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		<title>Hollywood depicts shining moment for South Africans in Eastwood&#8217;s &#8216;Invictus&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:57:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Bryson</dc:creator>
		
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Hollywood depicts shining South African moment

JOHANNESBURG — South Africans say a new Hollywood film about sport, race and Nelson Mandela will tell the world about the country&#8217;s history of struggle and triumph despite some criticism that the lead roles are played by American actors.
Clint Eastwood&#8217;s &#8220;Invictus&#8221; depicts Mandela, South Africa&#8217;s first black president, as a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/hollywood-depicts-shining-moment-for-south-africans-in-eastwoods-invictus-241945/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Hollywood depicts shining moment for South Africans in Eastwood&#8217;s &#8216;Invictus&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Held down by apartheid, Soweto takes on a new life as soccer&#8217;s World Cup approaches</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Donna Bryson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[JOHANNESBURG — Having seen one impossible dream come true — the death of apartheid — Soweto is getting ready for another: the arrival of soccer&#8217;s World Cup, the most-watched sporting event on the planet.

The vast township on Johannesburg&#8217;s southwest fringe is one of many which South Africa&#8217;s white rulers built to house armies of black .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/held-down-by-apartheid-soweto-takes-on-a-new-life-as-soccers-world-cup-approaches-80834/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Held down by apartheid, Soweto takes on a new life as soccer&#8217;s World Cup approaches</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>8 countries from 4 continents preparing for first Junior World Championship</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 09:19:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CANTON, Ohio — Jan Jenmert was admiring the history inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday when he stumbled upon Bill Walsh&#8217;s bust. Jenmert, the head coach of Sweden&#8217;s national football team, has admired the coach since reading Walsh&#8217;s book, &#8220;Finding the Winning Edge.&#8221;

&#8220;That&#8217;s the guy that taught me what it is I&#8217;m .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/8-countries-from-4-continents-preparing-for-first-junior-world-championship-56948/">Original source &nbsp;: 8 countries from 4 continents preparing for first Junior World Championship</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Otago center Daniel Bowden suspended for 1 match on dangerous tackle charge</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 06:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Otago Highlanders center Daniel Bowden was suspended for one week when he pleaded guilty to a dangerous tackle charge at a Super 14 rugby judicial hearing.

Bowden received a yellow card for a high tackle on Riaan Swanepoel in the 35th minute of the Highlanders&#8217; 12th-round match against the Sharks Saturday.
In the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/otago-center-daniel-bowden-suspended-for-1-match-on-dangerous-tackle-charge-50664/">Read : Otago center Daniel Bowden suspended for 1 match on dangerous tackle charge</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Canadian rugby convert Pyke makes credible start to Australian Rules football career</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 16:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SYDNEY — Former Canadian rugby union international Mike Pyke made a credible impression Sunday in his regular-season Australian Rules football debut for the Sydney Swans.

Pyke, a 2-meter (6-foot-6), 104-kilogram (229-pound) ruckman, came into the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the seventh minute of the first quarter. He showed some promise on debut, including .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/canadian-rugby-convert-pyke-makes-credible-start-to-australian-rules-football-career-49963/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Canadian rugby convert Pyke makes credible start to Australian Rules football career</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Round 12: Hurricanes, Chiefs lead New Zealand charge for Super 14 title</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 09:03:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Mcmorran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand&#8217;s challenge for the Super 14 rugby title strengthened in the 12th round as the Wellington Hurricanes and Waikato Chiefs assumed the top two places and defending champions Canterbury moved within sight of the playoffs.

The Hurricanes consolidated first place with a 45-27 win over the Auckland Blues, tapping a wellspring  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/round-12-hurricanes-chiefs-lead-new-zealand-charge-for-super-14-title-49629/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>ACT beats Queensland Reds 52-13 to stay in hunt for Super 14 semifinal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 19:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BRISBANE, Australia — Captain Stephen Hoiles scored a pair of tries and the ACT Brumbies maintained their dominance over the Queensland Reds to stay on track for a semifinal playoff spot with a seven-try, 52-13 Super 14 rugby win Saturday.

The Brumbies improved their record to 14-1 against the Reds, with the last Queensland win coming .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/act-beats-queensland-reds-52-13-to-stay-in-hunt-for-super-14-semifinal-49103/">ACT beats Queensland Reds 52-13 to stay in hunt for Super 14 semifinal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hurricanes guaranteed of staying top of Super 14 after 45-27 win over Blues</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 17:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Mcmorran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Tamati Ellison and Ma&#8217;a Nonu each scored two tries as the Wellington Hurricanes consolidated first place in Super 14 rugby with a 45-27 win over the Auckland Blues on Friday.

