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                    <title>Junior Touch Cup Series 2026 information</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With an increasing number of junior and youth players taking up the sport of Touch, Summer 2026 sees the return of the popular Junior Touch Cup Series... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/march/junior-touch-cup-series-2026-information/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nominees announced for 2026 England Touch Awards</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The shortlisted nominees have been announced ahead of this weekend&#39;s England Touch Awards! The awards will be presented at a dinner in Nottingham on S... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/march/nominees-announced-for-2026-england-touch-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2026 Mixed NTS open for team bookings</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mixed National Touch Series returns for another busy summer of competition in 2026, featuring three rounds of exciting tournament play.
Starting o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/march/2026-mixed-nts-open-for-team-bookings/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA accepting applications to join Board as Non-Executive Director</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association is now accepting applications to join its Board of Directors as Non-Executive Directors.
The Non-Executive Directors pro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/march/eta-accepting-applications-to-join-board-as-non-executive-director/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 08 March 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>BUCS CIMA University Touch Championship hits new heights for 2026</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/february/bucs-cima-university-touch-championship-hits-new-heights-for-2026/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It&#39;s a record-breaking BUCS CIMA University Touch Championships at Nottingham Riverside this Saturday, as 39 teams head to the midlands for the openin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/february/bucs-cima-university-touch-championship-hits-new-heights-for-2026/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 February 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Rugby joins School Games</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Touch Rugby has joined the School Games programme for 2026, and is ready to be selected within the Events Calendar for the forthcoming summer term com... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/february/touch-rugby-joins-school-games/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 February 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch awards 2026 - nominate now!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/february/england-touch-awards-2026-nominate-now/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2026 England Touch Awards will be handed out during the evening dinner of the England Touch Conference in Nottingham on March 21, 2026.
Nomination... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/february/england-touch-awards-2026-nominate-now/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 22 February 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Conference 2026 speaker line-up</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The speaker line-up has been confirmed for the 2026 England Touch Conference, at the Village Hotel, Nottingham, on March 21 and 22.




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                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 February 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Schools Touch Championships going from strength-to-strength</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/january/national-schools-touch-championships-going-from-strength-to-strength/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is only the beginning of 2026, but already the National Schools Touch Championships is experiencing an explosion of interest year-on-year, with mor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2026/january/national-schools-touch-championships-going-from-strength-to-strength/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 January 2026 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pathways &amp; Performance Leadership Team – update</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/december/pathways-performance-leadership-team-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Sammie Phillips (Director of Pathways &amp;amp; Performance) has been building her leadership team, and we are pleased to announce the following appointme... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/december/pathways-performance-leadership-team-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University of Warwick confirmed as host venue for 2026 European Youth Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/december/university-of-warwick-confirmed-as-host-venue-for-2026-european-youth-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch (FIT) and England Touch Association (ETA) have today confirmed that the 2026 European Youth Touch Championships ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/december/university-of-warwick-confirmed-as-host-venue-for-2026-european-youth-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Protect where we play for the next generation</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/december/protect-where-we-play-for-the-next-generation/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Government has launched a consultation on changes to the planning system, including the proposal to remove Sport England as a statutory consultee ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/december/protect-where-we-play-for-the-next-generation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Classic NTS Round 1 categories confirmed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/december/classic-nts-round-1-categories-confirmed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following feedback from clubs intending to participate, England Touch has confirmed the categories for the first round of the 2026 Classic National To... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/december/classic-nts-round-1-categories-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 December 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Introducing the Classic National Touch Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/november/introducing-the-classic-national-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[New for 2026 is the England Touch Classic National Touch Series – a group of events specifically for Seniors and Masters players.
While the England Hi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/november/introducing-the-classic-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England to host 2026 European Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/november/england-to-host-2026-european-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch has confirmed that the 2026 European Junior Touch Championships will be hosted in England from Friday 14th to Su... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/november/england-to-host-2026-european-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/november/england-to-host-2026-european-junior-touch-championships/
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>CIMA BUCA UTC Stat Pack - Regional Round 1</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/november/cima-buca-utc-stat-pack-regional-round-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The CIMA BUCS University Touch Series regional rounds are well underway, with plenty of action in both the North and South.
With 21 teams, including d... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/november/cima-buca-utc-stat-pack-regional-round-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/november/cima-buca-utc-stat-pack-regional-round-1/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 November 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coach appointments announced for upcoming international cycle</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/october/coach-appointments-announced-for-upcoming-international-cycle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After an extensive and competitive recruitment process, the England Touch High Performance leadership is pleased to announced the Opens, Seniors, Mast... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/october/coach-appointments-announced-for-upcoming-international-cycle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch and CIMA renew partnership to equip UK university students with power skills on and off the pitch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/october/england-touch-and-cima-renew-partnership-to-equip-uk-university-students-with-power-skills-on-and-off-the-pitch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) are proud to announce the renewal of their&#160;partnership, reinforcing their s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/october/england-touch-and-cima-renew-partnership-to-equip-uk-university-students-with-power-skills-on-and-off-the-pitch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch: connecting all participants, linking pathways and performance</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/october/england-touch-connecting-all-participants-linking-pathways-and-performance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a period of organisational review and analysis, England Touch is taking steps to better link pathways and performance, and to connect all pa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/october/england-touch-connecting-all-participants-linking-pathways-and-performance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/october/england-touch-connecting-all-participants-linking-pathways-and-performance/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 October 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Director of Pathways and Performance appointed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/new-director-of-pathways-and-performance-appointed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In line with the Association’s on-going organisational review and restructure, England Touch is delighted to announce the appointment of Sammie Philli... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/new-director-of-pathways-and-performance-appointed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/new-director-of-pathways-and-performance-appointed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England’s referees represent throughout the summer</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/england-s-referees-represent-throughout-the-summer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s #TeamRef shone throughout the summer’s international events in Limerick, Stirling and Calvisano.
In all 44 referees officiated across the At... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/england-s-referees-represent-throughout-the-summer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ben Powell to step down as High Performance Director with the England Touch Association</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/ben-powell-to-step-down-as-high-performance-director-with-the-england-touch-association/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ben Powell is stepping away from his role as England Touch&#39;s High Performance (HP) Director.
Ben has played an important part in the growth of England... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/ben-powell-to-step-down-as-high-performance-director-with-the-england-touch-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>All the big finals at Junior Nationals 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/all-the-big-finals-at-junior-nationals-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Vermeer UK and Ireland we were able to live stream Junior Nationals 2025, including some of the most competitive finals we can remember - fo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/all-the-big-finals-at-junior-nationals-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 06 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch signs up as Association for Physical Education NGB &amp; Sector Affiliate</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/england-touch-signs-up-as-association-for-physical-education-ngb-sector-affiliate/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[To support its strategic plans to introduce Touch Rugby (Touch) to as many children and young people as possible, the England Touch Association has jo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/september/england-touch-signs-up-as-association-for-physical-education-ngb-sector-affiliate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 September 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Seniors and Masters playing survey</title>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/england-touch-seniors-and-masters-playing-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Five medals for England teams in Calvisano</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/five-medals-for-england-teams-in-calvisano/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s six Men’s and Women’s Opens teams had weekends to remember in Calvisano.
England’s Women occupied all the podium places at the end of three ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/five-medals-for-england-teams-in-calvisano/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/five-medals-for-england-teams-in-calvisano/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Six teams in action at European Opens Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/six-teams-in-action-at-european-opens-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is well represented in Calvisano this weekend in the inaugural European Opens Touch Cup.
England is utilising the opportunity to send de... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/six-teams-in-action-at-european-opens-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/six-teams-in-action-at-european-opens-touch-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medal rush continues in Scotland for Seniors and Masters</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/medal-rush-continues-in-scotland-for-seniors-and-masters/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s outstanding international summer continued in Stirling, as all 11 Seniors and Masters teams headed home with a medal.
Seven of those w... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/medal-rush-continues-in-scotland-for-seniors-and-masters/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/medal-rush-continues-in-scotland-for-seniors-and-masters/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Stirling calling for Seniors and Masters</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/stirling-calling-for-seniors-and-masters/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s preparations for the 2026 European Touch Championships and 2028 Touch World Cup continue this weekend when 11 Seniors and Masters teams head... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/stirling-calling-for-seniors-and-masters/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/stirling-calling-for-seniors-and-masters/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/stirling-calling-for-seniors-and-masters/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2025 digital survey</title>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/2025-digital-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Re-live the big matches from Limerick</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/re-live-the-big-matches-from-limerick/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England came home with six Gold, one Silver and two Bronze medals from the nine competitions at the 2025 Federation of International Touch Atlantic Yo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/re-live-the-big-matches-from-limerick/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/re-live-the-big-matches-from-limerick/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England head west for Atlantic Youth Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/england-head-west-for-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Eleven Youth teams have headed west this weekend for the 2025 Atlantic Youth Touch Cup at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Action starts on Friday... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/england-head-west-for-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/england-head-west-for-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/august/england-head-west-for-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 August 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Vince’s update – July 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/vince-s-update-july-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Firstly I’d like to say hello to all of our members and workforce. I’ve taken some time to get my feet under the table, meet as many different people ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/vince-s-update-july-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/vince-s-update-july-2025/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/vince-s-update-july-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams announced for Limerick 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/teams-announced-for-limerick-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is taking its largest ever playing group to an international Youth event this summer, with 11 teams heading to the University of Limeric... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/teams-announced-for-limerick-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/teams-announced-for-limerick-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Playing in extreme heat - guidance from the England Touch medical team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/playing-in-extreme-heat-guidance-from-the-england-touch-medical-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Whether you are representing your club in the National Touch Series, playing in a local league or friendly match, or just having a social runaround, p... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/playing-in-extreme-heat-guidance-from-the-england-touch-medical-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/playing-in-extreme-heat-guidance-from-the-england-touch-medical-team/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/playing-in-extreme-heat-guidance-from-the-england-touch-medical-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Fixtures and pools confirmed for second Atlantic Youth Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/fixtures-and-pools-confirmed-for-second-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch and event hosts, Ireland Touch Association, have announced that the pools and fixtures for the second Atlantic Y... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/fixtures-and-pools-confirmed-for-second-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/fixtures-and-pools-confirmed-for-second-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/july/fixtures-and-pools-confirmed-for-second-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 05 July 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Saxons steal the show at 2025 Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/may/saxons-steal-the-show-at-2025-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The South West Saxons earned their first ever Nationals Opens titles at Nottingham&#39;s Highfields Sports Complex over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Whil... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/may/saxons-steal-the-show-at-2025-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/may/saxons-steal-the-show-at-2025-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/may/saxons-steal-the-show-at-2025-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Rugby popularity growing rapidly in schools</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/may/touch-rugby-popularity-growing-rapidly-in-schools/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch is proving itself as a code of rugby being embraced by school teachers by the rapid expansion of the National Schools Touch Championships.
Deliv... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/may/touch-rugby-popularity-growing-rapidly-in-schools/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/may/touch-rugby-popularity-growing-rapidly-in-schools/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/may/touch-rugby-popularity-growing-rapidly-in-schools/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association enjoys record-breaking 2024 and sets sights for bright future</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/april/england-touch-association-enjoys-record-breaking-2024-and-sets-sights-for-bright-future/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) has released its Annual Report for 2024, reporting successes across all areas of the organisation.
On the field En... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/april/england-touch-association-enjoys-record-breaking-2024-and-sets-sights-for-bright-future/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/april/england-touch-association-enjoys-record-breaking-2024-and-sets-sights-for-bright-future/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Vermeer UK &amp; Ireland supporting England Touch Nationals 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/april/vermeer-uk-ireland-supporting-england-touch-nationals-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Vermeer UK &amp;amp; Ireland is once again showing its support for Touch Rugby in this country by finalising an advertising agreement at England Touch Nat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/april/vermeer-uk-ireland-supporting-england-touch-nationals-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/april/vermeer-uk-ireland-supporting-england-touch-nationals-2025/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/april/vermeer-uk-ireland-supporting-england-touch-nationals-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 April 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter regain BUCS University Touch Championship crown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/exeter-regain-bucs-university-touch-championship-crown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Exeter Hurricanes, the 2024/25 BUCS University Touch Champions!
With two Cup titles and a Cup final place, Exeter regained the over... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/exeter-regain-bucs-university-touch-championship-crown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/exeter-regain-bucs-university-touch-championship-crown/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/exeter-regain-bucs-university-touch-championship-crown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pool draw for final round of 2024/25 BUCS University Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/pool-draw-for-final-round-of-202425-bucs-university-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The pools have been drawn for the final round of the 2024/25 AICPA&amp;amp;CIMA BUCS University Touch Championships.
Exeter 1&#39;s two Cup wins from the open... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/pool-draw-for-final-round-of-202425-bucs-university-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/pool-draw-for-final-round-of-202425-bucs-university-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/pool-draw-for-final-round-of-202425-bucs-university-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA Board positions open for applications</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/eta-board-positions-open-for-applications/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association is now accepting applications to join its Board of Directors as Chair and Non-Executive Directors.
The Chair and Non-Exe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/eta-board-positions-open-for-applications/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/eta-board-positions-open-for-applications/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/eta-board-positions-open-for-applications/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pool draw for AICPA&amp;CIMA BUCS UTC Round 2 National</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/pool-draw-for-aicpacima-bucs-utc-round-2-national/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The pools have been drawn for Round 2 National of the 2025 AICPA&amp;amp;CIMA BUCS University Touch Championship.
Oxford 1, Manchester and Cardiff 1 are i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/pool-draw-for-aicpacima-bucs-utc-round-2-national/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/pool-draw-for-aicpacima-bucs-utc-round-2-national/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Kevin Hill returns to England Touch as new Event Delivery Lead</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/kevin-hill-returns-to-england-touch-as-new-event-delivery-lead/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced the appointment of Kevin Hill as the Association’s new Event Delivery Lead.
Kevin is one of the most experienced eve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/kevin-hill-returns-to-england-touch-as-new-event-delivery-lead/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/kevin-hill-returns-to-england-touch-as-new-event-delivery-lead/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/march/kevin-hill-returns-to-england-touch-as-new-event-delivery-lead/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 March 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter Hurricanes set early pace in 2025 UTC</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The University of Exeter have set the early pace in the national rounds of the 2025 AICPA&amp;amp;CIMA BUCS University Touch Championships.
Having set the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/exeter-hurricanes-set-early-pace-in-2025-utc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/exeter-hurricanes-set-early-pace-in-2025-utc/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/exeter-hurricanes-set-early-pace-in-2025-utc/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pools confirmed for AICPA&amp;CIMA BUCS University Touch Championships R1</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/pools-confirmed-for-aicpacima-bucs-university-touch-championships-r1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The pools have been confirmed for the AICPA&amp;amp;CIMA BUCS University Touch Championship National Round 1 at Nottingham&#39;s Riverside Sports Complex on S... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/pools-confirmed-for-aicpacima-bucs-university-touch-championships-r1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/pools-confirmed-for-aicpacima-bucs-university-touch-championships-r1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>AICPA &amp; CIMA to sponsor National University Touch Championships 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/aicpa-cima-to-sponsor-national-university-touch-championships-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association has today announced an exciting sponsorship agreement with AICPA&amp;amp;CIMA for this spring’s National Rounds of the 2025 ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/aicpa-cima-to-sponsor-national-university-touch-championships-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/aicpa-cima-to-sponsor-national-university-touch-championships-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 15 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2024 Touch World Cup delivers &#163;10 million economic benefit</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/2024-touch-world-cup-delivers-10-million-economic-benefit/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch (FIT), England Touch and the University of Nottingham have today released the 2024 Touch World Cup impact report... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/2024-touch-world-cup-delivers-10-million-economic-benefit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/2024-touch-world-cup-delivers-10-million-economic-benefit/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/february/2024-touch-world-cup-delivers-10-million-economic-benefit/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 February 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Venues confirmed for 2025 National Touch Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/venues-confirmed-for-2025-national-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The venues have been announced for the 2025 National Touch Series.
The National Touch Series returns to Burton RFC and Old Leamingtonians RFC for the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/venues-confirmed-for-2025-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/venues-confirmed-for-2025-national-touch-series/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/venues-confirmed-for-2025-national-touch-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Raise Your Game with England HP Head Coach Peter Bell</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/raise-your-game-with-england-hp-head-coach-peter-bell/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first workshops in our Raise Your Game CPD series are open for registration!

Dominating the ruck in attack &amp;amp; midfield options – Tues 21/01/25... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/raise-your-game-with-england-hp-head-coach-peter-bell/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/raise-your-game-with-england-hp-head-coach-peter-bell/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/raise-your-game-with-england-hp-head-coach-peter-bell/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Get to know our new CEO</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/get-to-know-our-new-ceo/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We welcomed our new Chief Executive, Vince Mayne, into the England Touch Association in early December. With his feet under the table we caught up wit... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/get-to-know-our-new-ceo/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/get-to-know-our-new-ceo/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2025/january/get-to-know-our-new-ceo/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 January 2025 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Chair’s End of Year Message 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/chair-s-end-of-year-message-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Chair, Tim Loveridge, reviews the biggest year in the Association’s history.
For all of us involved in England Touch, at whatever level,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/chair-s-end-of-year-message-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/chair-s-end-of-year-message-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/chair-s-end-of-year-message-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Introducing the England Touch Youth Academy: A new era for Youth development</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/introducing-the-england-touch-youth-academy-a-new-era-for-youth-development/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is proud to launch the England Touch Youth Academy, an innovative programme dedicated to shaping the next generation of Touch talent. Th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/introducing-the-england-touch-youth-academy-a-new-era-for-youth-development/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/introducing-the-england-touch-youth-academy-a-new-era-for-youth-development/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/introducing-the-england-touch-youth-academy-a-new-era-for-youth-development/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>International calendar gives England Touch space for strategic planning</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/international-calendar-gives-england-touch-space-for-strategic-planning/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The new international calendar of events published this month (December 2024) by the Federation of International Touch (FIT) will give the England Tou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/international-calendar-gives-england-touch-space-for-strategic-planning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/international-calendar-gives-england-touch-space-for-strategic-planning/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/international-calendar-gives-england-touch-space-for-strategic-planning/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Former BUCS CEO, Vince Mayne, joins England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/former-bucs-ceo-vince-mayne-joins-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association has today made the significant announcement of the appointment of former Chief Executive Officer of British Universities... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/former-bucs-ceo-vince-mayne-joins-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/former-bucs-ceo-vince-mayne-joins-england-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/former-bucs-ceo-vince-mayne-joins-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch’s future is bright with the next generation</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/touch-s-future-is-bright-with-the-next-generation/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Junior Nationals growing with each passing year. Rapid expansion of school events. Regional School Games organisations proactively including Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/touch-s-future-is-bright-with-the-next-generation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/touch-s-future-is-bright-with-the-next-generation/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/touch-s-future-is-bright-with-the-next-generation/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Schools Touch Championships 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/schools-touch-championships-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Try Sports is delighted to announce that the 2025 School Touch Championships will be taking place over seven regions from March 21st 2025.&#160;
The Champi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/schools-touch-championships-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/schools-touch-championships-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/december/schools-touch-championships-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 December 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2025 calendar</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/november/2025-calendar/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has published the 2025 domestic calendar, including the Nationals, National Touch Series, BUCS University Touch Championships, Try Sport... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/november/2025-calendar/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/november/2025-calendar/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/november/2025-calendar/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2024 wrap – NTS rankings and Survey results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/november/2024-wrap-nts-rankings-and-survey-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we come into the final few weeks of 2024, here is a reminder of the National Touch Series final rankings. Plus the Annual Survey results are in, an... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/november/2024-wrap-nts-rankings-and-survey-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/november/2024-wrap-nts-rankings-and-survey-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/november/2024-wrap-nts-rankings-and-survey-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 09 November 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>BUCS University Touch Championship dates in 2024/25</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/october/bucs-university-touch-championship-dates-in-202425/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dates have been announced for the 2024/25 BUCS University Touch Championships.
As in previous years, the autumn term will have regional rounds – two e... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/october/bucs-university-touch-championship-dates-in-202425/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/october/bucs-university-touch-championship-dates-in-202425/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/october/bucs-university-touch-championship-dates-in-202425/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 October 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch CEO Chris Simon accepts new role with FIT</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/england-touch-ceo-chris-simon-accepts-new-role-with-fit/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After leading England Touch through a transformative five years and spearheading the successful delivery of the largest ever Touch World Cup earlier t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/england-touch-ceo-chris-simon-accepts-new-role-with-fit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/england-touch-ceo-chris-simon-accepts-new-role-with-fit/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/england-touch-ceo-chris-simon-accepts-new-role-with-fit/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Take your Touch to a Portuguese beach in 2025</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/take-your-touch-to-a-portuguese-beach-in-2025/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and Deep Dish have partnered to provide University Touch teams with the opportunity to take their skills to the beach next Easter!
The D... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/take-your-touch-to-a-portuguese-beach-in-2025/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/take-your-touch-to-a-portuguese-beach-in-2025/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/take-your-touch-to-a-portuguese-beach-in-2025/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 14 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Referees support Royal Air Force friendly games</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/england-touch-referees-support-royal-air-force-friendly-games/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hot off the back of hosting the Touch World Cup back in July, England was once again hosting some more international games of Touch, as RAF Northolt a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/england-touch-referees-support-royal-air-force-friendly-games/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/england-touch-referees-support-royal-air-force-friendly-games/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/september/england-touch-referees-support-royal-air-force-friendly-games/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 September 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scorpions seal maiden Mixed NTS title</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/scorpions-seal-maiden-mixed-nts-title/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[London Scorpions secured their first Mixed National Touch Series title with a winner-take-all Cup final against Nottingham Hoods at Burton RFC.
As wit... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/scorpions-seal-maiden-mixed-nts-title/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/scorpions-seal-maiden-mixed-nts-title/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/scorpions-seal-maiden-mixed-nts-title/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Go green and sign off your season with Denbies this weekend</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/go-green-and-sign-off-your-season-with-denbies-this-weekend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Green Challenge crown will be handed over this weekend to the Mixed National Touch Series team which has achieved the most environme... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/go-green-and-sign-off-your-season-with-denbies-this-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/go-green-and-sign-off-your-season-with-denbies-this-weekend/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/go-green-and-sign-off-your-season-with-denbies-this-weekend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England’s successful summer continues in Vichy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/england-s-successful-summer-continues-in-vichy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s High Performance squad continued to deliver results in this most successful of summers at the 2024 European Junior Touch Championships, winn... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/england-s-successful-summer-continues-in-vichy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/england-s-successful-summer-continues-in-vichy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/england-s-successful-summer-continues-in-vichy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2024 JTC | Day 3 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-3-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It&#39;s finals day in Vichy! Here are the live stream links and results for all the crunch matches!
8:00am M20 Test Series England 5-3 France

10:00am W2... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-3-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-3-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-3-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 18 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2024 JTC | Day 2 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-2-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here are the day two live streams from Parc Omnisports du Vichy. All times are UK time.
8:20am B18 England 12-2 Wales

9:10am X15 Scotland 1-20 Englan... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-2-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-2-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-2-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 17 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2024 JTC | Day 1 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-1-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here are the day one results from Parc Omnisports du Vichy. All times are UK time.
7:30am X18 England 17-4 Scotland

10:00am G18 Wales 3-10 England W2... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-1-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-1-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/2024-jtc-day-1-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Youth teams facing challenging trip to France</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/england-youth-teams-facing-challenging-trip-to-france/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hot on the heels of the most successful Touch World Cup in England’s history, the baton has been passed to the six Youth teams who will be heading to ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/england-youth-teams-facing-challenging-trip-to-france/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/england-youth-teams-facing-challenging-trip-to-france/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/england-youth-teams-facing-challenging-trip-to-france/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>World Cup success for England referees</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/world-cup-success-for-england-referees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The huge success of England teams on the pitch was matched by Team Ref!&#160;
As part of a team of 180 top-level officials, the 18 English referees more th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/world-cup-success-for-england-referees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/world-cup-success-for-england-referees/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/august/world-cup-success-for-england-referees/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Second Women in Sport and Business Conference</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/second-women-in-sport-and-business-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Join us for our second Women in Business and Sport Conference in partnership with Element Six (part of the De Beers Group) on Friday 27th September at... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/second-women-in-sport-and-business-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/second-women-in-sport-and-business-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/second-women-in-sport-and-business-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Record medal haul for England at record-breaking Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/record-medal-haul-for-england-at-record-breaking-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch enjoyed its most successful ever Touch World Cup campaign in Nottingham last week, winning medals in 10 out of the 13 categories contest... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/record-medal-haul-for-england-at-record-breaking-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/record-medal-haul-for-england-at-record-breaking-touch-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/record-medal-haul-for-england-at-record-breaking-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>World First: Hydrogen Powered Touch Rugby World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/world-first-hydrogen-powered-touch-rugby-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association will be setting a new standard for large sporting events this July, thanks to a unique partnership with GeoPura which wi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/world-first-hydrogen-powered-touch-rugby-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/world-first-hydrogen-powered-touch-rugby-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/world-first-hydrogen-powered-touch-rugby-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Youth Teams for European Junior Touch Championships 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/england-youth-teams-for-european-junior-touch-championships-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced the six teams which will be competing at the 2024 European Youth Touch Championship in Vichy, France, from 16-19 Aug... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/england-youth-teams-for-european-junior-touch-championships-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/england-youth-teams-for-european-junior-touch-championships-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/england-youth-teams-for-european-junior-touch-championships-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Touch World Cup official programme is now live!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/the-touch-world-cup-official-programme-is-now-live/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The official programme is the ultimate spectator guide for the biggest World Cup yet, containing everything you need to know about the tournament and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/the-touch-world-cup-official-programme-is-now-live/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/the-touch-world-cup-official-programme-is-now-live/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/the-touch-world-cup-official-programme-is-now-live/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Team Ref for Touch World Cup 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/team-ref-for-touch-world-cup-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For any event to be great it needs a group of outstanding match officials, and England Touch will be represented by 18 of the best referees in Notting... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/team-ref-for-touch-world-cup-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/team-ref-for-touch-world-cup-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/july/team-ref-for-touch-world-cup-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 July 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch signs Sport and Recreation Alliance election campaign</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/england-touch-signs-sport-and-recreation-alliance-election-campaign/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A coalition of more than 200 bodies, athletes, businesses and charities across health, sport, recreation, and physical activity has written an open le... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/england-touch-signs-sport-and-recreation-alliance-election-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/england-touch-signs-sport-and-recreation-alliance-election-campaign/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/england-touch-signs-sport-and-recreation-alliance-election-campaign/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch legend looking forward to Nottingham 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/touch-legend-looking-forward-to-nottingham-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[One of Touch’s legends, New Zealand’s Peter Walters, is looking forward to competing in this summer’s World Cup in Nottingham.
Walters has represented... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/touch-legend-looking-forward-to-nottingham-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/touch-legend-looking-forward-to-nottingham-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/touch-legend-looking-forward-to-nottingham-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>One month until the Touch World Cup!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/one-month-until-the-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With just 30 days until the World Cup taps off, the excitement is really starting to hit for the 39 nations taking part.
This World Cup is set to be t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/one-month-until-the-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/one-month-until-the-touch-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/one-month-until-the-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 15 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Green Challenge Trophy returns for Mixed NTS 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/green-challenge-trophy-returns-for-mixed-nts-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After the success of the Green Challenge Trophy in the 2023 NTS competitions and the 2024 Nationals, we’re bringing England Touch’s unique green compe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/green-challenge-trophy-returns-for-mixed-nts-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/green-challenge-trophy-returns-for-mixed-nts-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/green-challenge-trophy-returns-for-mixed-nts-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch announces Brave Mind as new Charity Partner</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/england-touch-announces-brave-mind-as-new-charity-partner/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is proud to announce Brave Mind as its newest charity partner. Working alongside an existing partner, the British Heart Foundation, the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/england-touch-announces-brave-mind-as-new-charity-partner/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/england-touch-announces-brave-mind-as-new-charity-partner/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/june/england-touch-announces-brave-mind-as-new-charity-partner/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 June 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Largest ever England squad announced for 2024 Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/largest-ever-england-squad-announced-for-2024-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced the 13 teams which will be competing at the 2024 Touch World Cup in Nottingham, the largest squad ever assembled by ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/largest-ever-england-squad-announced-for-2024-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/largest-ever-england-squad-announced-for-2024-touch-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/largest-ever-england-squad-announced-for-2024-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2024 Touch World Cup match schedule announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/2024-touch-world-cup-match-schedule-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch has announced the match schedule for the 2024 Touch World Cup.
Around 1,000 matches will be played in Nottingham... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/2024-touch-world-cup-match-schedule-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/2024-touch-world-cup-match-schedule-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/2024-touch-world-cup-match-schedule-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scorpions Men take title, Rebels Women retain crown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/scorpions-men-take-title-rebels-women-retain-crown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A dramatic fightback from London Scorpions’ Men and a relentless 40 minutes from NQ Rebels’ Women saw them win their respective National Touch Series ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/scorpions-men-take-title-rebels-women-retain-crown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/scorpions-men-take-title-rebels-women-retain-crown/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/scorpions-men-take-title-rebels-women-retain-crown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New appointments support event delivery and organisational growth at England Touch Association</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/new-appointments-support-event-delivery-and-organisational-growth-at-england-touch-association/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has made a number of new appointments within the Association’s delivery, management and governance areas.
These appointments, which are ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/new-appointments-support-event-delivery-and-organisational-growth-at-england-touch-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/new-appointments-support-event-delivery-and-organisational-growth-at-england-touch-association/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/new-appointments-support-event-delivery-and-organisational-growth-at-england-touch-association/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch joins forces with Nottingham Rugby to promote Touch World Cup in the East Midlands</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/england-touch-joins-forces-with-nottingham-rugby-to-promote-touch-world-cup-in-the-east-midlands/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With two months to go until the biggest ever Touch World Cup, the England Touch Association (ETA) has partnered with Championship Rugby club, Nottingh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/england-touch-joins-forces-with-nottingham-rugby-to-promote-touch-world-cup-in-the-east-midlands/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/england-touch-joins-forces-with-nottingham-rugby-to-promote-touch-world-cup-in-the-east-midlands/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/england-touch-joins-forces-with-nottingham-rugby-to-promote-touch-world-cup-in-the-east-midlands/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Honours shared at 2024 Opens, Seniors and Masters Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/honours-shared-at-2024-opens-seniors-and-masters-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2024 Opens, Seniors and Masters Nationals delivered an outstanding weekend of Touch yet again.
For a second successive season England Touch combin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/honours-shared-at-2024-opens-seniors-and-masters-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/honours-shared-at-2024-opens-seniors-and-masters-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/honours-shared-at-2024-opens-seniors-and-masters-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2024 Nationals the next step towards Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/2024-nationals-the-next-step-towards-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s best players will be at Highfields Sports Complex in Nottingham this May Bank Holiday weekend, going toe-to-toe in the 2024 Touch Nationals.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/2024-nationals-the-next-step-towards-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/2024-nationals-the-next-step-towards-touch-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/2024-nationals-the-next-step-towards-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Green Challenge Trophy returns for the Touch Nationals 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/green-challenge-trophy-returns-for-the-touch-nationals-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After the success of the Green Challenge Trophy in the 2023 NTS competitions, we’re bringing England Touch’s unique green competition to the Touch Nat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/green-challenge-trophy-returns-for-the-touch-nationals-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/green-challenge-trophy-returns-for-the-touch-nationals-2024/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/may/green-challenge-trophy-returns-for-the-touch-nationals-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Football Australia committed to strong global growth</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/touch-football-australia-committed-to-strong-global-growth/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch Football Australia Chief Executive, Jamie O’Connor, says that this summer’s World Cup represents an opportunity to demonstrate the sport’s globa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/touch-football-australia-committed-to-strong-global-growth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/touch-football-australia-committed-to-strong-global-growth/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/touch-football-australia-committed-to-strong-global-growth/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mens NTS and Womens NTS 2024 Round 1 round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/mens-nts-and-womens-nts-2024-round-1-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here&#39;s your round-up of results from the opening weekend of action in the Mens National Touch Series and Womens National Touch Series in Watford.
Divi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/mens-nts-and-womens-nts-2024-round-1-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/mens-nts-and-womens-nts-2024-round-1-round-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/mens-nts-and-womens-nts-2024-round-1-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club Focus - Percy Park Pirates</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/club-focus-percy-park-pirates/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&quot;We’re excited for what 2024 will bring,” Richard Lilley of Percy Park Pirates tells James Warrener.
He adds that the club, who operate out of North T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/club-focus-percy-park-pirates/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/club-focus-percy-park-pirates/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/club-focus-percy-park-pirates/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pools confirmed for 2024 Mens NTS and Womens NTS ahead of Round 1</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/pools-confirmed-for-2024-mens-nts-and-womens-nts-ahead-of-round-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The pools and Round 1 fixtures have been confirmed for Divisions 1, 2 and 3 of both the Mens National Touch Series and Womens National Touch Series.
E... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/pools-confirmed-for-2024-mens-nts-and-womens-nts-ahead-of-round-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/pools-confirmed-for-2024-mens-nts-and-womens-nts-ahead-of-round-1/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/pools-confirmed-for-2024-mens-nts-and-womens-nts-ahead-of-round-1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch announcement</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/england-touch-announcement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) would like to confirm that last year we ruled on a complaint regarding the use of unacceptable racial language at ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/england-touch-announcement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/england-touch-announcement/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/england-touch-announcement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup – 100 days to go | Pools and format confirmed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/touch-world-cup-100-days-to-go-pools-and-format-confirmed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With 100 days to go until the 2024 Touch World Cup, the Federation of International Touch has confirmed the pools and format for the 13 categories fea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/touch-world-cup-100-days-to-go-pools-and-format-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/touch-world-cup-100-days-to-go-pools-and-format-confirmed/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/april/touch-world-cup-100-days-to-go-pools-and-format-confirmed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 April 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association continues on positive curve</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/england-touch-association-continues-on-positive-curve/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ahead of hosting the largest Touch World Cup in the history of the sport, the England Touch Association’s Annual Report has confirmed the positive dir... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/england-touch-association-continues-on-positive-curve/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/england-touch-association-continues-on-positive-curve/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/england-touch-association-continues-on-positive-curve/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands Ladies League continues to expand after 15 years</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/midlands-ladies-league-continues-to-expand-after-15-years/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Midlands Ladies Touch celebrates its 15th anniversary this year and continues to attract new teams.
One of the country’s most established and larg... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/midlands-ladies-league-continues-to-expand-after-15-years/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch achieving new heights for women’s participation</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[International Women’s Day is about celebrating women across all areas of society, and there is plenty to cheer within the sport of Touch.
In July, Eng... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/touch-achieving-new-heights-for-women-s-participation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/touch-achieving-new-heights-for-women-s-participation/
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Entries open for 2024 National Touch Series</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Entries are now open for the 2024 National Touch Series.
All NTS events will follow the same format as 2023, bringing more competitive action between ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/entries-open-for-2024-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 02 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Team entries now open for National Junior Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/team-entries-now-open-for-national-junior-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Entries are now open for the 2024 National Junior Touch Cup, being held at Old Leamingtonians RFC, near Royal Leamington Spa, on Saturday, June 1st.
C... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/march/team-entries-now-open-for-national-junior-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Board vacancy for Appointed Non-Executive Director</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/board-vacancy-for-appointed-non-executive-director/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association is now accepting applications to join its Board of Directors as an appointed Non-Executive Director.
on-Executive Direct... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/board-vacancy-for-appointed-non-executive-director/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/board-vacancy-for-appointed-non-executive-director/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>We&#39;re recruiting an Operations Manager</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/were-recruiting-an-operations-manager/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is recruiting its third paid position.
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for delivery in the following core operational are... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/were-recruiting-an-operations-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/were-recruiting-an-operations-manager/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/were-recruiting-an-operations-manager/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Vichy to host 2024 Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/vichy-to-host-2024-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch&#39;s Junior teams are heading back to France this summer!
Parc Omnisports du Vichy has been confirmed by the Federation of International To... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/vichy-to-host-2024-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/vichy-to-host-2024-junior-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/vichy-to-host-2024-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 17 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Launch of Priority Touch online resources for teaching/coaching Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/launch-of-priority-touch-online-resources-for-teachingcoaching-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced a partnership with Priority Touch who have developed an online platform of teaching/coaching resources based on Priority 1... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/launch-of-priority-touch-online-resources-for-teachingcoaching-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/launch-of-priority-touch-online-resources-for-teachingcoaching-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/february/launch-of-priority-touch-online-resources-for-teachingcoaching-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 February 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club profile - Peterborough</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/club-profile-peterborough/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[James Warrener catches up with Peterborough head coach, John Cranston, at the start of 2023 it felt like a good time to catch up and see how the club ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/club-profile-peterborough/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/club-profile-peterborough/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/club-profile-peterborough/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Volunteering at Touch World Cup 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/volunteering-at-touch-world-cup-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Touch World Cup in Nottingham this July will be far and away the biggest World Cup in the history of the sport.
With approx. 190 teams from more t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/volunteering-at-touch-world-cup-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/volunteering-at-touch-world-cup-2024/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/volunteering-at-touch-world-cup-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New documentary series marks six months to go until Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/new-documentary-series-marks-six-months-to-go-until-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and Barefoot Filmmaker have today launched the first episode of a new series, Touch: Road to World Cup, which will give a behind-the-sce... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/new-documentary-series-marks-six-months-to-go-until-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/new-documentary-series-marks-six-months-to-go-until-touch-world-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/new-documentary-series-marks-six-months-to-go-until-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association launches 2024 survey</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/england-touch-association-launches-2024-survey/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As the England Touch begins the biggest year in its history, the Association is launching its 2024 survey to understand the state of play within the s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/england-touch-association-launches-2024-survey/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/england-touch-association-launches-2024-survey/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/england-touch-association-launches-2024-survey/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Changes to Referee Leadership Team 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/changes-to-referee-leadership-team-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Heading into 2024 and another massive year for Touch across England, the ETA is announcing changes to the referee leadership team.
After sterling serv... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/changes-to-referee-leadership-team-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/changes-to-referee-leadership-team-2024/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/changes-to-referee-leadership-team-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club profile - Yorkshire Thorns</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/club-profile-yorkshire-thorns/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In this season review James Warrener was joined by Peter Strachan from Leeds-based Yorkshire Thorns.&#160;

