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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T22:14:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Middlesbrough to play Hull in Championship play-off final as Southampton lose 'spygate' appeal</news:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-galway-leinster-u20-final-7045983-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T21:05:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Goals from Morgan and Shaughnessy help fire Galway to Leinster U20 glory</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jack Shaughnessy celebrates scoring a goal for Galway.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/sharlene-mawdsley-new-400m-personal-best-7046027-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T20:27:15+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>New 400m personal best for Sharlene Mawdsley after brilliant victory in Italy</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[New 400m personal best for Sharlene Mawdsley after brilliant victory in Italy]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/clarkson-leinster-tighthead-7045635-May2026/</loc>
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                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T19:30:01+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Clarkson's continuing progress at tighthead a happy tale for Leinster</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Thomas Clarkson carries against Toulon.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Clarkson's continuing progress at tighthead a happy tale for Leinster]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/uefa-european-qualifiers-new-format-7045873-May2026/</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>2026-05-20T18:17:08+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Uefa want to change the Euros qualifying process again – here are the main details in their plan</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Aleksander Ceferin, Euro 2030, European Championship, Football, It's very simple, Leave well enough alone, Soccer, UEFA, uefa nations league</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Uefa will be changing its competition formats after Euro 2028.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Uefa want to change the Euros qualifying process again – here are the main details in their plan]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/giro-ditalia-ras-tailteann-results-7045834-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:40:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>In-form Narvaez wins third Giro stage, Baker takes Rás Tailteann opener</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Cycling, Cycling round-up, Giro d'Italia, ras tailteann</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/porcari-italia-20th-may-2026-ecuadors-manuel-jhonatan-narvaez-of-uae-team-emirates-xrg-stage-winner-during-stage-11-of-the-giro-ditalia-from-porcari-to-chiavari-italy-wednesday-may-20-2026-p-4cddb6ac-d2fa-49e1-950d-0f3b8237fb9c-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jhonatan Narvaez won Wednesday's stage at the Giro.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[In-form Narvaez wins third Giro stage, Baker takes Rás Tailteann opener]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mark-mchugh-westmeath-martin-mchugh-7045513-May2026/</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>2026-05-20T15:48:17+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>An ounce of breeding worth a tonne of feeding – Mark McHugh's journey</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Mark McHugh and John Heslin after Westmeath's Leinster win. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[An ounce of breeding worth a tonne of feeding – Mark McHugh's journey]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ex-munster-and-ireland-star-simon-zebo-to-release-autobiography-7045467-May2026/</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>2026-05-20T13:43:29+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ex-Munster and Ireland star Simon Zebo to release autobiography</news:title>
            <news:keywords>book, Gerry Thornley, looking ahead, Munster, Rugby, Simon Zebo</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Simon Zebo (file pic).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ex-Munster and Ireland star Simon Zebo to release autobiography]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/cricket-ireland-names-womens-squads-7045450-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T12:57:06+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cricket Ireland names women's squads for T20 World Cup and Tri-Series</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Cricket, Howzat?, Ireland Cricket</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland names women's squads for T20 World Cup and Tri-Series]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/padraig-ohora-mount-everest-7045311-May2026/</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>2026-05-20T11:29:48+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Former Mayo footballer Pádraig O'Hora on top of the world with successful Everest climb</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Padraig O'Hora. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Former Mayo footballer Pádraig O'Hora on top of the world with successful Everest climb]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/bordeaux-rugby-club-7044614-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:04:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>€7 tickets, the fan experience, and thrilling rugby - Bordeaux's impressive rise</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bordeaux, Champions Cup, L'UBB, Leinster, Top 14, UBB</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Matthieu Jalibert and Arthur Retière at Stade Chaban-Delmas.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[€7 tickets, the fan experience, and thrilling rugby - Bordeaux's impressive rise]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/clarke-dermody-ulster-7045255-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:39:55+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Ex-All Black prop Clarke Dermody joins Ulster as forwards coach</news:title>
