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            <news:title>The good and bad against Japan, and Ireland’s chances at Eden Park</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[The good and bad against Japan, and Ireland’s chances at Eden Park]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/youri-tielemans-transfer-manchester-united-7100099-Jul2026/</loc>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kerry-david-clifford-sean-oshea-7099697-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Dublin will have regrets and grievances, but Kerry's attacking class was the decisive factor</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaelic-football-refereeing-var-dublin-kerry-7100122-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T13:46:24+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>The GAA's skinflint attitude towards refereeing has to change </news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[The GAA's skinflint attitude towards refereeing has to change ]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sean-jansen-analysis-7099770-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T12:30:07+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Collision-winning Jansen puts his hand up for All Blacks clash</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Collision-winning Jansen puts his hand up for All Blacks clash]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/world-cup-semi-final-podcast-7100040-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T12:18:54+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>FIFA's final four, Messi meets England, the heartbeat of the ball </news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[FIFA's final four, Messi meets England, the heartbeat of the ball ]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ciaran-kilkenny-dublin-retirement-7100035-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T12:16:37+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Dublin great Ciarán Kilkenny announces inter-county retirement</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Dublin great Ciarán Kilkenny announces inter-county retirement]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/oisin-murphy-killarney-7099980-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T11:52:40+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Oisín Murphy set for long-awaited debut at home Killarney track</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Horse Racing</news:keywords>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/john-russell-manager-shelbourne-7099904-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T10:53:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>John Russell departs Sligo Rovers to take charge at Shelbourne</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[John Russell departs Sligo Rovers to take charge at Shelbourne]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/all-blacks-leinster-barrett-7099754-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T10:00:30+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>All Blacks lean on Leinster favourite Barrett's knowledge of Ireland</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sunday-game-goal-line-technology-7099849-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T09:57:56+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's a no-brainer' - Sunday Game panel call for introduction of goal-line technology</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Action from the All-Ireland semi-final between Kerry and Dublin.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's a no-brainer' - Sunday Game panel call for introduction of goal-line technology]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sam-illo-jones-7099753-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T06:15:54+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I love him' - Sam Illo and Eddie Jones end up being mates</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sam Illo celebrates after his Ireland debut.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I love him' - Sam Illo and Eddie Jones end up being mates]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/2026-world-cup-7099739-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T06:00:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Final week of World Cup will be defined by genius and force of will</news:title>
            <news:keywords>2026 world cup, Soccer, World Cup Diary</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[England's Jude Bellingham.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Final week of World Cup will be defined by genius and force of will]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/andy-farrell-all-blacks-7099730-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-13T01:00:44+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's their Mecca. This has to be the performance of our lives' - Farrell</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All Blacks, andy farrell, Eden Park, New Zealand, Showdown</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland head coach Andy Farrell.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's their Mecca. This has to be the performance of our lives' - Farrell]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-kerry-podcast-7099720-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T21:16:08+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Time for VAR in the GAA? All-Ireland semi-finals reaction</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Podcast</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Time for VAR in the GAA? All-Ireland semi-finals reaction]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sinner-zverev-wimbledon-final-7099698-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T20:02:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Sinner defends Wimbledon title with battling win against Zverev</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Tennis, Wimbledon</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Winner, winner: Jannik Sinner.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Sinner defends Wimbledon title with battling win against Zverev]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/galway-united-shamrock-rovers-loiw-7099662-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T18:58:26+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Galway let three-goal lead slip but stay unbeaten after dramatic draw with Rovers</news:title>