His first question to Peter was how would he ra... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/club-profile-yorkshire-thorns/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/club-profile-yorkshire-thorns/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2024/january/club-profile-yorkshire-thorns/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 January 2024 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Schools Touch Rugby Championships 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/december/schools-touch-rugby-championships-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[TRY Sports partners with England Touch Association to launch nationwide school tournaments.
TRY Sports and the England Touch Association have partnere... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/december/schools-touch-rugby-championships-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/december/schools-touch-rugby-championships-2024/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/december/schools-touch-rugby-championships-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>State Cup round-up, New South Wales edition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/december/state-cup-round-up-new-south-wales-edition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England enjoyed a positive weekend in Port Macquarie, notching several wins across all three categories.
In the Men’s Open England opened with an 11-4... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/december/state-cup-round-up-new-south-wales-edition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/december/state-cup-round-up-new-south-wales-edition/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/december/state-cup-round-up-new-south-wales-edition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 December 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>State Cup round-up, Queensland edition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/november/state-cup-round-up-queensland-edition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s Men’s and Women’s Open teams had the first of their back-to-back State Cup weekends on the Gold Coast.
The Men had seven round-robin matches... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/november/state-cup-round-up-queensland-edition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/november/state-cup-round-up-queensland-edition/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/november/state-cup-round-up-queensland-edition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England teams heading Down Under for Touch World Cup prep</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/november/england-teams-heading-down-under-for-touch-world-cup-prep/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Some of England’s national teams are taking their Touch World Cup preparations up several notches over the next couple of weeks at the Queensland and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/november/england-teams-heading-down-under-for-touch-world-cup-prep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/november/england-teams-heading-down-under-for-touch-world-cup-prep/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/november/england-teams-heading-down-under-for-touch-world-cup-prep/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 November 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association receives recognition from Sport England</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/october/england-touch-association-receives-recognition-from-sport-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) has taken one of the most significant steps forward in its development following its recognition as a National Gov... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/october/england-touch-association-receives-recognition-from-sport-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/october/england-touch-association-receives-recognition-from-sport-england/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/october/england-touch-association-receives-recognition-from-sport-england/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Competition calendar for next 12 months</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/october/competition-calendar-for-next-12-months/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has confirmed the competition calendar for the next 12 months, including the 2023/24 BUCS University Touch Championships, 2024 Nationals... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/october/competition-calendar-for-next-12-months/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/october/competition-calendar-for-next-12-months/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/october/competition-calendar-for-next-12-months/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 October 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands Tigers have the better of Youth and Junior Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/september/midlands-tigers-have-the-better-of-youth-and-junior-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2023 domestic season closed with the Midlands Tigers having the better of the Youth and Junior Nationals at Nottingham’s Riverside Sports Complex.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/september/midlands-tigers-have-the-better-of-youth-and-junior-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/september/midlands-tigers-have-the-better-of-youth-and-junior-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/september/midlands-tigers-have-the-better-of-youth-and-junior-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2023 Junior Touch Nationals set to be the biggest yet</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/september/2023-junior-touch-nationals-set-to-be-the-biggest-yet/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Nationals return to Nottingham this weekend, but this time it’s the juniors turn with boys and girls teams at under 14s and under 17... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/september/2023-junior-touch-nationals-set-to-be-the-biggest-yet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/september/2023-junior-touch-nationals-set-to-be-the-biggest-yet/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/september/2023-junior-touch-nationals-set-to-be-the-biggest-yet/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 September 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch and In2Touch to deliver touch rugby to UK civil servants to support mental and physical wellbeing</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/england-touch-and-in2touch-to-deliver-touch-rugby-to-uk-civil-servants-to-support-mental-and-physical-wellbeing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and In2Touch have been selected by the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) to deliver touch rugby to its 140,000 thousand members over t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/england-touch-and-in2touch-to-deliver-touch-rugby-to-uk-civil-servants-to-support-mental-and-physical-wellbeing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/england-touch-and-in2touch-to-deliver-touch-rugby-to-uk-civil-servants-to-support-mental-and-physical-wellbeing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>That’s a ref wrap!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/that-s-a-ref-wrap/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As well as the huge on-field successes of English teams at the European Touch Championships in Vichy, the success extended to many of the English refe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/that-s-a-ref-wrap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/that-s-a-ref-wrap/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/that-s-a-ref-wrap/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medal rush at 2023 Euros</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/medal-rush-at-2023-euros/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s High Performance squad had four days to remember in Vichy this week, bringing home nine Golds and a Bronze from the 10 competition cat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/medal-rush-at-2023-euros/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/medal-rush-at-2023-euros/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/medal-rush-at-2023-euros/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros 2023 - day 4 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-4-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The European Touch Championships are here! We&#39;ve taken our largest ever squad to an international event, with 13 teams, 200-plus players and 50-plus s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-4-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-4-results/
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 12 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros 2023 - day 3 results</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The European Touch Championships are here! We&#39;ve taken our largest ever squad to an international event, with 13 teams, 200-plus players and 50-plus s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-3-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-3-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros 2023 - day 2 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-2-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The European Touch Championships are here! We&#39;ve taken our largest ever squad to an international event, with 13 teams, 200-plus players and 50-plus s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-2-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-2-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-2-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros 2023 - day 1 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-1-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The European Touch Championships are here! We&#39;ve taken our largest ever squad to an international event, with 13 teams, 200-plus players and 50-plus s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-1-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-1-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/euros-2023-day-1-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exceptional Atlantic Youth Cup sets the stage for 2024 Touch World Cup in Nottingham</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/exceptional-atlantic-youth-cup-sets-the-stage-for-2024-touch-world-cup-in-nottingham/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the resounding triumph of the inaugural Atlantic Youth Cup hosted at the University of Nottingham’s Highfields Sports Complex and adjacent N... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/exceptional-atlantic-youth-cup-sets-the-stage-for-2024-touch-world-cup-in-nottingham/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/august/exceptional-atlantic-youth-cup-sets-the-stage-for-2024-touch-world-cup-in-nottingham/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 August 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referees head to Vichy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/referees-head-to-vichy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the player successes of the Youth Atlantic Cup in Nottingham, England Touch is poised to send a large contingent of referees to the forthcom... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/referees-head-to-vichy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/referees-head-to-vichy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/referees-head-to-vichy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 31 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Participating nations confirmed for 2023 Euros</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/participating-nations-confirmed-for-2023-euros/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s opponents have been confirmed for the 2023 European Touch Championships, which taps off in Vichy, France, on Wednesday, August 9th.
England’... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/participating-nations-confirmed-for-2023-euros/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/participating-nations-confirmed-for-2023-euros/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/participating-nations-confirmed-for-2023-euros/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 30 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Atlantic Youth Touch Cup - day 3 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-3-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Our seven youth teams have headed to Nottingham for the inaugural Federation of International Touch Atlantic Youth Cup!
CLICK HERE for all your event ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-3-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-3-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-3-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 22 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Atlantic Youth Touch Cup - day 4 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-4-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Our seven youth teams have headed to Nottingham for the inaugural Federation of International Touch Atlantic Youth Cup!
Day 4 results are:
8:30am - M2... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-4-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-4-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-4-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 22 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Atlantic Youth Touch Cup - Day 2 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-2-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Our seven youth teams have headed to Nottingham for the inaugural Federation of International Touch Atlantic Youth Cup!
CLICK HERE for all your event ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-2-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-2-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-2-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Atlantic Youth Touch Cup - Day 1 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-1-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Our seven youth teams have headed to Nottingham for the inaugural Federation of International Touch Atlantic Youth Cup!
CLICK HERE for all your event ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-1-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-1-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/atlantic-youth-touch-cup-day-1-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mixed NTS goes to the wire for another year</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/mixed-nts-goes-to-the-wire-for-another-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Twelve months on from the tightest end to a Mixed National Touch Series we can remember, 2023 is set for another grandstand finish in Burton this week... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/mixed-nts-goes-to-the-wire-for-another-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/mixed-nts-goes-to-the-wire-for-another-year/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/mixed-nts-goes-to-the-wire-for-another-year/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mixed NTS Green Challenge Trophy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/mixed-nts-green-challenge-trophy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Want a bit more competition in your life? Fancy feeling good about doing your bit for the environment? Want to win your team a set of green EV2 eco-so... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/mixed-nts-green-challenge-trophy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/mixed-nts-green-challenge-trophy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/mixed-nts-green-challenge-trophy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams named for 2023 European Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/teams-named-for-2023-european-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association has named the 13 teams which will travel to Vichy for the 2023 European Touch Championships in August.
This represents a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/teams-named-for-2023-european-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/teams-named-for-2023-european-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/july/teams-named-for-2023-european-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 July 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England team news for inaugural Atlantic Youth Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/england-team-news-for-inaugural-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The seven England teams have been announced for the first ever Atlantic Youth Touch Cup, being hosted at the University of Nottingham’s Highfields Spo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/england-team-news-for-inaugural-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/england-team-news-for-inaugural-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/england-team-news-for-inaugural-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2023 Mixed NTS Round 1 wrap</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-wrap/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There was a weekend packed with action at Burton RFC, as 50 Mixed teams headed to the north midlands to open up the Mixed National Touch Series.
Divis... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-wrap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-wrap/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-wrap/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2023 Mixed NTS Round 1 – Divisions 1 and 2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-divisions-1-and-2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We head to Burton RFC this weekend for the opening round of the 2023 Mixed National Touch Series.
For the first time the Mixed NTS has been organised ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-divisions-1-and-2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-divisions-1-and-2-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-divisions-1-and-2-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2023 Mixed NTS Round 1 – Divisions 3 and 4 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-divisions-3-and-4-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We head to Burton RFC this weekend for the opening round of the 2023 Mixed National Touch Series.
For the first time the Mixed NTS has been organised ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-divisions-3-and-4-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-divisions-3-and-4-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/2023-mixed-nts-round-1-divisions-3-and-4-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Volunteers needed - Atlantic Youth Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/volunteers-needed-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural Atlantic Youth Touch Cup will be hosted at the University of Nottingham from Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd July 2023.&#160;
The event will fea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/volunteers-needed-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/volunteers-needed-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/volunteers-needed-atlantic-youth-touch-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Top tips for staying healthy in the heat</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/top-tips-for-staying-healthy-in-the-heat/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Temperatures are forecast to continue being high this weekend, so whether you are in a team in the National Touch Series or just playing in a local so... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/top-tips-for-staying-healthy-in-the-heat/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/top-tips-for-staying-healthy-in-the-heat/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/top-tips-for-staying-healthy-in-the-heat/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Green Challenge Trophy success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/green-challenge-trophy-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This year, as part of your National Touch Series entry, you’re also entered into the Green Challenge Trophy. The Men&#39;s NTS and Women&#39;s NTS competition... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/green-challenge-trophy-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/green-challenge-trophy-success/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/green-challenge-trophy-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men’s NTS and Women’s NTS wrap for 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/men-s-nts-and-women-s-nts-wrap-for-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s National Touch Series and Women’s National Touch Series 2023 titles were handed out in a sundrenched Banbury last weekend.
For the first tim... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/men-s-nts-and-women-s-nts-wrap-for-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/men-s-nts-and-women-s-nts-wrap-for-2023/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/men-s-nts-and-women-s-nts-wrap-for-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 11 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Crunch time in Mens NTS and Womens NTS Divisions 1 and 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/crunch-time-in-mens-nts-and-womens-nts-divisions-1-and-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday is crunch day for the destiny of the Division 1 and 2 titles of the Mens National Touch Series and Womens National Touch Series for 2023.
For... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/crunch-time-in-mens-nts-and-womens-nts-divisions-1-and-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/crunch-time-in-mens-nts-and-womens-nts-divisions-1-and-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/crunch-time-in-mens-nts-and-womens-nts-divisions-1-and-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sponsorship opportunities at England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/sponsorship-opportunities-at-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available with England Touch for companies and organisations seeking to invest and support the growth ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/sponsorship-opportunities-at-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/sponsorship-opportunities-at-england-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/sponsorship-opportunities-at-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Green Challenge Trophy Round 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/green-challenge-trophy-round-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Alongside the action on the pitches at Banbury, the Green Challenge Trophy is hotting up ahead of Round 2 this weekend. 
In the women’s competition, R... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/green-challenge-trophy-round-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/green-challenge-trophy-round-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/june/green-challenge-trophy-round-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 June 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mens NTS and Womens NTS taps off 2023 club season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/mens-nts-and-womens-nts-taps-off-2023-club-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The domestic club season starts this weekend in Banbury RFC with the 2023 Mens National Touch Series and Womens National Touch Series.
This is the fir... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/mens-nts-and-womens-nts-taps-off-2023-club-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/mens-nts-and-womens-nts-taps-off-2023-club-season/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/mens-nts-and-womens-nts-taps-off-2023-club-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Launching our Green Challenge Trophy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/launching-our-green-challenge-trophy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A year ago, England Touch launched our exciting initiative to make Touch a more sustainable sport. As the National Touch Series season fast approaches... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/launching-our-green-challenge-trophy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch and Mental Health Awareness Week</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As we navigate through this Mental Health Awareness Week, England Touch would like to emphasise the importance of mental health within our community. ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/england-touch-and-mental-health-awareness-week/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch event streaming update from CEO Chris Simon</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/england-touch-event-streaming-update-from-ceo-chris-simon/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is announcing that unfortunately we won’t be streaming the Men’s National Touch Series and Women’s National Touch Series (MWNTS) this ye... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/england-touch-event-streaming-update-from-ceo-chris-simon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/england-touch-event-streaming-update-from-ceo-chris-simon/
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TeamRef supports HMRC national tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/teamref-supports-hmrc-national-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch referees Laura Foulstone and Dominic Bes-Jeary from Warwick and Chris Dickson and Dan Adams from Nottingham joined forces on Saturday 15... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/teamref-supports-hmrc-national-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England awarded Tier 1 nation status by Federation of International Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/england-awarded-tier-1-nation-status-by-federation-of-international-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association’s (ETA) progress across all areas of its organisation and operations has been recognised by the Federation of Internatio... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/england-awarded-tier-1-nation-status-by-federation-of-international-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>South East lead the way at 2023 Nationals</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The South East may have taken home the majority of the titles from the 2023 Nationals in Nottingham, but there were plenty of tight matches along the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/south-east-lead-the-way-at-2023-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Issy Phipps</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that we inform our community of the sudden passing of Issy Phipps.
Issy was part of the Girls 18s England team that played at... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/issy-phipps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/may/issy-phipps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New categories in Masters Nationals reflect sport’s growth</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/new-categories-in-masters-nationals-reflect-sport-s-growth/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch welcomes two new categories into the Masters Nationals in Nottingham this weekend.
The Mens 50 category is already established at intern... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/new-categories-in-masters-nationals-reflect-sport-s-growth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/new-categories-in-masters-nationals-reflect-sport-s-growth/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/new-categories-in-masters-nationals-reflect-sport-s-growth/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Seniors preview for 2023 Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/seniors-preview-for-2023-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Seniors Division at the 2023 Nationals will include the Mens 30 and Womens 27 categories.
After the dominance of the South East Sharks and Souther... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/seniors-preview-for-2023-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/seniors-preview-for-2023-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/seniors-preview-for-2023-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exciting Opens in prospect at 2023 Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/exciting-opens-in-prospect-at-2023-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[An exciting Opens competition is in prospect for this coming Bank Holiday weekend in Nottingham.
With the Nationals switching to the start of the dome... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/exciting-opens-in-prospect-at-2023-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/exciting-opens-in-prospect-at-2023-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Boing’s England Touch Super 6s PlayBox live and ready to be used in schools and training sessions!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/boing-s-england-touch-super-6s-playbox-live-and-ready-to-be-used-in-schools-and-training-sessions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Over the last few months the England Touch management has been working closely with Boing, the country’s leading provider of resources for schools to ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/boing-s-england-touch-super-6s-playbox-live-and-ready-to-be-used-in-schools-and-training-sessions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Chair and Non-Executive Director elected at England Touch Association</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/new-chair-and-non-executive-director-elected-at-england-touch-association/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2023 domestic season, the England Touch Association has announced the elections of a new Chair and Non-Executive Director at its recent A... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/new-chair-and-non-executive-director-elected-at-england-touch-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/new-chair-and-non-executive-director-elected-at-england-touch-association/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch membership restructuring for 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/england-touch-membership-restructuring-for-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ahead of the new season England Touch is announcing the first major changes to individual membership and club/league affiliations in more than five ye... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/england-touch-membership-restructuring-for-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/england-touch-membership-restructuring-for-2023/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/april/england-touch-membership-restructuring-for-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 April 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New benefits coming with your England Touch membership</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/new-benefits-coming-with-your-england-touch-membership/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s membership benefits have long included a variety of savings across a number of areas away from the Touch field, and heading into the 2... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/new-benefits-coming-with-your-england-touch-membership/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/new-benefits-coming-with-your-england-touch-membership/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/new-benefits-coming-with-your-england-touch-membership/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter clinch inaugural BUCS University Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-clinch-inaugural-bucs-university-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter Hurricanes were crowned as the inaugural British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) University Touch Champions at a special ceremony on Sat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-clinch-inaugural-bucs-university-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-clinch-inaugural-bucs-university-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-clinch-inaugural-bucs-university-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter Hurricanes cap BUCS UTC season with second Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-hurricanes-cap-bucs-utc-season-with-second-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter Hurricanes capped their British Universities and Colleges Sport University Touch Championships campaign with their second successive Cup title.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-hurricanes-cap-bucs-utc-season-with-second-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-hurricanes-cap-bucs-utc-season-with-second-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-hurricanes-cap-bucs-utc-season-with-second-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>UTC 2023 - It’s up for grabs now…</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/utc-2023-it-s-up-for-grabs-now/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural British Universities and Colleges Sport University Touch Championship reaches its climax in Nottingham tomorrow (Saturday), and the situ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/utc-2023-it-s-up-for-grabs-now/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/utc-2023-it-s-up-for-grabs-now/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/utc-2023-it-s-up-for-grabs-now/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>BUCS University Touch Championships finals on live stream</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/bucs-university-touch-championships-finals-on-live-stream/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural British Universities and Colleges Sport University Touch Championship reaches its climax this Saturday, and for the first time you can w... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/bucs-university-touch-championships-finals-on-live-stream/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/bucs-university-touch-championships-finals-on-live-stream/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/bucs-university-touch-championships-finals-on-live-stream/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coventry University researching concussion awareness</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/coventry-university-researching-concussion-awareness/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As with every responsible sporting national governing body, the England Touch Association is always keen to understand the existing knowledge of its c... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/coventry-university-researching-concussion-awareness/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/coventry-university-researching-concussion-awareness/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/coventry-university-researching-concussion-awareness/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University Touch takes over Cardiff Arms Park once again</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/university-touch-takes-over-cardiff-arms-park-once-again/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With the University Touch Championships participating in BUCS for the first time this year, it was fantastic to see The Exhibition, a highlight of las... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/university-touch-takes-over-cardiff-arms-park-once-again/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/university-touch-takes-over-cardiff-arms-park-once-again/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/university-touch-takes-over-cardiff-arms-park-once-again/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance coaching vacancies for 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/high-performance-coaching-vacancies-for-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s High Performance programme has been setting new standards throughout the last couple of years, with eight Gold and two Silver medals f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/high-performance-coaching-vacancies-for-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/high-performance-coaching-vacancies-for-2023/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/high-performance-coaching-vacancies-for-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Upcoming development sessions</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are some exciting development sessions coming up!
Grow the Game: Social media masterclass, with Marnie Wills
Monday, March 20th | 7:30pm-9:00pm
... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/upcoming-development-sessions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/upcoming-development-sessions/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/upcoming-development-sessions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association and Prorizon unite for female athletes</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/england-touch-association-and-prorizon-unite-for-female-athletes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On this International Women&#39;s Day, Prorizon, a healthtech start-up dedicated to optimising&#160;mind and body, health and performance for athletes, announc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/england-touch-association-and-prorizon-unite-for-female-athletes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/england-touch-association-and-prorizon-unite-for-female-athletes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch launches women and girls working group</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Women play an integral part of the Touch community. Not only are England’s Women’s teams European champions in the Opens, 27s, 35s and 18s categories,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/england-touch-launches-women-and-girls-working-group/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/england-touch-launches-women-and-girls-working-group/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/england-touch-launches-women-and-girls-working-group/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter win leaves University Touch Championships finely poised</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-win-leaves-university-touch-championships-finely-poised/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The outcome of the inaugural British Universities and Colleges Sport University Touch Championships is on a knife-edge following Exeter Hurricanes’ Cu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-win-leaves-university-touch-championships-finely-poised/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-win-leaves-university-touch-championships-finely-poised/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/exeter-win-leaves-university-touch-championships-finely-poised/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 March 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>It’s game on in Nottingham this weekend!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The University Touch Championships heads back to Nottingham this weekend for an all-important Round 2 which will go a long way to deciding the outcome... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/march/it-s-game-on-in-nottingham-this-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <title>Development sessions are back for 2023!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the pandemic lockdowns hundreds of England Touch members, along with the wider Touch community, made the most of the Association’s programme of... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/development-sessions-are-back-for-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Opportunities to play in 2023</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are a number of great competitions for clubs to enter in 2023 in addition to the National Touch Series.
In2Touch Leagues
The Spring In2Touch Lea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/opportunities-to-play-in-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Max Anderson tells James Warrener about how Exeter Touch has become a growing hub of the sport in the south west.
How did your club start, and what ar... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/club-focus-exeter-touch-rugby/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Referees play key role in cutting-edge research</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/touch-referees-play-key-role-in-cutting-edge-research/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The unique demands made on Touch referees have been put at the heart of significant cutting-edge research undertaken at Edinburgh Napier University.
L... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/touch-referees-play-key-role-in-cutting-edge-research/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/touch-referees-play-key-role-in-cutting-edge-research/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Surrey set early pace as University Touch Championships goes national</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/surrey-set-early-pace-as-university-touch-championships-goes-national/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Surrey Stags showed just how far they have developed over the last 24 months by taking home the first Cup title of the British Universities and Colleg... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/surrey-set-early-pace-as-university-touch-championships-goes-national/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University Touch Championships to give England Touch its biggest ever one-day tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/university-touch-championships-to-give-england-touch-its-biggest-ever-one-day-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first national round of the 2022/23 British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) University Touch Championships will be giving England Touch the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/university-touch-championships-to-give-england-touch-its-biggest-ever-one-day-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/university-touch-championships-to-give-england-touch-its-biggest-ever-one-day-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2023 Annual General Meeting - date for your diary</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2023 England Touch Association Annual General Meeting will be held between 9:30am and 11:00am on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. As with previous AGM... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/2023-annual-general-meeting-date-for-your-diary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/2023-annual-general-meeting-date-for-your-diary/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/2023-annual-general-meeting-date-for-your-diary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Schools Events - May 2023</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/england-touch-schools-events-may-2023/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Since the England Touch Association (ETA) announced that we would be delivering a schools event for the Independent Schools Association (ISA) on Frida... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/england-touch-schools-events-may-2023/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/england-touch-schools-events-may-2023/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/february/england-touch-schools-events-may-2023/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 February 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association and In2Touch cement relationship into new era</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/england-touch-association-and-in2touch-cement-relationship-into-new-era/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) and In2Touch have agreed a new strategic partnership for at least the next three years to help grow Touch Rugby ac... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/england-touch-association-and-in2touch-cement-relationship-into-new-era/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/england-touch-association-and-in2touch-cement-relationship-into-new-era/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exciting new partnership expands Touch Rugby skills into even more primary schools</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/exciting-new-partnership-expands-touch-rugby-skills-into-even-more-primary-schools/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) and Boing have announced an exciting new partnership which will introduce primary school age children across the c... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/exciting-new-partnership-expands-touch-rugby-skills-into-even-more-primary-schools/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/exciting-new-partnership-expands-touch-rugby-skills-into-even-more-primary-schools/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/exciting-new-partnership-expands-touch-rugby-skills-into-even-more-primary-schools/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pride In Touch launch new survey helping to shape the future of Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/pride-in-touch-launch-new-survey-helping-to-shape-the-future-of-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The survey, titled Touch Rugby Environment in the UK, is designed to help better understand those that play the game and ultimately make it even more ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/pride-in-touch-launch-new-survey-helping-to-shape-the-future-of-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/pride-in-touch-launch-new-survey-helping-to-shape-the-future-of-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/pride-in-touch-launch-new-survey-helping-to-shape-the-future-of-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch teams with Independent Schools Association for May festival</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/england-touch-teams-with-independent-schools-association-for-may-festival/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has teamed up with the Independent Schools Association to offer its 608 member schools the opportunity to take part in a Touch festival ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/england-touch-teams-with-independent-schools-association-for-may-festival/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mixed National Touch Series – 2023 explained</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/mixed-national-touch-series-2023-explained/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is consolidating the Mixed National Touch Series for 2023, bringing the previous Elite and Development competitions together into one co... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/mixed-national-touch-series-2023-explained/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/mixed-national-touch-series-2023-explained/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/mixed-national-touch-series-2023-explained/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 14 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mens National Touch Series and Womens National Touch Series – 2023 explained</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With a new year comes a new format for the Mens National Touch Series and Womens National Touch Series, which will be played out during the weekends o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/mens-national-touch-series-and-womens-national-touch-series-2023-explained/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/mens-national-touch-series-and-womens-national-touch-series-2023-explained/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/mens-national-touch-series-and-womens-national-touch-series-2023-explained/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 14 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club Focus – Peterborough Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/club-focus-peterborough-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Peterborough Coach John Cranston joins us for our latest Club Focus.
What are the origins of ‘Borough Touch?
I believe Peterborough Touch started in 2... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/club-focus-peterborough-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/club-focus-peterborough-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2023/january/club-focus-peterborough-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 January 2023 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New faces in England Touch management</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/new-faces-in-england-touch-management/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As the new year approaches England Touch is taking the opportunity to announce a number of new faces within the Association’s management structure.
Ma... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/new-faces-in-england-touch-management/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 – a year in reflection</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/2022-a-year-in-reflection/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we come to the end of another significant year in the development of England Touch, the Association’s management would like to wish everyone in the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/2022-a-year-in-reflection/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup set for Nottingham in July 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/touch-world-cup-set-for-nottingham-in-july-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch (FIT) and England Touch Association (ETA) have today announced that the 2024 Touch World Cup will be hosted at t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/touch-world-cup-set-for-nottingham-in-july-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/touch-world-cup-set-for-nottingham-in-july-2024/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/touch-world-cup-set-for-nottingham-in-july-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club focus - PFT Foxes</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/club-focus-pft-foxes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester-based PFT Foxes have come on in leaps and bounds over the last year. James Warrener caught up with the club to find out more.
How did you g... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/club-focus-pft-foxes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/club-focus-pft-foxes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Williams wins UK Coaching national award</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/williams-wins-uk-coaching-national-award/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Lexie Williams, a member of the England Touch Association’s High Performance coaching group, was named UK Coaching’s Young Coach of the Year in a gala... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/williams-wins-uk-coaching-national-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/williams-wins-uk-coaching-national-award/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/williams-wins-uk-coaching-national-award/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2023 and 2025 Euros confirmed for France</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/2023-and-2025-euros-confirmed-for-france/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch has announced Vichy as the host city for the 2023 European Touch Championships in August.
The 2025 Euros will al... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/2023-and-2025-euros-confirmed-for-france/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/2023-and-2025-euros-confirmed-for-france/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/2023-and-2025-euros-confirmed-for-france/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 05 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Loughborough remain undefeated as University Touch Champs heats up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/loughborough-remain-undefeated-as-university-touch-champs-heats-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As autumn began to turn into winter, University teams once again headed to Sheffield and Guildford for Round 2 of the University Touch Championships R... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/december/loughborough-remain-undefeated-as-university-touch-champs-heats-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 December 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy add European club crown to trophy cabinet</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/galaxy-add-european-club-crown-to-trophy-cabinet/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Galaxy London added the European Club Championships title to their 2022 list of trophies in Spain this weekend.
Galaxy pipped Nottingham to the title,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/galaxy-add-european-club-crown-to-trophy-cabinet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/galaxy-add-european-club-crown-to-trophy-cabinet/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/galaxy-add-european-club-crown-to-trophy-cabinet/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Calendar released for 2023 with new formats for club competitions and Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/calendar-released-for-2023-with-new-formats-for-club-competitions-and-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today released the 2023 domestic Touch calendar, with a new format for club competitions and a new date for The Nationals which puts... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/calendar-released-for-2023-with-new-formats-for-club-competitions-and-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/calendar-released-for-2023-with-new-formats-for-club-competitions-and-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/calendar-released-for-2023-with-new-formats-for-club-competitions-and-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Loughborough and Cardiff set early BUCS Uni Touch Champs running</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/loughborough-and-cardiff-set-early-bucs-uni-touch-champs-running/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first BUCS University Touch Championship Events did not disappoint with Loughborough and Cardiff taking home the silverware.
Twelve teams took par... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/loughborough-and-cardiff-set-early-bucs-uni-touch-champs-running/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Atlantic Cup brings a new look for international Youth Touch next summer</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch (FIT) has today announced that the inaugural Atlantic Youth Touch Cup will be bringing some of the world’s best ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/atlantic-cup-brings-a-new-look-for-international-youth-touch-next-summer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/atlantic-cup-brings-a-new-look-for-international-youth-touch-next-summer/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University Touch Championships heads south to Guildford</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural University Touch Championships moves to Guildford this weekend for Round 1 South.
Fifteen teams will be playing at Surrey Sports Park, f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/university-touch-championships-heads-south-to-guildford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Junior Training Squads announced for 2022/23 winter programme</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/england-junior-training-squads-announced-for-202223-winter-programme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nearly 150 young Touch players will have the opportunity to impress the England coaches over the winter having been chosen in the 2022/23 Junior High ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/england-junior-training-squads-announced-for-202223-winter-programme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/england-junior-training-squads-announced-for-202223-winter-programme/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/england-junior-training-squads-announced-for-202223-winter-programme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance are recruiting!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are several vacancies in the High Performance Programme and applications are now open!&#160;
The England Touch High Performance Programme goes from s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/high-performance-are-recruiting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/november/high-performance-are-recruiting/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University Touch Championships – the time is now!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The University Touch Championships taps off for 2022/23 this Saturday with Round 1 North in Sheffield.
Sheffield Hallam University provides the host v... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/university-touch-championships-the-time-is-now/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/university-touch-championships-the-time-is-now/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/university-touch-championships-the-time-is-now/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Lexie Williams shortlisted for UK Coaching award</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/lexie-williams-shortlisted-for-uk-coaching-award/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Everyone at England Touch is delighted by the news that Lexie Williams has been shortlisted for UK Coaching’s 2022 Young Coach of the Year Award.
The ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/lexie-williams-shortlisted-for-uk-coaching-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/lexie-williams-shortlisted-for-uk-coaching-award/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/lexie-williams-shortlisted-for-uk-coaching-award/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England to host Touch World Cup in 2024</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/england-to-host-touch-world-cup-in-2024/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Board of the Federation of International Touch (FIT) has today voted to elect England as the host nation for the 10th Touch World Cup (TWC) in 202... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/england-to-host-touch-world-cup-in-2024/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/england-to-host-touch-world-cup-in-2024/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/england-to-host-touch-world-cup-in-2024/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance training squads announced for 2022/23 programme</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-202223-programme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England High Performance training squads have been announced for the winter training programme ahead of the 2023 international campaign.
Twelve sq... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-202223-programme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-202223-programme/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-202223-programme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 09 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Schools - get skilled, get playing and raise money for charity</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/schools-get-skilled-get-playing-and-raise-money-for-charity/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch, the Rugby Football League and British Heart Foundation have partnered together to launch a new initiative to get more young people enga... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/schools-get-skilled-get-playing-and-raise-money-for-charity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/schools-get-skilled-get-playing-and-raise-money-for-charity/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/october/schools-get-skilled-get-playing-and-raise-money-for-charity/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 October 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sammie Phillips appointed as England Touch General Manager</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/sammie-phillips-appointed-as-england-touch-general-manager/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced the appointment of Sammie Phillips as the Association’s new General Manager.
Phillips steps into this new position f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/sammie-phillips-appointed-as-england-touch-general-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/sammie-phillips-appointed-as-england-touch-general-manager/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/sammie-phillips-appointed-as-england-touch-general-manager/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Honours shared at Junior Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/honours-shared-at-junior-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 Junior Nationals saw the respective titles shared across four different Regions.
Growth of Junior Touch was reflected by having competitions ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/honours-shared-at-junior-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/honours-shared-at-junior-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/honours-shared-at-junior-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022/23 University Touch Championship dates announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/202223-university-touch-championship-dates-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural University Touch Championships will visit Sheffield, Guildford and Nottingham during 2022/23.
Following in the same format as last year,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/202223-university-touch-championship-dates-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/202223-university-touch-championship-dates-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/202223-university-touch-championship-dates-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scotty reflects on University Touch growth</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/scotty-reflects-on-university-touch-growth/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There was no one prouder of Touch’s inclusion in the 2022/23 BUCS calendar than Alex Scott, who recently stepped aside as University Liaison Manager. ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/scotty-reflects-on-university-touch-growth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/scotty-reflects-on-university-touch-growth/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/scotty-reflects-on-university-touch-growth/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Next generation gets chance to shine at Junior Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/next-generation-gets-chance-to-shine-at-junior-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There is a new look to the England Touch Junior Nationals ahead of this weekend’s tournament.
England Touch has put one eye firmly on the future in th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/next-generation-gets-chance-to-shine-at-junior-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/next-generation-gets-chance-to-shine-at-junior-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/next-generation-gets-chance-to-shine-at-junior-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Calling Mums and Teenage Daughters</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/calling-mums-and-teenage-daughters/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are extremely proud to be partnering with Women in Sport and the charity’s Time Together campaign in October. The month-long campaign aims to inspi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/calling-mums-and-teenage-daughters/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/calling-mums-and-teenage-daughters/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/calling-mums-and-teenage-daughters/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Tigers take three titles from Seniors and Masters Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/tigers-take-three-titles-from-seniors-and-masters-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Midland Tigers added three more titles to their 2022 trophy cabinet at the Seniors and Masters Nationals.
Having won the Mixed Open crown two weeks be... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/tigers-take-three-titles-from-seniors-and-masters-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/tigers-take-three-titles-from-seniors-and-masters-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/tigers-take-three-titles-from-seniors-and-masters-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Seniors and Masters Nationals preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/seniors-and-masters-nationals-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the guidance which was released this morning by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport for the period of national mourning, England Touc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/seniors-and-masters-nationals-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/seniors-and-masters-nationals-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/seniors-and-masters-nationals-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>HM Queen Elizabeth – RIP</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/hm-queen-elizabeth-rip/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Everyone at the England Touch Association (ETA) has today joined the rest of the nation’s sporting community in sending our condolences to the Royal F... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/hm-queen-elizabeth-rip/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/hm-queen-elizabeth-rip/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/hm-queen-elizabeth-rip/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Taipans take two titles, Tigers snap SE streak</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/taipans-take-two-titles-tigers-snap-se-streak/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The South East Taipans took home two titles from the 2022 Opens Nationals, but the Midland Tigers snapped a three-year streak for the South East by ta... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/taipans-take-two-titles-tigers-snap-se-streak/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/taipans-take-two-titles-tigers-snap-se-streak/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/september/taipans-take-two-titles-tigers-snap-se-streak/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Rugby joins BUCS calendar for 2022/23</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/touch-rugby-joins-bucs-calendar-for-202223/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following extensive work with the BUCS office, the Sport Review Implementation Group and National Competitions Group, England Touch can today confirm ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/touch-rugby-joins-bucs-calendar-for-202223/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/touch-rugby-joins-bucs-calendar-for-202223/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/touch-rugby-joins-bucs-calendar-for-202223/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Opens Nationals preview</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The dust having settled on England’s international exploits over the summer, attention turns again to the climax of the domestic calendar, The Nationa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-opens-nationals-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-opens-nationals-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-opens-nationals-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England enjoys successful Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/england-enjoys-successful-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s four teams experienced a successful weekend in Vichy, winning three of the four categories and pushing France all the way in the fourth.
Whi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/england-enjoys-successful-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/england-enjoys-successful-junior-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/england-enjoys-successful-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Junior Touch Championships – Day 3 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-junior-touch-championships-day-3-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is the deciding day in Vichy! Here is the schedule for day 3 at the 2022 Junior Touch Championships.
CLICK HERE for the day’s full schedule. All ti... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-junior-touch-championships-day-3-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-junior-touch-championships-day-3-results/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-junior-touch-championships-day-3-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 14 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Touch Championships 2022 – Day 2 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/junior-touch-championships-2022-day-2-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The matches come thick and fast for our four teams in Vichy! Here are your results from day 2 at the 2022 Junior Touch Championships.
CLICK HERE for t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/junior-touch-championships-2022-day-2-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/junior-touch-championships-2022-day-2-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/junior-touch-championships-2022-day-2-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 13 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Touch Championships 2022 – Day 1 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/junior-touch-championships-2022-day-1-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Junior Touch Championships starts today in Vichy. Here are the fixtures and live stream links for our four England teams!
CLICK HERE and follow th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/junior-touch-championships-2022-day-1-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>European competition continues in France with Junior Touch Championship return</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/european-competition-continues-in-france-with-junior-touch-championship-return/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[European international Touch continues this week, as four junior England teams head to France’s heartlands for the 2022 Junior Touch Championships, wh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/european-competition-continues-in-france-with-junior-touch-championship-return/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/european-competition-continues-in-france-with-junior-touch-championship-return/
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England retain European title</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[England retained their place as the number one nation in Europe with a dominant Finals Day at the University of Nottingham.
England won six of the eig... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/england-retain-european-title/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 06 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros 2022 Finals Day schedule</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/euros-2022-finals-day-schedule/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is Finals Day at the 2022 European Touch Championships! Here is your England match schedule for the day!
Keep up-to-date with all the tournament re... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/euros-2022-finals-day-schedule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/euros-2022-finals-day-schedule/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/euros-2022-finals-day-schedule/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 06 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Euros Day 4 round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-4-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 European Touch Championships took a step closer to their final stages in Nottingham today, as England continued to record strong results acro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-4-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-4-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-4-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Euros Day 4 match schedule</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-4-match-schedule/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 European Touch Championships continue in Nottingham today! Check out each of our teams’ match schedule and live streaming links!
Keep up-to-d... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-4-match-schedule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-4-match-schedule/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-4-match-schedule/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Euros Day 3 round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-3-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 European Touch Championships continues in Nottingham today! Check out each of our teams’ match schedule and live streaming links!
Keep up-to-... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-3-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-3-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-3-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Euros Day 3 match schedule</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-3-match-schedule/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 European Touch Championships continues in Nottingham today! Check out each of our teams’ match schedule and live streaming links!
Keep up-to-... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-3-match-schedule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-3-match-schedule/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-3-match-schedule/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Euros Day 2 round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-2-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England had an unbeaten day two at the 2022 European Touch Championships.
Men’s Open
England went through day two unbeaten to keep them very much in c... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-2-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-2-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-2-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Euros Day 2 match schedule</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-2-match-schedule/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 European Touch Championships continue in Nottingham today! Check out each of our teams’ match schedule and live streaming links!
Keep up-to-d... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-2-match-schedule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-2-match-schedule/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-2-match-schedule/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Euros Day 1 round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-1-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England had a positive opening day to the 2022 European Touch Championships in Nottingham.
Mens Open
After a tense opening match 5-7 loss to France, t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-1-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-1-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-1-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Euros Day 1 match schedule</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-1-match-schedule/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 European Touch Championships get underway in Nottingham today! Check out each of our teams’ match schedule and live streaming links!
Keep up-... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-1-match-schedule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-1-match-schedule/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/august/2022-euros-day-1-match-schedule/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 August 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Supporting England at the 2022 Euros</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/supporting-england-at-the-2022-euros/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of ways to follow England’s campaign at the 2022 European Touch Championships in Nottingham.
In person
Entry into the Highfields Spor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/supporting-england-at-the-2022-euros/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/supporting-england-at-the-2022-euros/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/supporting-england-at-the-2022-euros/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 31 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch put Torley on the road to Birmingham 2022</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/touch-put-torley-on-the-road-to-birmingham-2022/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Lauren Torley has credited Touch for giving her the skills, fitness and all-round rugby ability to put her on the road to representing Team England at... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/touch-put-torley-on-the-road-to-birmingham-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/touch-put-torley-on-the-road-to-birmingham-2022/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/touch-put-torley-on-the-road-to-birmingham-2022/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Thanks to #TeamRef for 2022 NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/thanks-to-teamref-for-2022-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Referee Manager Robin Budd has thanked all the referees who helped make the 2022 National Touch Series a massive success.
Round 3 saw the entire weeke... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/thanks-to-teamref-for-2022-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/thanks-to-teamref-for-2022-nts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/thanks-to-teamref-for-2022-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy complete NTS double</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-complete-nts-double/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Galaxy London completed a memorable double for the club last weekend, taking home the overall titles for both the Elite and Development National Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-complete-nts-double/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-complete-nts-double/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-complete-nts-double/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Everything up for grabs in Elite NTS finale</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/everything-up-for-grabs-in-elite-nts-finale/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Elite National Touch Series is set for a gripping finale this Saturday at Banbury Rugby Club.
Galaxy London, NQ Rebels and Nottingham Hoods all co... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/everything-up-for-grabs-in-elite-nts-finale/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/everything-up-for-grabs-in-elite-nts-finale/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/everything-up-for-grabs-in-elite-nts-finale/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy seeking Development NTS clean sweep</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-seeking-development-nts-clean-sweep/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Galaxy London head to Banbury on Sunday searching for an elusive clean sweep of Cup titles in the 2022 Development National Touch Series.
Galaxy’s Cup... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-seeking-development-nts-clean-sweep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-seeking-development-nts-clean-sweep/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-seeking-development-nts-clean-sweep/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Volunteer opportunities at 2022 European Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/volunteer-opportunities-at-2022-european-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[You can help make the 2022 European Touch Championships a memorable and successful event as part of our team of amazing volunteers.
We are seeking vol... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/volunteer-opportunities-at-2022-european-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/volunteer-opportunities-at-2022-european-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/volunteer-opportunities-at-2022-european-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 10 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pride Month Wrap</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/pride-month-wrap/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We look back on a fantastic month of Pride activity and announce our partnership extension with Pride In Touch.
England Touch Pride Weekend
The openin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/pride-month-wrap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/pride-month-wrap/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/pride-month-wrap/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy at the double in Burton</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-at-the-double-in-burton/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Galaxy London headed back to the capital with a double Cup success from both the Elite and Development National Touch Series legs held in Burton-on-Tr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-at-the-double-in-burton/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-at-the-double-in-burton/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/galaxy-at-the-double-in-burton/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite NTS Round 2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/elite-nts-round-2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is game on in Burton this Sunday as the Elite National Touch Series moves into the all-important second round.
NQ Rebels top the league standings a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/elite-nts-round-2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/elite-nts-round-2-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/july/elite-nts-round-2-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 July 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Development NTS Round 2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/development-nts-round-2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Development National Touch Series heads north this weekend, and welcomes more teams for the Round 2 clashes at Burton RFC.
Essex Touch and Yorkshi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/development-nts-round-2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/development-nts-round-2-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/development-nts-round-2-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Welcome to all new arrivals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/welcome-to-all-new-arrivals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The opening round of the 2022 Development National Touch Series saw national tournament debuts for Truro Trojans, Liverpool Otters, Nomads and Bedford... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/welcome-to-all-new-arrivals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/welcome-to-all-new-arrivals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/welcome-to-all-new-arrivals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Showers, sun and six trophies – your Banbury round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/showers-sun-and-six-trophies-your-banbury-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Elite and Development National Touch Series tapped off in Banbury, and while there were plenty of changes up and down the tournaments, including a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/showers-sun-and-six-trophies-your-banbury-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/showers-sun-and-six-trophies-your-banbury-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/showers-sun-and-six-trophies-your-banbury-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite National Touch Series Round 1 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/elite-national-touch-series-round-1-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The domestic Touch season moves into Mixed tournaments over the next six weeks with the Elite National Touch Series, which taps off in Banbury this Sa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/elite-national-touch-series-round-1-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/elite-national-touch-series-round-1-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/elite-national-touch-series-round-1-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Development National Touch Series Round 1 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/development-national-touch-series-round-1-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The domestic Mixed Touch season continues on Sunday with the opening round of the 2022 Development National Touch Series in Banbury.
It is all change ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/development-national-touch-series-round-1-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/development-national-touch-series-round-1-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/development-national-touch-series-round-1-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Can you help lead our 2020s Vision?</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/can-you-help-lead-our-2020s-vision/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA), the national governing body for the sport of Touch in England, is seeking a new&#160;Chair and other Non-Executive Dir... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/can-you-help-lead-our-2020s-vision/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Team Managers needed for England’s summer campaigns</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/team-managers-needed-for-england-s-summer-campaigns/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s national teams are taking on the best of Europe this summer, and you can help contribute to any success we have by helping our campaigns run... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/team-managers-needed-for-england-s-summer-campaigns/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/team-managers-needed-for-england-s-summer-campaigns/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/team-managers-needed-for-england-s-summer-campaigns/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Provisional Euros draw unveiled</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/provisional-euros-draw-unveiled/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch has unveiled the provisional draw for the 2022 European Touch Championships.
In all some 60 teams from 17 Europe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/provisional-euros-draw-unveiled/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/provisional-euros-draw-unveiled/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/provisional-euros-draw-unveiled/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Touch Series to showcase Pride match as part of historic celebration weekend in Banbury</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/national-touch-series-to-showcase-pride-match-as-part-of-historic-celebration-weekend-in-banbury/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of Pride month, the upcoming mixed National Touch Series tournaments will mark a first ever England Touch Pride Weekend in celebration of the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/national-touch-series-to-showcase-pride-match-as-part-of-historic-celebration-weekend-in-banbury/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/national-touch-series-to-showcase-pride-match-as-part-of-historic-celebration-weekend-in-banbury/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Are you #Born2Coach? Find out more here!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/are-you-born2coach-find-out-more-here/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[UK Coaching – the UK’s leading charitable organisation for physical activity and sports coaches – is leading a nationwide recruitment drive to expand ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/are-you-born2coach-find-out-more-here/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/are-you-born2coach-find-out-more-here/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/june/are-you-born2coach-find-out-more-here/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 June 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Drama, twists and turns on final weekend of Men’s and Women’s NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/drama-twists-and-turns-on-final-weekend-of-men-s-and-women-s-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The destinies of the overall champions in both the Elite and Development Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series went down to the final matches on bot... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/drama-twists-and-turns-on-final-weekend-of-men-s-and-women-s-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/drama-twists-and-turns-on-final-weekend-of-men-s-and-women-s-nts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/drama-twists-and-turns-on-final-weekend-of-men-s-and-women-s-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>All to play for in final round of 2022 Elite Men’s and Women’s NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/all-to-play-for-in-final-round-of-2022-elite-men-s-and-women-s-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The destination of the 2022 overall titles is still in the balance in the Elite Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series.
The teams return to Oxford th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/all-to-play-for-in-final-round-of-2022-elite-men-s-and-women-s-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/all-to-play-for-in-final-round-of-2022-elite-men-s-and-women-s-nts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/all-to-play-for-in-final-round-of-2022-elite-men-s-and-women-s-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women’s title in the balance going into Development Men’s and Women’s NTS R3</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/women-s-title-in-the-balance-going-into-development-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r3/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Women’s title battle will be going down to the wire in Sunday’s final round of the Development Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series in Oxford.
... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/women-s-title-in-the-balance-going-into-development-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/women-s-title-in-the-balance-going-into-development-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r3/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/women-s-title-in-the-balance-going-into-development-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r3/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Supporter Range available to order from EV2 Sportswear</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/new-supporter-range-available-to-order-from-ev2-sportswear/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For the first time England Touch is launching a range of supporter leisure wear with our new official apparel partners, EV2 Sportswear.
The initial&#160;ra... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/new-supporter-range-available-to-order-from-ev2-sportswear/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/new-supporter-range-available-to-order-from-ev2-sportswear/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/new-supporter-range-available-to-order-from-ev2-sportswear/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA expanding paid workforce with new General Manager</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/eta-expanding-paid-workforce-with-new-general-manager/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is seeking a new General Manager to help the Association achieve the ambitions which will be set out in the forthcoming 2020s Vision.
Th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/eta-expanding-paid-workforce-with-new-general-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/eta-expanding-paid-workforce-with-new-general-manager/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/eta-expanding-paid-workforce-with-new-general-manager/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Social competitions in July</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/social-competitions-in-july/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are a number of social tournaments open for teams to enter in July 2022. All of these tournaments are affiliated to England Touch.
Earlsdon RFC ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/social-competitions-in-july/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/social-competitions-in-july/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/social-competitions-in-july/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s NTS Round 2 wrap</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/mens-and-womens-nts-round-2-wrap/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s and Women’s NTS headed to Burton RFC for a packed weekend of action in the Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series.
Elite Men’s and Women’s ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/mens-and-womens-nts-round-2-wrap/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/mens-and-womens-nts-round-2-wrap/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/mens-and-womens-nts-round-2-wrap/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England teams named for 2022 European Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/england-teams-named-for-2022-european-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 10 England teams have been named for this summer’s European Touch Championships in Nottingham.
England has entered a team into every category as t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/england-teams-named-for-2022-european-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/england-teams-named-for-2022-european-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/england-teams-named-for-2022-european-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s NTS R2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/elite-mens-and-womens-nts-r2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Elite Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series will step up several notches on Sunday when the teams head to Burton RFC in the north Midlands. Jame... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/elite-mens-and-womens-nts-r2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/elite-mens-and-womens-nts-r2-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/elite-mens-and-womens-nts-r2-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Development Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s NTS Round 2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/development-mens-and-womens-nts-round-2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Development Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series moves on to Round 2 in Burton tomorrow with over seven hours of action. James Warrener has you... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/development-mens-and-womens-nts-round-2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/development-mens-and-womens-nts-round-2-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/development-mens-and-womens-nts-round-2-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Depth of competition the hallmark of 2022 opener</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/depth-of-competition-the-hallmark-of-2022-opener/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series (MW NTS) got underway with a competitive weekend in Oxford.
The sun shone on the Elite teams on Saturday a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/depth-of-competition-the-hallmark-of-2022-opener/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/depth-of-competition-the-hallmark-of-2022-opener/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/may/depth-of-competition-the-hallmark-of-2022-opener/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Elite Men’s and Women’s NTS R1 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/2022-elite-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r1-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 club calendar taps off in Oxford on Saturday with the opening round of this year’s Elite Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series.
After a lon... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/2022-elite-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r1-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/2022-elite-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r1-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/2022-elite-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r1-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2022 Development Men’s and Women’s NTS R1 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/2022-development-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r1-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 Development Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series heads to Oxford for its opening round this Sunday.
There are a number of significant deve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/2022-development-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r1-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/2022-development-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r1-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/2022-development-men-s-and-women-s-nts-r1-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association and EV2 Sportswear agree exciting new partnership</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/england-touch-association-and-ev2-sportswear-agree-exciting-new-partnership/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) and EV2 Sportswear have today announced a new apparel partnership which will extend until at least to the end of t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/england-touch-association-and-ev2-sportswear-agree-exciting-new-partnership/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/england-touch-association-and-ev2-sportswear-agree-exciting-new-partnership/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/england-touch-association-and-ev2-sportswear-agree-exciting-new-partnership/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams announced for 2022 Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/teams-announced-for-2022-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Four England teams have been announced for the 2022 Junior Touch Championships.
This year’s event, the first Junior Touch Championships to be held sin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/teams-announced-for-2022-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/teams-announced-for-2022-junior-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/teams-announced-for-2022-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pershore leading the way with Third Age Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/pershore-leading-the-way-with-third-age-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Pershore Touch is showing that Touch Rugby is a sport for all ages with a thriving Third Age Touch programme which is growing all the time.
Third Age ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/pershore-leading-the-way-with-third-age-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/pershore-leading-the-way-with-third-age-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/pershore-leading-the-way-with-third-age-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Making Touch as green as the grass we play on</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/making-touch-as-green-as-the-grass-we-play-on/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association is launching an exciting new initiative to make Touch more sustainable, and we need your help in shaping its priorities.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/making-touch-as-green-as-the-grass-we-play-on/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/making-touch-as-green-as-the-grass-we-play-on/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/making-touch-as-green-as-the-grass-we-play-on/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University National Touch Series 2021/22 – season round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/university-national-touch-series-202122-season-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[University Touch Manager Jack Harris casts his eye over what has been a memorable and record-breaking 2021/22 season.
Season Champions
Bath Hawks
Bath... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/university-national-touch-series-202122-season-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/university-national-touch-series-202122-season-round-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/april/university-national-touch-series-202122-season-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 April 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Regional Roadshow venues confirmed for May 7th</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/regional-roadshow-venues-confirmed-for-may-7th/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s Regional Roadshows are back this spring, giving teams across the country the chance to enjoy some social competition, whatever their l... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/regional-roadshow-venues-confirmed-for-may-7th/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/regional-roadshow-venues-confirmed-for-may-7th/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/regional-roadshow-venues-confirmed-for-may-7th/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath swoop to claim 2021/22 University crown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/bath-swoop-to-claim-202122-university-crown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bath Hawks held off Exeter Hurricanes to not just win the Cup title at the final University National Touch Series event of 2021/22, but to take home t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/bath-swoop-to-claim-202122-university-crown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>All systems go for sunny final day of Uni NTS action</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/all-systems-go-for-sunny-final-day-of-uni-nts-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University National Touch Series may have had its ups and downs weather-wise in 2021/22, but the spring sun is set to shine on Nottingham&#39;s Rivers... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/all-systems-go-for-sunny-final-day-of-uni-nts-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>‘The Exhibition’ takes University Touch to Cardiff Arms Park</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/the-exhibition-takes-university-touch-to-cardiff-arms-park/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With our University Touch Series going from strength to strength, it was fantastic to see Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Loughborough Universities taking ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/the-exhibition-takes-university-touch-to-cardiff-arms-park/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Annual Report gives balanced overview of England Touch Association’s positive 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/annual-report-gives-balanced-overview-of-england-touch-association-s-positive-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Association Chair, Mark Croston, and Chief Executive, Chris Simon, have both reiterated the positive direction that the organisation is ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/annual-report-gives-balanced-overview-of-england-touch-association-s-positive-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Eastern Masters shows appetite for the game is strong</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/eastern-masters-shows-appetite-for-the-game-is-strong/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As a late convert to touch in my late 40’s the chance to push my limits at the ERDS Masters over the weekend was one that was too tempting not to take... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/eastern-masters-shows-appetite-for-the-game-is-strong/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New appointment to England Touch Association Board of Directors</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/new-appointment-to-england-touch-association-board-of-directors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In the week of International Women’s Day, England Touch has taken another step forward in making the Association’s Board more representative with the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/new-appointment-to-england-touch-association-board-of-directors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch teams combine to celebrate Lincoln founder</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/touch-teams-combine-to-celebrate-lincoln-founder/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Lincoln Touch and&#160;Isle Touch Rugby&#160;are inaugurating the &#39;Mike Beard Lincolnshire Touch Shield&#39; on 12th March at Lincoln Rugby Club.
Mike Beard establi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/touch-teams-combine-to-celebrate-lincoln-founder/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch France to host European Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/touch-france-to-host-european-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch (FIT) has announced Vichy in France as the venue for the 2022 European Junior Touch Championships.