            <news:keywords>clarke dermody, CONFIRMED, Rugby, Ulster</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/brisbane-australia-19th-apr-2024-highlanders-coach-clarke-dermody-is-seen-during-the-super-rugby-pacific-round-9-match-between-the-queensland-reds-and-the-highlanders-at-suncorp-stadium-in-brisban-999c3be9-4b98-4f01-8bff-b7b8ebc94d8d-630x434.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Ex-All Black prop Clarke Dermody joins Ulster as forwards coach]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/harrington-power-irish-open-2026-7045227-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:06:31+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Harrington, Power and McKibbin confirmed for 2026 Irish Open</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Golf, Irish Open</news:keywords>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Harrington, Power and McKibbin confirmed for 2026 Irish Open]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/bukayo-saka-arsenal-champions-7045217-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T09:29:04+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Bukayo Saka says Arsenal critics ‘not laughing anymore’ as club celebrate title</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Bukayo Saka, Champions, Premier League, Soccer, Arsenal</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/arsenal-fans-celebrate-at-the-drayton-park-arms-near-the-emirates-stadium-london-arsenal-were-crowned-premier-league-champions-for-the-first-time-in-22-years-after-manchester-city-were-held-to-a-1-1-6ebf7953-eec1-4017-b52f-f57146924a77-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenal fans celebrate at The Drayton Park Arms near the Emirates Stadium.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Bukayo Saka says Arsenal critics ‘not laughing anymore’ as club celebrate title]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsenal-mikel-arteta-premier-league-7045116-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:15:21+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Arsenal's Premier League title celebrations show a reawakening of a giant of the English game</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Arsenal, back on top, Mikel Arteta, Premier League</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/arsenal-supporters-gather-at-the-arsenal-stadium-after-arsenals-soccer-team-won-the-premier-league-title-in-london-tuesday-may-19-2026-ap-photoalberto-pezzali-75dc22ee-e1e6-4d46-886b-337324811edd-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenal fans gather outside the Emirates Stadium to celebrate winning the Premier League.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Arsenal's Premier League title celebrations show a reawakening of a giant of the English game]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/angus-bell-ulster-3-7044519-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:05:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I've really loved my time here and I’m in no rush to get out of Belfast' </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Rugby, suftum</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/angus-bell-f944cd39-95d9-41a4-b65f-15e5b561b84d-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Angus Bell. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['I've really loved my time here and I’m in no rush to get out of Belfast' ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/spurs-chelse-premier-league-7045068-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T22:12:47+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Spurs and West Ham's Premier League relegation battle goes to final day </news:title>
            <news:keywords>Chelsea, Drama, Premier League, Soccer, Tottenham Hotspur</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/tottenham-hotspurs-conor-gallagher-and-team-mates-stand-dejected-during-the-premier-league-match-at-the-stamford-bridge-london-picture-date-tuesday-may-19-2026-c0eb02e2-7d13-4693-9372-fa6640adafbb-630x419.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Spurs and West Ham's Premier League relegation battle goes to final day ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/billy-vunipola-montpellier-ulster-7044648-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T21:30:31+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Montpellier's Vunipola wary of an Ulster side 'with nothing to lose and everything to gain'</news:title>
            <news:keywords>billy vunipola, Challenge Cup, Rugby, Montpellier, Ulster</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Montpellier's Billy Vunipola.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Montpellier's Vunipola wary of an Ulster side 'with nothing to lose and everything to gain']]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsenal-win-premier-league-7044999-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T21:24:53+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City draw with Bournemouth</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Arsenal, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Premier League, Red Rising, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/arsenal-players-celebrate-a-goal-that-was-later-disallowed-by-a-var-decision-during-the-english-premier-league-soccer-match-between-arsenal-and-fulham-in-london-england-saturday-may-2-2026-ap-ph-ec3b0238-c2f8-4ac1-8137-50d3cab688ed-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenal players celebrate (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Arsenal crowned Premier League champions as Man City draw with Bournemouth]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/southampton-playoff-final-expelled-7044858-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T18:58:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final after admitting spying on rivals</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Breaking, EFL, Soccer, Southampton</news:keywords>
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        <image:loc>https://c1.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/a-general-view-of-the-corner-flag-ahead-of-the-sky-bet-championship-match-at-st-marys-stadium-southampton-picture-date-tuesday-april-28-2026-eb3c588e-2d47-4b10-a669-38c7e1b9367a-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Southampton can appeal the decision. ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final after admitting spying on rivals]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ulster-season-challenge-cup-final-7044355-May2026/</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>2026-05-19T17:47:20+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>It's all on the line for Ulster at end of a season which promised so much</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Challenge Cup, final hurdle, Rugby, Ulster</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Dublin's Brian Hayes and Kilkenny's Adrian Mullen.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[8 GAA senior games live on TV-streaming in next weekend's schedule]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/carlos-alcaraz-withdraws-wimbledon-7044732-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:title>Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/all-ireland-shc-2026-7044544-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T15:14:54+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>What's at stake for Leinster and Munster hurling championship final day?</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cork's Alan Connolly and Adam Hogan of Clare contest a high ball.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[What's at stake for Leinster and Munster hurling championship final day?]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/urc-fixture-list-202627-7044488-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T12:23:19+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster start in South Africa, Munster home to Glasgow – 2026/27 URC fixtures revealed </news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[The first Leinster-Munster derby will take place on Saturday, October 24.