            <news:keywords>LOIW, WLOI, Women's Premier Division</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Galway United manager Phil Trill (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Galway let three-goal lead slip but stay unbeaten after dramatic draw with Rovers]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kerry-dublin-all-ireland-reaction-analysis-7099315-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T18:44:31+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Dublin boss Brennan: 'Video assisted technology has to come into play for key decisions'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dublin manager Ger Brennan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Dublin boss Brennan: 'Video assisted technology has to come into play for key decisions']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ladies-football-intermeidate-semi-finals-7099640-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T18:22:26+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Roscommon stun Westmeath at the death to set up All-Ireland IFC decider with Fermanagh</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Ladies Football, LGFA</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Caoimhe Lennon and Rosie Lennon celebrate Roscommon's dramatic win.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lgfa-junior-semi-finals-7099614-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T17:56:39+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Antrim and Carlow through to All-Ireland JFC final </news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, LGFA</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Emily Kearns of Antrim in action against Anna McDaniel of Sligo. ]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kerry-dublin-5-7099313-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T17:53:11+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Kerry book return to All-Ireland final day as they hold off strong Dublin challenge</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-kerry-all-ireland-sfc-semi-final-2026-7099409-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T15:03:33+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>As it happened: Kerry beat Dublin to set up All-Ireland SFC final date with Mayo</news:title>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T15:00:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Charlie Molony cleared to play for Ireland U20s against Fiji</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/denise-o-sullivan-transfer-7099357-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T12:06:47+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Denise O'Sullivan to leave Liverpool and return to US - reports </news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[On the move: Denise O'Sullivan. ]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/andrew-smith-rugby-7099175-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T10:02:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I booked a flight to Sydney on the Monday, and left on the Tuesday'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Andrew Smith after his last home game for Munster.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I booked a flight to Sydney on the Monday, and left on the Tuesday']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/conor-mcgregor-max-holloway-7099201-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T06:39:13+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>McGregor loses to Holloway in 69 seconds on UFC return</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conor McGregor after the fight. ]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/billy-bohan-ireland-2-7099154-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T06:30:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>20-year-old Bohan caps remarkable breakout season with Ireland debut</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Billy Bohan embraces his mother, Amanda, after his debut.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[20-year-old Bohan caps remarkable breakout season with Ireland debut]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mayo-all-ireland-final-colour-piece-7099085-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T06:05:10+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I think it's a bullshit question' - Mayo get their hate on</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA['I think it's a bullshit question' - Mayo get their hate on]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-all-blacks-11-7099105-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T06:03:11+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Farrell's frontliners primed to return as All Blacks week arrives</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Andy Farrell in Newcastle on Saturday night.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Farrell's frontliners primed to return as All Blacks week arrives]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/niall-scully-dublin-all-ireland-semi-final-7096277-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T06:00:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'In awe of how good he is' - The new heights of Niall Scully</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Niall Scully. ]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/thomas-tuchel-england-reaction-7099166-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T02:40:07+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We’ve tried to create a positive environment, we should continue that' - Jude Bellingham on Thomas Tuchel criticism </news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA['We’ve tried to create a positive environment, we should continue that' - Jude Bellingham on Thomas Tuchel criticism ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/england-norway-world-cup-7098957-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T01:21:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>If World Cup is about connection, Norway will feel they just got a slap in the face</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[A beleagured Erling Haaland.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[If World Cup is about connection, Norway will feel they just got a slap in the face]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/live-england-v-norway-world-cup-quarter-final-7098928-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-12T00:06:14+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>As it happened: England v Norway, World Cup quarter-final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Norway's Martin Oedegaard vies for the ball with England's Elliot Anderson.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[As it happened: England v Norway, World Cup quarter-final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/england-fiji-report-3-7098719-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T22:59:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Henry Pollock scores hat-trick as England smash Fiji to end losing run</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Henry Pollock scores hat-trick as England smash Fiji to end losing run]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/louth-mayo-reaction-all-ireland-semi-final-7098972-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T21:35:27+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'It's time to go and break that glass ceiling' - Devlin wishes Mayo well</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Gavin Devlin congratulates Mayo manager Andy Moran.  ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['It's time to go and break that glass ceiling' - Devlin wishes Mayo well]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/oisin-mcconville-wicklow-tailteann-cup-7098959-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T20:50:59+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Bring this to the next level' - McConville's message after Wicklow's epic Tailteann Cup win</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[The Wicklow team celebrate winning the Tailteann Cup Final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Bring this to the next level' - McConville's message after Wicklow's epic Tailteann Cup win]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/galway-overcome-sligo-in-five-goal-thriller-7098908-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T20:00:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Galway overcome Sligo in five-goal thriller</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Galway United's Frantz Pierrot (file pic).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Galway overcome Sligo in five-goal thriller]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-bryn-ward-7098744-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T20:00:01+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Three phone calls teed 21-year-old Ward up for his Ireland debut</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Bryn Ward after his Ireland debut.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Three phone calls teed 21-year-old Ward up for his Ireland debut]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/louth-mayo-all-ireland-semi-final-7098793-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T19:41:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Mayo demolish Louth by 17 points to become first side in All-Ireland final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ryan O'Donoghue celebrates his first-half goal. ]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/late-surge-sees-waterford-over-the-line-in-relegation-play-off-7098881-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T19:41:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Late surge sees Waterford over the line in relegation play-off</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Waterford's Kellyann Hogan (file pic).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Late surge sees Waterford over the line in relegation play-off]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/down-wicklow-tailteann-cup-final-7098694-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T17:29:12+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Wicklow stage incredible second-half rally against Down to win Tailteann Cup</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Wicklow's Matt Nolan and goalkeeper Mark Jackson celebrate after the match.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Wicklow stage incredible second-half rally against Down to win Tailteann Cup]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mayo-louth-live-scores-7098650-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T17:00:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>As it happened: Mayo defeat Louth to reach All-Ireland Senior Football Final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sam Mulroy of Louth is fouled by Mayo's Jordan Flynn.]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sean-jansen-beirne-7098695-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T16:42:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I’m not surprised. He’s been doing it all year for Connacht'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sean Jansen with friends after his debut.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I’m not surprised. He’s been doing it all year for Connacht']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ken-bates-dies-aged-94-7098673-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T14:50:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ken Bates [file photo].]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Former Chelsea owner and chairman Ken Bates dies aged 94]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-japan-podcast-2-7098659-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T14:38:57+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Snap Reaction: Japan 20-36 Ireland</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Snap Reaction: Japan 20-36 Ireland]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-player-ratings-v-japan-7098537-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T14:32:22+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland player ratings as they battle to beat Japan</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Player of the Match Sean Jansen with friends after the game.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland player ratings as they battle to beat Japan]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-japan-comment-2-7098530-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T13:35:45+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ireland lack accuracy and energy in patchy performance</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Ireland lack accuracy and energy in patchy performance]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/japan-ireland-2026-7098509-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T13:11:28+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jansen shines in Ireland's hard-fought bonus-point win over Japan</news:title>
            <news:keywords>contest, Debuts, Ireland, Japan, Nations Championship, Newcastle</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Sean Jansen was player of the match.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jansen shines in Ireland's hard-fought bonus-point win over Japan]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jeremy-monga-signs-for-man-city-7098587-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T12:57:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Man City sign €11m teenage winger from Leicester </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Jeremy Monga, Leicester, Man City, new recruit, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Jeremy Monga [file photo].]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Man City sign €11m teenage winger from Leicester ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/japan-v-ireland-liveblog-2-7098498-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T10:25:35+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>As it happened: Japan 20-36 Ireland, Nations Championship</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[As it happened: Japan 20-36 Ireland, Nations Championship]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/roberto-baggio-world-cup-feature-book-7084635-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T09:00:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'At that moment, I wanted to die' - The rise and fall of Roberto Baggio</news:title>