Hosted by T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/touch-france-to-host-european-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Beach Touch Rugby at the end of March</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/beach-touch-rugby-at-the-end-of-march/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Global Beach Rugby returns to St Anne&#39;s Beach, just south of Blackpool, at the end of March.
Global Beach Sports host large scale beach sports events,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/beach-touch-rugby-at-the-end-of-march/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/beach-touch-rugby-at-the-end-of-march/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 05 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Dates and locations confirmed for 2022 National Touch Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/dates-and-locations-confirmed-for-2022-national-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Planning for the 2022 National Touch Series can now take a step forwards with the confirmation of the dates and venues for the Elite and Development M... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/dates-and-locations-confirmed-for-2022-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/dates-and-locations-confirmed-for-2022-national-touch-series/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/dates-and-locations-confirmed-for-2022-national-touch-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance coaching positions now available</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/high-performance-coaching-positions-now-available/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A number of Head Coach and Assistant Coach positions are available within the England High Performance Pathway.
The England Men&#39;s 30s and Men&#39;s 35s te... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/high-performance-coaching-positions-now-available/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/high-performance-coaching-positions-now-available/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands Ladies League looking good for a big year</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/midlands-ladies-league-looking-good-for-a-big-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After a two-year Covid hiatus, the Midlands Ladies Touch League is set to return with a flood of action across the region over the next eight months.
... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/midlands-ladies-league-looking-good-for-a-big-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/midlands-ladies-league-looking-good-for-a-big-year/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/march/midlands-ladies-league-looking-good-for-a-big-year/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 March 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>BUCS and England Touch to work towards 2022/23 integration</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/bucs-and-england-touch-to-work-towards-202223-integration/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) has progressed a proposal from the England Touch Association (ETA) to introduce Touch Rugby and the Uni... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/bucs-and-england-touch-to-work-towards-202223-integration/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/bucs-and-england-touch-to-work-towards-202223-integration/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/bucs-and-england-touch-to-work-towards-202223-integration/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>On The Seven Events confirmed as England Touch affiliate</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/on-the-seven-events-confirmed-as-england-touch-affiliate/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) has confirmed that On The Seven Events (OT7) is now an affiliated event organiser.
Following the satisfactory clos... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/on-the-seven-events-confirmed-as-england-touch-affiliate/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/on-the-seven-events-confirmed-as-england-touch-affiliate/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/on-the-seven-events-confirmed-as-england-touch-affiliate/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA seeks new Chair and other Director roles at forthcoming AGM</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/eta-seeks-new-chair-and-other-director-roles-at-forthcoming-agm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) is seeking candidates to fill several positions at the upcoming Annual General Meeting&#160;on Sunday, March 6th, 2022,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/eta-seeks-new-chair-and-other-director-roles-at-forthcoming-agm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/eta-seeks-new-chair-and-other-director-roles-at-forthcoming-agm/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/eta-seeks-new-chair-and-other-director-roles-at-forthcoming-agm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter on winning ways after thrilling day in Nottingham</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/exeter-on-winning-ways-after-thrilling-day-in-nottingham/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University National Touch Series returned with a bang this weekend with a day of thrilling action which belied the freezing temperatures and stron... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/exeter-on-winning-ways-after-thrilling-day-in-nottingham/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/exeter-on-winning-ways-after-thrilling-day-in-nottingham/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/exeter-on-winning-ways-after-thrilling-day-in-nottingham/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University NTS hits the national level</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/university-nts-hits-the-national-level/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University of Nottingham’s Riverside Sports Complex hosts the first national action of 2022 in the form of University NTS Round 3.
Twenty-two team... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/university-nts-hits-the-national-level/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/university-nts-hits-the-national-level/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Save the date – Pride in Touch 2022 and Charity World Record attempt</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/save-the-date-pride-in-touch-2022-and-charity-world-record-attempt/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are a couple of notable events to get into your diary later in 2022.
Pride in Touch 2022
Following an incredibly successful inaugural event last... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/save-the-date-pride-in-touch-2022-and-charity-world-record-attempt/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 06 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Playing and reffing opportunities in February and March</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/playing-and-reffing-opportunities-in-february-and-march/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of opportunities to get your boots on and get playing and reffing in February and March, before the National Touch Series gets underw... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/playing-and-reffing-opportunities-in-february-and-march/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/playing-and-reffing-opportunities-in-february-and-march/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Why England Touch partnership should be good news for the RFL</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/why-england-touch-partnership-should-be-good-news-for-the-rfl/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[James Warrener, founder of Yaxley Yaks and as big a rugby league fan as he is a Touch player, recently wrote an article for Forty20 magazine in the wa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/why-england-touch-partnership-should-be-good-news-for-the-rfl/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/february/why-england-touch-partnership-should-be-good-news-for-the-rfl/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 February 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Thinking of starting a league in 2022? Check out our top tips!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/thinking-of-starting-a-league-in-2022-check-out-our-top-tips/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Many clubs up and down the country run leagues during the course of the year. These can be both good sources of additional income for your club and ne... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/thinking-of-starting-a-league-in-2022-check-out-our-top-tips/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/thinking-of-starting-a-league-in-2022-check-out-our-top-tips/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/thinking-of-starting-a-league-in-2022-check-out-our-top-tips/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Winter Series January round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/winter-series-january-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch in 2022 started with some competitive action between some of the country’s best teams in Maidenhead and Nottingham.
The Winter Elite Series is a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/winter-series-january-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Funding information, advice and guidance service available for affiliated clubs</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/funding-information-advice-and-guidance-service-available-for-affiliated-clubs/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is offering a free information, guidance and advice service for affiliated clubs who are looking for new sources of funding to help them... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/funding-information-advice-and-guidance-service-available-for-affiliated-clubs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/funding-information-advice-and-guidance-service-available-for-affiliated-clubs/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2022/january/funding-information-advice-and-guidance-service-available-for-affiliated-clubs/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 January 2022 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Dragons making their mark in Uni NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/dragons-making-their-mark-in-uni-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For years, the University National Touch Series has been dominated by Exeter and Bath, but following some eye-catching results and notable scalps, cou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/dragons-making-their-mark-in-uni-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/dragons-making-their-mark-in-uni-nts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/dragons-making-their-mark-in-uni-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Seeking volunteers in crucial finance and governance management positions</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/seeking-volunteers-in-crucial-finance-and-governance-management-positions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association is entering an important phase of the organisation&#39;s development and is seeking a number of people&#160;to help shape the fut... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/seeking-volunteers-in-crucial-finance-and-governance-management-positions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/seeking-volunteers-in-crucial-finance-and-governance-management-positions/
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Thank you to volunteers throughout Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/thank-you-to-volunteers-throughout-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we come to the end of the year, England Touch CEO Chris Simon has thanked volunteers across the sport for their contributions in enabling Touch to ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/thank-you-to-volunteers-throughout-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/thank-you-to-volunteers-throughout-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/thank-you-to-volunteers-throughout-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Winter Elite Series for northern clubs</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/winter-elite-series-for-northern-clubs/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Winter Elite Series in Maidenhead has become well established within the calendar for southern clubs, and England Touch is now replicating this in... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/winter-elite-series-for-northern-clubs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/winter-elite-series-for-northern-clubs/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/winter-elite-series-for-northern-clubs/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New partnership to grow oval ball sports</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/new-partnership-to-grow-oval-ball-sports/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) and Rugby Football League (RFL) have today announced a groundbreaking new partnership that will see the two govern... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/new-partnership-to-grow-oval-ball-sports/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/new-partnership-to-grow-oval-ball-sports/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/new-partnership-to-grow-oval-ball-sports/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>​​2022 Touch season calendar released</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/2022-touch-season-calendar-released/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has released the 2022 Touch calendar, so that everyone across the sport’s community can begin to plan their next 12 months.
Internationa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/2022-touch-season-calendar-released/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/2022-touch-season-calendar-released/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/2022-touch-season-calendar-released/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 19 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance coaches join UK Coaching Talent Coach Programme</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/high-performance-coaches-join-uk-coaching-talent-coach-programme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A trio of England’s High Performance coaches have been invited to join UK Coaching’s 10-week Talent Coach Programme.
The programme is designed to deve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/high-performance-coaches-join-uk-coaching-talent-coach-programme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/high-performance-coaches-join-uk-coaching-talent-coach-programme/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/high-performance-coaches-join-uk-coaching-talent-coach-programme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 18 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Covid-19 update - Plan B</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/covid-19-update-plan-b/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This week&#39;s UK Government announcement about the proposed move to &#39;Plan B&#39; will have no direct implications for Touch Rugby clubs as they hold trainin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/covid-19-update-plan-b/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/covid-19-update-plan-b/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/covid-19-update-plan-b/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath swoop to top Uni NTS South table</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/bath-swoop-to-top-uni-nts-south-table/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bath Hawks will top the University National Touch Series South table going into Christmas after taking home the Cup title at Surrey Sports Park.
Bath ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/bath-swoop-to-top-uni-nts-south-table/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/bath-swoop-to-top-uni-nts-south-table/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/bath-swoop-to-top-uni-nts-south-table/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Time for a final tournament of 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/time-for-a-final-tournament-of-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Fourteen teams are heading to Surrey Sports Park this Saturday for the final England Touch-organised tournament of a busy 2021.
The University Nationa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/time-for-a-final-tournament-of-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/time-for-a-final-tournament-of-2021/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/time-for-a-final-tournament-of-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 04 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 a stellar year for England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/2021-a-stellar-year-for-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Heading into the final few weeks of 2021 England Touch’s management is now able to look back at a&#160;challenging yet superb year for the Association.
The... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/2021-a-stellar-year-for-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/2021-a-stellar-year-for-england-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/2021-a-stellar-year-for-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New North-East lead looking to build</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/new-north-east-lead-looking-to-build/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There is a new North-East Lead for England Touch, and Joy Carter is looking to help the region fully utilise the momentum that has rapidly built as th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/new-north-east-lead-looking-to-build/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/new-north-east-lead-looking-to-build/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/december/new-north-east-lead-looking-to-build/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 December 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Another new venue for Uni NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/another-new-venue-for-uni-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University National Touch Series heads to its second new venue this Saturday, with the northern universities going head-to-head at West Park Leeds... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/another-new-venue-for-uni-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/another-new-venue-for-uni-nts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/another-new-venue-for-uni-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>ReTrain to ReTain: New funding available for coaches</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/retrain-to-retain-new-funding-available-for-coaches/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of their Great Coaching Comeback campaign, UK Coaching in partnership with CIMSPA and EMDUK,&#160;has launched a new initiative ReTrain to ReTain, ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/retrain-to-retain-new-funding-available-for-coaches/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/retrain-to-retain-new-funding-available-for-coaches/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/retrain-to-retain-new-funding-available-for-coaches/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Revolution bridging the gap in west Midlands</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/revolution-bridging-the-gap-in-west-midlands/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Creating an effective and clear pathway for Touch players looking to develop their game and reach the next stage of representation can be a big ask in... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/revolution-bridging-the-gap-in-west-midlands/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/revolution-bridging-the-gap-in-west-midlands/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/revolution-bridging-the-gap-in-west-midlands/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter dominate Uni NTS South opener</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/exeter-dominate-uni-nts-south-opener/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter’s first team had a perfect day in Oxford to open up their University National Touch Series campaign.
The south-west outfit won all their games ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/exeter-dominate-uni-nts-south-opener/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/exeter-dominate-uni-nts-south-opener/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/exeter-dominate-uni-nts-south-opener/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University NTS Round 1 South preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/university-nts-round-1-south-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University National Touch Series moves to Oxford this Saturday for Round 1 South.
Exeter and Bath continued in their tradition of leading the way ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/university-nts-round-1-south-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/university-nts-round-1-south-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/university-nts-round-1-south-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Loughborough set the early pace in University NTS North</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/loughborough-set-the-early-pace-in-university-nts-north/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Loughborough had a perfect start to their University National Touch Series North campaign with an unbeaten Round 1 in Manchester.
Loughborough’s first... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/loughborough-set-the-early-pace-in-university-nts-north/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/loughborough-set-the-early-pace-in-university-nts-north/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/loughborough-set-the-early-pace-in-university-nts-north/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women’s 27 squad starts Euros prep with CPR training</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/women-s-27-squad-starts-euros-prep-with-cpr-training/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Women’s 27 squad began their winter training programme not with ball skills or game play, but with a half-hour session which could save a ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/women-s-27-squad-starts-euros-prep-with-cpr-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/women-s-27-squad-starts-euros-prep-with-cpr-training/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/women-s-27-squad-starts-euros-prep-with-cpr-training/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Croston honoured by Federation of International Touch vote</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/croston-honoured-by-federation-of-international-touch-vote/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Association Chair Mark Croston says that he is honoured to have been elected onto the new Board of the Federation of International Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/croston-honoured-by-federation-of-international-touch-vote/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/croston-honoured-by-federation-of-international-touch-vote/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/croston-honoured-by-federation-of-international-touch-vote/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University NTS taps off new era</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/university-nts-taps-off-new-era/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday sees the University National Touch Series enter a new era with the first regional tournament at this level.
University Touch has expanded rap... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/university-nts-taps-off-new-era/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/university-nts-taps-off-new-era/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/university-nts-taps-off-new-era/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021/22 High Performance Squads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/202122-high-performance-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The countdown to the 2022 European Touch Championships continues with the announcement of the winter High Performance Training Squads!
In all 289 play... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/202122-high-performance-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/202122-high-performance-squads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/202122-high-performance-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros 2022 dates confirmed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/euros-2022-dates-confirmed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The next European Touch Championships will be staged during the first week of August 2022, the Federation of International Touch has confirmed.
Englan... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/euros-2022-dates-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/euros-2022-dates-confirmed/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/november/euros-2022-dates-confirmed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 November 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Celebrating Black History Month | Layo Aromire interview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-layo-aromire-interview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Layo Aromire is a returning referee for England Touch, she has previously reffed in Australia for a few years and has played Touch and Premiership Rug... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-layo-aromire-interview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-layo-aromire-interview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-layo-aromire-interview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021/22 Junior HP training squads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/202122-junior-hp-training-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2021/22 Junior HP squads have been announced.
Fifty-nine girls and 99 boys have been selected for the initial training weekend in November, after ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/202122-junior-hp-training-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/202122-junior-hp-training-squads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/202122-junior-hp-training-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Celebrating Black History Month | Maylene interview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-maylene-interview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Maylene is a referee and venue manager for In2Touch. She has reffed for&#160;England Touch and has previously played and reffed touch in Singapore for a nu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-maylene-interview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-maylene-interview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-maylene-interview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Celebrating Black History Month | Soul Phoenix interview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-soul-phoenix-interview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Soul Phoenix is an England Touch Regional Development Officer, Schools Development Officer and proud member of the Equality, Diversity &amp;amp; Inclusion... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-soul-phoenix-interview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-soul-phoenix-interview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/celebrating-black-history-month-soul-phoenix-interview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter and Bath split the spoils in Banbury</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/exeter-and-bath-split-the-spoils-in-banbury/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University National Touch Series’ traditional pace-setters, Exeter and Bath, split the Cup titles between them at the Men’s and Women’s social eve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/exeter-and-bath-split-the-spoils-in-banbury/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Uni National Touch Series returns with Banbury spectacular</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/uni-national-touch-series-returns-with-banbury-spectacular/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University National Touch Series becomes the last England Touch Series to return to the field this weekend with a one-off Men’s and Women’s event ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/uni-national-touch-series-returns-with-banbury-spectacular/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/uni-national-touch-series-returns-with-banbury-spectacular/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/uni-national-touch-series-returns-with-banbury-spectacular/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Get active with Regional Touch Rugby Roadshows this October</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/get-active-with-regional-touch-rugby-roadshows-this-october/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is launching a brand new event this October, Regional Touch Rugby Roadshows, which will give both social teams and more established club... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/get-active-with-regional-touch-rugby-roadshows-this-october/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/get-active-with-regional-touch-rugby-roadshows-this-october/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/get-active-with-regional-touch-rugby-roadshows-this-october/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy and Rebels take home Men’s and Women’s titles</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/galaxy-and-rebels-take-home-men-s-and-women-s-titles/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Galaxy London and NQ Rebels were the big winners at Round 2 of the 2021 Elite Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series in Oxford, taking home the Cup t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/galaxy-and-rebels-take-home-men-s-and-women-s-titles/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/galaxy-and-rebels-take-home-men-s-and-women-s-titles/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/galaxy-and-rebels-take-home-men-s-and-women-s-titles/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s Round 2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/elite-mens-and-womens-round-2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The rain has gone and we are set for a great day of Elite Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s Touch action in Oxford this weekend!
Although there were no trophies hande... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/elite-mens-and-womens-round-2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/elite-mens-and-womens-round-2-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/elite-mens-and-womens-round-2-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men’s 50s team named to face Wales</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/men-s-50s-team-named-to-face-wales/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Men’s 50s continue their Autumn Series campaign next Saturday, October 16th, with a pair of Test matches against Wales in Cardiff.
The tea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/men-s-50s-team-named-to-face-wales/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/men-s-50s-team-named-to-face-wales/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/men-s-50s-team-named-to-face-wales/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 10 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University National Touch Series expanding in 2021/22</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/university-national-touch-series-expanding-in-202122/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University National Touch Series is returning this October with a change of format to give more teams from across the country the opportunity to c... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/university-national-touch-series-expanding-in-202122/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/university-national-touch-series-expanding-in-202122/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/university-national-touch-series-expanding-in-202122/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 09 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Soggy Sussex Saturday cannot dampen spirits</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/soggy-sussex-saturday-cannot-dampen-spirits/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Elite Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series had the soggiest of starts in Sussex, so much so that two rounds of matches from the afternoon have ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/soggy-sussex-saturday-cannot-dampen-spirits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/soggy-sussex-saturday-cannot-dampen-spirits/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/soggy-sussex-saturday-cannot-dampen-spirits/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite Men’s and Women’s teams set for some epic entertainment</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/elite-men-s-and-women-s-teams-set-for-some-epic-entertainment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Elite Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series rounds out the domestic club season this October, and the first of two events heads south on Saturda... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/elite-men-s-and-women-s-teams-set-for-some-epic-entertainment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/elite-men-s-and-women-s-teams-set-for-some-epic-entertainment/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/october/elite-men-s-and-women-s-teams-set-for-some-epic-entertainment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 October 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch upskills Progressive Sports coaches to deliver Touch Rugby in schools</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-touch-upskills-progressive-sports-coaches-to-deliver-touch-rugby-in-schools/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s National Development Officer, Sammie Phillips, and CEO, Chris Simon, were in Rugeley recently to upskill coaches from Progressive Spor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-touch-upskills-progressive-sports-coaches-to-deliver-touch-rugby-in-schools/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-touch-upskills-progressive-sports-coaches-to-deliver-touch-rugby-in-schools/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford take the Cups, Turtles and Vikings the spoils</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/oxford-take-the-cups-turtles-and-vikings-the-spoils/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Oxford had an excellent day in the second round of the 2021 Emerging Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series, winning both the Men’s and Women’s compe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/oxford-take-the-cups-turtles-and-vikings-the-spoils/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/oxford-take-the-cups-turtles-and-vikings-the-spoils/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/oxford-take-the-cups-turtles-and-vikings-the-spoils/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England completes Autumn Series with Opens whitewash</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-completes-autumn-series-with-opens-whitewash/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England had another dominant Saturday in the Federation of International Touch Opens Autumn Series, with another clean sweep from the nine matches acr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-completes-autumn-series-with-opens-whitewash/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-completes-autumn-series-with-opens-whitewash/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-completes-autumn-series-with-opens-whitewash/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>More Masters matches against Wales this Sunday</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/more-masters-matches-against-wales-this-sunday/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch Autumn Series ends with more Masters matches in Manchester today (Sunday, September 19th).
England and Wales wil... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/more-masters-matches-against-wales-this-sunday/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/more-masters-matches-against-wales-this-sunday/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/more-masters-matches-against-wales-this-sunday/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 19 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England looking to build in Autumn Series Round 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-looking-to-build-in-autumn-series-round-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch Autumn International Series heads into Round 2 this weekend with England looking to build on the successes of a ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-looking-to-build-in-autumn-series-round-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-looking-to-build-in-autumn-series-round-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-looking-to-build-in-autumn-series-round-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pools confirmed for Emerging Men’s and Women’s NTS Round 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/pools-confirmed-for-emerging-men-s-and-women-s-nts-round-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Emerging Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series is back for Round 2 this Saturday, with 10 Men’s and seven Women’s teams heading to Cheltenham.
T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/pools-confirmed-for-emerging-men-s-and-women-s-nts-round-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/pools-confirmed-for-emerging-men-s-and-women-s-nts-round-2/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/pools-confirmed-for-emerging-men-s-and-women-s-nts-round-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Turtles debut with title, Thames Valley win women’s comp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/turtles-debut-with-title-thames-valley-win-women-s-comp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Emerging Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series had two new winners in the opening round at Cheltenham last Saturday.
The competitive nature of t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/turtles-debut-with-title-thames-valley-win-women-s-comp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/turtles-debut-with-title-thames-valley-win-women-s-comp/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/turtles-debut-with-title-thames-valley-win-women-s-comp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England dominates Autumn Series in Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-dominates-autumn-series-in-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England was the leading nation in the opening weekend of Autumn Internationals in Manchester.
This was the first chance that the Opens teams from the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-dominates-autumn-series-in-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-dominates-autumn-series-in-manchester/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/england-dominates-autumn-series-in-manchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Masters teams to face Wales in Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/masters-teams-to-face-wales-in-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Autumn International Series continues into Sunday this weekend with Masters internationals against Wales.
The Men’s 40s, 45s and 50s have already ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/masters-teams-to-face-wales-in-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/masters-teams-to-face-wales-in-manchester/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/masters-teams-to-face-wales-in-manchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 04 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series takes over</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-takes-over/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Touch Series moves into the Men’s and Women’s phase this September with the first of two Emerging tournaments at Cheltenham RFC on Saturd... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-takes-over/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-takes-over/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-takes-over/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams named for Opens Autumn International Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/teams-named-for-opens-autumn-international-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[International Touch returns to the Home Nations this weekend, and the England Opens teams have been named to take on their counterparts from Wales, Sc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/teams-named-for-opens-autumn-international-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/teams-named-for-opens-autumn-international-series/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/september/teams-named-for-opens-autumn-international-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 September 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Warriors and Thorns join forces with Rugby League club Foundations</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/warriors-and-thorns-join-forces-with-rugby-league-club-foundations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Wigan Touch Warriors and Yorkshire Thorns will be going head-to-head this weekend representing the respective Foundations of Wigan Warriors and Leeds ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/warriors-and-thorns-join-forces-with-rugby-league-club-foundations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/warriors-and-thorns-join-forces-with-rugby-league-club-foundations/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/warriors-and-thorns-join-forces-with-rugby-league-club-foundations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 28 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch EDI Group Celebrates First Anniversary with New Roles</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/england-touch-edi-group-celebrates-first-anniversary-with-new-roles/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) working group has been reflecting on its inaugural year having firmly put in the foundations... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/england-touch-edi-group-celebrates-first-anniversary-with-new-roles/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/england-touch-edi-group-celebrates-first-anniversary-with-new-roles/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/england-touch-edi-group-celebrates-first-anniversary-with-new-roles/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Competitive 2021 Juniors Nationals sees titles split</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 Nationals drew to a close at a sun-drenched Oxford RFC, with the four titles being split across three regions.
West Wildcats and North-West B... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/competitive-2021-juniors-nationals-sees-titles-split/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/competitive-2021-juniors-nationals-sees-titles-split/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/competitive-2021-juniors-nationals-sees-titles-split/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 Nationals rounds off with Juniors taking centre stage</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/2021-nationals-rounds-off-with-juniors-taking-centre-stage/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 Nationals ends this Sunday with the Juniors the focal point of attention at Oxford RFC.
In all 15 teams will compete across four categories, ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/2021-nationals-rounds-off-with-juniors-taking-centre-stage/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/2021-nationals-rounds-off-with-juniors-taking-centre-stage/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/2021-nationals-rounds-off-with-juniors-taking-centre-stage/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Honours shared at Seniors and Masters Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/honours-shared-at-seniors-and-masters-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The five titles were shared between three regions at the 2021 Seniors and Masters Nationals, staged at the home of Nottingham RFC.
The torrential rain... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/honours-shared-at-seniors-and-masters-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Master and Seniors take over Lady Bay for Nationals weekend two</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/master-and-seniors-take-over-lady-bay-for-nationals-weekend-two/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 Nationals heads into its second weekend in Nottingham this Saturday and Sunday, with the Seniors and Masters taking over Lady Bay, the home o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/master-and-seniors-take-over-lady-bay-for-nationals-weekend-two/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>South-East come on top after competitive Opens Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/south-east-come-on-top-after-competitive-opens-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The three Opens trophies headed to the South-East at the end of the opening weekend of the 2021 Nationals, but the Sharks and Taipans had to battle ha... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/south-east-come-on-top-after-competitive-opens-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/south-east-come-on-top-after-competitive-opens-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England’s best heading to Nottingham for 2021 Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/england-s-best-heading-to-nottingham-for-2021-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After a very competitive Elite and Development National Touch Series concluded in Oxford, attention now shifts to Nottingham and the 2021 Nationals, w... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/england-s-best-heading-to-nottingham-for-2021-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/england-s-best-heading-to-nottingham-for-2021-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Wigan and Cheltenham seal Series titles</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/wigan-and-cheltenham-seal-series-titles/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Oxford Rugby Club was the venue for the final weekend of the 2021 Elite and Development National Touch Series, and the action on the field did not dis... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/wigan-and-cheltenham-seal-series-titles/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/august/wigan-and-cheltenham-seal-series-titles/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 August 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 National Touch Series set for thrilling finale</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/2021-national-touch-series-set-for-thrilling-finale/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This weekend witnesses the conclusion of the National Touch Series as we move to Oxford for the third and final round.
In the Elite event on Saturday,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/2021-national-touch-series-set-for-thrilling-finale/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/2021-national-touch-series-set-for-thrilling-finale/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/2021-national-touch-series-set-for-thrilling-finale/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England International Touch returns with Anglo-Welsh fixtures</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/england-international-touch-returns-with-anglo-welsh-fixtures/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch returns to international action this weekend when both the men’s 40s and men’s 45s squads take on their Welsh counterparts in the rugby ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/england-international-touch-returns-with-anglo-welsh-fixtures/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Northern Pride Touch Cup expanding the sport in the north east</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/northern-pride-touch-cup-expanding-the-sport-in-the-north-east/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This coming Saturday sees the inaugural Northern Pride Touch Cup, the first tournament to be run by Newcastle Ravens, the only all-inclusive rugby clu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/northern-pride-touch-cup-expanding-the-sport-in-the-north-east/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/northern-pride-touch-cup-expanding-the-sport-in-the-north-east/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exciting partnership between innovative rugby-based organisations announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/exciting-partnership-between-innovative-rugby-based-organisations-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) and Global Beach Rugby have today announced an exciting agreement to work together for mutual benefit.
The ETA has... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/exciting-partnership-between-innovative-rugby-based-organisations-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/exciting-partnership-between-innovative-rugby-based-organisations-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/exciting-partnership-between-innovative-rugby-based-organisations-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 National Touch Series – Round 2 round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/2021-national-touch-series-round-2-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 National Touch Series remains as competitive as ever, with six different teams winning trophies across the Round 2 Elite and Development tour... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/2021-national-touch-series-round-2-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/2021-national-touch-series-round-2-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/2021-national-touch-series-round-2-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite National Touch Series Round 2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/elite-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Elite National Touch Series heads back to Banbury this Sunday, July 11th, for Round 2.
If Round 1 was anything to go by then another day of extrem... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/elite-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/elite-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/elite-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Development National Touch Series Round 2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/development-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Development National Touch Series heads back to Banbury this Saturday, July 10th, for Round 2.
Cheltenham Tigers and EY London Vipers will be the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/development-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/development-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association response to O2 Touch announcement</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/england-touch-association-response-to-o2-touch-announcement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) has responded to today’s announcement by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) regarding the end of the sponsorship by O2... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/england-touch-association-response-to-o2-touch-announcement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/england-touch-association-response-to-o2-touch-announcement/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/july/england-touch-association-response-to-o2-touch-announcement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 July 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association announces official partnership with Pride In Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-announces-official-partnership-with-pride-in-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here at the England Touch Association we are delighted to continue our commitment to improving LGBTQ+ participation and inclusion within Touch by beco... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-announces-official-partnership-with-pride-in-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-announces-official-partnership-with-pride-in-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-announces-official-partnership-with-pride-in-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Touch Series opening weekend round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/national-touch-series-opening-weekend-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Mixed National Touch Series action was back on the agenda for the first time in nearly two years this weekend with the opening rounds of the 2021 Elit... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/national-touch-series-opening-weekend-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/national-touch-series-opening-weekend-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/national-touch-series-opening-weekend-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 Development National Touch Series preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/2021-development-national-touch-series-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Touch Series action comes thick and fast in Banbury this weekend with Sunday’s opening round of the 2021 Development NTS season.
The Deve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/2021-development-national-touch-series-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/2021-development-national-touch-series-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/2021-development-national-touch-series-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 Elite National Touch Series preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/2021-elite-national-touch-series-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Some 23 months after the best teams in England last locked horns in the Elite National Touch Series, they will return to the field in Banbury this Sat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/2021-elite-national-touch-series-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/2021-elite-national-touch-series-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/2021-elite-national-touch-series-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Rugby springboarding women into top flight ranks</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/touch-rugby-springboarding-women-into-top-flight-ranks/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch Rugby has proven itself to be a strong proving ground for future top flight female players across England.
Players with England international an... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/touch-rugby-springboarding-women-into-top-flight-ranks/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/touch-rugby-springboarding-women-into-top-flight-ranks/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/touch-rugby-springboarding-women-into-top-flight-ranks/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Enhanced Covid protocols for National Touch Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/enhanced-covid-protocols-for-national-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This weekend marks our first National Touch Series events of the season, and the first nationally organised tournament since early March 2020.
Anyone&#160;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/enhanced-covid-protocols-for-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/enhanced-covid-protocols-for-national-touch-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Volunteer Case Study | Julian Gilding</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-julian-gilding/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[“I would like others to experience what I have had the pleasure of being involved in - and being able to facilitate that has been a joy to be part of,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-julian-gilding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-julian-gilding/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-julian-gilding/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Volunteer Case Study | Clare Heath</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-clare-heath/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[“I can honestly say that my time spent as a Touch Rugby volunteer has been incredibly enjoyable and rewarding, but also hard work. Volunteering has gi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-clare-heath/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-clare-heath/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-clare-heath/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 06 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Volunteer Case Study | Chris Wall</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-chris-wall/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[“Volunteering allows me to give something back to a sport that&#39;s been very good to me over the years.”
Background
I was first introduced to touch in 2... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-chris-wall/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-chris-wall/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-chris-wall/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Volunteer Case Study | Russell House</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-russell-house/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[“I feel great when I bump into former pupils from my school and they thank me for introducing them to rugby, football or Touch. It&#39;s incredibly reward... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-russell-house/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/volunteer-case-study-russell-house/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>More Schools Coaching Courses and a NEW schools membership!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/more-schools-coaching-courses-and-a-new-schools-membership/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association will be running two more weeks of the all-new specialist coaching course aimed at primary and secondary school teachers ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/more-schools-coaching-courses-and-a-new-schools-membership/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/more-schools-coaching-courses-and-a-new-schools-membership/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/more-schools-coaching-courses-and-a-new-schools-membership/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association encourages transgender, non-binary and gender diverse participation through new policy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-encourages-transgender-non-binary-and-gender-diverse-participation-through-new-policy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In publishing its first Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Diverse Policy, the England Touch Association (ETA) is taking a big step forward in its amb... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-encourages-transgender-non-binary-and-gender-diverse-participation-through-new-policy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-encourages-transgender-non-binary-and-gender-diverse-participation-through-new-policy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 June 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association celebrating Volunteers Week 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-celebrating-volunteers-week-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Volunteers Week 2021 is here, and over the next few days England Touch Association (ETA) will be celebrating the contributions of volunteers within th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/june/england-touch-association-celebrating-volunteers-week-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <title>Development National Touch Series fully booked</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/development-national-touch-series-fully-booked/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[All three rounds of the 2021 Development National Touch Series are now fully booked!
The appetite for competition seen across the country in recent we... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/development-national-touch-series-fully-booked/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Referees launch use of appointments app</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/england-touch-referees-launch-use-of-appointments-app/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Referees have begun using an appointments App to manage referee admin for the coming 2021 season.
It is hoped this will drastically redu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/england-touch-referees-launch-use-of-appointments-app/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/england-touch-referees-launch-use-of-appointments-app/
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA now recruiting an Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Officer</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/eta-now-recruiting-an-equalities-diversity-and-inclusion-officer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) is the Governing Body for Touch in England and is passionate about ensuring that Touch is truly a sport for all. I... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/eta-now-recruiting-an-equalities-diversity-and-inclusion-officer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/eta-now-recruiting-an-equalities-diversity-and-inclusion-officer/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Rugby moving into Stage 6: National this Monday</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/touch-rugby-moving-into-stage-6-national-this-monday/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has confirmed that Touch Rugby will be moving into Stage 6: National in the Association’s Return to Play protocols this Monday, May 17th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/touch-rugby-moving-into-stage-6-national-this-monday/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/touch-rugby-moving-into-stage-6-national-this-monday/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/touch-rugby-moving-into-stage-6-national-this-monday/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Development National Touch Series open for bookings</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/development-national-touch-series-open-for-bookings/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The three Development National Touch Series events are open for teams to book their places.
Dates and locations are as follows:




R1


Sun 27/06/21
... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/development-national-touch-series-open-for-bookings/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/development-national-touch-series-open-for-bookings/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ramadan, Fasting and Elite Athletes - a conversation with England High Performance athletes, pt 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/ramadan-fasting-and-elite-athletes-a-conversation-with-england-high-performance-athletes-pt-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[By ETA High Performance athletes and EDI Working Group members Haniyyah Rahman-Shepherd and Niki Bird. 
This year’s Ramadan is coming to an end for Mu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/ramadan-fasting-and-elite-athletes-a-conversation-with-england-high-performance-athletes-pt-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/ramadan-fasting-and-elite-athletes-a-conversation-with-england-high-performance-athletes-pt-2/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/ramadan-fasting-and-elite-athletes-a-conversation-with-england-high-performance-athletes-pt-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Learn to be quick, be smart and restart a heart</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/learn-to-be-quick-be-smart-and-restart-a-heart/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[UK Coaching, in collaboration with Resuscitation Council UK, St John Ambulance and Joe Humphries Memorial Trust, has produced a free toolkit to help p... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/learn-to-be-quick-be-smart-and-restart-a-heart/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/learn-to-be-quick-be-smart-and-restart-a-heart/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/learn-to-be-quick-be-smart-and-restart-a-heart/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Community Coaching Course | Teaching Touch Rugby in Primary and Secondary Schools</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/community-coaching-course-teaching-touch-rugby-in-primary-and-secondary-schools/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association is launching new Foundation Level coaching courses to give both primary and secondary school teachers the knowledge, res... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/community-coaching-course-teaching-touch-rugby-in-primary-and-secondary-schools/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/community-coaching-course-teaching-touch-rugby-in-primary-and-secondary-schools/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/community-coaching-course-teaching-touch-rugby-in-primary-and-secondary-schools/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ramadan, Fasting and Elite Athletes - a conversation with England High Performance athletes</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/ramadan-fasting-and-elite-athletes-a-conversation-with-england-high-performance-athletes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[By ETA High Performance Athletes and EDI Working Group members Haniyyah Rahman-Shepherd and Niki Bird
Over the past few weeks, Muslims around the worl... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/ramadan-fasting-and-elite-athletes-a-conversation-with-england-high-performance-athletes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/ramadan-fasting-and-elite-athletes-a-conversation-with-england-high-performance-athletes/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/may/ramadan-fasting-and-elite-athletes-a-conversation-with-england-high-performance-athletes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association joins sporting social media blackout</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/england-touch-association-joins-sporting-social-media-blackout/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Sport across England is standing in solidarity this May bank holiday weekend to highlight the need to eliminate online abuse on social media sites.
En... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/england-touch-association-joins-sporting-social-media-blackout/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/england-touch-association-joins-sporting-social-media-blackout/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/england-touch-association-joins-sporting-social-media-blackout/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA statement ref On The Seven Events email</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/eta-statement-ref-on-the-seven-events-email/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association has received several queries from its members and the wider touch community into the receipt of an email sent out today ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/eta-statement-ref-on-the-seven-events-email/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/eta-statement-ref-on-the-seven-events-email/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/eta-statement-ref-on-the-seven-events-email/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Stage 5: Regional starts today - 26/04/21</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/stage-5-regional-starts-today-260421/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is today (Monday, April 26th, 2021) moving to Stage 5: Regional in the Association&#39;s Coronavirus Return to Play plans.
This means that t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/stage-5-regional-starts-today-260421/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/stage-5-regional-starts-today-260421/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/stage-5-regional-starts-today-260421/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New membership system coming soon!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/new-membership-system-coming-soon/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are in the process of migrating our membership system to an upgraded system and hope to switch-over next week (beginning April 26th).
For now, you ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/new-membership-system-coming-soon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/new-membership-system-coming-soon/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/new-membership-system-coming-soon/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Expressions of interest open for 2021 National Touch Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/expressions-of-interest-open-for-2021-national-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 National Touch Series (NTS) is now open for clubs to put in their expressions of interest, with dates and locations also confirmed.
The ETA i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/expressions-of-interest-open-for-2021-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/expressions-of-interest-open-for-2021-national-touch-series/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/expressions-of-interest-open-for-2021-national-touch-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cropper leaving England Touch Association</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/cropper-leaving-england-touch-association/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) has today announced that Gregg Cropper has left the organisation following the unfortunate redundancy of the post ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/cropper-leaving-england-touch-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/cropper-leaving-england-touch-association/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/cropper-leaving-england-touch-association/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 18 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Parallel pathways for minimal and full contact rugby can work well for schools</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/parallel-pathways-for-minimal-and-full-contact-rugby-can-work-well-for-schools/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[An edited version of this article by England Touch Head of Communications and Marketing Chris Wearmouth has been published in this month&#39;s edition of ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/parallel-pathways-for-minimal-and-full-contact-rugby-can-work-well-for-schools/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/parallel-pathways-for-minimal-and-full-contact-rugby-can-work-well-for-schools/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/parallel-pathways-for-minimal-and-full-contact-rugby-can-work-well-for-schools/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 17 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Touch rules refresher with Gareth Hinds and Darrin Sykes</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/new-touch-rules-refresher-with-gareth-hinds-and-darrin-sykes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we all head back out to play, time for a bit of a refresher on the changes to the rules that were introduced last year.
We&#39;ve pulled out the the bi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/new-touch-rules-refresher-with-gareth-hinds-and-darrin-sykes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/new-touch-rules-refresher-with-gareth-hinds-and-darrin-sykes/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/new-touch-rules-refresher-with-gareth-hinds-and-darrin-sykes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – 1921-2021</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/philip-duke-of-edinburgh-1921-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Chair Mark Croston has offered the condolences of the entire Association to Her Majesty the Queen and Royal Family following the sad new... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/philip-duke-of-edinburgh-1921-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/philip-duke-of-edinburgh-1921-2021/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/philip-duke-of-edinburgh-1921-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>International rugby union ref JP Doyle the first in new series of online chats</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/international-rugby-union-ref-jp-doyle-the-first-in-new-series-of-online-chats/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Referees are running a series of sessions discussing experiences within the game, and to kick us off, International referee JP Doyle wil... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/international-rugby-union-ref-jp-doyle-the-first-in-new-series-of-online-chats/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/international-rugby-union-ref-jp-doyle-the-first-in-new-series-of-online-chats/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/april/international-rugby-union-ref-jp-doyle-the-first-in-new-series-of-online-chats/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 04 April 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Youth Touch World Cup delayed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/youth-touch-world-cup-delayed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to ongoing uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Federation of International Touch (FIT) and England Touch Association are further d... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/youth-touch-world-cup-delayed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/youth-touch-world-cup-delayed/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/youth-touch-world-cup-delayed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-association-celebrates-international-transgender-day-of-visibility/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Today marks the 12th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility, an event that celebrates the resilience and success of transgender people and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-association-celebrates-international-transgender-day-of-visibility/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-association-celebrates-international-transgender-day-of-visibility/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-association-celebrates-international-transgender-day-of-visibility/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Covid-19 Return to Play update, as of 29/03/21</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/covid-19-return-to-play-update-as-of-290321/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This document provides an update on the ETA’s Return to Play plans in line with the easing of the government lockdown and the safe return to play for ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/covid-19-return-to-play-update-as-of-290321/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/covid-19-return-to-play-update-as-of-290321/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/covid-19-return-to-play-update-as-of-290321/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>London Irish partnership takes next steps with Touch-specific youth camps</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/london-irish-partnership-takes-next-steps-with-touch-specific-youth-camps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The partnership between England Touch and London Irish is taking a big step forwards with the first joint Touch-specific camps for young players.
The ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/london-irish-partnership-takes-next-steps-with-touch-specific-youth-camps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/london-irish-partnership-takes-next-steps-with-touch-specific-youth-camps/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/london-irish-partnership-takes-next-steps-with-touch-specific-youth-camps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Events outline for 2021 season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/events-outline-for-2021-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association has outlined the calendar for the 2021 season with the focus on trying to ensure as many opportunities for everyone to p... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/events-outline-for-2021-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/events-outline-for-2021-season/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/events-outline-for-2021-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Training advice for the first weeks back</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/training-advice-for-the-first-weeks-back/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch returns to play next Monday (March 29th) and with the last organised training not having been possible since before Christmas, and the winter ha... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/training-advice-for-the-first-weeks-back/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/training-advice-for-the-first-weeks-back/
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Top tips for starting a Touch league in 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/top-tips-for-starting-a-touch-league-in-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Many clubs up and down the country run leagues during the course of the year. These can be both good sources of additional income for your club and ne... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/top-tips-for-starting-a-touch-league-in-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/top-tips-for-starting-a-touch-league-in-2021/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/top-tips-for-starting-a-touch-league-in-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Home Nations Series ushers in return of International Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/home-nations-series-ushers-in-return-of-international-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch is back with the announcement by the Federation of International Touch (FIT) that an Autumn International Series between England, Ireland, Scotl... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/home-nations-series-ushers-in-return-of-international-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/home-nations-series-ushers-in-return-of-international-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/home-nations-series-ushers-in-return-of-international-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Safety in Touch is paramount for ETA</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/safety-in-touch-is-paramount-for-eta/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association’s management recognises, acknowledges and appreciates the range of emotions that many of the Touch community, particular... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/safety-in-touch-is-paramount-for-eta/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/safety-in-touch-is-paramount-for-eta/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/safety-in-touch-is-paramount-for-eta/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association makes further strides forward despite lockdown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-association-makes-further-strides-forward-despite-lockdown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) has made significant strides forward despite the 2020 lockdowns, the Association’s member clubs were told at last ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-association-makes-further-strides-forward-despite-lockdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-association-makes-further-strides-forward-despite-lockdown/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-association-makes-further-strides-forward-despite-lockdown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Return to Play timetable for end of spring lockdown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/return-to-play-timetable-for-end-of-spring-lockdown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the timetable for Return to Play based on the UK Government’s current plans to scale down the spring lockdown.
At the time... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/return-to-play-timetable-for-end-of-spring-lockdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/return-to-play-timetable-for-end-of-spring-lockdown/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/return-to-play-timetable-for-end-of-spring-lockdown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch takes a lead on equality, diversity and inclusion</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-takes-a-lead-on-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On this #ZeroDiscriminationDay, England Touch is proud to declare an ambition to become an international leader when it comes to equality, diversity a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-takes-a-lead-on-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-takes-a-lead-on-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/march/england-touch-takes-a-lead-on-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>A week of interviews with the world&#39;s best</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/a-week-of-interviews-with-the-worlds-best/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This week England Touch will be bringing you interviews with some of the world&#39;s best players, coaches and administrators for everyone in our Touch co... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/a-week-of-interviews-with-the-worlds-best/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/a-week-of-interviews-with-the-worlds-best/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/a-week-of-interviews-with-the-worlds-best/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 21 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Re-vamped Club Toolkit released</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/re-vamped-club-toolkit-released/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has re-vamped its Club Toolkit ahead of the hopeful return to play over the next couple of months (depending on the Prime Minister&#39;s ann... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/re-vamped-club-toolkit-released/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/re-vamped-club-toolkit-released/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/re-vamped-club-toolkit-released/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 21 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Rugby in Cornwall</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/touch-rugby-in-cornwall/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Over the last year Touch has grown massively in Cornwall, since the autumn of 2019 the number of clubs in the county have more than doubled and, accor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/touch-rugby-in-cornwall/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/touch-rugby-in-cornwall/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/touch-rugby-in-cornwall/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 13 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch and UK Coaching promoting positive mental health</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/england-touch-and-uk-coaching-promoting-positive-mental-health/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On #TimeToTalk Day (Thursday, February 4th), England Touch is focusing on positive mental health.
Our friends at UK Coaching have launched an updated ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/england-touch-and-uk-coaching-promoting-positive-mental-health/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/england-touch-and-uk-coaching-promoting-positive-mental-health/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/england-touch-and-uk-coaching-promoting-positive-mental-health/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association and British Heart Foundation partner to get hearts healthy across the country</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/england-touch-association-and-british-heart-foundation-partner-to-get-hearts-healthy-across-the-country/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) have announced a new charity partnership.
The foundations were laid at the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/england-touch-association-and-british-heart-foundation-partner-to-get-hearts-healthy-across-the-country/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/england-touch-association-and-british-heart-foundation-partner-to-get-hearts-healthy-across-the-country/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/england-touch-association-and-british-heart-foundation-partner-to-get-hearts-healthy-across-the-country/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 AGM date | New Non-Exec Director posts available</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/2021-agm-date-new-non-exec-director-posts-available/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 England Touch Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 7th, between 9:30am and 12noon. As with last year, the 2021 AG... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/2021-agm-date-new-non-exec-director-posts-available/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/2021-agm-date-new-non-exec-director-posts-available/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/february/2021-agm-date-new-non-exec-director-posts-available/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 February 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association welcomes new Sport England strategy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-association-welcomes-new-sport-england-strategy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Association (ETA) Chair Mark Croston has welcomed the new Sport England Strategy after it was launched earlier yesterday (Tuesday, Janua... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-association-welcomes-new-sport-england-strategy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-association-welcomes-new-sport-england-strategy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-association-welcomes-new-sport-england-strategy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association thanks leaving volunteers</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-association-thanks-leaving-volunteers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Chief Executive Chris Simon has thanked a number of volunteers who have recently stepped down from the Association’s management group.
J... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-association-thanks-leaving-volunteers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-association-thanks-leaving-volunteers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-association-thanks-leaving-volunteers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Covid-19 update | Mon 04/01/20</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-covid-19-update-mon-040120/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following this evening&#39;s announcement by the Prime Minister, England Touch has issued the following advice to all clubs and individuals.
As of this ev... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-covid-19-update-mon-040120/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-covid-19-update-mon-040120/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2021/january/england-touch-covid-19-update-mon-040120/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 January 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Consultation with clubs for 2021 season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/consultation-with-clubs-for-2021-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is positively looking ahead to a 2021 season, and we are looking to establish a consultation group with as broad a cross-section of club... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/consultation-with-clubs-for-2021-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/consultation-with-clubs-for-2021-season/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/consultation-with-clubs-for-2021-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>End of Year message from the England Touch Association</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/end-of-year-message-from-the-england-touch-association/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As 2020 draws to a close, we caught up with Mark Croston (Chair), Chris Simon (Chief Executive), Ben Powell (High Performance Director) and Sammie Phi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/end-of-year-message-from-the-england-touch-association/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/end-of-year-message-from-the-england-touch-association/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/end-of-year-message-from-the-england-touch-association/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TouchMyHeart raises nearly &#163;2,500 for British Heart Foundation</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/touchmyheart-raises-nearly-2-500-for-british-heart-foundation/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the start of the second lockdown in early November #TouchMyHeart was barely a glint in the eye. Four weeks later and hundreds of Touch players acro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/touchmyheart-raises-nearly-2-500-for-british-heart-foundation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/touchmyheart-raises-nearly-2-500-for-british-heart-foundation/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/touchmyheart-raises-nearly-2-500-for-british-heart-foundation/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch’s Volunteers of the Year</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/england-touch-s-volunteers-of-the-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Over the last few days the England Touch Association received nominations from clubs across the country for the 2020 Volunteers of the Year.
The nomin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/england-touch-s-volunteers-of-the-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/england-touch-s-volunteers-of-the-year/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/england-touch-s-volunteers-of-the-year/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association seeking teacher support and insight for schools growth</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/england-touch-association-seeking-teacher-support-and-insight-for-schools-growth/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Are you a teacher, or do you know any teachers who can help the England Touch Association achieve its ambition of making Touch Rugby a mass participat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/england-touch-association-seeking-teacher-support-and-insight-for-schools-growth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/england-touch-association-seeking-teacher-support-and-insight-for-schools-growth/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/england-touch-association-seeking-teacher-support-and-insight-for-schools-growth/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Who are your volunteers of the year?</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/who-are-your-volunteers-of-the-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Join us in saying thanks and appreciating our volunteers in Touch across the country.
Who do you know who has done the tough yardage in volunteering f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/who-are-your-volunteers-of-the-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/who-are-your-volunteers-of-the-year/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/who-are-your-volunteers-of-the-year/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Return to Play update – Stage 3 into Stage 4</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/return-to-play-update-stage-3-into-stage-4/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is advising clubs and members that the Association is intending on moving from Stage 3: Play into Stage 4: Local as of January 1st, 2021... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/return-to-play-update-stage-3-into-stage-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/return-to-play-update-stage-3-into-stage-4/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/december/return-to-play-update-stage-3-into-stage-4/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 December 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Return to Play update for Weds 02/12/20</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/return-to-play-update-for-weds-021220/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch can now confirm that as of Wednesday, December 2nd the Association will be moving to STAGE 3 – PLAY in the Return to Play protocols.
Thi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/return-to-play-update-for-weds-021220/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/return-to-play-update-for-weds-021220/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/return-to-play-update-for-weds-021220/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch statement | Mon 23/11/20</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/england-touch-statement-mon-231120/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has noted today&#39;s announcement by the Prime Minister with regard to life in the UK once the current lockdown period has ended.
While we ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/england-touch-statement-mon-231120/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/england-touch-statement-mon-231120/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/england-touch-statement-mon-231120/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Online CPD workshops this November</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/online-cpd-workshops-this-november/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has two online CPD workshops this November for clubs and coaches.
SESSION 1
Growing the Game in Clubs
Thurs 26/11/20
Start 7:00pm
This s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/online-cpd-workshops-this-november/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/online-cpd-workshops-this-november/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club Spotlight | Golden Touch</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Golden Touch is the South West’s first official Junior Touch Development Centre. Running on Wednesday evenings in Bristol, it aims to introduce a youn... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/club-spotlight-golden-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/club-spotlight-golden-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/club-spotlight-golden-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch partners with London Irish to expand Touch in south-west London</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/england-touch-partners-with-london-irish-to-expand-touch-in-south-west-london/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and London Irish have today announced a new partnership to expand Touch in south-west London.
This is the first formal partnership betwe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/england-touch-partners-with-london-irish-to-expand-touch-in-south-west-london/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/england-touch-partners-with-london-irish-to-expand-touch-in-south-west-london/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/england-touch-partners-with-london-irish-to-expand-touch-in-south-west-london/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 European Touch Championships cancelled as England confirmed as 2022 hosts</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/2021-european-touch-championships-cancelled-as-england-confirmed-as-2022-hosts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The European Federation of Touch (EFT) and England Touch have taken the early decision to cancel the 2021 European Touch Championships, with EFT also ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/2021-european-touch-championships-cancelled-as-england-confirmed-as-2022-hosts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/2021-european-touch-championships-cancelled-as-england-confirmed-as-2022-hosts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/2021-european-touch-championships-cancelled-as-england-confirmed-as-2022-hosts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TouchMyHeart to stay healthy throughout lockdown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/touchmyheart-to-stay-healthy-throughout-lockdown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and the British Heart Foundation have partnered up to launch The #TouchMyHeart Challenge 2020 to keep everyone healthy and engaged throu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/touchmyheart-to-stay-healthy-throughout-lockdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/touchmyheart-to-stay-healthy-throughout-lockdown/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/touchmyheart-to-stay-healthy-throughout-lockdown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 07 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>All Touch training and playing on hiatus during second lockdown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/all-touch-training-and-playing-on-hiatus-during-second-lockdown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following today’s parliamentary vote confirming the four-week national lockdown in England, England Touch can now confirm that all training and playin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/all-touch-training-and-playing-on-hiatus-during-second-lockdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/all-touch-training-and-playing-on-hiatus-during-second-lockdown/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/all-touch-training-and-playing-on-hiatus-during-second-lockdown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>It’s official – Touch is good for your health!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/it-s-official-touch-is-good-for-your-health/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A new academic study from the University of Edinburgh has highlighted the wide range of health benefits which could be achieved by playing Touch.
The ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/it-s-official-touch-is-good-for-your-health/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/it-s-official-touch-is-good-for-your-health/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/november/it-s-official-touch-is-good-for-your-health/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 November 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch investing in growing the game</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/england-touch-investing-in-growing-the-game/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has achieved another milestone as an organisation with the appointment of Sammie Phillips as its first paid Development Officer.
Sammie ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/england-touch-investing-in-growing-the-game/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/england-touch-investing-in-growing-the-game/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/england-touch-investing-in-growing-the-game/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Travel update for new Covid-19 regulations | 30/10/20</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/travel-update-for-new-covid-19-regulations-301020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Sport England has updated its travel advice for sporting organisations and teams to take into account the UK government’s new Covid-19 Tier regulation... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/travel-update-for-new-covid-19-regulations-301020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/travel-update-for-new-covid-19-regulations-301020/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/travel-update-for-new-covid-19-regulations-301020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter a hub for multiple oval ball sports</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/exeter-a-hub-for-multiple-oval-ball-sports/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is not just Sandy Park which has made Exeter a fulcrum for oval ball sports in England.
Just up the road at Exeter University the Touch club has al... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/exeter-a-hub-for-multiple-oval-ball-sports/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/exeter-a-hub-for-multiple-oval-ball-sports/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/exeter-a-hub-for-multiple-oval-ball-sports/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club spotlight | Wellesbourne Ladies going from strength-to-strength</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/club-spotlight-wellesbourne-ladies-going-from-strength-to-strength/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There has been a spike of activity at Wellesbourne RFC over the past few months – and all of it on the field! The Ladies Touch Club based at the club ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/club-spotlight-wellesbourne-ladies-going-from-strength-to-strength/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/club-spotlight-wellesbourne-ladies-going-from-strength-to-strength/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/club-spotlight-wellesbourne-ladies-going-from-strength-to-strength/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Healthy training numbers for Touch’s Return to Play</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/healthy-training-numbers-for-touch-s-return-to-play/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch teams across the country have been back in full training for just over a month now, and player numbers are in rude health with many clubs seeing... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/healthy-training-numbers-for-touch-s-return-to-play/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/healthy-training-numbers-for-touch-s-return-to-play/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/healthy-training-numbers-for-touch-s-return-to-play/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club spotlight | ECFB building on social Saturdays</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/club-spotlight-ecfb-building-on-social-saturdays/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ECFB, based in Tring, Hertfordshire, is one of several clubs to become newly-affiliated to England Touch since the sport returned to play in September... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/club-spotlight-ecfb-building-on-social-saturdays/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/club-spotlight-ecfb-building-on-social-saturdays/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/october/club-spotlight-ecfb-building-on-social-saturdays/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 04 October 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch joins over 100 sports in call for ringfenced sports funding</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-joins-over-100-sports-in-call-for-ringfenced-sports-funding/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Mark Croston, the Chair of England Touch, has joined the leaders of more than 100 other sports in urging the Prime Minister to ringfence funding for t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-joins-over-100-sports-in-call-for-ringfenced-sports-funding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-joins-over-100-sports-in-call-for-ringfenced-sports-funding/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-joins-over-100-sports-in-call-for-ringfenced-sports-funding/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Touch rules - open online workshops</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/new-touch-rules-open-online-workshops/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With full training well underway across the country and fixtures just around the corner - lockdowns permitting, of course! - the England Touch referee... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/new-touch-rules-open-online-workshops/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/new-touch-rules-open-online-workshops/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/new-touch-rules-open-online-workshops/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 19 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch expanding paid workforce</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-expanding-paid-workforce/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is expanding its paid workforce as part of a restructure of its operational team. Three new and exciting opportunities have arisen as we... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-expanding-paid-workforce/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-expanding-paid-workforce/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-expanding-paid-workforce/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch moving to Stage 4 and inter-club competition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-moving-to-stage-4-and-inter-club-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch can confirm that based on feedback during August and the already agreed action plans for Touch activity, we can now move to the next pha... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-moving-to-stage-4-and-inter-club-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-moving-to-stage-4-and-inter-club-competition/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/england-touch-moving-to-stage-4-and-inter-club-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Growing the game in the north east</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/growing-the-game-in-the-north-east/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Chair Mark Croston and CEO Chris Simon visited Kingston Park, home of Newcastle Rugby, last week to discuss how the Association can work... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/growing-the-game-in-the-north-east/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/growing-the-game-in-the-north-east/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/september/growing-the-game-in-the-north-east/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 September 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Return to Play update on local restrictions and lockdowns</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/return-to-play-update-on-local-restrictions-and-lockdowns/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Touch community in England has been embracing the information and guidance from England Touch regarding the sport’s Return to Play.
As of Tuesday,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/return-to-play-update-on-local-restrictions-and-lockdowns/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/return-to-play-update-on-local-restrictions-and-lockdowns/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/return-to-play-update-on-local-restrictions-and-lockdowns/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Benita Lee - a tribute</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/benita-lee-a-tribute/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This week we lost a legend within our sport and our community, Benita Lee.
Bee’s contribution to Touch within the UK is as significant as they come.
A... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/benita-lee-a-tribute/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/benita-lee-a-tribute/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/benita-lee-a-tribute/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Heading to University? Here are your Touch contacts!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/heading-to-university-here-are-your-touch-contacts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to everyone whose ‘A’ Level results are seeing them head to university soon!
If you are a Touch player then your university may have a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/heading-to-university-here-are-your-touch-contacts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/heading-to-university-here-are-your-touch-contacts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/heading-to-university-here-are-your-touch-contacts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch releases Return to Play Briefing Document</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/england-touch-releases-return-to-play-briefing-document/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch has been approved to return to play as part of recent submissions presented by the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union, and in line w... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/england-touch-releases-return-to-play-briefing-document/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/england-touch-releases-return-to-play-briefing-document/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/england-touch-releases-return-to-play-briefing-document/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Government agrees Return to Play for Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/government-agrees-return-to-play-for-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The UK government has given the green light for the return of Touch in England.
Touch is played extensively across the country and following the Retur... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/government-agrees-return-to-play-for-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/government-agrees-return-to-play-for-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/government-agrees-return-to-play-for-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 09 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Roles now available within High Performance team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/roles-now-available-within-high-performance-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A number of roles are now available in the England Touch High Performance programme that will all play a crucial role in our continue growth and perfo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/roles-now-available-within-high-performance-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/roles-now-available-within-high-performance-team/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/august/roles-now-available-within-high-performance-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 August 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch receives support from Sport England</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/england-touch-receives-support-from-sport-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has been awarded &#163;28,000 from Sport England’s Sector Partner Fund to help the Association continue to operate through the lockdown and e... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/england-touch-receives-support-from-sport-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/england-touch-receives-support-from-sport-england/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/england-touch-receives-support-from-sport-england/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance Training Squads announced for European Touch Championships 2021</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-european-touch-championships-2021/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is setting sights on a successful 2021 European Touch Championships with the announcement of the initial High Performance Training Squad... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-european-touch-championships-2021/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-european-touch-championships-2021/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-european-touch-championships-2021/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Volunteers in Touch – Kevin Hattersley</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/volunteers-in-touch-kevin-hattersley/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Winner of the England Touch Workforce Award ‘Inspiring Others’ 2019, Kevin Hattersley is a volunteer player and coach for a range of clubs in the Nort... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/volunteers-in-touch-kevin-hattersley/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/volunteers-in-touch-kevin-hattersley/
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Covid-19 Return-to-Play update – July 9th, 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/england-touch-covid-19-return-to-play-update-july-9th-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s management has noted and welcomed the UK government’s announcement of July 9th, 2020, with the latest return-to-play guidance for team... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/england-touch-covid-19-return-to-play-update-july-9th-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/england-touch-covid-19-return-to-play-update-july-9th-2020/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/july/england-touch-covid-19-return-to-play-update-july-9th-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 July 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2021 Youth World Cup deferred</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/2021-youth-world-cup-deferred/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Federation of International Touch (FIT) and host nation England have jointly decided to defer the Youth Touch World Cup which had been initially plann... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/2021-youth-world-cup-deferred/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/2021-youth-world-cup-deferred/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/2021-youth-world-cup-deferred/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Guidance for FIT 5th Edition Rules</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/guidance-for-fit-5th-edition-rules/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Referees have prepared guides to the changes involved in the move to FIT 5th Edition rules in partnership with the European Federation o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/guidance-for-fit-5th-edition-rules/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/guidance-for-fit-5th-edition-rules/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/guidance-for-fit-5th-edition-rules/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch sets out return-to-play</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-sets-out-return-to-play/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has released its staged return-to-play processes.
There are six stages, from ‘Prepare’ all the way up to ‘National’, and the moves betwe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-sets-out-return-to-play/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-sets-out-return-to-play/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-sets-out-return-to-play/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Remaining Development National Touch Series events cancelled</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/remaining-development-national-touch-series-events-cancelled/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today confirmed that the Development National Touch Series events scheduled for August and September have been cancelled.
The UK Gov... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/remaining-development-national-touch-series-events-cancelled/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/remaining-development-national-touch-series-events-cancelled/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/remaining-development-national-touch-series-events-cancelled/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch continues growth in 2019</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-continues-growth-in-2019/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has confirmed the Association’s continued growth in 2019, both on and off the field.
Internationally England Touch has maintained its th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-continues-growth-in-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-continues-growth-in-2019/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-continues-growth-in-2019/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 21 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>**UPDATED** More online development workshops coming up in June</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/starstarupdatedstarstar-more-online-development-workshops-coming-up-in-june/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the success of the first series of online workshops in the past few weeks, England Touch has scheduled a number more during June. **UPDATE**... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/starstarupdatedstarstar-more-online-development-workshops-coming-up-in-june/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/starstarupdatedstarstar-more-online-development-workshops-coming-up-in-june/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/starstarupdatedstarstar-more-online-development-workshops-coming-up-in-june/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch response to #BlackLivesMatter</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-response-to-blacklivesmatter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As with many other governing bodies of sport, England Touch has been considering how best to articulate our views on the Black Lives Matter movement o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-response-to-blacklivesmatter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-response-to-blacklivesmatter/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/england-touch-response-to-blacklivesmatter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 14 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Emma Cropper’s reflections on a dynamic decade of development</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/emma-cropper-s-reflections-on-a-dynamic-decade-of-development/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Emma Cropper has stepped down from her position as England Touch’s Head Physiotherapist after nearly a decade’s direct involvement in the sport, inclu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/emma-cropper-s-reflections-on-a-dynamic-decade-of-development/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/emma-cropper-s-reflections-on-a-dynamic-decade-of-development/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/june/emma-cropper-s-reflections-on-a-dynamic-decade-of-development/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 June 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Updated guidance for next stage of lockdown easing</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/updated-guidance-for-next-stage-of-lockdown-easing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is giving clubs and players updated guidance (Sunday, May 31st, 2020) for the next stage of lockdown easing.
As of Monday, June 1st, six... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/updated-guidance-for-next-stage-of-lockdown-easing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/updated-guidance-for-next-stage-of-lockdown-easing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/updated-guidance-for-next-stage-of-lockdown-easing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>July tournaments and August Nationals cancelled, outline framework for autumn competition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/july-tournaments-and-august-nationals-cancelled-outline-framework-for-autumn-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced that both the National Touch Series tournament scheduled for July and The Nationals in August have been cancelled, b... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/july-tournaments-and-august-nationals-cancelled-outline-framework-for-autumn-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/july-tournaments-and-august-nationals-cancelled-outline-framework-for-autumn-competition/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/july-tournaments-and-august-nationals-cancelled-outline-framework-for-autumn-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch High Performance coaches following ‘rock star’ footsteps</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-high-performance-coaches-following-rock-star-footsteps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s High Performance leaders are following in the footsteps of some of rugby’s leading coaching luminaries with an appearance on The Magic... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-high-performance-coaches-following-rock-star-footsteps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-high-performance-coaches-following-rock-star-footsteps/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-high-performance-coaches-following-rock-star-footsteps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch accepting applications for Chair and Non-Executive Director</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-accepting-applications-for-chair-and-non-executive-director/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is now accepting applications from individuals seeking election to be the Association&#39;s Chair or a Board-level Non-Executive Director.
B... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-accepting-applications-for-chair-and-non-executive-director/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-accepting-applications-for-chair-and-non-executive-director/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-accepting-applications-for-chair-and-non-executive-director/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Notice of England Touch Association Annual General Meeting</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/notice-of-england-touch-association-annual-general-meeting/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2020 England Touch Association Annual General Meeting will be held at 9:30am on Sunday, June 21st, 2020.
The Annual General Meeting is members’ op... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/notice-of-england-touch-association-annual-general-meeting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/notice-of-england-touch-association-annual-general-meeting/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/notice-of-england-touch-association-annual-general-meeting/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2020 Individual and Club surveys launched</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/2020-individual-and-club-surveys-launched/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is using the lockdown to put the pieces in place for a bigger and brighter future, and this is where we need your help!
We’ve launched t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/2020-individual-and-club-surveys-launched/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/2020-individual-and-club-surveys-launched/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/2020-individual-and-club-surveys-launched/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New benefits for England Touch members</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/new-benefits-for-england-touch-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is now able to offer members some outstanding new benefits thanks to an agreement with new insurance provider, Sports Insure.
In additio... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/new-benefits-for-england-touch-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/new-benefits-for-england-touch-members/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/new-benefits-for-england-touch-members/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>CEO update | May 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/ceo-update-may-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear player, coach, referee, club official, supporter, member and wider Touch community.
I have now been in post a little over eight months and felt i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/ceo-update-may-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/ceo-update-may-2020/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/ceo-update-may-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Level 1 Referee Courses online in May and June</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/level-1-referee-courses-online-in-may-and-june/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch will be running Level 1 Referee Courses online for the next four weeks.
The online workshops and Coaching Courses have been extremely po... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/level-1-referee-courses-online-in-may-and-june/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/level-1-referee-courses-online-in-may-and-june/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/level-1-referee-courses-online-in-may-and-june/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch information for clubs and individuals following latest government guidance</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-information-for-clubs-and-individuals-following-latest-government-guidance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The UK government yesterday (Monday, May 11th) issued update guidance regarding behaviour during the Coronavirus pandemic.
This guidance includes slig... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-information-for-clubs-and-individuals-following-latest-government-guidance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-information-for-clubs-and-individuals-following-latest-government-guidance/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/england-touch-information-for-clubs-and-individuals-following-latest-government-guidance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coaching courses now available to book in May and June</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/coaching-courses-now-available-to-book-in-may-and-june/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s programme of online courses continues in May and June with both Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Courses as well as a series of Bridging C... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/coaching-courses-now-available-to-book-in-may-and-june/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/coaching-courses-now-available-to-book-in-may-and-june/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/may/coaching-courses-now-available-to-book-in-may-and-june/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Buy a shirt, support NHS Charities</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/buy-a-shirt-support-nhs-charities/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has launched a brand new limited edition kit to support NHS Charities, working with our apparel partners, Belief Sports.
NHS staff are g... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/buy-a-shirt-support-nhs-charities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/buy-a-shirt-support-nhs-charities/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/buy-a-shirt-support-nhs-charities/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Online workshops across all areas during lockdown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/online-workshops-across-all-areas-during-lockdown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is committed to developing our sport in all contexts, and we are delivering a wide range of workshops during the next six weeks to upski... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/online-workshops-across-all-areas-during-lockdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/online-workshops-across-all-areas-during-lockdown/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/online-workshops-across-all-areas-during-lockdown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 25 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Claire Lawson appointed as Lead Physiotherapist</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/claire-lawson-appointed-as-lead-physiotherapist/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Claire Lawson has been appointed as the new Lead Physiotherapist for England Touch.
She is a familiar face in the Touch community, having been involve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/claire-lawson-appointed-as-lead-physiotherapist/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/claire-lawson-appointed-as-lead-physiotherapist/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/claire-lawson-appointed-as-lead-physiotherapist/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>May and June tournaments cancelled</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/may-and-june-tournaments-cancelled/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series and Steeden Development National Touch Series tournaments in May and June have been cancelled.
The ongoi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/may-and-june-tournaments-cancelled/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/may-and-june-tournaments-cancelled/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/may-and-june-tournaments-cancelled/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch going digital during lockdown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/england-touch-going-digital-during-lockdown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The sport may have stopped for now, but England Touch is still giving players and coaches the opportunity to upskill during the lockdown.
Working from... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/england-touch-going-digital-during-lockdown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/england-touch-going-digital-during-lockdown/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/england-touch-going-digital-during-lockdown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2019-20 Uni NTS a memorable campaign despite early end</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/2019-20-uni-nts-a-memorable-campaign-despite-early-end/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2019/20 University National Touch Series did not finish in the way most teams wanted this year, with the Finals in Bath having to be called off du... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/2019-20-uni-nts-a-memorable-campaign-despite-early-end/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/april/2019-20-uni-nts-a-memorable-campaign-despite-early-end/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 April 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2020 European Touch Championships and International Touch Series postponed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/2020-european-touch-championships-and-international-touch-series-postponed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2020 European Touch Championships and International Touch Series have been postponed until the summer of 2021, it has been announced.
Both competi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/2020-european-touch-championships-and-international-touch-series-postponed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/2020-european-touch-championships-and-international-touch-series-postponed/
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Covid-19 update | Mon, Mar 23rd</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/covid-19-update-mon-mar-23rd/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following updated guidance from the government yesterday (Sun, Mar 22nd), we are reminding all of our players and clubs of the need for social distanc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/covid-19-update-mon-mar-23rd/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/covid-19-update-mon-mar-23rd/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Quarter century for England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/quarter-century-for-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the end of what has been a tumultuous week in sport and society, it is worth taking a moment to reflect on the landmark we have just passed – 25 ye... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/quarter-century-for-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/quarter-century-for-england-touch/
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scorpions do the double to open up club season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/scorpions-do-the-double-to-open-up-club-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[London Scorpions came out on top in both competitions at the opening round of the Emerging Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series in London.
Twenty-s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/scorpions-do-the-double-to-open-up-club-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/scorpions-do-the-double-to-open-up-club-season/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/scorpions-do-the-double-to-open-up-club-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch and Covid-19 | Update</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-and-covid-19-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following today’s updated government advice (Monday, March 16th) regarding the ongoing, unprecedented and continually evolving situation regarding Cov... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-and-covid-19-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-and-covid-19-update/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-and-covid-19-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter lift the Cups at inaugural Uni Men’s and Women’s NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/exeter-lift-the-cups-at-inaugural-uni-men-s-and-women-s-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter made the most of home advantage by lifting both the Cups in the first ever University Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series event.
Exeter con... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/exeter-lift-the-cups-at-inaugural-uni-men-s-and-women-s-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/exeter-lift-the-cups-at-inaugural-uni-men-s-and-women-s-nts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/exeter-lift-the-cups-at-inaugural-uni-men-s-and-women-s-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 15 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch renews focus on participation with new appointment</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-renews-focus-on-participation-with-new-appointment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today reaffirmed the Association’s focus on increasing participation numbers at all levels of the sport with the announcement of Tom... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-renews-focus-on-participation-with-new-appointment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-renews-focus-on-participation-with-new-appointment/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-renews-focus-on-participation-with-new-appointment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Full house for 2020 National Touch Series opener</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/full-house-for-2020-national-touch-series-opener/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2020 club season taps off in west London this Saturday with a full house in the opening round of the Emerging Men’s and Women’s National Touch Ser... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/full-house-for-2020-national-touch-series-opener/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/full-house-for-2020-national-touch-series-opener/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/full-house-for-2020-national-touch-series-opener/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams announced for 2020 All Schools</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/teams-announced-for-2020-all-schools/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the Lions and Lionesses teams which will be heading to the 2020 All Schools in Brisbane.
Australia has been a regular dest... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/teams-announced-for-2020-all-schools/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/teams-announced-for-2020-all-schools/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/teams-announced-for-2020-all-schools/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch announces Under-20 coaches for World Cup cycle</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-announces-under-20-coaches-for-world-cup-cycle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced the Girls 20s and Boys 20s Head Coaches that will guide the teams through to the 2021 Youth Touch World Cup in Manch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-announces-under-20-coaches-for-world-cup-cycle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-announces-under-20-coaches-for-world-cup-cycle/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/england-touch-announces-under-20-coaches-for-world-cup-cycle/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester City Council relishing Youth Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/manchester-city-council-relishing-youth-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester City Council is looking forward to welcoming the world’s best young Touch players to the city in 2021.
It was confirmed by the Federation o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/manchester-city-council-relishing-youth-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/manchester-city-council-relishing-youth-touch-world-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/march/manchester-city-council-relishing-youth-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 01 March 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Join the Bhubesi Pride team at Bournemouth 7s Touch Festival</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/join-the-bhubesi-pride-team-at-bournemouth-7s-touch-festival/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Bhubesi Pride Foundation (BHF) is looking for players to represent their Mixed Social team at the 2020 Bournemouth 7s Music and Sport Festival ove... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/join-the-bhubesi-pride-team-at-bournemouth-7s-touch-festival/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/join-the-bhubesi-pride-team-at-bournemouth-7s-touch-festival/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/join-the-bhubesi-pride-team-at-bournemouth-7s-touch-festival/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Referee Conference</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/england-touch-referee-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is hosting its first Referee Conference on April 4th!