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster start in South Africa, Munster home to Glasgow – 2026/27 URC fixtures revealed ]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/roy-keane-bruno-fernandes-man-united-7044432-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:30:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Roy Keane criticises Bruno Fernandes over 'circus act' assist record</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Roy Keane and Bruno Fernandes.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Roy Keane criticises Bruno Fernandes over 'circus act' assist record]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/graeme-mcdowell-9-7044348-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T10:46:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Former champion Graeme McDowell books US Open spot</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Former champion Graeme McDowell books US Open spot]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/nathan-doak-ulster-3-7040486-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T09:54:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Doak an ever-growing influence for Ulster after impressing Farrell</news:title>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Doak scores a try for Ulster.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Doak an ever-growing influence for Ulster after impressing Farrell]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/man-city-pep-guardiola-leave-7044101-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            </news:publication>
            
            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:47:00+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Man City not commenting on Pep exit report as former Chelsea boss linked with job</news:title>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester City are not commenting on reports Pep Guardiola is expected to leave the club.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Man City not commenting on Pep exit report as former Chelsea boss linked with job]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/mikel-arteta-premier-league-7044204-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:46:50+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Arsenal boss Arteta ready to be 'biggest ever' Bournemouth fan against Man City</news:title>
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        <image:title><![CDATA[Arsenal boss Arteta ready to be 'biggest ever' Bournemouth fan against Man City]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-rugby-11-7043946-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:00:34+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'I didn't realise how much it meant to Leinster as a province, but I fully understand now'</news:title>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster's Robin McBryde.]]></image:caption>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/waterford-drogheda-united-league-of-ireland-7043932-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T22:05:58+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Lonergan injury-time penalty hands Waterford dramatic win over Drogheda</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Drogheda United, League of Ireland, LOI, Waterford</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Tommy Lonergan celebrates scoring for Waterford.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Lonergan injury-time penalty hands Waterford dramatic win over Drogheda]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsenal-premier-league-man-city-burnley-7043944-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T21:58:44+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Arsenal on brink of first Premier League title in 22 years after beating Burnley</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Arsenal, Burnley, Gunners, Premier League</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Kai Havertz celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Arsenal on brink of first Premier League title in 22 years after beating Burnley]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kilkenny-galway-leinster-hurling-7043941-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T21:54:48+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Galway lift Leinster crown after thrilling comeback against Kilkenny</news:title>
            <news:keywords>GAA, Galway, Hurling, Kilkenny, Leinster, Minor Hurling</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Galway’s Conor O’Neill and Gus Lohan celebrate with the trophy after the match.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Galway lift Leinster crown after thrilling comeback against Kilkenny]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/kerry-cork-munster-minor-football-final-7043936-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T21:51:57+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Cork claim Munster minor title with extra-time win over Kerry</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Cork, Football, GAA, Kerry, Minor, Munster, Rebels</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Cork players celebrate their victory.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Cork claim Munster minor title with extra-time win over Kerry]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/armagh-monaghan-allianz-ulster-final-7043311-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T20:45:16+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>The Ulster final is an ever-evolving piece of theatre that enthrals generations</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Armagh, GAA, Gaelic Football, Monaghan, Protests, Showpiece Event, Ulster Final, none</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Conor Turbitt in the Orange Crush.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[The Ulster final is an ever-evolving piece of theatre that enthrals generations]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-players-2026-7027882-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T20:39:06+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>How Leinster have used a 56-player squad to fight on two fronts</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Champions Cup, depth chart, Game time, Leinster, Minutes, URC</news:keywords>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jimmy O'Brien, Max Deegan, and Harry Byrne.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[How Leinster have used a 56-player squad to fight on two fronts]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/ulster-rugby-challenge-cup-robert-baloucoune-7043911-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>the 42</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T19:18:33+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Baloucoune in mix for Ulster selection for Challenge Cup final</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Challenge Cup, Comeback, Rugby, Ulster</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