The Hurricanes ensured they will remain atop the championship table through the current 12th of 14 regular season rounds by winning for ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/hurricanes-guaranteed-of-staying-top-of-super-14-after-45-27-win-over-blues-47348/">Read more : Hurricanes guaranteed of staying top of Super 14 after 45-27 win over Blues</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Australia, NZ to make Super contingency plan if South Africa opts out</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 13:51:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SYDNEY — Australia and New Zealand rugby officials still hope to have South Africa in the Super tournament alliance beyond 2011, but said Friday they are planning for an Asia-Pacific competition in case an agreement cannot be reached.

&#8220;The New Zealand Rugby Union and Australian Rugby Union will continue to work towards expanding Super rugby from .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/australia-nz-to-make-super-contingency-plan-if-south-africa-opts-out-47063/">Australia, NZ to make Super contingency plan if South Africa opts out</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>11th round: 1st-place Hurricanes seek better form against Blues in all-New Zealand matchup</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Mcmorran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Wellington captain Rodney So&#8217;oialo believes the Hurricanes haven&#8217;t found top form even though they lead the Super 14 rugby table entering Friday&#8217;s 12th of 14 regular-season rounds.

The Hurricanes&#8217; 56-7 win over the ACT Brumbies last week was their best performance of the season, So&#8217;oialo said, but was not indicative of their .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/11th-round-1st-place-hurricanes-seek-better-form-against-blues-in-all-new-zealand-matchup-44955/">11th round: 1st-place Hurricanes seek better form against Blues in all-New Zealand matchup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New Zealand coach Graham Henry seeks All Blacks reappointment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Mcmorran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks rugby coach Graham Henry wants to extend his contract beyond the end of the current year and possibly lead New Zealand to the 2011 World Cup.

Henry was reappointed for two years from 2007 after presiding over New Zealand&#8217;s worst-ever performance at a Rugby World Cup. He was thought likely .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-zealand-coach-graham-henry-seeks-all-blacks-reappointment-43598/" title="New Zealand coach Graham Henry seeks All Blacks reappointment">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lauaki dodges dangerous tackle ban on a technicality</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks and Waikato Chiefs No. 8 Sione Lauaki avoided suspension on a dangerous tackle charge at a Super 14 rugby judicial hearing in South Africa on Monday, because the charge was filed too late.

Lauaki received a yellow card for a high tackle on Springboks winger Brian Habana during Saturday&#8217;s match ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/lauaki-dodges-dangerous-tackle-ban-on-a-technicality-41445/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Lauaki dodges dangerous tackle ban on a technicality</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Super 14s: Hurricanes move to first spot in Round 11, lights go out on Blues</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Mcmorran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Wellington Hurricanes vaulted from fourth place to first in the Super 14 rugby standings with an emphatic 56-7 win over the ACT Brumbies on Saturday, as the Bulls deposed former leaders the Waikato Chiefs.

The Hurricanes&#8217; eight-try Round 11 win over the Brumbies lifted them to first place for the first ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/super-14s-hurricanes-move-to-first-spot-in-round-11-lights-go-out-on-blues-39131/">Super 14s: Hurricanes move to first spot in Round 11, lights go out on Blues</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Super 14: Hurricanes beat Brumbies 56-7</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:59:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Mcmorran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Replacement winger Zac Guilford scored two of eight tries as the Wellington Hurricanes beat the ACT Brumbies 56-7 in Super 14 rugby on Saturday.

Guilford scored two second-half tries as the Hurricanes scored four tries in each half to overrun the Brumbies by a record score, the first time in Super 12 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/super-14-hurricanes-beat-brumbies-56-7-38557/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Super 14: Hurricanes beat Brumbies 56-7</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Super 14: Reds upset Blues 31-24 as floodlights fail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Berrick Barnes scored a try among 16 points as the Queensland Reds beat the Auckland Blues 31-24 Saturday in a Super 14 rugby match interrupted for 50 minutes by a floodlight failure.