This event is ideal for all referees on the England Touch Refereeing Pathway or r... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/england-touch-referee-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/england-touch-referee-conference/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/england-touch-referee-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter Hurricanes fight hard to win another 2019/20 Uni NTS Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/exeter-hurricanes-fight-hard-to-win-another-201920-uni-nts-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter University Hurricanes had to battle Storm Dennis as well as their opposition as they took home another Uni NTS cup after beating the Bath Hawks... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/exeter-hurricanes-fight-hard-to-win-another-201920-uni-nts-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/exeter-hurricanes-fight-hard-to-win-another-201920-uni-nts-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/exeter-hurricanes-fight-hard-to-win-another-201920-uni-nts-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Regional Leads announced for 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/regional-leads-announced-for-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Regional Leads for the next 12 months have been announced.
Regional Leads are a crucial cog in the pathways within the England Touch system, organ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/regional-leads-announced-for-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/regional-leads-announced-for-2020/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/regional-leads-announced-for-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Uni NTS resumes with Exeter and Bath tied for top spot</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/uni-nts-resumes-with-exeter-and-bath-tied-for-top-spot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Both Bath and Exeter will be looking to take a lead in this seasons University NTS, with both teams winning one competition apiece so far.
Round 3 of ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/uni-nts-resumes-with-exeter-and-bath-tied-for-top-spot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/uni-nts-resumes-with-exeter-and-bath-tied-for-top-spot/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/uni-nts-resumes-with-exeter-and-bath-tied-for-top-spot/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester will host 2021 Youth Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/manchester-will-host-2021-youth-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch (FIT) has announced the 2021 Youth World Cup is heading to Manchester, England.
The Manchester event is the firs... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/manchester-will-host-2021-youth-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/manchester-will-host-2021-youth-touch-world-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/manchester-will-host-2021-youth-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Team entrants for 2020 European Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/team-entrants-for-2020-european-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The teams have been announced for July’s 2020 European Touch Championships in Nottingham.
There will be 11 categories in Nottingham, with the Men’s 50... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/team-entrants-for-2020-european-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/team-entrants-for-2020-european-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/team-entrants-for-2020-european-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams confirmed for 2020 International Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/teams-confirmed-for-2020-international-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Half-a-dozen nations will be represented in the 2020 International Series being staged at the University of Nottingham’s Highfields Sports Centre.
Can... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/teams-confirmed-for-2020-international-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/teams-confirmed-for-2020-international-series/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/teams-confirmed-for-2020-international-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch taking High Performance collaboration to a new level with Hive Learning</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/england-touch-taking-high-performance-collaboration-to-a-new-level-with-hive-learning/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is taking its High Performance programme to a new level of collaboration and co-operation with the introduction of a new Hive Learning p... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/england-touch-taking-high-performance-collaboration-to-a-new-level-with-hive-learning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/england-touch-taking-high-performance-collaboration-to-a-new-level-with-hive-learning/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/february/england-touch-taking-high-performance-collaboration-to-a-new-level-with-hive-learning/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 February 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Powell happy with High Performance programme progress going into 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/powell-happy-with-high-performance-programme-progress-going-into-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With six months to go until England welcomes the rest of Europe to Nottingham for the biggest ever European Touch Championships, England Touch High Pe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/powell-happy-with-high-performance-programme-progress-going-into-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/powell-happy-with-high-performance-programme-progress-going-into-2020/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/powell-happy-with-high-performance-programme-progress-going-into-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>The On-Siders | Euros 2020 Events Crew</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/the-on-siders-euros-2020-events-crew/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch organising committee has launched the ‘On-Siders’– the official volunteer programme for European Touch Championships 2020.
The On-si... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/the-on-siders-euros-2020-events-crew/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/the-on-siders-euros-2020-events-crew/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/the-on-siders-euros-2020-events-crew/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>The six month countdown until the biggest ever Euros!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/the-six-month-countdown-until-the-biggest-ever-euros/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are now just six months to go until the biggest ever European Touch Championships comes to England!
The University of Nottingham’s Highfields Sp... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/the-six-month-countdown-until-the-biggest-ever-euros/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/the-six-month-countdown-until-the-biggest-ever-euros/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/the-six-month-countdown-until-the-biggest-ever-euros/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Rule amendments for National Touch Series 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/rule-amendments-for-national-touch-series-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The start of the year saw a number of rule amendments adopted by Touch Football Australia for their domestic calendar.
These amendments – which were m... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/rule-amendments-for-national-touch-series-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/rule-amendments-for-national-touch-series-2020/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/rule-amendments-for-national-touch-series-2020/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New FREE Foundation referee course launched</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/new-free-foundation-referee-course-launched/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has been working closely with Dr Duncan Mascarenhas, Associate Professor of Sport Psychology and Coaching at Edinburgh Napier&#160;University... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/new-free-foundation-referee-course-launched/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2020/january/new-free-foundation-referee-course-launched/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 January 2020 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Dates for your diary | 2020 National Touch Series format announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/december/dates-for-your-diary-2020-national-touch-series-format-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2020 National Touch Series dates and venues have been announced, with a few tweaks in the format of the Elite National Touch Series and Elite Men’... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/december/dates-for-your-diary-2020-national-touch-series-format-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/december/dates-for-your-diary-2020-national-touch-series-format-announced/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 December 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coaching Courses for 2020</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/coaching-courses-for-2020/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A number of Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Courses have been announced for January, February and March 2020.
The one-day Level 1 ETA Coaching Course cov... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/coaching-courses-for-2020/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/coaching-courses-for-2020/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Revised England national squads announced for 2020 High Performance camps</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/revised-england-national-squads-announced-for-2020-high-performance-camps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The revised squads have been named for the next stage of training camps ahead of the 2020 European Touch Championships.
Two hundred and fifty-four pla... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/revised-england-national-squads-announced-for-2020-high-performance-camps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/revised-england-national-squads-announced-for-2020-high-performance-camps/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior coaches announced for next two-year cycle</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/junior-coaches-announced-for-next-two-year-cycle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced the coaches who will be guiding the national age group teams over the next two-year cycle.
It is a particularly exci... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/junior-coaches-announced-for-next-two-year-cycle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/junior-coaches-announced-for-next-two-year-cycle/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/junior-coaches-announced-for-next-two-year-cycle/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath Hawks get their revenge in Cambridge</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/bath-hawks-get-their-revenge-in-cambridge/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Bath Hawks earned their first Cup of the 2019/20 Uni National Touch Series after another tense final against Exeter Hurricanes.
On a chilly and da... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/bath-hawks-get-their-revenge-in-cambridge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/bath-hawks-get-their-revenge-in-cambridge/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/bath-hawks-get-their-revenge-in-cambridge/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2019 #OneEngland Awards handed out at Twickenham</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/2019-oneengland-awards-handed-out-at-twickenham/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has been celebrating a memorable year at Twickenham this weekend, with the 2019 #OneEngland Awards handed out at a special dinner at the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/2019-oneengland-awards-handed-out-at-twickenham/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/2019-oneengland-awards-handed-out-at-twickenham/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/november/2019-oneengland-awards-handed-out-at-twickenham/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 10 November 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter have perfect start to 2019/20 Uni NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/exeter-have-perfect-start-to-201920-uni-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter University showed their strength-in-depth as they convincingly beat the Bath Hawks 7-2 to take the first 2019/20 University National Touch Seri... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/exeter-have-perfect-start-to-201920-uni-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/exeter-have-perfect-start-to-201920-uni-nts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/exeter-have-perfect-start-to-201920-uni-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Shortlists unveiled for 2019 England Touch Awards</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/shortlists-unveiled-for-2019-england-touch-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As the end of a memorable year for England Touch comes ever closer the time has come to unveil the shortlists for the second annual England Touch Awar... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/shortlists-unveiled-for-2019-england-touch-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/shortlists-unveiled-for-2019-england-touch-awards/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/shortlists-unveiled-for-2019-england-touch-awards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>University National Touch Series tapping off with more teams</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/university-national-touch-series-tapping-off-with-more-teams/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2019/20 University National Touch Series kicks off in Oxford this Saturday, with current holders Bath aiming for the top step once more.
Bath took... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/university-national-touch-series-tapping-off-with-more-teams/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/university-national-touch-series-tapping-off-with-more-teams/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/university-national-touch-series-tapping-off-with-more-teams/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Roles available with England Touch management</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/roles-available-with-england-touch-management/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A number of roles are now available within England Touch’s management that will all play an important part in helping the Association grow and maximis... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/roles-available-with-england-touch-management/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/roles-available-with-england-touch-management/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/roles-available-with-england-touch-management/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Plenty of positives brought home from Lisbon</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/plenty-of-positives-brought-home-from-lisbon/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The European Touch Senior Cup has given England Touch’s Seniors and Masters a good fillip going into the winter training programme.
Three England Lion... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/plenty-of-positives-brought-home-from-lisbon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/plenty-of-positives-brought-home-from-lisbon/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/plenty-of-positives-brought-home-from-lisbon/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Senior England Lions teams in Portugal this weekend</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/senior-england-lions-teams-in-portugal-this-weekend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The international competitions keep on coming for England Touch teams, with three Seniors and Masters teams heading to Lisbon for the European Touch S... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/senior-england-lions-teams-in-portugal-this-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/senior-england-lions-teams-in-portugal-this-weekend/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/senior-england-lions-teams-in-portugal-this-weekend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior High Performance Training Squads announced for winter camps</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/junior-high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-winter-camps/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Junior squads have been named for the winter training programme.
In all 27 clubs are represented by the 126 players, with the averag... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/junior-high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-winter-camps/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/junior-high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-winter-camps/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/junior-high-performance-training-squads-announced-for-winter-camps/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams named for European Touch Senior Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/teams-named-for-european-touch-senior-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is sending three teams to the 2019 European Touch Senior Cup in Portugal over the weekend of October 10th-12th.
The trio of England Lion... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/teams-named-for-european-touch-senior-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/teams-named-for-european-touch-senior-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/teams-named-for-european-touch-senior-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams named for European Challenge Trophy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/teams-named-for-european-challenge-trophy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is sending two teams to Spain at the end of October for the inaugural European Touch Challenge Trophy.
Each European Federation of Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/teams-named-for-european-challenge-trophy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/teams-named-for-european-challenge-trophy/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/october/teams-named-for-european-challenge-trophy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Seniors and Masters High Performance Training Squads named</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/seniors-and-masters-high-performance-training-squads-named/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The squads that will eventually become the Seniors and Masters teams at the 2020 European Touch Championships have been named.
In all 226 players have... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/seniors-and-masters-high-performance-training-squads-named/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/seniors-and-masters-high-performance-training-squads-named/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/seniors-and-masters-high-performance-training-squads-named/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>South East the winning region in 2019 Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/south-east-the-winning-region-in-2019-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The South East have earned the title of champion region following the completion of the 2019 Nationals tournaments.
The August bank holiday saw the Op... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/south-east-the-winning-region-in-2019-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/south-east-the-winning-region-in-2019-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/south-east-the-winning-region-in-2019-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Senior and Masters Head Coaches named for new cycle</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/england-senior-and-masters-head-coaches-named-for-new-cycle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Seniors and Masters Head Coaches have been announced for the new World Cup cycle.
England will be building on some strong developments and achieve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/england-senior-and-masters-head-coaches-named-for-new-cycle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/england-senior-and-masters-head-coaches-named-for-new-cycle/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/england-senior-and-masters-head-coaches-named-for-new-cycle/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s Opens High Performance Training Squads named</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/mens-and-womens-opens-high-performance-training-squads-named/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s and Women’s Open High Performance Training Squads have been named for the 2019 Autumn camps.
As with the pre-World Cup months, the Men and W... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/mens-and-womens-opens-high-performance-training-squads-named/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/mens-and-womens-opens-high-performance-training-squads-named/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/mens-and-womens-opens-high-performance-training-squads-named/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>#OneEngland 2019 Awards Dinner @ Twickenham</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/oneengland-2019-awards-dinner-twickenham/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The work of volunteers is crucial to all sports, especially an emerging sport such as Touch.
Awards&#160;Dinner
The 2019 #OneEngland&#160;Awards&#160;will be held at... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/oneengland-2019-awards-dinner-twickenham/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/oneengland-2019-awards-dinner-twickenham/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/september/oneengland-2019-awards-dinner-twickenham/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 September 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coaching Conference</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/coaching-conference/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[WHY ATTEND?
For all coaches on the England Touch Coaching Pathway or coaches and players wishing to join at club, regional or national level. Delivere... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/coaching-conference/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/coaching-conference/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/coaching-conference/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch announces new Chief Executive Officer</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/england-touch-announces-new-chief-executive-officer/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced the appointment of Chris Simon as the Association’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Simon is a familiar face in t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/england-touch-announces-new-chief-executive-officer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/england-touch-announces-new-chief-executive-officer/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/england-touch-announces-new-chief-executive-officer/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2019 Nationals | Preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/2019-nationals-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Men&#39;s Open
The Men’s Open Division has been a two-horse race over the past 2 years with the South East Sharks and North West Blades wielding their dom... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/2019-nationals-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/2019-nationals-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/2019-nationals-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England youngsters enjoy stellar weekend</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/england-youngsters-enjoy-stellar-weekend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s junior teams recorded the country’s best ever results at a Junior Touch Championships this past weekend.
Not only did all four teams win the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/england-youngsters-enjoy-stellar-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/england-youngsters-enjoy-stellar-weekend/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/england-youngsters-enjoy-stellar-weekend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hopeful England heading to Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/hopeful-england-heading-to-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s four teams begin their Junior Touch Championships campaigns on Friday morning with hopes of medals in all categories.
England Touch is sendi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/hopeful-england-heading-to-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/hopeful-england-heading-to-junior-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/hopeful-england-heading-to-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Powell appointed as High Performance Director</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/powell-appointed-as-high-performance-director/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced Ben Powell as the Association’s new High Performance Director.
Powell has been one of the leading figures in both En... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/powell-appointed-as-high-performance-director/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/powell-appointed-as-high-performance-director/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Head Coach and Assistant Coach vacancies for England national teams</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/head-coach-and-assistant-coach-vacancies-for-england-national-teams/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A number of vacancies are open for Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches within the England High Performance team.
Head Coach roles are open for the foll... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/head-coach-and-assistant-coach-vacancies-for-england-national-teams/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/head-coach-and-assistant-coach-vacancies-for-england-national-teams/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/head-coach-and-assistant-coach-vacancies-for-england-national-teams/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hot Custard the inaugural European Club Champions</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/hot-custard-the-inaugural-european-club-champions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hot Custard brought the heat to Maidenhead with a dominant weekend in the inaugural European Federation of Touch Club Championships.
The London-based ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/hot-custard-the-inaugural-european-club-champions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/hot-custard-the-inaugural-european-club-champions/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/august/hot-custard-the-inaugural-european-club-champions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 04 August 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Multiple Touch tournaments to be streamed by BBC Sport</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/multiple-touch-tournaments-to-be-streamed-by-bbc-sport/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Multiple Touch tournaments will be streamed on the BBC Sport website and app in 2019, following a new agreement with England Touch.
The first of these... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/multiple-touch-tournaments-to-be-streamed-by-bbc-sport/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/multiple-touch-tournaments-to-be-streamed-by-bbc-sport/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/multiple-touch-tournaments-to-be-streamed-by-bbc-sport/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series goes down to final matches</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-goes-down-to-final-matches/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2019 SPORTTAPE Men’s and Women’s NTS were both up for grabs going into the final matches of the Series for both genders.
A late drop-out on the mo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-goes-down-to-final-matches/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-goes-down-to-final-matches/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-goes-down-to-final-matches/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>St Albans claim Cup but Chargers extend lead</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/st-albans-claim-cup-but-chargers-extend-lead/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[St Albans Gold became the first team to break Manchester Chargers’ run of Cup titles in the Steeden Development National Touch Series, but Chargers’ s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/st-albans-claim-cup-but-chargers-extend-lead/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/st-albans-claim-cup-but-chargers-extend-lead/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/st-albans-claim-cup-but-chargers-extend-lead/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nottingham and Chester seal Emerging Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s NTS titles</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/nottingham-and-chester-seal-emerging-mens-and-womens-nts-titles/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nottingham Men and Chester Women finished the Emerging Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series in winning fashion, their Cup titles in Cheltenham secu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/nottingham-and-chester-seal-emerging-mens-and-womens-nts-titles/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/nottingham-and-chester-seal-emerging-mens-and-womens-nts-titles/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/nottingham-and-chester-seal-emerging-mens-and-womens-nts-titles/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>CSSC and London Scorpions dominate opening Elite MW NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/cssc-and-london-scorpions-dominate-opening-elite-mw-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[CSSC London and London Scorpions were the dominant teams in the opening weekend of SPORTTAPE Elite Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series action in O... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/cssc-and-london-scorpions-dominate-opening-elite-mw-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/cssc-and-london-scorpions-dominate-opening-elite-mw-nts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/cssc-and-london-scorpions-dominate-opening-elite-mw-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Autotech Recruit sponsoring England Mixed 15 team at Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/autotech-recruit-sponsoring-england-mixed-15-team-at-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Autotech Recruit has signed on to support the England Mixed 15 team’s campaign at August’s Junior Touch Championships.
Autotech Recruit is an award-wi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/autotech-recruit-sponsoring-england-mixed-15-team-at-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/autotech-recruit-sponsoring-england-mixed-15-team-at-junior-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/autotech-recruit-sponsoring-england-mixed-15-team-at-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hot Custard take the Cup from Oxford, BBR the spoils</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/hot-custard-take-the-cup-from-oxford-bbr-the-spoils/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hot Custard rounded off their 2019 Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series in style in Oxford, not only inflicting a first defeat at this level on B... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/hot-custard-take-the-cup-from-oxford-bbr-the-spoils/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/hot-custard-take-the-cup-from-oxford-bbr-the-spoils/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/july/hot-custard-take-the-cup-from-oxford-bbr-the-spoils/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 July 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>#OneEngland Awards 2019 launched</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/oneengland-awards-2019-launched/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The work of volunteers is crucial to all sports, especially an emerging sport such as Touch.
Rewarding their efforts is so important and is the reason... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/oneengland-awards-2019-launched/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/oneengland-awards-2019-launched/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/oneengland-awards-2019-launched/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England coaching appointments and updates</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/england-coaching-appointments-and-updates/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the appointments of the Head Coaches for the Men’s Open, Women’s Open and Mixed Open teams for the next World Cup cycle un... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/england-coaching-appointments-and-updates/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/england-coaching-appointments-and-updates/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/england-coaching-appointments-and-updates/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>BBR streak continues - but they are pushed all the way in Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/bbr-streak-continues-but-they-are-pushed-all-the-way-in-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[BBR maintained their run of Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series Cup titles, but the second round in Manchester showcased just how competitive th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/bbr-streak-continues-but-they-are-pushed-all-the-way-in-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/bbr-streak-continues-but-they-are-pushed-all-the-way-in-manchester/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/bbr-streak-continues-but-they-are-pushed-all-the-way-in-manchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series heads to Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/belief-sports-elite-national-touch-series-heads-to-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The best Mixed teams in the country are in the north-west this weekend for Round 2 of the 2019 Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series.
There will b... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/belief-sports-elite-national-touch-series-heads-to-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/belief-sports-elite-national-touch-series-heads-to-manchester/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/belief-sports-elite-national-touch-series-heads-to-manchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Eight referee upgrades in Norfolk</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/eight-referee-upgrades-in-norfolk/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There were eight Level 1 referee awards at the Steeden Development National Touch Series in Wymondham this past weekend.
Uma Ramaswami shrugged off th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/eight-referee-upgrades-in-norfolk/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/eight-referee-upgrades-in-norfolk/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/eight-referee-upgrades-in-norfolk/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester keep up the Charge in Development NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/manchester-keep-up-the-charge-in-development-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Chargers stayed ahead of their rivals with a third Cup title from three Steeden Development National Touch Series tournaments in Norfolk.
T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/manchester-keep-up-the-charge-in-development-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/manchester-keep-up-the-charge-in-development-nts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/manchester-keep-up-the-charge-in-development-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Changes in High Performance department</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/changes-in-high-performance-department/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced that Anthony Atherton is stepping down as High Performance Director.
Atherton joined England Touch in December 2017, utili... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/changes-in-high-performance-department/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/changes-in-high-performance-department/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/changes-in-high-performance-department/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Development NTS R3 and Emerging MW NTS R2 previews</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/development-nts-r3-and-emerging-mw-nts-r2-previews/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The National Touch Series is heading into Norfolk this weekend to the new facilities at Wymondham RFC.
This is the first time that the National Touch ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/development-nts-r3-and-emerging-mw-nts-r2-previews/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/development-nts-r3-and-emerging-mw-nts-r2-previews/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/june/development-nts-r3-and-emerging-mw-nts-r2-previews/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 June 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>BBR win 2019 Elite NTS R1 Cup - but are pushed all the way</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/bbr-win-2019-elite-nts-r1-cup-but-are-pushed-all-the-way/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[BBR continued as the team to beat in the Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series, but the gap is certainly closing.
BBR had tough competition in bot... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/bbr-win-2019-elite-nts-r1-cup-but-are-pushed-all-the-way/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/bbr-win-2019-elite-nts-r1-cup-but-are-pushed-all-the-way/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/bbr-win-2019-elite-nts-r1-cup-but-are-pushed-all-the-way/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2019 Junior Touch Championships teams named</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2019-junior-touch-championships-teams-named/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The four #OneEngland teams for the 2019 Junior Touch Championships have been named.
England won medals in all four categories – Mixed 15s, Boys 18s, G... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2019-junior-touch-championships-teams-named/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2019-junior-touch-championships-teams-named/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2019-junior-touch-championships-teams-named/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2019 Belief Elite National Touch Series R1 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2019-belief-elite-national-touch-series-r1-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Twenty-one teams are heading to Banbury for the opening of the 2019 Elite club season.
Belief Sports have once again sponsored the Elite National Touc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2019-belief-elite-national-touch-series-r1-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2019-belief-elite-national-touch-series-r1-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2019-belief-elite-national-touch-series-r1-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester maintain charge in Development NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/manchester-maintain-charge-in-development-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Chargers remain the team to catch in the 2019 Steeden Development National Touch Series, after taking home a second successive Cup title.
A... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/manchester-maintain-charge-in-development-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/manchester-maintain-charge-in-development-nts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/manchester-maintain-charge-in-development-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden Development National Touch Series Round 2 preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/steeden-development-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Banbury RFC hosts an England Touch event for the first time this weekend, with the Steeden Development National Touch Series heading to the town.
Once... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/steeden-development-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/steeden-development-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/steeden-development-national-touch-series-round-2-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2020 European Touch Championships expands with new International Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2020-european-touch-championships-expands-with-new-international-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and the European Federation of Touch have unveiled a new International Series as part of the 2020 European Touch Championships.
The new ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2020-european-touch-championships-expands-with-new-international-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2020-european-touch-championships-expands-with-new-international-series/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/2020-european-touch-championships-expands-with-new-international-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New appointments to England Touch board</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/new-appointments-to-england-touch-board/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has made some significant appointments at board level.
Governance Director - David Bagshawe-Cope David is a strategy and transformation ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/new-appointments-to-england-touch-board/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/new-appointments-to-england-touch-board/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/new-appointments-to-england-touch-board/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch releases Annual Report after record year</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/england-touch-releases-annual-report-after-record-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has released its Annual Report after an outstanding year for the Association.
Highlights include:

England retaining its place as the nu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/england-touch-releases-annual-report-after-record-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>The final wrap from Putrajaya</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It was an intense six days for #OneEngland at Touch World Cup 2019.
The team won a pair of bronze medals in the Women’s 27s and Women’s 35s categories... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/the-final-wrap-from-putrajaya/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/the-final-wrap-from-putrajaya/
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup 2019 | Day 6 results</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are the England team results for the sixth and final day in Putrajaya. All timings are UK time.
1:00am
Mixed 30s (team sponsor: Peter Armitage Bu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-6-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-6-results/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-6-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup 2019 | Day 5 results</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are the England team results from day five in Putrajaya, including another bronze medal! All timings are UK time.
1:50am
Mixed Open (team sponsor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-5-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-5-results/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-5-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup 2019 | Day 4 results</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are the England team results on day four in Putrajaya, including our first medal of the week! All timings are UK time.
1:00am
Mixed Open (team sp... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-4-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-4-results/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/may/touch-world-cup-2019-day-4-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup 2019 | Day 3 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-3-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here are the England team results on day three in Putrajaya. All timings are UK time.
1:00am
Men’s 40s (team sponsor: Open Air Design) beat Malaysia 1... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-3-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-3-results/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-3-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup 2019 | Day 2 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-2-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here are the England team results from day two in Putrajaya. All timings are UK time.
1:50am
Mixed 30s (team sponsor: Peter Armitage Builders) beat Fr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-2-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-2-results/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-2-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup 2019 | Day 1 results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-1-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here are the England team results from day one in Putrajaya.
4:15am
Mixed Open (team sponsor: Champion Power UK) beat Hong Kong 8-3
Mixed 30s (team sp... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-1-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-1-results/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-2019-day-1-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 28 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Congratulations to our debutants</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/congratulations-to-our-debutants/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ahead of the 2019 Touch World Cup those players who are making their England international debuts were handed their vests at a special team meeting in... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/congratulations-to-our-debutants/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/congratulations-to-our-debutants/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/congratulations-to-our-debutants/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup on BBC Sport</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-on-bbc-sport/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2019 Touch World Cup will be live on the BBC Sport website and app and on BBC iPlayer, the first time the sport’s global showpiece has received su... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-on-bbc-sport/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-on-bbc-sport/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/touch-world-cup-on-bbc-sport/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Maximuscle becomes England Touch Official Sports Nutrition Partner</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/maximuscle-becomes-england-touch-official-sports-nutrition-partner/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced that Maximuscle has agreed to become the Association’s new Official Sports Nutrition Partner.
The news comes ahead o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/maximuscle-becomes-england-touch-official-sports-nutrition-partner/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/maximuscle-becomes-england-touch-official-sports-nutrition-partner/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/maximuscle-becomes-england-touch-official-sports-nutrition-partner/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Thanks to our World Cup team sponsors</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/thanks-to-our-world-cup-team-sponsors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch thanks all of the companies who have sponsored teams for the 2019 World Cup.
Men’s Open – Champion Power UK
Mixed 30s – Peter Armitage B... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/thanks-to-our-world-cup-team-sponsors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/thanks-to-our-world-cup-team-sponsors/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/thanks-to-our-world-cup-team-sponsors/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Honours shared in Chester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/honours-shared-in-chester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2019 club season tapped off in the north-west, and there were plenty of different teams heading home with silverware from the Cheshire County Spor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/honours-shared-in-chester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/honours-shared-in-chester/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/honours-shared-in-chester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Captains announced for England&#39;s World Cup campaign</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/captains-announced-for-englands-world-cup-campaign/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 10 captains have been named for England’s campaign at the 2019 Touch World Cup in Malaysia.
Seven have retained their position from the 2018 Europ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/captains-announced-for-englands-world-cup-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/captains-announced-for-englands-world-cup-campaign/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/captains-announced-for-englands-world-cup-campaign/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New season, new referee team, new initiatives</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/new-season-new-referee-team-new-initiatives/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch is growing rapidly, all across Europe, with England leading the way in terms of numbers of players, tiers of events, grassroots development and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/new-season-new-referee-team-new-initiatives/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/new-season-new-referee-team-new-initiatives/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/new-season-new-referee-team-new-initiatives/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Club season starts in Chester this weekend</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/club-season-starts-in-chester-this-weekend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2019 England Touch National Touch Series gets underway in the north-west this weekend with a pair of one-day tournaments.
The Development NTS and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/club-season-starts-in-chester-this-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/club-season-starts-in-chester-this-weekend/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/club-season-starts-in-chester-this-weekend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch partners with Rugbyshield</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/england-touch-partners-with-rugbyshield/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced that Rugbyshield has signed up to be the Association’s Insurance Partner.
Rugbyshield is a new service which is aimed both... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/england-touch-partners-with-rugbyshield/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/england-touch-partners-with-rugbyshield/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/england-touch-partners-with-rugbyshield/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>The team behind the team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/the-team-behind-the-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s team at the 2019 Touch World Cup is much more than the 160 players and 20 coaches, as there is an extensive support staff also heading to Ma... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/the-team-behind-the-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/the-team-behind-the-team/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/april/the-team-behind-the-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath finish Uni NTS in style</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/bath-finish-uni-nts-in-style/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bath Hawks capped off a superb 2018/19 Uni National Touch Series by winning the final Cup title of the season.
The Hawks headed into their home tourna... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/bath-finish-uni-nts-in-style/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/bath-finish-uni-nts-in-style/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/bath-finish-uni-nts-in-style/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 March 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath in pole position to take Uni NTS crown</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/bath-in-pole-position-to-take-uni-nts-crown/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2018/19 Uni National Touch Series has its final round this weekend, and Bath Hawks are poised to regain the crown they last had two years ago.
The... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/bath-in-pole-position-to-take-uni-nts-crown/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/bath-in-pole-position-to-take-uni-nts-crown/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/bath-in-pole-position-to-take-uni-nts-crown/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 March 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Regional Leads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/new-regional-leads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The team of Regional Leads has been announced for the 2019 season.
The Leads will be responsible for:


Managing all high performance activities withi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/new-regional-leads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/new-regional-leads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/march/new-regional-leads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 03 March 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s NTS dates and venues confirmed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/elite-mens-and-womens-nts-dates-and-venues-confirmed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The dates and venues for the 2019 Sporttape Elite Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series have been confirmed.
This Series is returning to Oxford (Jul... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/elite-mens-and-womens-nts-dates-and-venues-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/elite-mens-and-womens-nts-dates-and-venues-confirmed/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/elite-mens-and-womens-nts-dates-and-venues-confirmed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup schedule announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/touch-world-cup-schedule-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch has announced the schedule for April’s World Cup.
Men’s Open
CLICK HERE to see the schedule
Pool A&#160;Australia, So... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/touch-world-cup-schedule-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/touch-world-cup-schedule-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/touch-world-cup-schedule-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath continue Uni NTS winning form</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/bath-continue-uni-nts-winning-form/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bath Hawks consolidated their place at the top of the Uni National Touch Series standings by taking home the Cup title from Loughborough last weekend.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/bath-continue-uni-nts-winning-form/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/bath-continue-uni-nts-winning-form/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/bath-continue-uni-nts-winning-form/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2019 Elite National Touch Series dates and venues announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/2019-elite-national-touch-series-dates-and-venues-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2019 Belief Sport Elite National Touch Series dates and venues have been announced.
The Series is heading to two new venues for this particular co... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/2019-elite-national-touch-series-dates-and-venues-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/2019-elite-national-touch-series-dates-and-venues-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/2019-elite-national-touch-series-dates-and-venues-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Five England players called into Europe Women&#39;s 35s World Cup team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/five-england-players-called-into-europe-womens-35s-world-cup-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Five England players have been included in the Women’s 35s team which will represent Europe at the 2019 Touch World Cup.
Holly Birch, Kirsty Prior (te... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/five-england-players-called-into-europe-womens-35s-world-cup-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/five-england-players-called-into-europe-womens-35s-world-cup-team/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/five-england-players-called-into-europe-womens-35s-world-cup-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pools announced for 2019 World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/pools-announced-for-2019-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch has announced the pools for the 2019 World Cup.
In all there will be 117 teams from more than 20 countries in Pu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/pools-announced-for-2019-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/pools-announced-for-2019-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/pools-announced-for-2019-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New appointments to Commercial team</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has made two appointments to help grow the Association’s revenues to underpin future growth and development.
Chris Powell&#160;(Commercial Pa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/new-appointments-to-commercial-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/new-appointments-to-commercial-team/
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 03 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch seeking Governance Director and Regional Leads</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/england-touch-seeking-governance-director-and-regional-leads/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is seeking individuals who can help the Association&#39;s development in a number of areas.
As England Touch continues to grow so does the i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/england-touch-seeking-governance-director-and-regional-leads/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/england-touch-seeking-governance-director-and-regional-leads/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/february/england-touch-seeking-governance-director-and-regional-leads/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 February 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch seeking to increase development provision</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-seeking-to-increase-development-provision/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is seeking individuals to help increase the Association’s grassroots development provision.
England Touch has undergone recent rapid exp... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-seeking-to-increase-development-provision/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-seeking-to-increase-development-provision/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-seeking-to-increase-development-provision/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch recruiting for restructured Referee Committee</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-recruiting-for-restructured-referee-committee/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is now recruiting for a restructured Referee Management Team in 2019.
The structure has been adapted to meet the changing needs of Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-recruiting-for-restructured-referee-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-recruiting-for-restructured-referee-committee/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-recruiting-for-restructured-referee-committee/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Seven England players in GB Men&#39;s 50s team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/seven-england-players-in-gb-mens-50s-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England will be represented by seven players in the GB Touch Men’s 50s team that is heading to Malaysia for the 2019 World Cup.
Mark Scott, Mark Carly... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/seven-england-players-in-gb-mens-50s-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/seven-england-players-in-gb-mens-50s-team/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/seven-england-players-in-gb-mens-50s-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TeamRef for the Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/teamref-for-the-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Six members of England’s #TeamRef are heading to Malaysia in April to officiate at the 2019 Touch World Cup.
Jordi Bitlloch, Gareth Hinds, Nicholas va... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/teamref-for-the-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/teamref-for-the-touch-world-cup/
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>World Cup teams announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/world-cup-teams-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 10 England teams that will be heading to Malaysia this April have been announced.
In all 30 clubs are represented among the 160 players chosen, fr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/world-cup-teams-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/world-cup-teams-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/world-cup-teams-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Development NTS and Emerging Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s NTS dates and venues</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/development-nts-and-emerging-mens-and-womens-nts-dates-and-venues/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2019 domestic club Touch season is taking shape, with the venues now confirmed for the Steeden Development National Touch Series and Sporttape Men... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/development-nts-and-emerging-mens-and-womens-nts-dates-and-venues/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/development-nts-and-emerging-mens-and-womens-nts-dates-and-venues/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/development-nts-and-emerging-mens-and-womens-nts-dates-and-venues/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch continues broadcast partnership with 247.TV</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-continues-broadcast-partnership-with-247tv/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch will continue its broadcast partnership with 247.TV into 2019, the Association has announced.
2018 saw the most comprehensive coverage e... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-continues-broadcast-partnership-with-247tv/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-continues-broadcast-partnership-with-247tv/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-continues-broadcast-partnership-with-247tv/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch increases schools development provision</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-increases-schools-development-provision/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is increasing its work in schools going into 2019 as part of the Association’s strategy to grow Touch among young players.
This is inclu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-increases-schools-development-provision/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-increases-schools-development-provision/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-increases-schools-development-provision/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch submits Touch for consideration in the GCSE and &#39;A&#39; Level PE curriculum</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-submits-touch-for-consideration-in-the-gcse-and-a-level-pe-curriculum/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is applying to the Department for Education to have Touch included among the sports which make up the GCSE and ‘A’ Level Physical Educat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-submits-touch-for-consideration-in-the-gcse-and-a-level-pe-curriculum/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-submits-touch-for-consideration-in-the-gcse-and-a-level-pe-curriculum/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2019/january/england-touch-submits-touch-for-consideration-in-the-gcse-and-a-level-pe-curriculum/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 January 2019 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New project to help get prisoners back on track</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/new-project-to-help-get-prisoners-back-on-track/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and Koi Sports CIC have announced a ground-breaking project to use Touch to help the rehabilitation of prisoners back into mainstream so... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/new-project-to-help-get-prisoners-back-on-track/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/new-project-to-help-get-prisoners-back-on-track/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/new-project-to-help-get-prisoners-back-on-track/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 December 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath Hawks earn an early Christmas present</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/bath-hawks-earn-an-early-christmas-present/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bath Hawks finished 2018 on top of the Uni National Touch Series after wrapping up a Cup title for the second time this season.
Touch has shown repeat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/bath-hawks-earn-an-early-christmas-present/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/bath-hawks-earn-an-early-christmas-present/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/bath-hawks-earn-an-early-christmas-present/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 December 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Uni National Touch Series to bring curtain down on memorable 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/uni-national-touch-series-to-bring-curtain-down-on-memorable-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday sees the Uni National Touch Series head to Bristol for the final tournament of a packed 2018 for England Touch, where 14 teams will be repres... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/uni-national-touch-series-to-bring-curtain-down-on-memorable-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/uni-national-touch-series-to-bring-curtain-down-on-memorable-2018/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/uni-national-touch-series-to-bring-curtain-down-on-memorable-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 December 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England World Cup preparations head Down Under</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/england-world-cup-preparations-head-down-under/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England is sending Men’s Open and Women’s Open teams to Australia this week to test themselves against some of the world’s top Touch teams at the 2018... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/england-world-cup-preparations-head-down-under/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/england-world-cup-preparations-head-down-under/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/england-world-cup-preparations-head-down-under/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 December 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>RS Components sponsor England Men&#39;s Open team at State Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/rs-components-sponsor-england-mens-open-team-at-state-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, a global multi-channel distributor, has committed its support to England Touch by becoming ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/rs-components-sponsor-england-mens-open-team-at-state-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/rs-components-sponsor-england-mens-open-team-at-state-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/december/rs-components-sponsor-england-mens-open-team-at-state-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 December 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath Hawks shine in the south-west</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/bath-hawks-shine-in-the-south-west/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bath Hawks became the second Cup winner of the 2018/19 Uni National Touch Series.
The Hawks – overall champions in 2016/17 – overcame hosts Exeter by ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/bath-hawks-shine-in-the-south-west/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/bath-hawks-shine-in-the-south-west/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/bath-hawks-shine-in-the-south-west/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 November 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Loughborough University taking major strides</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/loughborough-university-taking-major-strides/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Loughborough Students Touch head to the south-west this weekend looking to build both on their University National Touch Series Round 1 success in Mai... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/loughborough-university-taking-major-strides/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/loughborough-university-taking-major-strides/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/loughborough-university-taking-major-strides/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 November 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch being showcased at Twickenham this weekend</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/touch-being-showcased-at-twickenham-this-weekend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Some of England’s top Touch players will get the chance to showcase the sport at the home of the national rugby union team this weekend.
As well as a ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/touch-being-showcased-at-twickenham-this-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/touch-being-showcased-at-twickenham-this-weekend/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/touch-being-showcased-at-twickenham-this-weekend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 November 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Great Britain Men&#39;s 50s team entry confirmed for Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/great-britain-mens-50s-team-entry-confirmed-for-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Federation of International Touch (FIT) has confirmed the entry of an 11th category that English players will be eligible for in the 2019 World Cu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/great-britain-mens-50s-team-entry-confirmed-for-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/great-britain-mens-50s-team-entry-confirmed-for-touch-world-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/great-britain-mens-50s-team-entry-confirmed-for-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 November 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 annual survey open for responses</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/2018-annual-survey-open-for-responses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is giving its members the chance to voice their opinion as part of the Association&#39;s planning for 2019.
2018 was the biggest ever year f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/2018-annual-survey-open-for-responses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/2018-annual-survey-open-for-responses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/november/2018-annual-survey-open-for-responses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 November 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Loughborough strike first in 2018/19 Uni NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/loughborough-strike-first-in-201819-uni-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Loughborough University came out on top of this year’s opening round of the University National Touch Series, overcoming a strong Exeter Hurricanes si... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/loughborough-strike-first-in-201819-uni-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/loughborough-strike-first-in-201819-uni-nts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/loughborough-strike-first-in-201819-uni-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 October 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch announces tournament dates for 2019</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/england-touch-announces-tournament-dates-for-2019/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the tournament dates for the 2019 domestic Touch season, along with the international competitions that the country will b... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/england-touch-announces-tournament-dates-for-2019/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/england-touch-announces-tournament-dates-for-2019/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/england-touch-announces-tournament-dates-for-2019/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 October 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2019 Junior Training Squads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/2019-junior-training-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The training squads have been announced for the 2019 Junior Touch Championships.
In all 45 girls and 59 boys have been chosen for the first two traini... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/2019-junior-training-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/2019-junior-training-squads-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/2019-junior-training-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 October 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter looking to build on 2017/18 University National Touch Series success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/exeter-looking-to-build-on-201718-university-national-touch-series-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2018/19 University National Touch Series taps off in Maidenhead this Saturday, and the University of Exeter players are looking to build on their ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/exeter-looking-to-build-on-201718-university-national-touch-series-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/exeter-looking-to-build-on-201718-university-national-touch-series-success/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/exeter-looking-to-build-on-201718-university-national-touch-series-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 October 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New roles need to be filled to help us grow</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/new-roles-need-to-be-filled-to-help-us-grow/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is now seeking individuals to help the Association continue its rapid recent growth, with a number of new roles having been created in t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/new-roles-need-to-be-filled-to-help-us-grow/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/new-roles-need-to-be-filled-to-help-us-grow/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 October 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New appointments to England Touch management</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two new appointments have been made to the England Touch management team.