            <news:keywords>2026 world cup, book, Lamine Yamal, Mark Gordon, Pressure, Roberto Baggio, Soccer, Italy</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Roberto Baggio starred for Italy at three World Cups.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['At that moment, I wanted to die' - The rise and fall of Roberto Baggio]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/darragh-beirne-mayo-7096799-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T08:30:37+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Just a fella that goes about his business' - Mayo's 19-year-old star flying under Kobe's radar</news:title>
            <news:keywords>All-Ireland SFC, Darragh Beirne, GAA, Gaelic Football, Louth GAA, Mayo GAA</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Darragh Beirne celebrates after scoring a point in the All-Ireland quarter-final.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Just a fella that goes about his business' - Mayo's 19-year-old star flying under Kobe's radar]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/scott-fardy-ireland-7098420-Jul2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T07:39:48+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We loved Dublin. We'd move back in a heartbeat sometimes'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Connacht, Dublin, Good Times, Ireland, Leinster, Memories, Scott Fardy</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Scott Fardy during his time with Leinster.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We loved Dublin. We'd move back in a heartbeat sometimes']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/world-cup-veterans-7096098-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T07:30:20+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>2026 World Cup veterans: How have they prolonged their careers?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>2026 world cup, Football, longevity, Soccer, World Cup</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi is among the golden oldies at this tournament.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[2026 World Cup veterans: How have they prolonged their careers?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/super-saturday-sport-on-tv-7098105-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T07:14:44+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Super Saturday just a minor staging post on the way towards far more sport on TV</news:title>
            <news:keywords>24 hour party people, GAA, growth mindset, Rugby, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Has anyone been outside in the past 48 hours? ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Super Saturday just a minor staging post on the way towards far more sport on TV]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/louth-conall-mckeever-all-ireland-7097936-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T07:00:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'We were struggling to win a championship match': Louth's rise to All-Ireland semi-final day</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Conal McKeever, GAA, Last Four, Louth, Mayo</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conall McKeever with his son after March's league game against Kildare.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['We were struggling to win a championship match': Louth's rise to All-Ireland semi-final day]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lionel-messi-17-7098431-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T06:30:47+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Can Lionel Messi laugh in the face of fate once more?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>2026 world cup, possessed, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi celebrates his equalising goal against Egypt.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Can Lionel Messi laugh in the face of fate once more?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kerry-dublin-1892-all-ireland-final-7095344-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T06:30:38+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Contrasting styles, controversy and tragedy: The very first meeting of Dublin and Kerry</news:title>
            <news:keywords>1892 All-Ireland final, Dublin, GAA, Gaelic Football, Kerry, the beginning</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[A plaque commemorating the 1892 All-Ireland final at Clonturk Park. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Contrasting styles, controversy and tragedy: The very first meeting of Dublin and Kerry]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/norway-v-england-poll-7095458-Jul2026/</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:genres>Opinion</news:genres>
            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T06:15:54+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final - Norway or England?</news:title>
            <news:keywords>2026 world cup, Sports Poll, World Cup Poll</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/07/file-photo-dated-17-06-2026-of-england-captain-harry-kane-who-says-seeing-rivals-kylian-mbappe-and-erling-haaland-make-flying-starts-at-the-world-cup-is-driving-him-on-in-the-bid-to-win-the-golden-boo-0047c5a3-20e0-4bb3-b112-6f71461b53a3-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[England captain Harry Kane.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final - Norway or England?]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kerry-dylan-geaney-football-7092269-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T06:15:43+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:title><![CDATA['He's gone up another level' - The latest marquee talent leading Kerry's forward line]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/erling-haaland-norway-england-7098417-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T06:00:35+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Erling Haaland speaks to the media.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[This World Cup has given us an Erling Haaland we can finally enjoy]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-japan-kelleher-7097452-Jul2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-07-11T00:01:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Different occasion to Sydney but Farrell wants Ireland to take their chance</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ireland captain Tadhg Beirne in Newcastle.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Different occasion to Sydney but Farrell wants Ireland to take their chance]]></image:title>
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