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            <news:title>Old Belvedere edge tight battle with Clontarf</news:title>
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            <news:title>Championship: Jimmy Dunne nets twice to move QPR into play-off spots</news:title>
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            <news:title>LIVE: Leinster v Munster, URC</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsenal-everton-premier-league-7204242-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T17:11:54+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Arsenal wipe out gap to leaders Man City as defensive duo down Everton</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ezri Konsa scores the opener.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Arsenal wipe out gap to leaders Man City as defensive duo down Everton]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-south-africa-womens-rugby-7204235-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T17:01:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Djougang brace helps Ireland to victory in South Africa</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ulster-bulls-report-6-7204194-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T15:55:01+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ulster's valiant effort falls short at Bulls</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Bulls' Reinhardt Ludwig is tackled by Ulster's Stuart McCloskey.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ulster's valiant effort falls short at Bulls]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/aston-villa-2-manchester-city-1-7204165-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T14:35:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Man City’s winning start</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Nicolas Jackson scores twice as Aston Villa end Man City’s winning start]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/andy-mcentee-3-7204150-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T14:16:34+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Andy McEntee set to be appointed as new Longford football manager</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, October</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Andy McEntee set to be appointed as new Longford football manager]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/aidan-obrien-uk-trainers-championship-giant-sequoia-7204145-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T14:04:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Aidan O'Brien closes in on British trainers' championship as Giant Sequoia wins Futurity Trophy</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Champion Trainer, Horse Racing</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Giant Sequoia, ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Aidan O'Brien closes in on British trainers' championship as Giant Sequoia wins Futurity Trophy]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/darren-clarke-pga-tour-champions-7204088-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T11:25:46+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Clarke collects nine birdies to lead PGA Tour Champions play-off event</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Darren Clarke.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Clarke collects nine birdies to lead PGA Tour Champions play-off event]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/stephen-bradley-shamrock-rovers-19-7204021-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T09:14:34+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Stephen Bradley hails his Shamrock Rovers 'animals' as he sets target for more glory</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Stephen Bradley (centre) enjoys the celebrations in the dressing room.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Stephen Bradley hails his Shamrock Rovers 'animals' as he sets target for more glory]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/iain-ward-interview-7201675-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T07:30:55+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>6 years ago, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. This week, he's doing the Dublin Marathon</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Iain Ward is described as the King of Chemo.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[6 years ago, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. This week, he's doing the Dublin Marathon]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-munster-todhg-furlong-7203585-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T07:15:05+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'They offered me a sub-academy spot in Munster' - Tadhg Furlong on what might have been</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tadhg Furlong goes over for a try against Clermont Auvergne.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mayo-final-garrymore-7202850-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T06:45:36+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>From The Magnificent Seven to hunting the seventh star - meet Garrymore</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Enda Hession is seeking a unique double with county and club. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[From The Magnificent Seven to hunting the seventh star - meet Garrymore]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/lara-gillespie-world-championships-7202824-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T06:30:37+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cycling in the Wicklow Mountains, learning from two strong women, and conquering the world twice</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Lara Gillespie pictured with her grandmother, May, and mother, Suzanne, at Dublin Airport.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-munster-urc-14-7202675-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T06:15:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Sheehan the 8, Carbery's return and Munster's tough task in Dublin</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster celebrate at Croke Park last year.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Sheehan the 8, Carbery's return and Munster's tough task in Dublin]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/bulls-v-ulster-preview-7204009-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T06:00:05+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ulster already behind the eight ball as they seek ignition in South Africa</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ulster hooker Tom Stewart will lead his side in Pretoria against the Bulls.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ulster already behind the eight ball as they seek ignition in South Africa]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kenmare-shamrocks-mickey-ned-osullivan-7203976-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-24T06:00:02+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Mickey Ned O'Sullivan: Comebacks, District days, and Kenmare Shamrocks' rise</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kenmare Shamrocks' Seán O'Shea.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Mickey Ned O'Sullivan: Comebacks, District days, and Kenmare Shamrocks' rise]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/shamrock-rovers-league-title-7203965-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T23:25:18+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Two sides to Rovers' domination summed by stalwart Burke and newcomer Brennan</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Hoop Dreams, League of Ireland, LOI, October, Shamrock Rovers</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Graham Burke celebrates another league title.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Two sides to Rovers' domination summed by stalwart Burke and newcomer Brennan]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ipswich-town-nottingham-forest-7203918-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T22:22:05+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Liam Delap misfires on Ipswich return as Nottingham Forest draw</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Liam Delap heads over.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Liam Delap misfires on Ipswich return as Nottingham Forest draw]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/bohs-title-challenge-ends-with-a-whimper-amid-dublin-derby-loss-7203901-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T22:20:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bohs' title challenge ends with a whimper in Dublin Derby loss</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shelbourne's Kameron Ledwidge and Connor Parsons of Bohs.]]></image:caption>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[A general view of the Dalymount Park floodlights.]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/dublin-liam-rushe-7201036-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-23T06:00:28+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>The two-time All-Star who wanted an Irish goodbye but ended up retiring on TG4</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dublin hurler Liam Rushe (file photo).]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/seamus-power-28-7202482-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T23:24:45+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Séamus Power four off the lead after late slip in Bermuda</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Séamus Power (file photo).]