Head of Elite Logistics&#160;Pippa Bourke
Pippa is an avid sports enthusiast and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/new-appointments-to-england-touch-management/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/october/new-appointments-to-england-touch-management/
                    </link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 October 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2019 Seniors and Masters High Performance Training Squads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2019-seniors-and-masters-high-performance-training-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Seniors and Masters squads have been named for the upcoming High Performance Training Squads.
The men and women chosen in the Women&#39;s 27s, Men&#39;s 3... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2019-seniors-and-masters-high-performance-training-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2019-seniors-and-masters-high-performance-training-squads-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2019-seniors-and-masters-high-performance-training-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands take overall Touch Nationals title</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/midlands-take-overall-touch-nationals-title/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Midlands has been crowned as the number one region in England following the completion of the 2018 Touch Nationals programme.
The South-East had t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/midlands-take-overall-touch-nationals-title/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/midlands-take-overall-touch-nationals-title/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/midlands-take-overall-touch-nationals-title/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands teams dominate at 2018 Junior and Masters Touch Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/midlands-teams-dominate-at-2018-junior-and-masters-touch-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Midlands teams took home the majority of the titles from the 2018 Junior and Masters Touch Nationals.
Twenty-eight teams headed to Oxford RFC to c... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/midlands-teams-dominate-at-2018-junior-and-masters-touch-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/midlands-teams-dominate-at-2018-junior-and-masters-touch-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/midlands-teams-dominate-at-2018-junior-and-masters-touch-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Workforce Volunteers of the Year announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-workforce-volunteers-of-the-year-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the 2018 Workforce Volunteers of the Year.
These new awards have been introduced to recognise the hard work and dedication... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-workforce-volunteers-of-the-year-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-workforce-volunteers-of-the-year-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-workforce-volunteers-of-the-year-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals Preview | Mixed 15s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mixed-15s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is the third year that the Mixed 15s category has been a part of the Juniors division at Touch Nationals.
So far the titles have been shared equa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mixed-15s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mixed-15s/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mixed-15s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals Preview | Girl&#39;s 18s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-girls-18s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Girl’s 18s is a category in which England has become the leading nation in Europe, with the national team having won back-to-back Junior Touch Champio... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-girls-18s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-girls-18s/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-girls-18s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals Preview | Boy&#39;s 18s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-boys-18s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The expansion into the single gender categories at Under-18 level is one of the drivers of giving the Juniors their own weekend of Touch Nationals com... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-boys-18s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-boys-18s/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-boys-18s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals Preview | Women&#39;s 27s and 35s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-womens-27s-and-35s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is the second year of the Masters categories having their own divisional Touch Nationals, and this category has expanded from purely Women’s 35s ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-womens-27s-and-35s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-womens-27s-and-35s/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-womens-27s-and-35s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals Preview | Men&#39;s 45s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mens-45s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s 45s was the biggest single category in the 2017 Masters, and this year’s is just as big.
West Wildcats took home the title from Droitwich in... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mens-45s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mens-45s/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mens-45s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals Preview | Men&#39;s 35s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mens-35s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s 35s category is in its second year at Touch Nationals, and with players who played Opens through their 20s and early-30s now approaching the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mens-35s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mens-35s/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/2018-touch-nationals-preview-mens-35s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nominations announced for inaugural Volunteer Workplace Awards</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/nominations-announced-for-inaugural-volunteer-workplace-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The nominations have been announced for the 2018 England Touch Volunteer Workplace Awards.
This is the first year that England Touch has presented the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/nominations-announced-for-inaugural-volunteer-workplace-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/nominations-announced-for-inaugural-volunteer-workplace-awards/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/nominations-announced-for-inaugural-volunteer-workplace-awards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>St Albans take the Cup, Thorns take the Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/st-albans-take-the-cup-thorns-take-the-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Steeden Development National Touch Series was rounded off in Manchester this past weekend.
Long gone was the heat and sun which had been the hallm... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/st-albans-take-the-cup-thorns-take-the-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/st-albans-take-the-cup-thorns-take-the-series/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/st-albans-take-the-cup-thorns-take-the-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Male and Female High Performance Training Squads named for World Cup training</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/male-and-female-high-performance-training-squads-named-for-world-cup-training/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the Male and Female High Performance Training Squads for initial World Cup training until the end of 2018.
Forty-two men a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/male-and-female-high-performance-training-squads-named-for-world-cup-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/male-and-female-high-performance-training-squads-named-for-world-cup-training/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/male-and-female-high-performance-training-squads-named-for-world-cup-training/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England sending largest team to 2019 Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/england-sending-largest-team-to-2019-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has confirmed that it will be sending teams to compete in 10 categories at the 2019 Touch World Cup in Malaysia, the most ever in the na... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/england-sending-largest-team-to-2019-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/england-sending-largest-team-to-2019-touch-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/september/england-sending-largest-team-to-2019-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 September 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ben Powell appointed as England Touch High Performance Lead Coach</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/ben-powell-appointed-as-england-touch-high-performance-lead-coach/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ben Powell has been appointed High Performance Lead Coach for the forthcoming World Cup training cycle.
Powell has a wealth of experience within Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/ben-powell-appointed-as-england-touch-high-performance-lead-coach/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/ben-powell-appointed-as-england-touch-high-performance-lead-coach/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/ben-powell-appointed-as-england-touch-high-performance-lead-coach/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Southern teams take home the titles at 2018 Touch Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/southern-teams-take-home-the-titles-at-2018-touch-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There was a bluewash of titles at the One Leisure Outdoor Centre in St Ives over the August bank holiday as all four categories were taken home by tea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/southern-teams-take-home-the-titles-at-2018-touch-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/southern-teams-take-home-the-titles-at-2018-touch-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/southern-teams-take-home-the-titles-at-2018-touch-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals | Mixed Open Preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mixed-open-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Mixed Open division has gone from strength to strength since its inception and we can once again look forward to a competitive and unpredictable d... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mixed-open-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mixed-open-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mixed-open-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals | Men&#39;s 30s Preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mens-30s-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s 30s Division will be once again full of quality and unpredictability.
The South-East teams are the early front-runners given their recent do... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mens-30s-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mens-30s-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mens-30s-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals | Men&#39;s Open Preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mens-open-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s Open division was full of surprise and unpredictability in 2017, with the pool rounds seeing last placed Midlands Tigers defeating top place... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mens-open-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mens-open-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-mens-open-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Touch Nationals | Women&#39;s Open Preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-womens-open-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Women’s Open division in 2017 was largely viewed as the most competitive and the highest quality since the tournament&#39;s inception.
The first shock... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-womens-open-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-womens-open-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-touch-nationals-womens-open-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Nationals Finals Day live streaming information</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/touch-nationals-finals-day-live-streaming-information/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch’s management is delighted to announce that the Finals Day of the 2018 Touch Nationals will be streamed live by BBC Sport Online on&#160;Monda... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/touch-nationals-finals-day-live-streaming-information/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/touch-nationals-finals-day-live-streaming-information/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/touch-nationals-finals-day-live-streaming-information/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 Junior Touch Championships round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-junior-touch-championships-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England had a positive 2018 Junior Touch Championships in Stirling, Scotland, with every team coming home with a medal and two of the four improving o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-junior-touch-championships-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-junior-touch-championships-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/2018-junior-touch-championships-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Masters and Juniors Nationals heading to Oxford</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/masters-and-juniors-nationals-heading-to-oxford/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2018 Masters and Juniors Nationals is heading to Oxford RFC.
This is the second year that these categories have had their own distinct event, and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/masters-and-juniors-nationals-heading-to-oxford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/masters-and-juniors-nationals-heading-to-oxford/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/masters-and-juniors-nationals-heading-to-oxford/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Touch Championships preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/junior-touch-championships-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This weekend is the time for the England age groups to shine at the 2018 Junior Touch Championships.
England is sending teams to Stirling, Scotland, i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/junior-touch-championships-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/junior-touch-championships-preview/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/junior-touch-championships-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Action, reaction and standings from Steeden Development NTS in Oxford</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/action-reaction-and-standings-from-steeden-development-nts-in-oxford/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Cup Final

