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        <image:caption>Josh Coburns double saw off his former club Middlesbrough </image:caption>
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            <news:title>Ulster boost as Izuchuckwu returns from concussion lay-off to start against Ospreys</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Cormac Izuchukwu returns to the Ulster second row.</image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-edinburgh-champions-cup-teams-7002965-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Leinster name 14 Ireland internationals – plus Rieko Ioane – in stacked side to face Edinburgh</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Ryan Baird is set for his first Leinster start in almost six months.</image:caption>
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            <news:title>Maguire and Walsh three off the lead in Las Vegas, Seamus Power hits 71 in Texas</news:title>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:04:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Gian van Veen brands Luke Littler ‘out of order’ as Dutchman edges fiery clash</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Luke Littler, right, makes a crying gesture against Gian van Veen (Peter Byrne/PA)</image:caption>
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        <image:caption>Munster head coach Clayton McMillan.</image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mark-rodgers-clare-hurler-7001955-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:30:40+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Mark Rodgers: 'We're very comfortable in our own group'</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Clare free-taker Mark Rodgers.</image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ben-oconnor-cork-manager-interview-7001859-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:00:09+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ben O'Connor on 'shadow boxing' nonsense, Portugal camp, and full-back options</news:title>
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        <image:title>Ben O'Connor on 'shadow boxing' nonsense, Portugal camp, and full-back options</image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sean-obrien-munster-3-7002417-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:00:01+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Munster's Seán O'Brien.</image:caption>
        <image:title>'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'</image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/louis-bielle-biarrey-france-six-nations-player-7002632-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T19:20:44+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Louis Bielle-Biarrey.</image:caption>
        <image:title>Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament</image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/aidan-oconnor-limerick-hurler-7002520-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>The emergence of Aidan O'Connor: A consummate pro beyond his years</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Aidan O'Connor.</image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ulster-rugby-19-7002370-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:00:33+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>&quot;I don't think we're taking anything lightly&quot; – Stuart McCloskey excited for Ulster's run-in</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/billy-oneill-7002145-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:56:59+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bray Wanderers young gun Billy O'Neill to join Bristol City this summer</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Billy O'Neill in action against Cobh Ramblers last season.</image:caption>
        <image:title>Bray Wanderers young gun Billy O'Neill to join Bristol City this summer</image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-exeter-team-7002135-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:53:53+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Beirne returns as skipper in much-changed Munster XV for Exeter</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Munster captain Tadhg Beirne.</image:caption>
        <image:title>Beirne returns as skipper in much-changed Munster XV for Exeter</image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/connacht-sharks-team-news-2-7001902-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T12:40:17+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cian Prendergast back to captain Connacht for knockout clash with Sharks </news:title>
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        <image:caption>Cian Prendergast. </image:caption>
        <image:title>Cian Prendergast back to captain Connacht for knockout clash with Sharks </image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rugby-podcast-2-7001563-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:58:12+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster's Saints imagery and Munster's tall order in Devon</news:title>
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        <image:title>Leinster's Saints imagery and Munster's tall order in Devon</image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/manchester-united-leeds-united-dublin-friendly-7001491-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-04-02T10:22:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Man United and Leeds confirmed for Croke Park friendly</news:title>
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        <image:title>Man United and Leeds confirmed for Croke Park friendly</image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mo-salah-liverpool-steven-gerrard-7001461-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Steven Gerrard advised Mohamed Salah not to leave Liverpool ‘under a cloud’</news:title>
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        <image:caption>Mohamed Salah.</image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/aintree-grand-national-horse-racing-7001396-Apr2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>2024 winner favourite for Aintree Grand National – and Paul Townend looks set to ride</news:title>
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