        <image:loc>https://c0.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/robert-baloucoune-during-the-warm-up-ahead-of-the-match-060bdbb4-bb7f-49ba-8e16-c31164c099cf-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        <image:caption><![CDATA[Ulster's Robert Baloucoune (file photo).]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Baloucoune in mix for Ulster selection for Challenge Cup final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/the-football-family-2-7043831-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T18:21:25+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Social media threats and weekend review</news:title>
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        <image:loc>https://c2.thejournal.ie/media/2026/05/liverpool-uk-17th-may-2026-seamus-coleman-of-everton-applauds-the-fans-following-the-everton-vs-sunderland-premier-league-match-at-hill-dickinson-stadium-liverpool-picture-credit-should-read-je-121312b2-3b25-41ff-bada-841724aac7b5-630x420.jpg</image:loc>
        
        <image:title><![CDATA[Social media threats and weekend review]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/var-error-7043832-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T17:47:20+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>PGMO apologises to Forest for wrong call over handball before Matheus Cunha goal</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Referee Michael Salisbury (centre) overruled VAR (Martin Rickett/PA). ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[PGMO apologises to Forest for wrong call over handball before Matheus Cunha goal]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/westmeath-football-comment-7042796-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T17:32:27+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>'Build on this' – Westmeath look to the future after stunning Dublin on golden Leinster day</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Breakthrough, GAA, Leinster, Westmeath</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Adam Treanor, Ray Connellan, and Robbie Forde celebrate Westmeath's victory.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA['Build on this' – Westmeath look to the future after stunning Dublin on golden Leinster day]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/pico-lopes-cape-verde-world-cup-squad-7043650-May2026/</loc>
        <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T15:58:32+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Shamrock Rovers 'very proud' as Pico Lopes named in Cape Verde World Cup squad</news:title>
            <news:keywords>Football, It's Official, Soccer</news:keywords>
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        <image:image>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[On the plane: Roberto 'Pico' Lopes.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Shamrock Rovers 'very proud' as Pico Lopes named in Cape Verde World Cup squad]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/irish-rugby-podcast-15-7043651-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T15:43:48+01:00</news:publication_date>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T15:31:47+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Jose Mourinho has agreed a deal to return to Real Madrid, according to reports.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[José Mourinho agrees Real Madrid return after 13 years away – reports]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/all-ireland-sfc-u20-fixture-details-7043520-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T14:42:42+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Armagh and Derry face off in the All-Ireland senior football championship.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Fixture details confirmed for All-Ireland SFC games and U20 finals]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/tommy-obrien-leinster-champions-cup-7043485-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T13:55:57+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Leinster's Tommy O'Brien doubtful for Champions Cup final</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster Rugby Squad Training, Rosemount, UCD 11/5/2026
Tommy OBrien]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Leinster's Tommy O'Brien doubtful for Champions Cup final]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/arsenal-your-stories-7037411-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T13:00:35+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Are you an Arsenal fan? We want to hear how you're feeling ahead of the double run-in</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[A massive few weeks lie ahead for Arsenal.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-lions-spitting-7043339-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T12:43:26+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>No citing after Munster's allegation of spitting by Lions player</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Andrea Piardi [left] was the referee in charge of Munster's clash with the Lions.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[No citing after Munster's allegation of spitting by Lions player]]></image:title>
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    </url>    <url>
        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/benhard-janse-van-rensburg-features-in-englands-42-man-training-squad-7043331-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T12:25:24+01:00</news:publication_date>
            <news:title>Benhard Janse van Rensburg features in England's 42-man training squad</news:title>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Benhard Janse van Rensburg (file pic). ]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Benhard Janse van Rensburg features in England's 42-man training squad]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/rory-mcilroy-pga-championship-8-7043127-May2026/</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-05-18T08:25:51+01:00</news:publication_date>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy switched his focus to the US Open (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy left counting missed opportunities at US PGA Championship]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/aaron-rai-pga-championship-7043113-May2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Aaron Rai clinched his first major at the US PGA Championship (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Aaron Rai claims stunning victory at US PGA Championship]]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/munster-urc-knockoffs-craig-casey-7042305-May2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Munster captain Craig Casey.]]></image:caption>
        <image:title><![CDATA[Casey: 'There has been a lot thrown at us as a club, it is sad']]></image:title>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leinster-fans-bilbao-7042451-May2026/</loc>
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        <image:caption><![CDATA[Leinster celebrate with fans in Bilbao in 2018.]]></image:caption>
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        <loc>https://www.the42.ie/leo-cullen-selection-7042435-May2026/</loc>
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