Reaction

Standings... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/action-reaction-and-standings-from-steeden-development-nts-in-oxford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch launches Volunteer Workforce Awards</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/england-touch-launches-volunteer-workforce-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This is the inaugural year of the Volunteer Workforce Awards, established to reward and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the Touch volunte... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/england-touch-launches-volunteer-workforce-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <title>Scorpions and Warriors take home top prizes</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/scorpions-and-warriors-take-home-top-prizes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[London Scorpions and Wigan Touch Warriors have been crowned the overall champions in the Sporttape Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series.
London Sco... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/scorpions-and-warriors-take-home-top-prizes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch launches Sponsorship Rewards Scheme</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/england-touch-launches-sponsorship-rewards-scheme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today unveiled a new Sponsorship Rewards Scheme as part of the Association’s drive to raise funds to be invested into the growth of ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/england-touch-launches-sponsorship-rewards-scheme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch launches crowdfunding campaign ahead of 2019 Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/england-touch-launches-crowdfunding-campaign-ahead-of-2019-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help all of its players meet the costs of representing their country at the 2019 Touch World Cup... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/england-touch-launches-crowdfunding-campaign-ahead-of-2019-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/england-touch-launches-crowdfunding-campaign-ahead-of-2019-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sporttape Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s NTS comes down to last round</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/sporttape-mens-and-womens-nts-comes-down-to-last-round/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Sporttape Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series reaches its final round in Canterbury this weekend and there is everything to play for in the ra... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/sporttape-mens-and-womens-nts-comes-down-to-last-round/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/august/sporttape-mens-and-womens-nts-comes-down-to-last-round/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 August 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Organisers hope European Touch Championships can be springboard for growth</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/organisers-hope-european-touch-championships-can-be-springboard-for-growth/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The organisers of the 2018 European Touch Championships believe that the tournament can be a springboard for future growth at all levels of the sport ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/organisers-hope-european-touch-championships-can-be-springboard-for-growth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/organisers-hope-european-touch-championships-can-be-springboard-for-growth/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Gregg Cropper&#39;s reflections on an eventful six months</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/gregg-croppers-reflections-on-an-eventful-six-months/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Now that things have (just about!) settled down after an amazing week in Nottingham it is worth reflecting on what we have achieved in the past six mo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/gregg-croppers-reflections-on-an-eventful-six-months/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/gregg-croppers-reflections-on-an-eventful-six-months/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/gregg-croppers-reflections-on-an-eventful-six-months/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Touch Championships round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It was another successful European Touch Championships for England, who retained the overall title along with the Seniors and Opens trophies, too.
Eve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 22 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association and Rugby Football Union partner to grow Touch in England</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/england-touch-association-and-rugby-football-union-partner-to-grow-touch-in-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Rugby and the England Touch Association (ETA) have formalised a new partnership to grow Touch across the country to coincide with the European... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/england-touch-association-and-rugby-football-union-partner-to-grow-touch-in-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/england-touch-association-and-rugby-football-union-partner-to-grow-touch-in-england/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/england-touch-association-and-rugby-football-union-partner-to-grow-touch-in-england/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Yorkshire Thorns the big winners in Lincoln</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/yorkshire-thorns-the-big-winners-in-lincoln/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Yorkshire Thorns were all smiles in the sun after taking home the Cup title from the third round of the 2018 Steeden Development National Touch Series... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/yorkshire-thorns-the-big-winners-in-lincoln/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/yorkshire-thorns-the-big-winners-in-lincoln/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/yorkshire-thorns-the-big-winners-in-lincoln/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New international cap winners at Euros</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/new-international-cap-winners-at-euros/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are a number of players who are making their international debuts for England during the European Touch Championships.
Congratulations to all of... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/new-international-cap-winners-at-euros/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/new-international-cap-winners-at-euros/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Captains announced for Euros campaign</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/captains-announced-for-euros-campaign/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch team captains have been announced for the 2018 European Touch Championships.
Eleven players have been handed armbands – one for each... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/captains-announced-for-euros-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/captains-announced-for-euros-campaign/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Touch Championships to be streamed live by BBC Sport Online</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-to-be-streamed-live-by-bbc-sport-online/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The organisers of the 2018 European Touch Championships are delighted to announce that the tournament will be streamed live by BBC Sport Online.
Engla... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-to-be-streamed-live-by-bbc-sport-online/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-to-be-streamed-live-by-bbc-sport-online/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-to-be-streamed-live-by-bbc-sport-online/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 14 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Touch Championships fixtures announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-fixtures-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The European Federation of Touch has confirmed the fixtures for the 2018 European Touch Championships.
There are a number of divisions, and while the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-fixtures-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/july/european-touch-championships-fixtures-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 08 July 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scorpions number one in Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/scorpions-number-one-in-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[London Scorpions had a stellar weekend in the Manchester sun as the Sporttape Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series headed north.
The team in green ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/scorpions-number-one-in-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/scorpions-number-one-in-manchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 30 June 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cheltenham winning run continues</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/cheltenham-winning-run-continues/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Cheltenham made it two from two Cup titles in the 2018 Steeden Development National Touch Series.
They made the most of their home advantage to see of... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/cheltenham-winning-run-continues/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/cheltenham-winning-run-continues/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/cheltenham-winning-run-continues/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 June 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sights set on Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/sights-set-on-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Sporttape Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series heads north this week for its second round.
Trafford MV RFC in Manchester is the venue for two p... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/sights-set-on-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/sights-set-on-manchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 June 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Best ever facilities for teams and supporters at biggest ever European Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/best-ever-facilities-for-teams-and-supporters-at-biggest-ever-european-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In one month’s time the biggest ever European Touch Championships will be tapping off, and England Touch will be giving all 63 participating teams the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/best-ever-facilities-for-teams-and-supporters-at-biggest-ever-european-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 June 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Seven pitches, 40 teams, one big weekend of Touch!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/seven-pitches-40-teams-one-big-weekend-of-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Sporttape Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series headed to Oxford for its opening round and the action exceeded expectations!
The Series has been... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/seven-pitches-40-teams-one-big-weekend-of-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/seven-pitches-40-teams-one-big-weekend-of-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 June 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Expanded Sporttape Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series taps off in Oxford</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/expanded-sporttape-mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-taps-off-in-oxford/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This weekend sees the start of the new-look Sporttape Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series.
Forty teams are heading to Oxford RFC for a weekend whi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/expanded-sporttape-mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-taps-off-in-oxford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 June 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bhubesi Pride becomes first charity partner of England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/bhubesi-pride-becomes-first-charity-partner-of-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and Bhubesi Pride have announced a new charity partnership that will start at the 2018 European Touch Championships.
Bhubesi Pride works... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/bhubesi-pride-becomes-first-charity-partner-of-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/june/bhubesi-pride-becomes-first-charity-partner-of-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 June 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Refs needed for upcoming tournaments!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We&#39;re heading into peak season for England Touch tournaments, with two rounds of the Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series and the second round of t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/refs-needed-for-upcoming-tournaments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Learn from the best in Oxford</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/learn-from-the-best-in-oxford/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch players and coaches can upskill themselves in Oxford in June with two of the most experienced practitioners in the sport.
Peter Walters ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/learn-from-the-best-in-oxford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams named for 2018 Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/teams-named-for-2018-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England&#39;s teams for the 2018 Junior Touch Championships have been announced.
The groups have been chosen after an extensive selection and training pro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/teams-named-for-2018-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/teams-named-for-2018-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bareback Riders satisfied with season performance</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/bareback-riders-satisfied-with-season-performance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bareback Riders have been the team of the Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series, taking home both the overall title and both the Series male and f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/bareback-riders-satisfied-with-season-performance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bareback Riders the best Mixed team in the country</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/bareback-riders-the-best-mixed-team-in-the-country/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bareback Riders completed the clean sweep of Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series titles in Birmingham, and in doing so confirmed their place as ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/bareback-riders-the-best-mixed-team-in-the-country/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/bareback-riders-the-best-mixed-team-in-the-country/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>It&#39;s Finals time in the Belief Sports Elite NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/its-finals-time-in-the-belief-sports-elite-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series reaches its climax this weekend in Birmingham!
Twenty-eight squads will be heading to Billesley Common, ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/its-finals-time-in-the-belief-sports-elite-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/its-finals-time-in-the-belief-sports-elite-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cheltenham the first Development NTS Cup winners of 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/cheltenham-the-first-development-nts-cup-winners-of-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Touch headed home happy from Nottingham after the opening round of the 2018 Steeden Development National Touch Series.
In only their second... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/cheltenham-the-first-development-nts-cup-winners-of-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/cheltenham-the-first-development-nts-cup-winners-of-2018/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/cheltenham-the-first-development-nts-cup-winners-of-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden Development Touch Series set for Midlands start</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/steeden-development-touch-series-set-for-midlands-start/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Steeden Development National Touch Series (NTS) taps off this weekend in Nottingham.
Fourteen teams from as far afield as Manchester, Norwich, Hor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/steeden-development-touch-series-set-for-midlands-start/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/steeden-development-touch-series-set-for-midlands-start/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/may/steeden-development-touch-series-set-for-midlands-start/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Second Belief Sports Elite NTS Cup title for Bareback Riders</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/second-belief-sports-elite-nts-cup-title-for-bareback-riders/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bareback Riders and London Scorpions continued where they left off in Nottingham as the Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series headed to west Londo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/second-belief-sports-elite-nts-cup-title-for-bareback-riders/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/second-belief-sports-elite-nts-cup-title-for-bareback-riders/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/second-belief-sports-elite-nts-cup-title-for-bareback-riders/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Belief Sports Elite NTS taking over Twyford Avenue</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/belief-sports-elite-nts-taking-over-twyford-avenue/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series heads to a new venue this weekend, and it is one of the most famous within English rugby.
England Touch ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/belief-sports-elite-nts-taking-over-twyford-avenue/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/belief-sports-elite-nts-taking-over-twyford-avenue/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/belief-sports-elite-nts-taking-over-twyford-avenue/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Corporate Touch Tournament adds to Euros weekend</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/corporate-touch-tournament-adds-to-euros-weekend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has teamed up with Nottingham-based sports events promoters Perfect Motion to run a Corporate Touch Tournament as part of the 2018 Europ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/corporate-touch-tournament-adds-to-euros-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/corporate-touch-tournament-adds-to-euros-weekend/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/corporate-touch-tournament-adds-to-euros-weekend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Barebacks ride off with first Cup title of 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/barebacks-ride-off-with-first-cup-title-of-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bareback Riders carried on where they left off in 2017 by taking home the main title from the Belief Sports Elite National Touch Series in Nottingham.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/barebacks-ride-off-with-first-cup-title-of-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/barebacks-ride-off-with-first-cup-title-of-2018/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/barebacks-ride-off-with-first-cup-title-of-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>New season, new format, new coverage for Elite National Touch Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/new-season-new-format-new-coverage-for-elite-national-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Elite National Touch Series taps off in Nottingham tomorrow with a brand new format and more coverage of English rugby’s top Mixed club competitio... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/new-season-new-format-new-coverage-for-elite-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/new-season-new-format-new-coverage-for-elite-national-touch-series/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/new-season-new-format-new-coverage-for-elite-national-touch-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Here come the Euros! Opens teams announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-opens-teams-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The players have been announced who will represent England in the Men&#39;s Open, Women&#39;s Open and Mixed Open competitions at this summer&#39;s European Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-opens-teams-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-opens-teams-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-opens-teams-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Here come the Euros! Senior teams announced!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-senior-teams-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The players have been announced who will represent England in the Women&#39;s 27s, Men&#39;s 30s and Senior Mixed&#160;competitions at this summer’s European Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-senior-teams-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-senior-teams-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-senior-teams-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Here come the Euros! Masters teams announced!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-masters-teams-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The players have been announced who will represent England in the Women&#39;s 35s, Men&#39;s 35s, Men&#39;s 40s and Men&#39;s 45s&#160;categories&#160;at this summer’s European... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-masters-teams-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-masters-teams-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/here-come-the-euros-masters-teams-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Harry Grocott steps down as University Liaison Manager</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/harry-grocott-steps-down-as-university-liaison-manager/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Harry Grocott has stepped down as University Liaison Manager, with Alex Scott taking up the reins with immediate effect.
Grocott has been running the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/harry-grocott-steps-down-as-university-liaison-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/harry-grocott-steps-down-as-university-liaison-manager/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/harry-grocott-steps-down-as-university-liaison-manager/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch delivers sessions with Dallaglio RugbyWorks in Wandsworth</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/england-touch-delivers-sessions-with-dallaglio-rugbyworks-in-wandsworth/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has teamed up with the Dallaglio RugbyWorks to deliver sessions within the charity’s work in Wandsworth, south London.
England Under-15s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/england-touch-delivers-sessions-with-dallaglio-rugbyworks-in-wandsworth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/england-touch-delivers-sessions-with-dallaglio-rugbyworks-in-wandsworth/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/england-touch-delivers-sessions-with-dallaglio-rugbyworks-in-wandsworth/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 April 2018 00:00:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Board of Directors completed for 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/board-of-directors-completed-for-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has completed the Association’s Non-Executive Board of Directors with the appointment of Nicola Moloney.Moloney is another experienced a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/board-of-directors-completed-for-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/board-of-directors-completed-for-2018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/april/board-of-directors-completed-for-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 April 2018 18:02:19</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pollard appointed as European Championships Tournament Director</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/pollard-appointed-as-european-championships-tournament-director/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ken Pollard has accepted the role of Tournament Director for the 2018 European Touch Championships being held in Nottingham this Summer.Pollard will w... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/pollard-appointed-as-european-championships-tournament-director/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/pollard-appointed-as-european-championships-tournament-director/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/pollard-appointed-as-european-championships-tournament-director/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 March 2018 10:42:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>2018 National Referee Committee announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/2018-national-referee-committee-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2018 England Touch National Referee Committee has been announced.National Referees Manager Alice Watchorn will be assisted by a number of committe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/2018-national-referee-committee-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/2018-national-referee-committee-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/2018-national-referee-committee-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 March 2018 16:32:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Governance Director appointment completes England Touch executive management</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/new-governance-director-appointment-completes-england-touch-executive-management/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has completed its executive management team for 2018 with the appointment of Neil Smith as the Association’s new Governance Director.Smi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/new-governance-director-appointment-completes-england-touch-executive-management/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/new-governance-director-appointment-completes-england-touch-executive-management/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/new-governance-director-appointment-completes-england-touch-executive-management/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 March 2018 13:32:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester Schools Touch Competition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/manchester-schools-touch-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Friday 23rd&#160;March, England Touch ran it&#39;s first tournament for local primary schools at Manchester’s MMU sports complex. There were six super excit... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/manchester-schools-touch-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/manchester-schools-touch-competition/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/manchester-schools-touch-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 March 2018 17:02:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter cap off stellar season in Bath snow</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/exeter-cap-off-stellar-season-in-bath-snow/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter University confirmed their place as the top University Touch outfit by winning the final Cup competition of the 2017/18 campaign, and finishing... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/exeter-cap-off-stellar-season-in-bath-snow/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/exeter-cap-off-stellar-season-in-bath-snow/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/exeter-cap-off-stellar-season-in-bath-snow/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 March 2018 18:42:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>What&#39;s your Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s National Touch Series tournament?</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/whats-your-mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has expanded the SPORTTAPE Men’s and Women’s National Touch Series (MW NTS) in 2018 to give both elite and emerging club teams the chanc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/whats-your-mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/whats-your-mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/whats-your-mens-and-womens-national-touch-series-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 March 2018 17:03:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch extending commitment to volunteer development</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/england-touch-extending-commitment-to-volunteer-development/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the appointment of the Association’s first Head of Volunteers.As an Association which relies on its volunteers at all leve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/england-touch-extending-commitment-to-volunteer-development/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/england-touch-extending-commitment-to-volunteer-development/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/march/england-touch-extending-commitment-to-volunteer-development/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 March 2018 17:34:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>New National Referees Manager appointed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/new-national-referees-manager-appointed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced that Alice Watchorn has been appointed as the Association’s new National Referees Manager.Alice – known as ‘Scooby’ ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/new-national-referees-manager-appointed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/new-national-referees-manager-appointed/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/new-national-referees-manager-appointed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 February 2018 17:00:24</pubDate>
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                    <title>We want you to help develop schools Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/we-want-you-to-help-develop-schools-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is seeking individuals to help grow Touch in schools across the country.Developing the grassroots is one of England Touch’s key ambition... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/we-want-you-to-help-develop-schools-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/we-want-you-to-help-develop-schools-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/we-want-you-to-help-develop-schools-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 February 2018 17:45:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Chair to head up England Touch Board of Directors</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/new-chair-to-head-up-england-touch-board-of-directors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A new Chair has been elected to lead the England Touch Board of Directors.Mark Croston was elected during the 2018 England Touch Association Annual Ge... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/new-chair-to-head-up-england-touch-board-of-directors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/new-chair-to-head-up-england-touch-board-of-directors/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2018 16:58:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>Venues confirmed for 2018 club competitions</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/venues-confirmed-for-2018-club-competitions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is taking its national club competitions to four new venues in 2018.Wasps FC, Birmingham Moseley RFC, Nottingham RFC and Cheltenham will... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/venues-confirmed-for-2018-club-competitions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/venues-confirmed-for-2018-club-competitions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 February 2018 12:22:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden to sponsor Development National Touch Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/steeden-to-sponsor-development-national-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced that Steeden will remain as an official sponsor of the Development National Touch Series.The Steeden Development National ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/steeden-to-sponsor-development-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/steeden-to-sponsor-development-national-touch-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 February 2018 11:00:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>SPORTTAPE agrees new sponsorship deal with England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/sporttape-agrees-new-sponsorship-deal-with-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has today announced a new deal with SPORTTAPE that sees the company continue as an official sponsor of one of the biggest club competiti... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/sporttape-agrees-new-sponsorship-deal-with-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/sporttape-agrees-new-sponsorship-deal-with-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2018 16:41:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>Belief Sports continuing with Elite National Touch Series sponsorship</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/belief-sports-continuing-with-elite-national-touch-series-sponsorship/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced that the country’s leading club tournament for Mixed teams will continue to have Belief Sports as an official sponsor.Engl... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/belief-sports-continuing-with-elite-national-touch-series-sponsorship/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/belief-sports-continuing-with-elite-national-touch-series-sponsorship/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 February 2018 18:36:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>England referee selection for European Championships announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/england-referee-selection-for-european-championships-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The referees selected to represent England at the upcoming European Touch Championships have been announced today. Fourteen referees have been named i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/england-referee-selection-for-european-championships-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/england-referee-selection-for-european-championships-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 February 2018 15:40:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>Spring time for women&#39;s Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/spring-time-for-womens-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Spring Chick, the biggest women&#39;s only Touch tournament in the northern hemisphere, is back this coming March!In 2017 30 teams and over 400 players to... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/spring-time-for-womens-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/spring-time-for-womens-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 February 2018 13:25:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter heat up the action in chilly Midlands</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/exeter-heat-up-the-action-in-chilly-midlands/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter continued their good University Touch Series form by taking home the cup title from the fourth round of this season’s competition.Exeter headed... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/exeter-heat-up-the-action-in-chilly-midlands/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/exeter-heat-up-the-action-in-chilly-midlands/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 February 2018 13:52:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>It&#39;s the first action of 2018!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/its-the-first-action-of-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch will have its first action of 2018 this weekend as the University Touch Series hits Loughborough University.Ten teams are heading to the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/its-the-first-action-of-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/its-the-first-action-of-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 February 2018 16:14:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>Off-field preparation for on-pitch success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/off-field-preparation-for-on-pitch-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Medical, Sport Science and Performance team has been busy working behind the scenes to ensure players are fit, injury free and ready for the 2018 ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/off-field-preparation-for-on-pitch-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/off-field-preparation-for-on-pitch-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 February 2018 17:24:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch broadens strategic board expertise</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/england-touch-broadens-strategic-board-expertise/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the appointment of two Non-Executive Directors that will help the Association achieve its ambitions across a range of area... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/england-touch-broadens-strategic-board-expertise/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/february/england-touch-broadens-strategic-board-expertise/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 February 2018 16:09:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sammie Phillips appointed as Head of Elite Performance</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/sammie-phillips-appointed-as-head-of-elite-performance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced that Sammie Phillips has been appointed as the Association’s Head of Elite Performance.This new role within the England To... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/sammie-phillips-appointed-as-head-of-elite-performance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/sammie-phillips-appointed-as-head-of-elite-performance/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/sammie-phillips-appointed-as-head-of-elite-performance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 January 2018 10:55:07</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referee courses this winter and spring</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/referee-courses-this-winter-and-spring/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is running a number of Level 1 and 2 referee courses this winter and spring.DATELEVELVENUEPRESENTERFeb 10thL2HammersmithIan SyderFeb 11t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/referee-courses-this-winter-and-spring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/referee-courses-this-winter-and-spring/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/referee-courses-this-winter-and-spring/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 January 2018 16:55:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coaching courses in winter and spring 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/coaching-courses-in-winter-and-spring-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has a number of coaching courses in early 2018.DATELEVELLOCATIONPRESENTERCOST17-18 FebIntermediateNottinghamTim Osborne&#163;8522nd FebCommun... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/coaching-courses-in-winter-and-spring-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/coaching-courses-in-winter-and-spring-2018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/coaching-courses-in-winter-and-spring-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 January 2018 09:58:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch adds more experience to Board of Directors</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/england-touch-adds-more-experience-to-board-of-directors/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is strengthening its group of Non-Executive Directors even further with the appointments of Geraint Thomason and David Jenkins onto the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/england-touch-adds-more-experience-to-board-of-directors/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/england-touch-adds-more-experience-to-board-of-directors/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/england-touch-adds-more-experience-to-board-of-directors/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 January 2018 13:57:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>How to be a part of the biggest Touch tournament in England’s history</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/how-to-be-a-part-of-the-biggest-touch-tournament-in-england-s-history/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In mid-July England Touch is hosting the 2018 European Touch Championships, and is now seeking volunteers to help make the tournament a success.The Eu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/how-to-be-a-part-of-the-biggest-touch-tournament-in-england-s-history/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/how-to-be-a-part-of-the-biggest-touch-tournament-in-england-s-history/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/how-to-be-a-part-of-the-biggest-touch-tournament-in-england-s-history/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 January 2018 12:45:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>Date for your diary – England Touch AGM!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/date-for-your-diary-england-touch-agm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2018 England Touch Annual General Meeting has been confirmed for&#160;Sunday, February 25th. Timings are TBC but the AGM is likely to start around&#160;11am... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/date-for-your-diary-england-touch-agm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/date-for-your-diary-england-touch-agm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 January 2018 12:21:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>England increases representation on European Federation of Touch Commission</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/england-increases-representation-on-european-federation-of-touch-commission/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The European Federation of Touch (EFT) has just announced its new Commission appointees, and England has increased its representation by two.Marnie Wi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/england-increases-representation-on-european-federation-of-touch-commission/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/england-increases-representation-on-european-federation-of-touch-commission/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/england-increases-representation-on-european-federation-of-touch-commission/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 12 January 2018 12:04:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>Tim Osborne appointed new Men’s Open coach</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/tim-osborne-appointed-new-men-s-open-coach/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced that the new coach of the Men’s Open team will be Tim Osborne.Osborne has been handed the responsibility of leading one of... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/tim-osborne-appointed-new-men-s-open-coach/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/tim-osborne-appointed-new-men-s-open-coach/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/tim-osborne-appointed-new-men-s-open-coach/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 January 2018 14:51:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Events Manager appointed for 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/new-events-manager-appointed-for-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced that Zoe Malarkey will be the Association’s Events Manager in 2018.A member of Nottingham Hoods, Zoe – who took up Touch f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/new-events-manager-appointed-for-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/new-events-manager-appointed-for-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 January 2018 14:27:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>Help take England Touch to the next level</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/help-take-england-touch-to-the-next-level/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has a number of opportunities for individuals to help take the Association to the next level in its development.England Touch is in a st... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/help-take-england-touch-to-the-next-level/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/help-take-england-touch-to-the-next-level/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 January 2018 18:08:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Chief Operating Officer appointed at England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/new-chief-operating-officer-appointed-at-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has appointed Gregg Cropper as its new Chief Operating Officer, the first fully paid executive position in the Association’s history and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/new-chief-operating-officer-appointed-at-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2018/january/new-chief-operating-officer-appointed-at-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 January 2018 13:00:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch bolsters management team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-touch-bolsters-management-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch management team has welcomed two new members who will help develop the sport in this country at both the elite and grassroots level.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-touch-bolsters-management-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-touch-bolsters-management-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 December 2017 13:22:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scholars join High Performance Training Squads at Welbeck</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/scholars-join-high-performance-training-squads-at-welbeck/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2018 England Scholars High Performance Training Squad has been announced.The Scholars made their international debut at the 2017 EFT Championship ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/scholars-join-high-performance-training-squads-at-welbeck/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/scholars-join-high-performance-training-squads-at-welbeck/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/scholars-join-high-performance-training-squads-at-welbeck/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 December 2017 13:27:06</pubDate>
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                    <title>Help guide England Touch’s elite teams</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/help-guide-england-touch-s-elite-teams/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has two opportunities to help guide the nation’s elite teams.MEN’S OPEN Ben Smith’s untimely return to Australia means that we have a ra... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/help-guide-england-touch-s-elite-teams/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/help-guide-england-touch-s-elite-teams/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/help-guide-england-touch-s-elite-teams/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 December 2017 20:00:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coach Smith leaves with immediate effect</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/coach-smith-leaves-with-immediate-effect/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Starting his UK Touch career at Oxford Touch back in circa 2010, Ben Smith made a huge impact on the scene ripping teams apart in his ‘Golden Boots’. ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/coach-smith-leaves-with-immediate-effect/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/coach-smith-leaves-with-immediate-effect/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/coach-smith-leaves-with-immediate-effect/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 17 December 2017 23:54:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Winter training tips</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/winter-training-tips/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[‘Tis the season to be jolly off the field, and to put the hard yards into making sure that you hit the 2018 Touch season ready and raring to go!No, th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/winter-training-tips/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/winter-training-tips/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 16 December 2017 16:12:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch committed to developing Touch in schools in 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-touch-committed-to-developing-touch-in-schools-in-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is re-committing its focus on growing age group Touch in 2018, including running a national schools tournament.Over the past few years E... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-touch-committed-to-developing-touch-in-schools-in-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-touch-committed-to-developing-touch-in-schools-in-2018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-touch-committed-to-developing-touch-in-schools-in-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 December 2017 09:09:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Uma represents #TeamRef in Port Macquarie</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/uma-represents-teamref-in-port-macquarie/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It has not just been the Men’s Open team that has been representing England Touch in the New South Wales State Cup this weekend; Uma Ramaswami has als... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/uma-represents-teamref-in-port-macquarie/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/uma-represents-teamref-in-port-macquarie/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/uma-represents-teamref-in-port-macquarie/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 03 December 2017 21:58:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>More lessons for England in Port Macquarie</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/more-lessons-for-england-in-port-macquarie/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England had a day of improved performances in the second day of New South Wales State Cup action, even if this was not reflected in results against so... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/more-lessons-for-england-in-port-macquarie/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/more-lessons-for-england-in-port-macquarie/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/more-lessons-for-england-in-port-macquarie/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 02 December 2017 17:46:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>England get first win in Port Macquarie</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-get-first-win-in-port-macquarie/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England went from strength to strength on the first day of the New South Wales Touch Association State Cup, recording their first win in the third gam... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-get-first-win-in-port-macquarie/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-get-first-win-in-port-macquarie/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/december/england-get-first-win-in-port-macquarie/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 December 2017 13:10:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>Debutants excited ahead of first England action</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/debutants-excited-ahead-of-first-england-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men’s Open team have arrived in Port Macquarie this evening ahead of the start of the New South Wales Touch Association State Cup tomorrow.The tea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/debutants-excited-ahead-of-first-england-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/debutants-excited-ahead-of-first-england-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/debutants-excited-ahead-of-first-england-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 30 November 2017 13:31:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch announces new competition structure for 2018 (1)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/england-touch-announces-new-competition-structure-for-2018-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2018 England Touch season has a new look to its competitions and structure.This new structure brings greater cohesion to the Mixed and single gend... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/england-touch-announces-new-competition-structure-for-2018-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/england-touch-announces-new-competition-structure-for-2018-1/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/england-touch-announces-new-competition-structure-for-2018-1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2017 14:54:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch announces new competition structure for 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/england-touch-announces-new-competition-structure-for-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/england-touch-announces-new-competition-structure-for-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/england-touch-announces-new-competition-structure-for-2018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/england-touch-announces-new-competition-structure-for-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2017 14:49:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Memberships streamlined for 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/memberships-streamlined-for-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association has announced a streamlined membership structure for 2018.This streamlining has been implemented both to make the proces... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/memberships-streamlined-for-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/memberships-streamlined-for-2018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/memberships-streamlined-for-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2017 14:47:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros preparation starts in Australia for Men&#39;s Open team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/euros-preparation-starts-in-australia-for-mens-open-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are taking their World Cup preparation overseas by entering a Men’s Open team to compete in the New South Wales Touch Association (NSWTA... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/euros-preparation-starts-in-australia-for-mens-open-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/euros-preparation-starts-in-australia-for-mens-open-team/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/euros-preparation-starts-in-australia-for-mens-open-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 November 2017 09:34:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Touch Championships shaping up to be best ever</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/european-touch-championships-shaping-up-to-be-best-ever/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2018 European Touch Championships will see Europe’s top Touch players heading to Nottingham next summer, with the competition set to be bigger and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/european-touch-championships-shaping-up-to-be-best-ever/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/european-touch-championships-shaping-up-to-be-best-ever/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/european-touch-championships-shaping-up-to-be-best-ever/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 November 2017 09:46:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Help grow Touch in universities!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/help-grow-touch-in-universities/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you want to help grow Touch in universities then check out these new roles with the England Touch Association!The University Touch Series has grown... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/help-grow-touch-in-universities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/help-grow-touch-in-universities/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/help-grow-touch-in-universities/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 November 2017 11:26:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>Community Coaching Courses coming up in November and December</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/community-coaching-courses-coming-up-in-november-and-december/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is running two Community Coaching Courses ahead of the Christmas break, one in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and a second in Catterick, North ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/community-coaching-courses-coming-up-in-november-and-december/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/community-coaching-courses-coming-up-in-november-and-december/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/community-coaching-courses-coming-up-in-november-and-december/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 11 November 2017 15:50:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter capitalise on home advantage</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/exeter-capitalise-on-home-advantage/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Round 3 of the University Touch Series was hosted by Exeter at Duckes Meadows, and was run simultaneously with a local South West Series tournament, p... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/exeter-capitalise-on-home-advantage/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/exeter-capitalise-on-home-advantage/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/exeter-capitalise-on-home-advantage/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 November 2017 17:29:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter dominate UTS Round 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/exeter-dominate-uts-round-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University Touch Series headed to the University of Cardiff for the first time, and Exeter dominated to take home their first ever Cup title.The g... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/exeter-dominate-uts-round-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/exeter-dominate-uts-round-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/exeter-dominate-uts-round-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 November 2017 17:26:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Expressions of interest now open for refereeing at 2018 Euros</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/expressions-of-interest-now-open-for-refereeing-at-2018-euros/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is now accepting expressions of interest for refereeing at the 2018 European Touch Championships (ETC) in Nottingham.It is going to be t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/expressions-of-interest-now-open-for-refereeing-at-2018-euros/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/expressions-of-interest-now-open-for-refereeing-at-2018-euros/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/expressions-of-interest-now-open-for-refereeing-at-2018-euros/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 November 2017 12:49:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>We want your views on how we’re doing!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/we-want-your-views-on-how-we-re-doing/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has launched its first ever survey to understand in greater detail who is now playing the sport and who makes up the association’s membe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/we-want-your-views-on-how-we-re-doing/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/we-want-your-views-on-how-we-re-doing/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/november/we-want-your-views-on-how-we-re-doing/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 November 2017 08:00:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s 45s head coach vacancy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/mens-45s-head-coach-vacancy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A vacancy has arisen as the head coach for the England Men&#39;s 45s team.Head coaches are responsible for leading their management team and guiding the g... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/mens-45s-head-coach-vacancy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/mens-45s-head-coach-vacancy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/mens-45s-head-coach-vacancy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 October 2017 12:23:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Run-down of Board, operational and high performance openings</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/run-down-of-board-operational-and-high-performance-openings/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association has a number of management vacancies available for the build-up towards the 2018 European Touch Championships.BOARD LEVE... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/run-down-of-board-operational-and-high-performance-openings/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/run-down-of-board-operational-and-high-performance-openings/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/run-down-of-board-operational-and-high-performance-openings/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 October 2017 14:09:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association continues to expand with new roles now available</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/england-touch-association-continues-to-expand-with-new-roles-now-available/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is announcing plans for significant expansion as an organisation, including a new full-time Board position of Chief Operating Officer to... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/england-touch-association-continues-to-expand-with-new-roles-now-available/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/england-touch-association-continues-to-expand-with-new-roles-now-available/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/england-touch-association-continues-to-expand-with-new-roles-now-available/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 22 October 2017 19:06:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men’s 45s/50s High Performance Training Squad announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/men-s-45s50s-high-performance-training-squad-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Men’s High Performance Training Squad for the 45s and 50s categories have been announced.Touch is a sport for all ages, and this is reflec... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/men-s-45s50s-high-performance-training-squad-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/men-s-45s50s-high-performance-training-squad-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/men-s-45s50s-high-performance-training-squad-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 October 2017 12:00:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath still the UTS team to beat</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/bath-still-the-uts-team-to-beat/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2017/18 UTS season kicked off last Saturday, October 14th, with University teams from around the country heading to the University of Bristol, and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/bath-still-the-uts-team-to-beat/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/bath-still-the-uts-team-to-beat/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/bath-still-the-uts-team-to-beat/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 October 2017 08:59:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>Masters High Performance Training Squads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/masters-high-performance-training-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The High Performance Training Squads for Men’s Masters and Women’s 35s have been announced.This has been another big year for Touch in England in thes... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/masters-high-performance-training-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/masters-high-performance-training-squads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/masters-high-performance-training-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 October 2017 12:01:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior High Performance Training Squads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/junior-high-performance-training-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Under-15 and Under-18 High Performance Training Squads have been announced.The groups have been chosen after the most extensive season that junior... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/junior-high-performance-training-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/junior-high-performance-training-squads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/junior-high-performance-training-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 17 October 2017 12:00:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cross-Severn relationships helping England Touch grow</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/cross-severn-relationships-helping-england-touch-grow/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There is no hard border between England and Wales when it comes to helping the England Touch Association grow.England Touch has signed exclusive contr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/cross-severn-relationships-helping-england-touch-grow/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/cross-severn-relationships-helping-england-touch-grow/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/cross-severn-relationships-helping-england-touch-grow/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 14 October 2017 12:53:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>We need people to help with the England national teams</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/we-need-people-to-help-with-the-england-national-teams/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has commenced the process to appoint Assistant Coaches for our National Squads for the following campaigns: European Touch Championship ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/we-need-people-to-help-with-the-england-national-teams/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/we-need-people-to-help-with-the-england-national-teams/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/we-need-people-to-help-with-the-england-national-teams/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 October 2017 17:15:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>Honours shared around at Ryvita Junior and Masters Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/honours-shared-around-at-ryvita-junior-and-masters-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The trophies were shared between the regions at the 2017 Ryvita Touch Nationals for Junior and Masters teams.This was the first year that these specif... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/honours-shared-around-at-ryvita-junior-and-masters-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/honours-shared-around-at-ryvita-junior-and-masters-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/honours-shared-around-at-ryvita-junior-and-masters-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 October 2017 14:31:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scorpions the top club in Oxford</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[London Scorpions had a happy day in Oxford last weekend, taking home both of the cup titles on offer in the final round of the 2017 Men’s and Women’s ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/october/scorpions-the-top-club-in-oxford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 October 2017 13:01:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>UTS expanding in 2017/18</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/uts-expanding-in-201718/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University Touch Series is growing again this coming season.This academic year will see seven tournaments staged across the country, up from five ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/uts-expanding-in-201718/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/uts-expanding-in-201718/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/uts-expanding-in-201718/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 23 September 2017 12:31:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bareback Riders the team of 2017</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/bareback-riders-the-team-of-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bareback Riders completed a superb season by being crowned the 2017 Belief NTS overall winners in Nottingham.The season ended where it had begun, at t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/bareback-riders-the-team-of-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/bareback-riders-the-team-of-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 17 September 2017 19:38:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Junior and Masters coaches announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/england-junior-and-masters-coaches-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The coaches who will lead England’s Juniors and Masters teams until the 2019 World Cup and Junior Touch Championships have been announced.The coaches ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/england-junior-and-masters-coaches-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/england-junior-and-masters-coaches-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/england-junior-and-masters-coaches-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 14 September 2017 17:33:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA looking to expand schools programme in 2017/18</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/eta-looking-to-expand-schools-programme-in-201718/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association is seeking to expand its schools programme over the coming academic year, culminating in a national tournament to coinci... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/eta-looking-to-expand-schools-programme-in-201718/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/eta-looking-to-expand-schools-programme-in-201718/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/eta-looking-to-expand-schools-programme-in-201718/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 September 2017 13:59:07</pubDate>
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                    <title>New format for Finals Day</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/new-format-for-finals-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, September 16th, the best club sides in the country will be gathering together in Nottingham for a newly expanded Finals Day.For the first... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/new-format-for-finals-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/new-format-for-finals-day/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/new-format-for-finals-day/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 02 September 2017 09:26:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch | High Performance Training Squad (HPTS)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/england-touch-high-performance-training-squad-hpts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England&#160;Touch High Performance Training Squad (HPTS) have been announced for the Opens and Senior Categories.Direct selection into Men’s, Mixed, a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/england-touch-high-performance-training-squad-hpts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/england-touch-high-performance-training-squad-hpts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/september/england-touch-high-performance-training-squad-hpts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 September 2017 17:10:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>English and European officials team up at Ryvita Touch Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/english-and-european-officials-team-up-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This year&#39;s Ryvita England Touch Nationals was the biggest ever event and not just for the players; #TeamRef also had a memorable weekend!The highligh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/english-and-european-officials-team-up-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/english-and-european-officials-team-up-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/english-and-european-officials-team-up-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2017 22:18:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance Selection Policy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/high-performance-selection-policy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch High Performance Selection Policy31 August 2017&amp;nbsp;England Touch today have released the England High Performance Selection Policy. Th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/high-performance-selection-policy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/high-performance-selection-policy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/high-performance-selection-policy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2017 15:50:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>Belief Sport online store open now!!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/belief-sport-online-store-open-now/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Belief Sports online store is now open for orders!We&#39;ve got a wide range of leisure wear, including polo shirts, t-shirts, baselayer... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/belief-sport-online-store-open-now/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/belief-sport-online-store-open-now/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/belief-sport-online-store-open-now/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 August 2017 20:38:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>Double success for Blades at Ryvita Touch Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/double-success-for-blades-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Two trophies headed up the M6 after the 2017 Ryvita Touch Nationals after the North-West Blades enjoyed a superb weekend.In the Men’s Open the Blades ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/double-success-for-blades-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/double-success-for-blades-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/double-success-for-blades-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 August 2017 19:35:16</pubDate>
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                    <title>England national head coaches announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/england-national-head-coaches-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The national team head coaches have been announced for the next 12 months.Ben Smith&#160;(MO), Simon Clare&#160;(WO),&#160;Justin Conway&#160;(XO),&#160;Gary Lambert&#160;(W27) and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/england-national-head-coaches-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/england-national-head-coaches-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/england-national-head-coaches-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 27 August 2017 16:47:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>International flavour at Ryvita Touch Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/international-flavour-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There will be an international flavour to the Ryvita Touch Nationals this weekend as national teams from elsewhere in Europe head to Cambridgeshire to... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/international-flavour-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/international-flavour-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/international-flavour-at-ryvita-touch-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 24 August 2017 19:40:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>Memorable weekend had by all in Dublin</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/memorable-weekend-had-by-all-in-dublin/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It was a busy weekend in Dublin for the England teams in the 2017 Junior Touch Championships. We asked the coaches to round up their respective campai... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/memorable-weekend-had-by-all-in-dublin/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/memorable-weekend-had-by-all-in-dublin/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/memorable-weekend-had-by-all-in-dublin/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 August 2017 21:22:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>This weekend’s JTCs – the coaches’ view</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/this-weekend-s-jtcs-the-coaches-view/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We canvassed the thoughts of the England Junior teams’ coaches ahead of the weekend’s action in Dublin.Questions1) Last year&#39;s finishing position2) Wh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/this-weekend-s-jtcs-the-coaches-view/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/this-weekend-s-jtcs-the-coaches-view/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/this-weekend-s-jtcs-the-coaches-view/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 17 August 2017 21:04:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>Turtles take STEEDEN DTS Round 4 title</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/turtles-take-steeden-dts-round-4-title/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Turtles burst onto the STEEDEN DTS scene this past weekend by taking home the Cup title in their first ever outing in the tournament.Although thei... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/turtles-take-steeden-dts-round-4-title/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/turtles-take-steeden-dts-round-4-title/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/turtles-take-steeden-dts-round-4-title/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 August 2017 17:57:19</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch seek national squad head coaches</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/england-touch-seek-national-squad-head-coaches/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a successful Touch World Cup campaign in 2015, England Touch has commenced the process to appoint Head Coaches for their National Squads. Co... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/england-touch-seek-national-squad-head-coaches/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/england-touch-seek-national-squad-head-coaches/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/august/england-touch-seek-national-squad-head-coaches/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 05 August 2017 20:04:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bareback Riders continue winning streak</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/bareback-riders-continue-winning-streak/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Bareback Riders continued at East London RFC where they left off at Broadstreet, winning their second successive Belief NTS Cup title, and their t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/bareback-riders-continue-winning-streak/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/bareback-riders-continue-winning-streak/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/bareback-riders-continue-winning-streak/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 31 July 2017 17:51:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>Draw announced for Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/draw-announced-for-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There will be plenty of action for England supporters to enjoy at August’s Junior Touch Championships in Dublin.There will be England teams in all fou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/draw-announced-for-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/draw-announced-for-junior-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/draw-announced-for-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 July 2017 22:07:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scholars come home with silver</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/scholars-come-home-with-silver/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England&#160;Scholars did the country&#160;proud this weekend, with silver medals in both the men&#39;s and women&#39;s categories at the 2017 EFT Championship Permit.T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/scholars-come-home-with-silver/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/scholars-come-home-with-silver/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/scholars-come-home-with-silver/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 23 July 2017 20:18:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>Details announced for Junior and Masters Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/details-announced-for-junior-and-masters-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The rapid expansion of the Ryvita Touch Nationals over the past two years has encouraged the England Touch Association to launch specific national com... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/details-announced-for-junior-and-masters-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/details-announced-for-junior-and-masters-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/details-announced-for-junior-and-masters-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 23 July 2017 08:10:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Former pro stars shine in Cheltenham Touch Leagues</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/former-pro-stars-shine-in-cheltenham-touch-leagues/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[They say you never lose the skill, and this was certainly true in Cheltenham as a team including former professional stars took home the inaugural Eng... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/former-pro-stars-shine-in-cheltenham-touch-leagues/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/former-pro-stars-shine-in-cheltenham-touch-leagues/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/former-pro-stars-shine-in-cheltenham-touch-leagues/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 22 July 2017 12:56:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>England W27s player honoured by alma mater</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/england-w27s-player-honoured-by-alma-mater/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England W27s player Louise Rickard has received the accolade of being made a Fellow of Aberystwyth University.Louise was both an undergraduate student... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/england-w27s-player-honoured-by-alma-mater/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/england-w27s-player-honoured-by-alma-mater/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/england-w27s-player-honoured-by-alma-mater/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 22 July 2017 12:16:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scholars set for international action</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/scholars-set-for-international-action/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[More teams will be representing England this weekend, this time in the European Federation of Touch Championship Permit tournament.Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s E... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/scholars-set-for-international-action/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/scholars-set-for-international-action/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/scholars-set-for-international-action/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 July 2017 07:07:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>A big twelve months for Touch coming up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/a-big-twelve-months-for-touch-coming-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The clock has ticked into the final 365 days before the European Touch Championships come to England.The continent’s premier international tournament ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/a-big-twelve-months-for-touch-coming-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/a-big-twelve-months-for-touch-coming-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/a-big-twelve-months-for-touch-coming-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 July 2017 18:04:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hit n Run take second STEEDEN DTS title of the season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/hit-n-run-take-second-steeden-dts-title-of-the-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hit n Run continued in Northampton where they left off in Manchester by taking home the Cup title in the third round of the 2017 STEEDEN DTS.Hit n Run... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/hit-n-run-take-second-steeden-dts-title-of-the-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/hit-n-run-take-second-steeden-dts-title-of-the-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 July 2017 13:39:25</pubDate>
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                    <title>Double success for Crusaders in Edinburgh</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/double-success-for-crusaders-in-edinburgh/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There was twice the celebration for England Crusaders at the inaugural EFT Premiership Permit competition.Both the Men’s and Women’s Open teams took h... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/double-success-for-crusaders-in-edinburgh/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 July 2017 22:24:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>It’s time for some European competition!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/it-s-time-for-some-european-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural European Federation of Touch Premiership Permit is nearly upon us!Teams from across Europe are heading to Scotland’s capital city for fo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/it-s-time-for-some-european-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/it-s-time-for-some-european-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 July 2017 20:12:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>Getting Touch in schools crucial to growing the sport, says Australian legend</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/getting-touch-in-schools-crucial-to-growing-the-sport-says-australian-legend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch Football Australia hall of famer Peter Bell says that getting Touch played in schools is important in growing the sport in the future.Since 2010... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/getting-touch-in-schools-crucial-to-growing-the-sport-says-australian-legend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/getting-touch-in-schools-crucial-to-growing-the-sport-says-australian-legend/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/getting-touch-in-schools-crucial-to-growing-the-sport-says-australian-legend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 05 July 2017 13:02:57</pubDate>
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                    <title>All-Schools Touch takes Berkshire by storm</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/all-schools-touch-takes-berkshire-by-storm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Last week the first ever Berkshire All Schools Touch Tournament took place in Reading.Six girls teams and five boys teams took part, with the majority... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/all-schools-touch-takes-berkshire-by-storm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/july/all-schools-touch-takes-berkshire-by-storm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 July 2017 20:16:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Royals hit the water to build team bonding</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/royals-hit-the-water-to-build-team-bonding/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[By Gary LambertLast Weekend saw the England Royals Women’s Open squad convene for their final preparations before heading to Edinburgh for the inaugur... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/royals-hit-the-water-to-build-team-bonding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/royals-hit-the-water-to-build-team-bonding/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/royals-hit-the-water-to-build-team-bonding/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 June 2017 20:41:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scholars teams named for Championship Permit</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/scholars-teams-named-for-championship-permit/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Scholars Women’s and Men’s teams have been announced for the upcoming Championship Permit competition in France.The groups, who had their ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/scholars-teams-named-for-championship-permit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/scholars-teams-named-for-championship-permit/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/scholars-teams-named-for-championship-permit/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 June 2017 10:05:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Locker room reflections | Nathan Joyce, England Men’s 45s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/locker-room-reflections-nathan-joyce-england-men-s-45s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Last weekend in Edinburgh Nathan Joyce became the first player to represent England in every available category – Men’s Open, Mixed Open, Men’s 30s, M... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/locker-room-reflections-nathan-joyce-england-men-s-45s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/locker-room-reflections-nathan-joyce-england-men-s-45s/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/locker-room-reflections-nathan-joyce-england-men-s-45s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 June 2017 13:52:06</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA helps deliver the O2 Touch Twickenham Takeover</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/eta-helps-deliver-the-o2-touch-twickenham-takeover/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Staff from the England Touch Association were at Twickenham last weekend as part of the O2 Touch Takeover of the national stadium.Tim Osborne, Dom Tri... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/eta-helps-deliver-the-o2-touch-twickenham-takeover/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/eta-helps-deliver-the-o2-touch-twickenham-takeover/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/eta-helps-deliver-the-o2-touch-twickenham-takeover/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 June 2017 16:24:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch – setting a benchmark in women’s sport</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/touch-setting-a-benchmark-in-women-s-sport/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is Women’s Sport Week, and the England Touch Association is leading the way to get women and girls picking up the oval ball.All four of the ETA’s n... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/touch-setting-a-benchmark-in-women-s-sport/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/touch-setting-a-benchmark-in-women-s-sport/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/touch-setting-a-benchmark-in-women-s-sport/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 June 2017 17:52:24</pubDate>
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                    <title>Locker room reflections | Byron Tibbitts, England Senior Mixed Captain</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/locker-room-reflections-byron-tibbitts-england-senior-mixed-captain/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On the surface,&#160;the 2017 Senior Touch Championships don&#39;t really count. It&#39;s not a FIT competition and the caps don&#39;t count in the official tally. It&#39;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/locker-room-reflections-byron-tibbitts-england-senior-mixed-captain/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/locker-room-reflections-byron-tibbitts-england-senior-mixed-captain/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/locker-room-reflections-byron-tibbitts-england-senior-mixed-captain/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 June 2017 19:46:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mixed weekend at Senior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/mixed-weekend-at-senior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England’s teams had a varied weekend in Edinburgh at the inaugural Senior Touch Championships.Senior MixedThis was a closely-fought tournament through... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/mixed-weekend-at-senior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/mixed-weekend-at-senior-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/mixed-weekend-at-senior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 June 2017 09:28:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>New governance director joins England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/new-governance-director-joins-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association has appointed Katy Young as its new governance director.Katy has worked in sport development, specifically within the Hi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/new-governance-director-joins-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/new-governance-director-joins-england-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/new-governance-director-joins-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 June 2017 12:17:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>Barebacks ride home with the Broadstreet trophy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/barebacks-ride-home-with-the-broadstreet-trophy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bareback Riders secured their second Belief NTS title of the season at Broadstreet RFC this weekend.In a tight Cup final BBR saw off London Scorpions ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/barebacks-ride-home-with-the-broadstreet-trophy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/barebacks-ride-home-with-the-broadstreet-trophy/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/barebacks-ride-home-with-the-broadstreet-trophy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 11 June 2017 14:06:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch proud to be recognised by Sport and Recreation Alliance</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/england-touch-proud-to-be-recognised-by-sport-and-recreation-alliance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has been recognised for its good governance principles 	The England Touch Association recently amended its constitution to reflect the g... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/england-touch-proud-to-be-recognised-by-sport-and-recreation-alliance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/england-touch-proud-to-be-recognised-by-sport-and-recreation-alliance/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/england-touch-proud-to-be-recognised-by-sport-and-recreation-alliance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 June 2017 10:35:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scorpions men continue success, Cambridge Hornets get first title</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/scorpions-men-continue-success-cambridge-hornets-get-first-title/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The second stop of the MWTC arrived in Manchester last Saturday&#160;following its&#160;first successful outing in London. The forecast&#160;was mainly dry and so lo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/scorpions-men-continue-success-cambridge-hornets-get-first-title/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/scorpions-men-continue-success-cambridge-hornets-get-first-title/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/scorpions-men-continue-success-cambridge-hornets-get-first-title/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 June 2017 21:04:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams announced for 2017 Senior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/teams-announced-for-2017-senior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The teams have been announced for the upcoming inaugural Senior Touch Championships.Teams across several age groups will be heading to Edinburgh for t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/teams-announced-for-2017-senior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/teams-announced-for-2017-senior-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/june/teams-announced-for-2017-senior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 June 2017 14:00:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Runaway winners Hit n Run take Manchester STEEDEN DTS Round 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/runaway-winners-hit-n-run-take-manchester-steeden-dts-round-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The second round of the STEEDEN&#160;DTS took place in Manchester on Saturday, with mixed weather that saw&#160;lots of sun, thunder,&#160;lightning&#160;and&#160;heavy&#160;rain a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/runaway-winners-hit-n-run-take-manchester-steeden-dts-round-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/runaway-winners-hit-n-run-take-manchester-steeden-dts-round-2/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/runaway-winners-hit-n-run-take-manchester-steeden-dts-round-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 13:08:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior teams confirmed for Dublin 2017</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/junior-teams-confirmed-for-dublin-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Mixed 15s, Mixed 18s, Boys’ 18s and Girls’ 18s teams have been confirmed for August’s Junior Touch Championships.The groups have been sele... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/junior-teams-confirmed-for-dublin-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/junior-teams-confirmed-for-dublin-2017/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/junior-teams-confirmed-for-dublin-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2017 18:43:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>Scorpions snare Belief NTS Round 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/scorpions-snare-belief-nts-round-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[London Scorpions took home the main title from the second round of the 2017 Belief NTS.Due to unforeseen circumstances in Cambridge, Nottingham again ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/scorpions-snare-belief-nts-round-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/scorpions-snare-belief-nts-round-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/scorpions-snare-belief-nts-round-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2017 12:57:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TeamRef’s growth crucial for successful Touch in England</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/teamref-s-growth-crucial-for-successful-touch-in-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Referees manager Nicolas van de Rijt says that this crucial aspect of the sport is developing all the time in England, which is being reflected in the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/teamref-s-growth-crucial-for-successful-touch-in-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/teamref-s-growth-crucial-for-successful-touch-in-england/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/teamref-s-growth-crucial-for-successful-touch-in-england/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 22:58:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teams confirmed for Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/teams-confirmed-for-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Boys 18s are set to face their counterparts from Scotland, Ireland and Wales following the confirmation of the teams entering the 2017 Junior ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/teams-confirmed-for-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/teams-confirmed-for-junior-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/teams-confirmed-for-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 21:17:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Leagues hits Cheltenham</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/england-touch-leagues-hits-cheltenham/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The brand new England Touch League in Cheltenham got off to a sunlit start this week.Half-a-dozen teams made up of 72 players, including former Englan... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/england-touch-leagues-hits-cheltenham/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/england-touch-leagues-hits-cheltenham/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/england-touch-leagues-hits-cheltenham/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 17:32:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Spirits soar at STEEDEN DTS Round 1</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/spirits-soar-at-steeden-dts-round-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[CSSC Spirits headed down the M1 with the first STEEDEN DTS trophy of the season following a dominant day at Newbold-on-Avon RFC.The Londoners’ momentu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/spirits-soar-at-steeden-dts-round-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/spirits-soar-at-steeden-dts-round-1/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/spirits-soar-at-steeden-dts-round-1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2017 21:12:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bareback Riders and CSSC take home first NTS and CTS silverware</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/bareback-riders-and-cssc-take-home-first-nts-and-cts-silverware/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[By Julia KangAfter a wonderful week of sunshine across the country, temperatures plummeted and heavy grey skies threatened in the East Midlands last S... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/bareback-riders-and-cssc-take-home-first-nts-and-cts-silverware/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/bareback-riders-and-cssc-take-home-first-nts-and-cts-silverware/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/bareback-riders-and-cssc-take-home-first-nts-and-cts-silverware/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 19:18:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch in England - not just the national tournaments!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/touch-in-england-not-just-the-national-tournaments/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The NTS, CTS and MWTC tournaments may be underway, but they are not the only competitions to give Touch clubs up and down the country the opportunity ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/touch-in-england-not-just-the-national-tournaments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/touch-in-england-not-just-the-national-tournaments/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/touch-in-england-not-just-the-national-tournaments/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2017 21:55:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior players allocated into training squads</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/junior-players-allocated-into-training-squads/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England junior players have now been allocated into one of four training squads as preparations take a step forward towards the 2017 Junior Touch ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/junior-players-allocated-into-training-squads/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/junior-players-allocated-into-training-squads/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/may/junior-players-allocated-into-training-squads/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 17:01:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Scholars training squads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/england-scholars-training-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The initial training groups have been chosen for the England Scholars Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s Open squads that will head to France for the 2017 EFT Champion... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/england-scholars-training-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/england-scholars-training-squads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/england-scholars-training-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 29 April 2017 11:33:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Squads finalised for 2017 EFT Premiership Permit tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/squads-finalised-for-2017-eft-premiership-permit-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The squads that will represent England at the first ever EFT Premiership Permit tournament have been announced.Three squads of men and three squads of... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/squads-finalised-for-2017-eft-premiership-permit-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/squads-finalised-for-2017-eft-premiership-permit-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/squads-finalised-for-2017-eft-premiership-permit-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 26 April 2017 20:29:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Double-success for London Scorpions at MWTC Round 1</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/double-success-for-london-scorpions-at-mwtc-round-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first ETA event of the season kicked off in style with our first London tournament in several years. East London RFC played host to the opening ro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/double-success-for-london-scorpions-at-mwtc-round-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/double-success-for-london-scorpions-at-mwtc-round-1/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/double-success-for-london-scorpions-at-mwtc-round-1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 23 April 2017 18:30:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Fixtures announced for first tournament of 2017</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/fixtures-announced-for-first-tournament-of-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association’s 2017 tournament programme taps off this coming Saturday and the fixtures have been announced for the Men’s and Women’s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/fixtures-announced-for-first-tournament-of-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/fixtures-announced-for-first-tournament-of-2017/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/fixtures-announced-for-first-tournament-of-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 18 April 2017 12:54:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Northern Cup lights up North Tyneside</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/touch-northern-cup-lights-up-north-tyneside/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The third Touch Northern Cup may have been held on April 1st, but the participating teams were definitely no fools!!The tournament surpassed the previ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/touch-northern-cup-lights-up-north-tyneside/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/touch-northern-cup-lights-up-north-tyneside/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/touch-northern-cup-lights-up-north-tyneside/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 April 2017 19:52:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Masters look to grow their numbers</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/england-touch-masters-look-to-grow-their-numbers/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Masters are looking to grow their numbers at both regional and national levels.Touch is one of the fastest growing sports and with more ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/england-touch-masters-look-to-grow-their-numbers/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/england-touch-masters-look-to-grow-their-numbers/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/england-touch-masters-look-to-grow-their-numbers/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 April 2017 18:28:19</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referee groups chosen for summer tournaments</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/referee-groups-chosen-for-summer-tournaments/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the England-based Touch referees selected for the following Premiership Permit, Championship Permit and Senior Touch Championships ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/referee-groups-chosen-for-summer-tournaments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/referee-groups-chosen-for-summer-tournaments/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/referee-groups-chosen-for-summer-tournaments/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 April 2017 18:08:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hawks take UTS title on home soil</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/hawks-take-uts-title-on-home-soil/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University of Bath Hawks made the most of home advantage to take home the Universities Touch Series champions for 2017.The Hawks beat Exeter 5-2 i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/hawks-take-uts-title-on-home-soil/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/hawks-take-uts-title-on-home-soil/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/hawks-take-uts-title-on-home-soil/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 April 2017 20:56:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>A full weekend of Women’s Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/a-full-weekend-of-women-s-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[By Gary LambertOn Mother’s Day weekend it was my privilege to enjoy a full weekend of womens Touch; spectating, coaching, learning and enjoying.The we... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/a-full-weekend-of-women-s-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/a-full-weekend-of-women-s-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/april/a-full-weekend-of-women-s-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 02 April 2017 19:54:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>New host venues for national Touch series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/new-host-venues-for-national-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association is taking its national tournaments to new host venues throughout the 2017 season, including a first return to London for... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/new-host-venues-for-national-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/new-host-venues-for-national-touch-series/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/new-host-venues-for-national-touch-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 March 2017 17:34:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association adds to Non-Executive Director expertise</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-association-adds-to-non-executive-director-expertise/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Professor Mark James joins the England Touch Association’s board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect 	Mark is Professor of Sports Law an... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-association-adds-to-non-executive-director-expertise/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-association-adds-to-non-executive-director-expertise/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-association-adds-to-non-executive-director-expertise/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 March 2017 17:46:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Orton take home Midlands honours</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/orton-take-home-midlands-honours/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Orton Ospreys took home the first trophy on offer in the Midlands in 2017 last weekend.The team from Peterborough beat off stiff competition from acro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/orton-take-home-midlands-honours/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/orton-take-home-midlands-honours/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/orton-take-home-midlands-honours/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 March 2017 17:31:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch launches new England Universities project</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-launches-new-england-universities-project/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced the launch of the England Universities project, providing a platform for University Touch Series (UTS) players to represen... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-launches-new-england-universities-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-launches-new-england-universities-project/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-launches-new-england-universities-project/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2017 20:08:57</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA Draft Pool for England Touch Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/eta-draft-pool-for-england-touch-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For the 2017 England Touch Nationals, players who are unable to be selected for their home regional side for any reason (selection, non attendance at ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/eta-draft-pool-for-england-touch-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/eta-draft-pool-for-england-touch-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/eta-draft-pool-for-england-touch-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 March 2017 14:55:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>North East Raiders Development Session March 2017</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/north-east-raiders-development-session-march-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The second of two&#160;player development sessions was held in Wetherby last weekend, delivered by Lesley McCallion, North East Regional Lead.A fantastic 3... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/north-east-raiders-development-session-march-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/north-east-raiders-development-session-march-2017/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/north-east-raiders-development-session-march-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 March 2017 12:24:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>Belief Sports England Touch leisure range now on sale!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/belief-sports-england-touch-leisure-range-now-on-sale/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The all-new England Touch leisure range from Belief Sports is now available to order!The range includes tee shirts in blue and red, base layer tops in... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/belief-sports-england-touch-leisure-range-now-on-sale/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/belief-sports-england-touch-leisure-range-now-on-sale/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/belief-sports-england-touch-leisure-range-now-on-sale/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 March 2017 07:00:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Notes From The Big Island - Part 4</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-4/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[By Martin WrightFirstly the big news of the day is that I have yet to insult another Australian man. My search for the third biggest insult goes on! O... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-4/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-4/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 March 2017 21:41:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester: A Hive of Activity!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/manchester-a-hive-of-activity/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The worker bee was adopted as a motif for Manchester during the Industrial Revolution, and those running Touch in the area have certainly took on this... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/manchester-a-hive-of-activity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/manchester-a-hive-of-activity/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/manchester-a-hive-of-activity/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 March 2017 13:23:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>Level 1 and 2 referee courses coming up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/level-1-and-2-referee-courses-coming-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are a number of Level 1 and Level 2 referee courses coming up at a number of locations.The England Touch Association is needing more and more qu... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/level-1-and-2-referee-courses-coming-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/level-1-and-2-referee-courses-coming-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/level-1-and-2-referee-courses-coming-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 March 2017 09:22:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Junior squads announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-junior-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Junior training squads have been announced for the Boy’s 18s, Girl’s 18s and X15s categories.Over the past couple of weeks over 130 youngs... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-junior-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-junior-squads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-junior-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 March 2017 19:05:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>Notes From The Big Island, part 3</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-3/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[By Martin WrightDay two&#160;of the NTLs is done and the competition is starting to take shape. Five games completed and the better teams have pulled away ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-3/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-3/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 March 2017 17:37:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>Notes From The Big Island, part 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Martin Wright&#39;s observations on Australian lifeWell the last blog didn’t seem to go down too badly so I thought I’d write again and see how this one g... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island-part-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 March 2017 18:05:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch going from strength-to-strength at junior levels</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/touch-going-from-strength-to-strength-at-junior-levels/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In 2016 England had a Mixed 15s team for the first time 	Over 120 youngsters attended two Junior Discovery Days over the past two weeks, one in Manche... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/touch-going-from-strength-to-strength-at-junior-levels/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/touch-going-from-strength-to-strength-at-junior-levels/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/touch-going-from-strength-to-strength-at-junior-levels/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 March 2017 17:05:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTL Blog - A Southern Crusade</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/ntl-blog-a-southern-crusade/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NTL Blog - A Southern Crusade. By Thomas DevereuxFollowing on from the 2016 Euros, England Touch Nationals and the need to continually up-skill Englan... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/ntl-blog-a-southern-crusade/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/ntl-blog-a-southern-crusade/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/ntl-blog-a-southern-crusade/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 March 2017 15:46:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch entrenches relationship with Belief</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-entrenches-relationship-with-belief/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 	England Touch Association agrees new extensive partnership with kit manufacturer Belief 	New partnership applies to England national tea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-entrenches-relationship-with-belief/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-entrenches-relationship-with-belief/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/england-touch-entrenches-relationship-with-belief/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 05 March 2017 17:36:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester Touch Championships is a huge success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/manchester-touch-championships-is-a-huge-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2017 Touch season got off to an excellent start with the 8th and Annual Manchester Touch Championships held at The Armitage Centre on Saturday.Fol... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/manchester-touch-championships-is-a-huge-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/manchester-touch-championships-is-a-huge-success/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/manchester-touch-championships-is-a-huge-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 05 March 2017 14:31:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Notes from the Big Island</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[One man&#39;s blog - By Martin Wright[caption id=&quot;attachment_31099&quot; align=&quot;alignright&quot; width=&quot;227&quot;] Coach Wright - In Action[/caption]So back in October I... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/march/notes-from-the-big-island/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <title>England Touch Association leading the way with injury research</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-touch-association-leading-the-way-with-injury-research/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[National governing body for Touch undertakes groundbreaking research into injury rates 	Study part of increased support for England national players a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-touch-association-leading-the-way-with-injury-research/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 February 2017 18:33:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Association sets sights on continued growth</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-touch-association-sets-sights-on-continued-growth/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch is one of England’s fastest growing participation sports with nearly 20,000 people playing regularly 	England Touch Association setting targets ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-touch-association-sets-sights-on-continued-growth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-touch-association-sets-sights-on-continued-growth/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 27 February 2017 18:18:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>Loughborough make most of home advantage</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/loughborough-make-most-of-home-advantage/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[By Harry GrocottA 04:15 alarm could only mean one thing, Loughborough away. Despite Touch being well known as a summer sport the midlands is yet to ac... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/loughborough-make-most-of-home-advantage/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/loughborough-make-most-of-home-advantage/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 February 2017 17:32:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>Meet Andrew Beattie</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/meet-andrew-beattie/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[What is your sporting background?I’ve been really fortunate to have played professional Rugby League and Rugby Union in three&#160;countries over a 14-year... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/meet-andrew-beattie/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/meet-andrew-beattie/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/meet-andrew-beattie/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 19 February 2017 16:19:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>2017 Touch Season - Dates and Venues confirmed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/2017-touch-season-dates-and-venues-confirmed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;All England Touch ran events have now had their dates and venues confirmed. Further information will be sent to club contacts soon.Note: A new r... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/2017-touch-season-dates-and-venues-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/2017-touch-season-dates-and-venues-confirmed/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/2017-touch-season-dates-and-venues-confirmed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 February 2017 13:08:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>England’s Men’s 45s Training Squad Finalised</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-s-men-s-45s-training-squad-finalised/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a&#160;successful Masters tournament in London in late 2016 and a series of trials held across the country, England Touch would like to congratul... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-s-men-s-45s-training-squad-finalised/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-s-men-s-45s-training-squad-finalised/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/england-s-men-s-45s-training-squad-finalised/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 February 2017 17:45:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>Walking Touch strolls into Bournemouth</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/walking-touch-strolls-into-bournemouth/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bournemouth Touch Centre has launched its Walking Touch sessions to expand the sport to new players.The initiative was sparked in November when a newc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/walking-touch-strolls-into-bournemouth/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/walking-touch-strolls-into-bournemouth/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/walking-touch-strolls-into-bournemouth/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 February 2017 10:46:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>&quot;Challenge on&quot; at Bournemouth Touch Centre</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/challenge-on-at-bournemouth-touch-centre/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Touch season has tapped off in Bournemouth with a four-team challenge hosted by Jason Cunningham, ETA Regional Development Officer for Dorset and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/challenge-on-at-bournemouth-touch-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/challenge-on-at-bournemouth-touch-centre/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/challenge-on-at-bournemouth-touch-centre/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 February 2017 13:38:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pride for Women&#39;s 27s captain</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/pride-for-womens-27s-captain/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Kate Hyde, Women&#39;s 27s Captain has every right to feel proud.Kate lives in Nottingham and has represented both the Senior Mixed and the W27 over her 5... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/pride-for-womens-27s-captain/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/pride-for-womens-27s-captain/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/pride-for-womens-27s-captain/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 04 February 2017 17:49:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>The road to Level 3</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/the-road-to-level-3/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[by Melissa DayFirst fun fact: I have a strong preference for primary colours.&#160; So when I got my Level 2 Referee Badge, the joy was somewhat tainted by... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/the-road-to-level-3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/the-road-to-level-3/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/the-road-to-level-3/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 04 February 2017 16:49:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Touch - Discovery Days</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/junior-touch-discovery-days/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are please to announce further information about the Junior Touch Programme for the aspiring high&#160;performance players.Points to note: 	All new play... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/junior-touch-discovery-days/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/junior-touch-discovery-days/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/february/junior-touch-discovery-days/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 February 2017 10:25:19</pubDate>