Lights at one end of Auckland&#8217;s North Harbour Stadium failed 2 minutes 53 seconds into Saturday&#8217;s match after a fault ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/super-14-reds-upset-blues-31-24-as-floodlights-fail-38516/">Super 14: Reds upset Blues 31-24 as floodlights fail</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mitchell scores early in easy Force win over Lions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PERTH, Australia — Departing winger Drew Mitchell scored a try five phases after the opening kickoff Friday and the Western Force piled on seven more tries to beat South Africa&#8217;s Lions 55-14 in Super 14 rugby.

Mitchell, who scored in the second minute, confirmed earlier in the day that he planned to sign a contract with .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/mitchell-scores-early-in-easy-force-win-over-lions-37287/" title="Mitchell scores early in easy Force win over Lions">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Stormers beat Highlanders 18-11</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Center Peter Grant scored a try 11 minutes from fulltime to give the Stormers an 18-11 win over the Otago Highlanders in Super 14 rugby on Friday, ending the Highlanders&#8217; faint semifinal playoff hopes.

Otago led 6-0 on penalties after a lackluster first half and the lead changed hands three times in ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/stormers-beat-highlanders-18-11-36994/">Read more : Stormers beat Highlanders 18-11</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gerrard signs with Japanese rugby club</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:16:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CANBERRA, Australia — Former Wallabies fullback Mark Gerrard has been granted a release by the ACT Brumbies and has signed with a second division Japanese rugby club, the Super 14 team said Friday.

Gerrard, 26, requested the release from the third year of his contract with the Brumbies and Australian Rugby Union so he could take ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gerrard-signs-with-japanese-rugby-club-36198/" title="Gerrard signs with Japanese rugby club">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NZRU chairman Hobbs says time running out for agreement on Super 14</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Mcmorran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Super 14 and Tri-Nations rugby competitions will fold unless differences involving South Africa, New Zealand and Australia are quickly resolved, New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs said Thursday.

Hobbs said the Sanzar partners were working to preserve the southern hemisphere competitions but would have to quickly reach agreement or accept ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nzru-chairman-hobbs-says-time-running-out-for-agreement-on-super-14-34988/">Read more : NZRU chairman Hobbs says time running out for agreement on Super 14</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>New Zealand rugby bends rules to pave way for Luke McAlister&#8217;s return to All Blacks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve Mcmorran</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The long-term injury suffered by All Blacks flyhalf Daniel Carter has prompted the New Zealand Rugby Union to bend its own rules and fast-track England-based Luke McAlister back into international rugby.

The union changed its eligibility regulations during its annual meeting Thursday to enable McAlister, now playing for Sale in England, to ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/new-zealand-rugby-bends-rules-to-pave-way-for-luke-mcalisters-return-to-all-blacks-34665/">New Zealand rugby bends rules to pave way for Luke McAlister&#8217;s return to All Blacks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Crash and bash Wallabies to add squash to the mix for fitness condition</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SYDNEY — Wallabies coach Robbie Deans wants to recruit world squash champion David Palmer to help with conditioning of the Australian rugby union team ahead of the annual Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations series this season.

Deans, an ex-All Black and New Zealand assistant coach, is a keen squash player. He thinks Palmer can help improve the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/crash-and-bash-wallabies-to-add-squash-to-the-mix-for-fitness-condition-34617/">Original source &nbsp;: Crash and bash Wallabies to add squash to the mix for fitness condition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NZ Rugby Union announces small profit; rates its performance highly</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand Rugby Union announced a 366,000 New Zealand dollar ($204,000) profit for the 2008 financial year and said it was satisfied with its performance.

The profit, announced Thursday, compared with a NZ$1.7 million ($950,000) loss in the 2007 year, and followed the payment of NZ$3.9 million ($2.2 million) to New .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/nz-rugby-union-announces-small-profit-rates-its-performance-highly-34541/">NZ Rugby Union announces small profit; rates its performance highly</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sharks rest as Bulls look to stem slide in 11th round of Super 14</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa&#8217;s presence among the top four teams in rugby&#8217;s Super 14 will come under threat in round 11 when the Sharks have a bye after two straight losses and the fading Bulls host the first-place Waikato Chiefs.

