side want "revenge" for last year's heartbreak when they play at the 2015 RWC in England.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8307966,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8307966</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:11:06 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/12/128x67/Thierry-Dusautoir-France-training-2012_2870159.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[Wales bid to host England clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Welsh Rugby Union have suggested that Wales could host England at the Millennium Stadium in their 2015 World Cup showdown.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8307724,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8307724</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:37:47 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/12/128x67/110049017_2870116.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[RWC "18 months too far" - O'Driscoll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has ruled out participating in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, describing the event as "18 months too far."]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8307664,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8307664</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:55:01 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/12/128x67/146305389_2870094.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
				
			<item><title><![CDATA[It's a tough pool - Lancaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Lancaster admits his England side have been dealt a raw deal in the RWC draw after being pooled with Australia and Wales.]]></description><link>http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3818_8307089,00.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3818_8307089</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:20:20 GMT</pubDate><category>News Story</category><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="http://img.skysports.com/12/11/128x67/lancaster_2865707.jpg" length="123456" /></item>
									
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