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/european-football-round-up-4-7202441-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T22:35:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bournemouth batter 10-man Milan, while other English sides all draw in Europe</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert celebrates scoring the opening goal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Bournemouth batter 10-man Milan, while other English sides all draw in Europe]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/celtic-v-celta-vigo-7202435-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T22:16:23+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Celtic sunk by Celta Vigo as European woes continue</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Celta Vigo's Javi Rodriguez celebrates scoring his and his side's second goal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Celtic sunk by Celta Vigo as European woes continue]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/wayne-rooney-on-man-united-7202370-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T21:11:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'They’re like babies' – Wayne Rooney lambasts Bruno Fernandes and United squad after Como calamity</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['They’re like babies' – Wayne Rooney lambasts Bruno Fernandes and United squad after Como calamity]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/irish-sports-book-of-the-year-2026-7202348-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T20:35:36+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Here are the six books nominated for Irish Sports Book of the Year</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ciara Mageean's book, 'My Greatest Race', ghost-written by Cliona Foley, is among the six books nominated.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Here are the six books nominated for Irish Sports Book of the Year]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/gaa-fixtures-tv-coverage-7202218-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T18:31:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Here's this weekend's key GAA club fixtures and TV coverage</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kilmacud Crokes' Dara Purcell and Cuala's Sean Brennan.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Here's this weekend's key GAA club fixtures and TV coverage]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/stephen-bradley-shamrock-rovers-18-7201919-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T17:03:34+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'The whole disciplinary process and how it is handled is not fit for purpose'</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley speaking in Dublin today.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['The whole disciplinary process and how it is handled is not fit for purpose']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/luke-littler-netflix-7201959-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T16:18:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Two Irish amateurs have the chance to beat Luke Littler and win £501,000</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Luke Littler. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Two Irish amateurs have the chance to beat Luke Littler and win £501,000]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ulster-rugby-bulls-7201908-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T15:38:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ulster name strong squad ahead of trip to Bulls</news:title>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/juarno-augustus-with-his-child-after-the-game-11085705-2562-4dc2-a419-e4ebd0125ce6-630x430.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ulster name strong squad ahead of trip to Bulls]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-team-against-munster-2-7201811-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T15:28:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Carbery starts at out-half with Sheehan at No 8 for Leinster while Munster make seven changes</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Leinster, Munster, October, Rugby, Shakeup, Team news, URC</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster's Joey Carbery comeing off the bench for Sam Prendergast against Clermont Auvergne.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Carbery starts at out-half with Sheehan at No 8 for Leinster while Munster make seven changes]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/antrim-hurling-final-postponed-7201824-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T15:03:52+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Antrim GAA postpone senior hurling final after storm warning</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Called Off, Game off, October, postponement, STORM BOELO</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/a-view-of-the-cup-ahead-of-the-game-f3086baf-f032-4aaf-81b0-6fdb269e8228-630x896.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[The Antrim Volunteer Cup. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Antrim GAA postpone senior hurling final after storm warning]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/connacht-team-to-face-zebre-7201776-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T14:23:59+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Prop Cahir set for Connacht debut as Lancaster's side welcome Zebre</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Connacht, October, Rugby, Selection, URC, Zebre Parma</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Connacht's Jerry Cahir.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Prop Cahir set for Connacht debut as Lancaster's side welcome Zebre]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/new-cork-home-jersey-2027-7201710-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T13:36:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Strength, identity and power': here's Cork GAA's new home kit for 2027 season</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Cork Football, Cork GAA, Cork hurling, GAA, Gaelic Football, Hurling, New threads, October</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cork's Tommy Walsh, Brian Hayes, and Shane Barrett showcasing the new home jersey.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Strength, identity and power': here's Cork GAA's new home kit for 2027 season]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ireland-women-vs-south-africa-7201654-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T12:47:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bemand makes two changes as Ireland prepare for South Africa opener</news:title>
            <news:keywords>ireland womens rugby, October, Rugby Union, Scott Bemand, South Africa, stacey flood, Team news, WXV</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/10/dorothy-wall-during-a-line-out-2a6ef6ec-59c9-40e7-ad7c-bc3cc3cbc1fc-630x436.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dorothy Wall returns to the Ireland second row.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Bemand makes two changes as Ireland prepare for South Africa opener]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/darragh-joyce-leaving-brisbane-lions-7201413-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T08:57:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Kilkenny's Darragh Joyce to leave Brisbane Lions</news:title>
            <news:keywords>AFL, Darragh Joyce, October</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Darragh Joyce is leaving the Brisbane Lions.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Kilkenny's Darragh Joyce to leave Brisbane Lions]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/garry-ringrose-robbie-henshaw-7201147-Oct2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T07:30:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'One guy I feel grateful to play with' - Ringrose on playing alongside Henshaw for 10 years</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Garry Ringrose, Ireland, Leinster, October, robbie henshaw, teammates</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster's Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['One guy I feel grateful to play with' - Ringrose on playing alongside Henshaw for 10 years]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/fineen-wycherley-interview-leinster-7200276-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T07:00:49+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Fineen Wycherley on a special moment in the Páirc and his Leinster memories</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Fineen Wycherely, locked in, Munster, Rugby, URC</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster's Fineen Wycherley was a try-scorer against Racing 92.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Fineen Wycherley on a special moment in the Páirc and his Leinster memories]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/james-mcclean-book-review-7201301-Oct2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T06:30:26+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>James McClean book 'The Walls' makes you worry about the man trapped inside</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[James McClean earlier this summer.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[James McClean book 'The Walls' makes you worry about the man trapped inside]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/jamie-benson-ireland-7200728-Oct2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-22T06:00:07+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Jamie Benson, the Irish-qualified neuroscientist who caught Farrell's eye</news:title>
            <news:keywords>IQ, Ireland, Irish-Qualified, Jamie Benson, October</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ulster's Jamie Benson.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Jamie Benson, the Irish-qualified neuroscientist who caught Farrell's eye]]></image:title>
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