With only five points separating the first- and eighth-place teams, the Sharks&#8217; week of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sharks-rest-as-bulls-look-to-stem-slide-in-11th-round-of-super-14-34416/">Read more : Sharks rest as Bulls look to stem slide in 11th round of Super 14</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Veteran flanker Waugh extends Australia contract through 2011 Rugby World Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SYDNEY — Flanker Phil Waugh has extended his contract with the Australian Rugby Union and the New South Wales Waratahs until after the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

The 77-test veteran made his international debut in 2000 against England and passed the 100 Super Rugby milestone for the Waratahs earlier this season.
&#8220;There were many different ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/veteran-flanker-waugh-extends-australia-contract-through-2011-rugby-world-cup-32691/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Veteran flanker Waugh extends Australia contract through 2011 Rugby World Cup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fiji Rugby Union posts $700,000 deficit, blames lack of sponsorship</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:24:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Fiji Rugby Union posted a 700,000 Fiji dollars ($313,000) loss in the last financial year, despite a cash injection of more than F$2 million (US$900,000) from the International Rugby Board, the Fiji Times reported Wednesday.

The union blames the loss, which follows a F$334,712 deficit in the 2007-08 financial year, on ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fiji-rugby-union-posts-700000-deficit-blames-lack-of-sponsorship-32473/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Fiji Rugby Union posts $700,000 deficit, blames lack of sponsorship</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wallabies negotiating to play All Blacks in Tokyo and make 1st Grand Slam tour 25 years</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SYDNEY — The Australian Rugby Union is close to securing a fourth Bledisloe Cup test in Tokyo and its first Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland in 25 years.

ARU chief executive John O&#8217;Neill said on Monday negotiations on both projects were well advanced and he hoped they could be announced before the end of ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wallabies-negotiating-to-play-all-blacks-in-tokyo-and-make-1st-grand-slam-tour-25-years-31070/">Wallabies negotiating to play All Blacks in Tokyo and make 1st Grand Slam tour 25 years</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Super 14: Richard Kahui, James McGougan cleared a judicial hearing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks center Richard Kahui was found not guilty on a dangerous tackle charge when he appeared at a Super 14 rugby judicial hearing in Kimberley, South Africa on Sunday.

Kahui had been charged over a tackle on Cheetahs player Frans Viljoen in the 78th minute of Saturday&#8217;s match at Kimberley, won .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/super-14-richard-kahui-james-mcgougan-cleared-a-judicial-hearing-31007/">Super 14: Richard Kahui, James McGougan cleared a judicial hearing</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Super 14: Chiefs on top as Sharks falter in 10th round</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 07:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Waikato Chiefs found themselves in an unaccustomed position on top of the Super 14 rugby table after the 10th round, with a little help from their compatriots the Canterbury Crusaders.

The Crusaders, spurred by the return of All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, who scored their only try, inflicted the second-straight defeat ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/super-14-chiefs-on-top-as-sharks-falter-in-10th-round-30664/">Super 14: Chiefs on top as Sharks falter in 10th round</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Force win 15-14 over Waratahs in Super 14 to complete all-Australian sweep</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SYDNEY — Scott Staniforth and Cameron Shepherd scored second-half tries against their former team to lead the Western Force to a 15-14 win over the New South Wales Waratahs in Super 14 rugby Saturday.

Staniforth&#8217;s 37th career try gave the Force a one-point lead which they held through the final 14 minutes.
Shepherd, also a former winger ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/force-win-15-14-over-waratahs-in-super-14-to-complete-all-australian-sweep-30529/">Force win 15-14 over Waratahs in Super 14 to complete all-Australian sweep</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lions beat Queensland Reds 31-20 in Super 14 match involving also-rans</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BRISBANE, Australia — Winger Henno Mentz scored two tries Saturday as South Africa&#8217;s Lions beat the Queensland Reds 31-20 in a match between the also-rans in Super 14 rugby.

The Lions, on a three-match losing streak, and the Reds entered the match each with 2-6 records and sitting in 12th and 13th place, respectively, in the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/lions-beat-queensland-reds-31-20-in-super-14-match-involving-also-rans-30454/">Source article &nbsp;: Lions beat Queensland Reds 31-20 in Super 14 match involving also-rans</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Super 14: Hurricanes beat Stormers 34-11, claim bonus point</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 13:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hurricanes beat Stormers 34-11
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Ma&#8217;a Nonu scored two tries and flyhalf Willie Ripia kept a perfect kicking record as the Wellington Hurricanes beat the leaderless Stormers 34-11 in Super 14 rugby on Saturday.

Ripia, starting in place of regular flyhalf Piri Weepu, kicked two penalties and the conversions of the Hurricanes&#8217; four tries  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/super-14-hurricanes-beat-stormers-34-11-claim-bonus-point-30329/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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