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                    <title>Dual International | Orla McCallion&#160;</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/dual-international-orla-mccallion/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It&#39;s not every day you can say that you&#39;ve been selected to represent your country in a sport that you love, but for Orla McCallion, she has done just... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/dual-international-orla-mccallion/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/dual-international-orla-mccallion/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/dual-international-orla-mccallion/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 January 2017 06:21:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hello to Wandsworth Touch!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/hello-to-wandsworth-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A brand new Touch club has been started in Wandsworth, south London, by&#160;Andy Penniceard and Ian Priest. Here&#39;s Andy&#39;s update as to how their first ses... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/hello-to-wandsworth-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/hello-to-wandsworth-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/hello-to-wandsworth-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 January 2017 20:31:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch reshaping marketing and PR in 2017</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/england-touch-reshaping-marketing-and-pr-in-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch will be changing its marketing and PR operations going in 2017 with a view of increasing the sport’s growth ahead of the 2018 European T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/england-touch-reshaping-marketing-and-pr-in-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/england-touch-reshaping-marketing-and-pr-in-2017/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/england-touch-reshaping-marketing-and-pr-in-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 January 2017 18:37:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>South-East Renegades - new region training sessions announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/south-east-renegades-new-region-training-sessions-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Are you in south-east England and want to try out for a brand new regional team? Then put your hand up to be a Renegade!South-East Renegades will be h... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/south-east-renegades-new-region-training-sessions-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/south-east-renegades-new-region-training-sessions-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2017/january/south-east-renegades-new-region-training-sessions-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 January 2017 20:20:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>England’s Senior Training Squads Finalised</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/england-s-senior-training-squads-finalised/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch would like to congratulate the players listed below who have been included in the 2017 England Men’s 30s, Mixed Senior and Women’s 27s t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/england-s-senior-training-squads-finalised/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/england-s-senior-training-squads-finalised/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/england-s-senior-training-squads-finalised/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 December 2016 15:36:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch AGM - Save the date: 26 Feb 2017</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/england-touch-agm-save-the-date-26-feb-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[All clubs, league operators, and/or venues directly affiliated to England Touch are invited to send one representative/committee member&#160;to participate... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/england-touch-agm-save-the-date-26-feb-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/england-touch-agm-save-the-date-26-feb-2017/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/england-touch-agm-save-the-date-26-feb-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 December 2016 22:21:57</pubDate>
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                    <title>2017 England Open Training Squads Finalised</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/2017-england-open-training-squads-finalised/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch would like to congratulate the players&#160;listed below who have been included in the 2017 England Men’s, Mixed and Women’s Open training sq... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/2017-england-open-training-squads-finalised/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/2017-england-open-training-squads-finalised/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/2017-england-open-training-squads-finalised/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 December 2016 10:30:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>England&#39;s Premiership Permit Brands Finalised</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/englands-premiership-permit-brands-finalised/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is pleased to announce the names and brands for the three England sides for the European Federation of Touch (EFT) Premiership Permit co... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/englands-premiership-permit-brands-finalised/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/englands-premiership-permit-brands-finalised/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/englands-premiership-permit-brands-finalised/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2016 14:24:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>Membership Update | 2017 Refresh</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/membership-update-2017-refresh/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following careful consideration and taking on board members&#39; feedback, we are making a few changes to the membership and affiliation scheme and fees f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/membership-update-2017-refresh/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/membership-update-2017-refresh/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/membership-update-2017-refresh/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2016 10:12:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>HP Update | 2017 Squads</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/hp-update-2017-squads/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please find below, information in response to FAQs we have recently received around the 2017 squads:► The priority for the high performance (HP) team ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/hp-update-2017-squads/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/hp-update-2017-squads/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/hp-update-2017-squads/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 December 2016 19:29:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>Join the Team - We&#39;re hiring!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/join-the-team-were-hiring/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here at England Touch we are always seeking new people to help grow the sport of Touch in England.If you are keen and enthusiastic about joining our t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/join-the-team-were-hiring/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/join-the-team-were-hiring/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/join-the-team-were-hiring/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 December 2016 21:42:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>What&#39;s happening with the England junior programme for 2017?</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/whats-happening-with-the-england-junior-programme-for-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here at England HQ we are still in the process of planning for the 2017 junior programme and confirming the coaching and management team.The 2017 Juni... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/whats-happening-with-the-england-junior-programme-for-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/whats-happening-with-the-england-junior-programme-for-2017/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/whats-happening-with-the-england-junior-programme-for-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 December 2016 11:27:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TouchNationals - Men&#39;s Open Final 2016</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/touchnationals-mens-open-final-2016/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Take a look at some of Europe&#39;s best men&#39;s players, battling it out at the 2016 Ryvita #TouchNationals.Both South East teams went head to head in the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/touchnationals-mens-open-final-2016/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/touchnationals-mens-open-final-2016/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/touchnationals-mens-open-final-2016/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 11 December 2016 15:42:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>Peterborough Winter Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/peterborough-winter-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On a cold but sunny Sunday afternoon eight Touch teams from the Midlands region took part in an inaugural Winter Touch Tournament at Peterborough Touc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/peterborough-winter-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/peterborough-winter-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/peterborough-winter-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 December 2016 11:30:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>#ILoveTouch&#160;</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/ilovetouch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch wanted to share their love of the game and find out why their sport appeals to so many people of different ages, genders and all walks o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/ilovetouch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/ilovetouch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/december/ilovetouch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 04 December 2016 13:35:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>North Norfolk Schools Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/north-norfolk-schools-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On a brisk Tuesday evening Fakenham Academy and Alderman Peel High School competed for the first ever North Norfolk Schools Touch Cup under floodlight... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/north-norfolk-schools-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 November 2016 06:50:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s 45s take over Allianz Park</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/mens-45s-take-over-allianz-park/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[[caption id=&quot;attachment_30370&quot; align=&quot;alignnone&quot; width=&quot;1030&quot;] The first Men’s 45s National tournament was held on Saturday 19th November at Allianz s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/mens-45s-take-over-allianz-park/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/mens-45s-take-over-allianz-park/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/mens-45s-take-over-allianz-park/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 November 2016 08:18:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>UTS 2 | This is Hawkward</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/uts-2-this-is-hawkward/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Three weeks on from the Series opener in Surrey found us on yet anther misty morning in Exeter, which would play host to 20 teams across 6 pitches.The... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/uts-2-this-is-hawkward/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/uts-2-this-is-hawkward/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 November 2016 20:24:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bournemouth and Poole launch new Touch Centre</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/bournemouth-and-poole-launch-new-touch-centre/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you live in and around the Bournemouth and Poole area and are looking for a new and exciting sport please read on.Touch is one of the fastest growi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/bournemouth-and-poole-launch-new-touch-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/bournemouth-and-poole-launch-new-touch-centre/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/bournemouth-and-poole-launch-new-touch-centre/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 November 2016 16:33:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands Ladies Touch League</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/midlands-ladies-touch-league/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The final tournament of the Midlands Ladies Touch League 2016, the only league of its kind in the UK, was another great success. 14 teams took part in... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/midlands-ladies-touch-league/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/midlands-ladies-touch-league/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/midlands-ladies-touch-league/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 November 2016 08:35:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>Community Coaching Course in Norwich</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/community-coaching-course-in-norwich/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A cold, wet day couldn&#39;t dampen the enthusiasm of those attending the Community Coaching Course in Norfolk on Saturday 12th November.The eight women a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/community-coaching-course-in-norwich/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/community-coaching-course-in-norwich/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/community-coaching-course-in-norwich/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2016 17:01:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford’s 7th Bonfire Tournament ends the Touch Calendar with a Bang</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/oxford-s-7th-bonfire-tournament-ends-the-touch-calendar-with-a-bang/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A cold but clear November 5th saw Oxford Touch joined by 14 teams, 10 refs, Peter the Physio and banana-choc chip muffins at their Gosford All Blacks ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/oxford-s-7th-bonfire-tournament-ends-the-touch-calendar-with-a-bang/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/oxford-s-7th-bonfire-tournament-ends-the-touch-calendar-with-a-bang/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/oxford-s-7th-bonfire-tournament-ends-the-touch-calendar-with-a-bang/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2016 16:38:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch says thanks and all the best to Benny Powell</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/england-touch-says-thanks-and-all-the-best-to-benny-powell/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with some sadness that the England Touch Association bids farewell to Ben ‘Benny’ Powell. Ben formally resigned his Technical Directorship just ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/england-touch-says-thanks-and-all-the-best-to-benny-powell/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/england-touch-says-thanks-and-all-the-best-to-benny-powell/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/england-touch-says-thanks-and-all-the-best-to-benny-powell/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 06 November 2016 22:49:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nottingham girls in first Inter-Schools Touch Match</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/nottingham-girls-in-first-inter-schools-touch-match/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[[caption id=&quot;attachment_29853&quot; align=&quot;aligncenter&quot; width=&quot;1600&quot;] The Becket School (in pink) and West Bridgford School (in black), with Nottingham&#39;s C... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/nottingham-girls-in-first-inter-schools-touch-match/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/nottingham-girls-in-first-inter-schools-touch-match/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/nottingham-girls-in-first-inter-schools-touch-match/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 November 2016 13:05:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Squads Finalised for 2017 EFT Premiership Permit</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/england-squads-finalised-for-2017-eft-premiership-permit/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the #TouchNationals in Cambridge back in August 2016, our Premiership Permit selectors were kept very busy watching some incredible Touch talent on... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/england-squads-finalised-for-2017-eft-premiership-permit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/england-squads-finalised-for-2017-eft-premiership-permit/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/november/england-squads-finalised-for-2017-eft-premiership-permit/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2016 21:20:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>ENGLAND WIN BID TO STAGE EUROPEAN TOUCH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/england-win-bid-to-stage-european-touch-championships-2018/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England beat off competition from both Germany and Portugal to secure hosting rights.England Touch are delighted to have been informed our extensive b... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/england-win-bid-to-stage-european-touch-championships-2018/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/england-win-bid-to-stage-european-touch-championships-2018/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/england-win-bid-to-stage-european-touch-championships-2018/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 31 October 2016 22:32:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath Hawks swoop the spoils</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/bath-hawks-swoop-the-spoils/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A cold and misty morning was the back drop for the first University Touch Series (UTS) tournament of the 2016-17 academic year. The mist lifted for ta... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/bath-hawks-swoop-the-spoils/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/bath-hawks-swoop-the-spoils/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/bath-hawks-swoop-the-spoils/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 23 October 2016 19:51:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Schools Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/national-schools-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[[av_textblock size=&#39;&#39; font_color=&#39;&#39; color=&#39;&#39;]The England Touch Association hosted their First ever National Schools Touch tournament on 1st October 20... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/national-schools-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/national-schools-touch-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/national-schools-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 09 October 2016 16:53:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women In Sport – By a Woman in Skort</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/women-in-sport-by-a-woman-in-skort/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[My name’s Melissa. And I’m a referee. Not an alcoholic.But just like alcohol, refereeing can be fun, a massive buzz and also slightly addictive.I love... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/women-in-sport-by-a-woman-in-skort/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/women-in-sport-by-a-woman-in-skort/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/women-in-sport-by-a-woman-in-skort/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 October 2016 15:42:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxfest - Women&#39;s Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/oxfest-womens-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ahead of &#39;Women In Sport Week&#39; Oxford Touch hosted their 2nd Ladies Touch Tournament &#39;Oxfest&#39;.Bad weather threatened the day but that didn&#39;t dampen sp... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/oxfest-womens-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/oxfest-womens-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/october/oxfest-womens-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 03 October 2016 13:22:25</pubDate>
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                    <title>University Touch Series 2016/17</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/university-touch-series-201617/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that the dates and venues are now all confirmed for the 2017 UTS season. They are as follows:• Surrey 22nd October• Exeter ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/university-touch-series-201617/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/university-touch-series-201617/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/university-touch-series-201617/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 September 2016 06:50:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>2017 Premiership Permits | Assistant Coaches EOI.</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/2017-premiership-permits-assistant-coaches-eoi/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has commenced the process to appoint Assistant Coaches for our teams to compete in the new European Federation of Touch Permit Premiersh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/2017-premiership-permits-assistant-coaches-eoi/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/2017-premiership-permits-assistant-coaches-eoi/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/2017-premiership-permits-assistant-coaches-eoi/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 September 2016 18:31:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Announces Coaches for 2017 Permit Teams</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/england-announces-coaches-for-2017-permit-teams/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is pleased to announce the following six coaching appointments for the inaugural 2017 European Federation of Touch Premiership Permit co... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/england-announces-coaches-for-2017-permit-teams/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/england-announces-coaches-for-2017-permit-teams/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/england-announces-coaches-for-2017-permit-teams/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 September 2016 17:33:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Men&#39;s 45s | An update for 2017</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/england-mens-45s-an-update-for-2017/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After a successful first outing, winning gold at this year&#39;s European Touch Championships, the England Men&#39;s&#160;45s coaching and leadership team have amb... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/england-mens-45s-an-update-for-2017/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/england-mens-45s-an-update-for-2017/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/england-mens-45s-an-update-for-2017/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 24 September 2016 17:45:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>50th Consecutive NTS Appearance for Jon Lovell</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/50th-consecutive-nts-appearance-for-jon-lovell/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A unique event occurred at the 2016 Belief NTS Finals in Manchester as not only did it not rain all day, it also marked a special occurrence that will... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/50th-consecutive-nts-appearance-for-jon-lovell/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/50th-consecutive-nts-appearance-for-jon-lovell/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/50th-consecutive-nts-appearance-for-jon-lovell/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 September 2016 21:38:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ryvita #TouchNationals 2016</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/ryvita-touchnationals-2016/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all the winners in the 2016 Touch Nationals. The 3 day event was the biggest of its kind, ran by England Touch and was a huge succe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/ryvita-touchnationals-2016/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/ryvita-touchnationals-2016/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/ryvita-touchnationals-2016/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2016 18:41:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Team behind the Team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/the-team-behind-the-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Team behind The Team! European Championships 2016, 9 England Squads, 144 players, countless games! Preparation for a tournament of this size takes... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/the-team-behind-the-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/the-team-behind-the-team/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/the-team-behind-the-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2016 17:14:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Touch Championships 2016</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/junior-touch-championships-2016/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 19th August 2016 marked the beginning of an epic weekend for Junior Touch.After months of preparation, 59 juniors from across England headed off t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/junior-touch-championships-2016/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/junior-touch-championships-2016/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/september/junior-touch-championships-2016/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 September 2016 09:26:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>2017 Premiership Permits | Head Coaches EOI</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/august/2017-premiership-permits-head-coaches-eoi/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has commenced the process to appoint Head Coaches for our teams to compete in the new European Federation of Touch Permit Premiership (E... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/august/2017-premiership-permits-head-coaches-eoi/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/august/2017-premiership-permits-head-coaches-eoi/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/august/2017-premiership-permits-head-coaches-eoi/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 August 2016 21:06:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch In European Spotlight</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-in-european-spotlight/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nine England teams competed in this year’s biennial European Touch Championships in Les Quennevais, Jersey.The event was attended by 14 nations, 53 te... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-in-european-spotlight/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-in-european-spotlight/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-in-european-spotlight/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 July 2016 15:42:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bournemouth hosts Olympic Touch Event</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/bournemouth-hosts-olympic-touch-event/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bournemouth and Poole Touch Group were delighted to welcome over 100 players to their &quot;Olympic&quot; themed Touch event last Saturday&#160;to mark the launch of... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/bournemouth-hosts-olympic-touch-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/bournemouth-hosts-olympic-touch-event/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/bournemouth-hosts-olympic-touch-event/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 July 2016 19:10:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>What do Children learn from playing Touch?</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/what-do-children-learn-from-playing-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[RespectRespect for the opposition instils in children that conflict is also healthy.TeamworkTeaches essential social skills, co-operation, team spirit... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/what-do-children-learn-from-playing-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2016 22:07:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Schools Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/national-schools-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[[av_textblock size=&#39;&#39; font_color=&#39;&#39; color=&#39;&#39;]England Touch is proud to announce the first ever National Schools Touch Championships.&#160;This will see the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/national-schools-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/national-schools-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 17 July 2016 20:02:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Senior Mixed win Gold at the Euros</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-senior-mixed-win-gold-at-the-euros/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Having topped the group in previous Euros and narrowly missing out on a gold medal to Scotland in Swansea 2014, Coach Wright and his squad were determ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-senior-mixed-win-gold-at-the-euros/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-senior-mixed-win-gold-at-the-euros/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-senior-mixed-win-gold-at-the-euros/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 15 July 2016 09:45:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>SPORTTAPE and England Touch Renew Partnership Through 2016/17</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/sporttape-and-england-touch-renew-partnership-through-201617/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch and SPORTTAPE have signed a 1-year extension to their partnership with the joint aim of helping to develop the sport throughout the UK, ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/sporttape-and-england-touch-renew-partnership-through-201617/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/sporttape-and-england-touch-renew-partnership-through-201617/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/sporttape-and-england-touch-renew-partnership-through-201617/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 July 2016 21:31:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch recognises success at reception in St Helier</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-recognises-success-at-reception-in-st-helier/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 10 July 2016, England Touch hosted their European Touch Championships post-tournament reception in Fort Regent. Overlooking St Helier as the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-recognises-success-at-reception-in-st-helier/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-recognises-success-at-reception-in-st-helier/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-recognises-success-at-reception-in-st-helier/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 July 2016 19:11:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TeamRef</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/teamref/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all our referees who achieved upgrades, finals appointments and other notable performances and achievements last week at the 2016 E... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/teamref/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/teamref/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/teamref/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 July 2016 15:30:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Leagues - Be Part of it!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-leagues-be-part-of-it/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[About usWe are the governing body of Touch (Rugby) in England and as custodians of the sport, we encourage, promote, foster, develop and extend the sp... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-touch-leagues-be-part-of-it/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 10 July 2016 12:30:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>England debutants presented with jerseys</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-debutants-presented-with-jerseys/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Today, in a formal presentation in Saint Helier, Jersey, the following players were awarded with their first senior team England jersey.These players ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-debutants-presented-with-jerseys/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-debutants-presented-with-jerseys/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-debutants-presented-with-jerseys/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 July 2016 05:24:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Captains and Vice Captains Announced for 2016 European Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-captains-and-vice-captains-announced-for-2016-european-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great please that today we are able to formally announce the England Captains and Vice Captains for the 2016 European Touch Championships i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-captains-and-vice-captains-announced-for-2016-european-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-captains-and-vice-captains-announced-for-2016-european-touch-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/july/england-captains-and-vice-captains-announced-for-2016-european-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 July 2016 04:00:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Simon Yarrow Memorial Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/simon-yarrow-memorial-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When England take on Scotland in the M40 division on day 2 of the European Touch Championships in Jersey this year, there will be more to play for tha... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/simon-yarrow-memorial-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/simon-yarrow-memorial-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/simon-yarrow-memorial-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 June 2016 16:15:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETC2016 | England Referees announced (update)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/etc2016-england-referees-announced-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/etc2016-england-referees-announced-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/etc2016-england-referees-announced-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/etc2016-england-referees-announced-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 19 June 2016 15:17:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Perform Better and University of Chester team up to support England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/perform-better-and-university-of-chester-team-up-to-support-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Perform Better and staff from the University of Chester Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences have joined forces to support England Touch Men’s, W... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/perform-better-and-university-of-chester-team-up-to-support-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/perform-better-and-university-of-chester-team-up-to-support-england-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/perform-better-and-university-of-chester-team-up-to-support-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 19 June 2016 08:59:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>More Level 1 referees upgraded</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/more-level-1-referees-upgraded/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our 5 new L1&#39;s today, following their successful upgrades at the Lincoln DTS. 	Lynn Astley (Orrell St James) 	Kieran Burke (OSJ) 	G... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/more-level-1-referees-upgraded/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/more-level-1-referees-upgraded/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/more-level-1-referees-upgraded/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 19 June 2016 08:04:07</pubDate>
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                    <title>Inaugural Northern Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/inaugural-northern-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday June 4th saw the inaugural Northern Touch Cup held at Percy Park with 5 teams from the north of England coming together for a Touch filled da... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/inaugural-northern-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/inaugural-northern-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/inaugural-northern-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 June 2016 19:33:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>DTS Warwick</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/dts-warwick/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Warwick managed to negotiate all hurdles to bring the perfect setting to gather for DTS3 2016 on the 15th May.As all 16 teams arrived in the land of t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/dts-warwick/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/dts-warwick/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/june/dts-warwick/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 05 June 2016 08:06:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>Spotlight on Canterbury Touch Club</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/spotlight-on-canterbury-touch-club/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Canterbury Touch have developed very dynamically over a short time, turning itself from a social 6 weeks a year ‘off season Rugby club’, to a 3 times ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/spotlight-on-canterbury-touch-club/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/spotlight-on-canterbury-touch-club/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/spotlight-on-canterbury-touch-club/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2016 19:48:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>Warriors lead the way in April</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/warriors-lead-the-way-in-april/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following their first ever Belief NTS title in 2015, Wigan Touch Warriors have started the 2016 season with a bang as the countries top teams converge... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/warriors-lead-the-way-in-april/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/warriors-lead-the-way-in-april/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/warriors-lead-the-way-in-april/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 14:31:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Referees and Upgrade Courses</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/new-referees-and-upgrade-courses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It wasn&#39;t just the weather hotting up this weekend as the heatwave swept across England. Many Referees were hotting up on their rules and fine tuning ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/new-referees-and-upgrade-courses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/new-referees-and-upgrade-courses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/new-referees-and-upgrade-courses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2016 16:10:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>JTC16 | England Teams Announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/jtc16-england-teams-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great excitement that we are able to formally announce the 4 Junior&#160;England Teams that will be representing England Touch at the 2016 Junio... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/jtc16-england-teams-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/jtc16-england-teams-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/may/jtc16-england-teams-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2016 16:38:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>Non Executive Directors appointed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/non-executive-directors-appointed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As England Touch grows, we ensure our board is constantly evolving, to keep ahead of the game. With this in mind, we are excited to announce the two n... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/non-executive-directors-appointed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/non-executive-directors-appointed/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/non-executive-directors-appointed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 April 2016 19:29:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sport and Recreation Alliance- Community Sport and Recreation Awards</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/sport-and-recreation-alliance-community-sport-and-recreation-awards/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Entries for the 2016 Community Sport and Recreation Awards are now open, with cash prizes of up to &#163;2500 on offer to the winners.The Sport and Recreat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/sport-and-recreation-alliance-community-sport-and-recreation-awards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/sport-and-recreation-alliance-community-sport-and-recreation-awards/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/sport-and-recreation-alliance-community-sport-and-recreation-awards/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 April 2016 19:49:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETC2016 England Teams announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/etc2016-england-teams-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great excitement that we are able to formally announce the&#160;9 England Teams that will be representing England Touch at the 2016 European Cha... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/etc2016-england-teams-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/etc2016-england-teams-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/etc2016-england-teams-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 April 2016 16:11:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pre DTS Referee Course</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/pre-dts-referee-course/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Southern DTS in Southampton on April 30th, &#160;Southern Regional Development officer Jason Cunningham facilitated a Level 1 referee course, ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/pre-dts-referee-course/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/pre-dts-referee-course/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/pre-dts-referee-course/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 April 2016 08:03:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>&#39;Northern Stars&#39; of the Future...</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/northern-stars-of-the-future/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With the NTS series beginning on Saturday and showcasing talent from a number of Opens and Senior international players, the next day was the turn of ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/northern-stars-of-the-future/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/northern-stars-of-the-future/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/northern-stars-of-the-future/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 April 2016 18:56:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Final Stages of the Selection Process on our #RoadToJersey Campaign</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/the-final-stages-of-the-selection-process-on-our-roadtojersey-campaign/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[What a weekend at the annual All England Camp which will help coaches and selectors to decide the fate of the would be players on their #RoadToJersey ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/the-final-stages-of-the-selection-process-on-our-roadtojersey-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/the-final-stages-of-the-selection-process-on-our-roadtojersey-campaign/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/the-final-stages-of-the-selection-process-on-our-roadtojersey-campaign/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 16 April 2016 15:41:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>Educating England</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/educating-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday 5th April England Touch invited teachers, sports coaches and PGCE Students to a Teaching Touch CPD day at The Swaminarayan Preparatory Scho... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/educating-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/educating-england/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/educating-england/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 April 2016 12:06:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>Northern Stars - Junior Mixed 15s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/northern-stars-junior-mixed-15s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are looking to recruit male and female players for the Northern Stars 15’s mixed Touch squad. This team will compete against the Souther... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/northern-stars-junior-mixed-15s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/northern-stars-junior-mixed-15s/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/april/northern-stars-junior-mixed-15s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 01 April 2016 12:00:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Skills Street</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/skills-street/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On one cold March evening in Crystal Palace, CSSC&#39;s regular coaches were joined by a Rugby World Cup winner, former England Women&#39;s XVs head coach Gar... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/skills-street/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/skills-street/
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                    <title>England Senior Mixed Squad head off on their Annual Boot Camp Fun!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/england-senior-mixed-squad-head-off-on-their-annual-boot-camp-fun/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As is tradition with the SMX, Coach Wright&#39;s annual bootcamp weekend came round again.After a close location vote, Gloucester just pipped Lands End 20... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/england-senior-mixed-squad-head-off-on-their-annual-boot-camp-fun/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 27 March 2016 12:11:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Green Machine | Touch at Exeter University</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/the-green-machine-touch-at-exeter-university/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Interested in playing Touch at University, maybe even setting up your own club? Then listen up!Ed Hathaway and Jonty Sutherland are joined by Harry Gr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/the-green-machine-touch-at-exeter-university/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/the-green-machine-touch-at-exeter-university/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/the-green-machine-touch-at-exeter-university/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 March 2016 12:59:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Saracens Touch Club - Seeking Women</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/saracens-touch-club-seeking-women/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[New female Touch club has been set up at Saracens. Details in the above poster.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/saracens-touch-club-seeking-women/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/saracens-touch-club-seeking-women/
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 March 2016 19:44:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>Loughborough UTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/loughborough-uts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Loughborough University won their second successive Universities’ Touch Series tournament this weekend, beating a strong University of Bristol team 5-... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/loughborough-uts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/loughborough-uts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/loughborough-uts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 March 2016 12:53:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>University  Development Group</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/university-development-group/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are seeking suitable volunteers to create a working group in order to help to support the development of Touch within Universities.The g... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/university-development-group/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/university-development-group/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/university-development-group/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 10 March 2016 22:29:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch represent and make history at 2016 NTLs</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/england-touch-represent-and-make-history-at-2016-ntls/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[History was been made today, on the opening day of the 2016 NTL.Dom Tripp, current England Men&#39;s Open Vice Captain and Bath university student, became... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/england-touch-represent-and-make-history-at-2016-ntls/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/england-touch-represent-and-make-history-at-2016-ntls/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 March 2016 16:26:19</pubDate>
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                    <title>Teachers, Sports Staff and Coaches- FREE CPD Day</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/teachers-sports-staff-and-coaches-free-cpd-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Calling all teachers, students, sports coaches and sports staff.If you are interested in delivering Touch in schools then please read on...Touch is a ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/teachers-sports-staff-and-coaches-free-cpd-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/teachers-sports-staff-and-coaches-free-cpd-day/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 March 2016 19:30:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Squads Announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/junior-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The latest Junior training squad lists can now be viewed here. See who has made the cut for the 18s and 15s divisions in preparation for the upcoming ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/junior-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/junior-squads-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/junior-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 March 2016 22:41:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite Squads Released</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/elite-squads-released/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are pleased to announce their latest training squads in preparation for their upcoming European Championships.#ETC2016See the full squad... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/elite-squads-released/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/elite-squads-released/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/elite-squads-released/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 March 2016 22:08:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Wembley Way</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/the-wembley-way/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[“I am very tired but I had a very good time!” Echoed a player as England Touch&#160;travelled&#160;to its third stop in Brent thanks to the Wembley National Sta... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/the-wembley-way/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/march/the-wembley-way/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 March 2016 17:48:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Women’s 27s Euros Campaign rolls into Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/england-women-s-27s-euros-campaign-rolls-into-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday 20th February saw the EW27s extended training squad attend the traditional soggy Touch season opener in Manchester, hosted by the Manchester ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/england-women-s-27s-euros-campaign-rolls-into-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/england-women-s-27s-euros-campaign-rolls-into-manchester/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/england-women-s-27s-euros-campaign-rolls-into-manchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 28 February 2016 21:39:23</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midland Tigers Regional Squad Training</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/midland-tigers-regional-squad-training/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you are a resident within the Midlands Boundary and interested in being selected to play in one of their squads at this year’s Touch Nationals, whi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/midland-tigers-regional-squad-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/midland-tigers-regional-squad-training/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/midland-tigers-regional-squad-training/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 28 February 2016 17:58:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/manchester-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2016 touch season got off to an excellent start with the 7th and biggest ever Annual Manchester Touch Championships held at Audenshawe High School... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/manchester-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/manchester-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/manchester-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2016 23:07:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midas Touch to host Touch Festivals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/midas-touch-to-host-touch-festivals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Olympic Themed - Social Touch TourneyWhen:&#160;Saturday, 6th August 2016 at 09:30 - Sunday, 7 August 2016 at 12:30 (BST)Book: Reserve your spot here 	6 Pi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/midas-touch-to-host-touch-festivals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/midas-touch-to-host-touch-festivals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/midas-touch-to-host-touch-festivals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2016 20:04:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Stibbs Story</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/the-stibbs-story/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[2 legends of the game are leaving for pastures new... watch below for a montage of their times on and off the field. Look closely enough and you might... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/the-stibbs-story/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/the-stibbs-story/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/the-stibbs-story/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 February 2016 09:50:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>Out of this world! with Kilburn Cosmos</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/out-of-this-world-with-kilburn-cosmos/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After the success of the London Netball Academy session and thanks to the money received from the Wembley National Stadium Trust, England Touch where ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/out-of-this-world-with-kilburn-cosmos/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/out-of-this-world-with-kilburn-cosmos/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/out-of-this-world-with-kilburn-cosmos/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 February 2016 21:23:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>FREE Junior Discovery Day @ Wembley Stadium</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/free-junior-discovery-day-wembley-stadium/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Association is using part of its funding from Wembley Stadium Trust to develop touch rugby for all students throughout London.If you wou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/free-junior-discovery-day-wembley-stadium/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/free-junior-discovery-day-wembley-stadium/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/free-junior-discovery-day-wembley-stadium/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 February 2016 21:10:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Northern Stars – Junior Mixed 18s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/northern-stars-junior-mixed-18s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Download PDF version of this poster here: Northern Stars 18s PosterEngland Touch are looking to recruit male and female players for the Northern Stars... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/northern-stars-junior-mixed-18s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/northern-stars-junior-mixed-18s/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/northern-stars-junior-mixed-18s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 February 2016 17:24:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cumbria Lakers - Newest franchise released</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/cumbria-lakers-newest-franchise-released/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2016 #TouchNationals has new teams being developed as we expand year on year, providing further playing opportunities for all.This week we feature... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/cumbria-lakers-newest-franchise-released/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/cumbria-lakers-newest-franchise-released/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/cumbria-lakers-newest-franchise-released/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 February 2016 08:53:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>Annual Report 2014/15</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/annual-report-201415/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Reflecting on another monumental year with so many significant achievements, the England Touch President, board and committee review the last twelve m... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/annual-report-201415/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/annual-report-201415/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/annual-report-201415/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2016 12:28:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance Team Visit GSK Human Performance Lab</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/high-performance-team-visit-gsk-human-performance-lab/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Friday 12 February an England Touch delegation of Sammie Phillips (Performance Advisor) and Tim Osborne (High Performance Director) visited the GSK... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/high-performance-team-visit-gsk-human-performance-lab/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/high-performance-team-visit-gsk-human-performance-lab/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/high-performance-team-visit-gsk-human-performance-lab/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 February 2016 11:50:19</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s Open Training Session 13th &amp; 14th February</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/mens-open-training-session-13th-14th-february/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It’s been another busy weekend for the Men’s Open Squad as they met at Comberton Sports Centre near Cambridge. Twelve hours of training spanned over t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/mens-open-training-session-13th-14th-february/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/mens-open-training-session-13th-14th-february/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/mens-open-training-session-13th-14th-february/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 February 2016 18:27:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>South West Saxons - Mixed tournament and trials - Entry 2016</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/south-west-saxons-mixed-tournament-and-trials-entry-2016/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the success of last year&#39;s South West mixed tournament and trial format, they&#160;will be running the same format again this year:When: Sat 12th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/south-west-saxons-mixed-tournament-and-trials-entry-2016/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/south-west-saxons-mixed-tournament-and-trials-entry-2016/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 February 2016 14:46:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>Who runs the world? Girls!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/who-runs-the-world-girls/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first of several special training session got underway last Saturday. Thanks to the money received from the Wembley National Stadium Trust. Englan... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/who-runs-the-world-girls/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 February 2016 21:36:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Juniors - training for selection</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/juniors-training-for-selection/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 7th February the Mixed 15s met again for another action packed training session led by coach Ben Powell with the support of Julia Kang, Gary Povall... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/juniors-training-for-selection/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/juniors-training-for-selection/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 February 2016 17:59:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>Regional Hosting - Steeden DTS 2016</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/regional-hosting-steeden-dts-2016/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Registered clubs are invited to host a regional Steeden DTS tournament in 2016 using the form linked.http://goo.gl/forms/JQ3TuwLYTQWith ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/regional-hosting-steeden-dts-2016/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/february/regional-hosting-steeden-dts-2016/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 06 February 2016 12:30:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s &amp; Women&#39;s Touch Cup 2016</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/mens-womens-touch-cup-2016/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following feedback from our member clubs England Touch are offering an Open Cup Tournament (MWTC) to be held on the Sunday at 2 NTS/CTS weekends. This... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/mens-womens-touch-cup-2016/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/mens-womens-touch-cup-2016/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 30 January 2016 12:01:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Appointment - Membership, Affiliation and Insurance Manager</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/new-appointment-membership-affiliation-and-insurance-manager/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We&amp;nbsp;are pleased to announce a new member of the committee.Rich King joined the team in 2016, having previously led Oxford Touch club as its chair ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/new-appointment-membership-affiliation-and-insurance-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/new-appointment-membership-affiliation-and-insurance-manager/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 23 January 2016 19:01:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>SMX start as they mean to go on</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/smx-start-as-they-mean-to-go-on/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A new year, a new venue. The SMX met for another training session in Nottingham at the brand new facility based at Rushcliffe School.The day&#39;s wake an... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/smx-start-as-they-mean-to-go-on/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/smx-start-as-they-mean-to-go-on/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 22 January 2016 14:15:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>Discovery Day</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/discovery-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first 15s training session got underway this weekend coinciding with the first snow of the year. The weather didn&#39;t deter the would-be hopefuls as... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/discovery-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/discovery-day/
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 January 2016 13:22:24</pubDate>
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                    <title>3 x Level 1 referee courses in one day</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/3-x-level-1-referee-courses-in-one-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England kicked off 2016 in style by organising 3 x Level 1 referee courses on 9 January.The course in Nottingham (presented by Graham Smith) saw 13 pa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/3-x-level-1-referee-courses-in-one-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/3-x-level-1-referee-courses-in-one-day/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/3-x-level-1-referee-courses-in-one-day/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 January 2016 09:20:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden Development Touch Series 2016</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/steeden-development-touch-series-2016/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a successful pilot year England Touch will launch the DTS in 2016 with three regional divisions, which will feed a final in September. Engla... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/steeden-development-touch-series-2016/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2016/january/steeden-development-touch-series-2016/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 09 January 2016 16:06:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Happy New Year!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/happy-new-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Reviewing 2015It&#39;s been a pretty epic year for #EnglandTouch:&#160;We sent 7 teams to the Touch World Cup 2015 in Australia, coming away joint 3rd and with... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/happy-new-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 December 2015 10:37:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Non-Executive Board Members</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/non-executive-board-members/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Do you have a passion for sport and the drive to influence the strategic direction of a national governing body?England Touch&#160;is seeking to appoint&#160;No... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/non-executive-board-members/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/non-executive-board-members/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 December 2015 11:52:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>2016 AGM</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/2016-agm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear members,All members of the ETA are invited to attend and participate in the annual AGM/OGM meeting(s). All league operators, clubs or venues affi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/2016-agm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/2016-agm/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/2016-agm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 December 2015 11:56:57</pubDate>
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                    <title>L1 referees course in Norwich</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/l1-referees-course-in-norwich/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[L1 course at Norwich on 28.11.2015. 16 participants who all successfully passed the written test with great scores. The venue and organisation for the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/l1-referees-course-in-norwich/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/l1-referees-course-in-norwich/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/l1-referees-course-in-norwich/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 December 2015 12:24:06</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA Committee Reviews 2015 and Commences Future Planning</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/eta-committee-reviews-2015-and-commences-future-planning/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 28th November, eleven England Touch committee members convened at the National Badminton Centre in Milton Keynes. The purpose of the meeti... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/eta-committee-reviews-2015-and-commences-future-planning/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/eta-committee-reviews-2015-and-commences-future-planning/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/eta-committee-reviews-2015-and-commences-future-planning/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 December 2015 22:21:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch 2016 Calendar</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/england-touch-2016-calendar/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[National and Challenge Touch Series&#160;Dates and venues for the UK&#39;s premier Touch series have now been confirmed. The countries top 28 teams, with 3 new... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/england-touch-2016-calendar/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/england-touch-2016-calendar/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/england-touch-2016-calendar/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 December 2015 22:56:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance news – building towards the 2016 international season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/high-performance-news-building-towards-the-2016-international-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A lot of work is taking place behind the scenes at HP HQ in preparation for the 2016 international campaigns.England 2016 training squads announcedSen... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/high-performance-news-building-towards-the-2016-international-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/high-performance-news-building-towards-the-2016-international-season/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/high-performance-news-building-towards-the-2016-international-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 December 2015 22:56:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medical Team - Recruitment</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/medical-team-recruitment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) and are looking to recruit reliable and hard-working physiotherapists/sports therapists to add to the current medi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/medical-team-recruitment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/medical-team-recruitment/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/december/medical-team-recruitment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 December 2015 15:19:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Coaching Appointments for 2016 Finalised</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/england-coaching-appointments-for-2016-finalised/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[All National coaches for the forthcoming 2016 international Touch campaign in are now in place.The senior squads head coaches are:Men’s Open:​Ben Smit... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/england-coaching-appointments-for-2016-finalised/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/england-coaching-appointments-for-2016-finalised/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/england-coaching-appointments-for-2016-finalised/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 November 2015 17:59:25</pubDate>
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                    <title>UTS Round 1 - Exeter - Report</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/uts-round-1-exeter-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter played host to the inaugural University Touch Series tournament on Saturday 14th November.The first fixture of the season, and for many their f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/uts-round-1-exeter-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/uts-round-1-exeter-report/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/uts-round-1-exeter-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 November 2015 15:59:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hot topic: Involving young people in mixed age sport activity</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/hot-topic-involving-young-people-in-mixed-age-sport-activity/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Sport plays a positive role in the lives of many people. As well as the obvious health benefits, participants can also gain important social and life ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/hot-topic-involving-young-people-in-mixed-age-sport-activity/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/hot-topic-involving-young-people-in-mixed-age-sport-activity/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/hot-topic-involving-young-people-in-mixed-age-sport-activity/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 15 November 2015 23:08:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>New mixed U15s division</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/new-mixed-u15s-division/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For the Junior Touch Championships in 2016 there will be a new division – Mixed 15s.England Touch are currently in the process of building our number ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/new-mixed-u15s-division/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/new-mixed-u15s-division/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/new-mixed-u15s-division/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2015 18:20:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Refereeing Updates</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/refereeing-updates/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Recently, the 16th Level 1 referee course of the year was held in Exeter, alongside a coaching course. We are looking forward to see those 17 new refe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/refereeing-updates/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/refereeing-updates/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/refereeing-updates/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2015 09:36:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Everyone Loves Kit</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/everyone-loves-kit/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We&#39;ve got a lot on the list for the new season... 	New Playing Kit Designs 	New Items for the England Touch Catalogue 	Online shop for Kit PurchasesAl... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/everyone-loves-kit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/everyone-loves-kit/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/everyone-loves-kit/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 13 November 2015 07:35:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Men&#39;s 45&#39;s squad</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/england-mens-45s-squad/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Just in case it has escaped your notice, the ETA has added another age bracket at the senior end of the age range.There is now an England Men&#39;s 45s sq... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/england-mens-45s-squad/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/england-mens-45s-squad/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 November 2015 12:05:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medical Team - Update</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/medical-team-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Reflection on the yearThe ETA medical team had a busy year culminating in the medical support for the World Cup in Australia, back in May.We had a suc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/medical-team-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/medical-team-update/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/medical-team-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2015 14:19:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Touch Excellence Centre</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/junior-touch-excellence-centre/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Do you live in or around London? Would you love to excel at Touch and go on to represent your country?The ETA have successfully secured funding to dev... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/junior-touch-excellence-centre/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/junior-touch-excellence-centre/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 November 2015 13:39:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch stirring up a storm at the Rugby World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/touch-stirring-up-a-storm-at-the-rugby-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2015 Rugby World Cup reached its pinnacle stage recently, with the all mighty All Blacks emerging victorious over its ‘big brother’ of Green and G... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/touch-stirring-up-a-storm-at-the-rugby-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/touch-stirring-up-a-storm-at-the-rugby-world-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/touch-stirring-up-a-storm-at-the-rugby-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 November 2015 11:29:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester first to kick off the 2016 season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2016-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to popular demand,&#160;Manchester will once again be running their 7th Annual Touch Tournament.Manchester are once again holding their season-opening ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2016-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/november/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2016-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 01 November 2015 18:57:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>iDrills App: the Perfect App for Touch Rugby Coaches</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/idrills-app-the-perfect-app-for-touch-rugby-coaches/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Are you a rugby coach who wants to utilise technology to your advantage? Unfortunately, there aren&#39;t a great deal of apps for rugby coaches especially... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/idrills-app-the-perfect-app-for-touch-rugby-coaches/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/idrills-app-the-perfect-app-for-touch-rugby-coaches/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/idrills-app-the-perfect-app-for-touch-rugby-coaches/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 October 2015 16:43:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cyclones hit Whitehaven</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/cyclones-hit-whitehaven/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first Cumbria Cyclones Touch competition was held at Whitehaven Rugby League club on Sunday. Ten teams graced the hallowed turf of the Recreation ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/cyclones-hit-whitehaven/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/cyclones-hit-whitehaven/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 26 October 2015 18:43:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Touch Series 2016 - Schedule</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/national-touch-series-2016-schedule/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a great season England Touch are pleased to release the confirmed dates for the National &amp;amp; Challenge Touch Series for 2016 and the Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/national-touch-series-2016-schedule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/national-touch-series-2016-schedule/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 17 October 2015 15:02:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Announces Coaches for 2016 Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/england-touch-announces-coaches-for-2016-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the receipt and review of applications, England Touch would like to congratulate the following individuals on their coaching appointment to ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/england-touch-announces-coaches-for-2016-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/england-touch-announces-coaches-for-2016-junior-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/october/england-touch-announces-coaches-for-2016-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 06 October 2015 17:43:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>University Touch Series (UTS)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/university-touch-series-uts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are excited to announce the introduction of the University Touch Series (UTS) to the Touch calendar following a successful pilot scheme,... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/university-touch-series-uts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/university-touch-series-uts/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 September 2015 11:46:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Announces Development Squad for 2016 Junior Touch Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/england-touch-announces-development-squad-for-2016-junior-touch-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[During the recent #TouchNationals (Cambridge) and the 2015 Junior Touch Championships (Nottingham) selectors were busy watching the best junior talent... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/england-touch-announces-development-squad-for-2016-junior-touch-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/england-touch-announces-development-squad-for-2016-junior-touch-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/england-touch-announces-development-squad-for-2016-junior-touch-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2015 13:42:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>2016 European Championships – Training Squads Announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/2016-european-championships-training-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[During&#160;a hugely successful and competitive&#160;#TouchNationals and Open Trials, national selectors were kept very busy watching some incredible Touch tale... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/2016-european-championships-training-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/2016-european-championships-training-squads-announced/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/2016-european-championships-training-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 September 2015 13:12:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford Bonfire Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/oxford-bonfire-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/oxford-bonfire-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/oxford-bonfire-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/oxford-bonfire-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 September 2015 21:25:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cumbria Cyclone Charity Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/cumbria-cyclone-charity-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Contact:&#160;Andrew Beattie :&#160;abeattie@insighttrainingandsport.co.ukFacebook event:&#160;https://www.facebook.com/events/969214543138785/... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/cumbria-cyclone-charity-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/cumbria-cyclone-charity-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/cumbria-cyclone-charity-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 September 2015 20:25:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women&#39;s Tournament - Oxford</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/womens-tournament-oxford/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/womens-tournament-oxford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/womens-tournament-oxford/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/september/womens-tournament-oxford/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 September 2015 20:01:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Touch Championships 2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/junior-touch-championships-2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 22nd of August 2015 was to mark an historic moment in European Touch as youngsters gathered from across 7 Nations to represent their country and t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/junior-touch-championships-2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/junior-touch-championships-2015/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/junior-touch-championships-2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 28 August 2015 10:53:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TouchNationals bigger and better than ever</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/touchnationals-bigger-and-better-than-ever/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The weather in Cambridge didn&#39;t disappoint as regional teams travelled from across the country to take part in the annual Touch Nationals event..One L... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/touchnationals-bigger-and-better-than-ever/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/touchnationals-bigger-and-better-than-ever/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/touchnationals-bigger-and-better-than-ever/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 August 2015 21:33:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>DTS Finals were Green and Gold</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/dts-finals-were-green-and-gold/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[What a season it has been for the Development Touch Series (DTS) rounds, new to the England Touch scene this year as raw talent and unknown squads ven... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/dts-finals-were-green-and-gold/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/dts-finals-were-green-and-gold/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/dts-finals-were-green-and-gold/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 August 2015 20:55:07</pubDate>
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                    <title>England announces youth national teams to complete for silverware on home soil</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/england-announces-youth-national-teams-to-complete-for-silverware-on-home-soil/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Three England junior teams will travel to Nottingham to compete in the 2015 Junior Touch Championships over the weekend of 22 and 23 August 2015. Engl... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/england-announces-youth-national-teams-to-complete-for-silverware-on-home-soil/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/england-announces-youth-national-teams-to-complete-for-silverware-on-home-soil/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/england-announces-youth-national-teams-to-complete-for-silverware-on-home-soil/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 August 2015 16:59:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>The In2Touch Social Fancy Dress World Cup Tournament 2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/the-in2touch-social-fancy-dress-world-cup-tournament-2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This has become UK’s best social touch tournament of the year. Being a Rugby World Cup year it will be the absolute best way to kick off the celebrati... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/the-in2touch-social-fancy-dress-world-cup-tournament-2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/the-in2touch-social-fancy-dress-world-cup-tournament-2015/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/the-in2touch-social-fancy-dress-world-cup-tournament-2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 11 August 2015 18:45:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Announces National Coaches and Selectors in Advance of #TouchNationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/england-touch-announces-national-coaches-and-selectors-in-advance-of-touchnationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the up-coming #TouchNationals the newly appointed England Touch Head Coaches and selectors will be assessing the talent on display with the aim to ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/england-touch-announces-national-coaches-and-selectors-in-advance-of-touchnationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/england-touch-announces-national-coaches-and-selectors-in-advance-of-touchnationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/england-touch-announces-national-coaches-and-selectors-in-advance-of-touchnationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 August 2015 20:30:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Know your regions - Who to Watch!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/know-your-regions-who-to-watch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Men’s Open:North West BladesLast Year’s Finalists will be looking to go one step further this year under the guidance of Clark Hobson. The squad has a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/know-your-regions-who-to-watch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/know-your-regions-who-to-watch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/know-your-regions-who-to-watch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 07 August 2015 12:11:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>Open Trial Information for 2016 England Squads</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/open-trial-information-for-2016-england-squads/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Along side the #TouchNationals, open trials will run for those not playing in a regional team. The trials are the alternative pathway for selection in... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/open-trial-information-for-2016-england-squads/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/open-trial-information-for-2016-england-squads/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/august/open-trial-information-for-2016-england-squads/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 04 August 2015 12:11:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TouchNationals 2015 is here!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/july/touchnationals-2015-is-here/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association are excited about upcoming&#160;the 4th&#160;Annual Touch&#160;Nationals&#160;to be held at&#160;One Leisure in Cambridge on 8th &amp;amp; 9th&#160;of&#160;Aug... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/july/touchnationals-2015-is-here/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/july/touchnationals-2015-is-here/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/july/touchnationals-2015-is-here/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 24 July 2015 10:47:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester Chargers host penultimate leg of the Touch Series</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/july/manchester-chargers-host-penultimate-leg-of-the-touch-series/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Chargers, the city&#39;s premier Touch club, were very proud to host round 3 of the National Touch Series (NTS) and Challenge Touch Series (CTS... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/july/manchester-chargers-host-penultimate-leg-of-the-touch-series/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/july/manchester-chargers-host-penultimate-leg-of-the-touch-series/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/july/manchester-chargers-host-penultimate-leg-of-the-touch-series/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 July 2015 17:40:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>National&#160;Head Coaches - Deadline Extended</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/national-head-coaches-deadline-extended/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a very successful Touch World Cup campaign in 2015, England Touch has commenced the process to appoint Head Coaches for their National Squad... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/national-head-coaches-deadline-extended/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/national-head-coaches-deadline-extended/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/national-head-coaches-deadline-extended/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 June 2015 06:20:16</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ladies Super League Sunday - Super Success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/ladies-super-league-sunday-super-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first of three, day-long women’s ‘Super Sunday’ Touch tournaments, organised by the UK’s largest all-women, Midlands based Touch league was a big ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/ladies-super-league-sunday-super-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/ladies-super-league-sunday-super-success/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/ladies-super-league-sunday-super-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 June 2015 13:56:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester DTS – 2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/manchester-dts-2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The weather was typical of Manchester, as the sun shone down on us for the duration of the tournament, dismissing rumours that it only ever rains in M... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/manchester-dts-2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/manchester-dts-2015/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/manchester-dts-2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2015 08:05:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands All-Ladies &#39;Super Sunday&#39; Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/midlands-all-ladies-super-sunday-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first of three day-long women’s ‘Super Sunday’ Touch (rugby) tournaments, organised by the UK’s largest all-women touch league, which is based in ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/midlands-all-ladies-super-sunday-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/midlands-all-ladies-super-sunday-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/june/midlands-all-ladies-super-sunday-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 June 2015 13:46:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup 2015 - Round up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-world-cup-2015-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch kept hold of a top four world ranking, bringing home 3 bronze medals in a terrific Touch World Cup in Coffs Harbour, Australia.Despite h... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-world-cup-2015-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-world-cup-2015-round-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-world-cup-2015-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2015 16:40:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden DTS – Lincoln (Round 5)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/steeden-dts-lincoln-round-5/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Lincoln Touch&#160;are hosting the 5th leg of the Steeden DTS tournament for England Touch and are pleased to provide information for entry.&#160;https://docs.g... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/steeden-dts-lincoln-round-5/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/steeden-dts-lincoln-round-5/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/steeden-dts-lincoln-round-5/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2015 11:11:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden DTS – Halton (Round 4)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/steeden-dts-halton-round-4/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Halton Storm are hosting the 4th leg of the Steeden DTS tournament for England Touch and are pleased to provide information for entry.&#160;https://docs.go... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/steeden-dts-halton-round-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/steeden-dts-halton-round-4/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/steeden-dts-halton-round-4/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2015 09:39:16</pubDate>
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                    <title>Two possible Level 3 referee upgrade events in 2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/two-possible-level-3-referee-upgrade-events-in-2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Two possible Level 3 upgrade events in 2015 	England Touch Nationals - August 8th &amp;amp; 9th in Cambridge, England 	Junior Touch Championships - August... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/two-possible-level-3-referee-upgrade-events-in-2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/two-possible-level-3-referee-upgrade-events-in-2015/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/two-possible-level-3-referee-upgrade-events-in-2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2015 08:09:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Development Sessions</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-development-sessions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to offer the opportunity for affiliated clubs and leagues around England to benefit from a session with one of our dedicated Developmen... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-development-sessions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-development-sessions/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-development-sessions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2015 22:26:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>South East Regional Trials about to tap off!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/south-east-regional-trials-about-to-tap-off/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Are you in the South East and would like to trial for your Regional Team?Come along to the SE regional trials on Monday 12th May 7-9pm @ King George&#39;s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/south-east-regional-trials-about-to-tap-off/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/south-east-regional-trials-about-to-tap-off/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/south-east-regional-trials-about-to-tap-off/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2015 12:29:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup Fantasy League Results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-world-cup-fantasy-league-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The results are in for the England Touch TWC Fantasy League. See below for the rankings and the results for each player in each division. Thanks for t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-world-cup-fantasy-league-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-world-cup-fantasy-league-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/may/touch-world-cup-fantasy-league-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 04:25:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>Overseas Membership</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For individuals who reside outside the UK and require England Touch individual membership, please use this for your payment.OVERSEAS residency affilia... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/overseas-membership/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/overseas-membership/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 April 2015 09:16:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mixed U18s - Squad Announcment</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/mixed-u18s-squad-announcment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After a hugely successful&#160;#TouchNationals and Open Trials, the England Touch High Performance Team along with the&#160;elite coaches&#160;have announced players... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/mixed-u18s-squad-announcment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/mixed-u18s-squad-announcment/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2015 15:36:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Flag Bearers Announced for TWC2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/flag-bearers-announced-for-twc2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is very pleased to announce that their flag bearers for the Opening Ceremony of the Touch World Cup on 28 April 2015 in Coffs Harbour, A... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/flag-bearers-announced-for-twc2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/flag-bearers-announced-for-twc2015/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/flag-bearers-announced-for-twc2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 15 April 2015 10:41:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>sponsors logos</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/sponsors-logos/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[.&amp;nbsp;Website Visitors (from Feb/2014).... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/sponsors-logos/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/sponsors-logos/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/sponsors-logos/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 09 April 2015 11:32:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>Spring Chick 2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/spring-chick-2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday 21th March saw the second Spring Chick women’s Touch tournament take place at Chippenham Rugby Club.This tournament was jointly hosted by the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/spring-chick-2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/spring-chick-2015/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/spring-chick-2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 April 2015 11:29:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coaching Courses - The Story So Far</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/coaching-courses-the-story-so-far/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Our course presenters have definitely been racking up the miles these last few months as they&#39;ve travelled length and breadth of the country and into ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/coaching-courses-the-story-so-far/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/coaching-courses-the-story-so-far/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/coaching-courses-the-story-so-far/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 03 April 2015 12:54:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Good Luck</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/good-luck/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Below is a list of Good Luck messages from a range of well known figures, wishing the England Touch teams, the very best of luck in the upcoming World... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/good-luck/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/good-luck/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/april/good-luck/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 02 April 2015 12:11:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medical Team for 2015 Season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/medical-team-for-2015-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a positive response to the recruitment advert for medical team members in our need to strengthen and expand the current team, we are pleased... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/medical-team-for-2015-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/medical-team-for-2015-season/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/medical-team-for-2015-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 30 March 2015 09:37:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>Social Media</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/social-media/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Are you &#160;keeping up to date with all the goings on in England Touch?Check out our various social media channels to make sure you don&#39;t miss anything!&amp;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/social-media/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/social-media/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/social-media/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 29 March 2015 15:09:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>In memory of Mike Beard</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/in-memory-of-mike-beard/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great sadness that England Touch has to announce the sudden and tragic death of Mike Beard, who unfortunately recently passed away&#160;in a bic... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/in-memory-of-mike-beard/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/in-memory-of-mike-beard/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/in-memory-of-mike-beard/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 27 March 2015 13:25:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>Level 2 referee course in New Malden</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/level-2-referee-course-in-new-malden/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On 21 March, Old Emmanuel RFC hosted the very first #O2Touch focussed Level 2 referee course in England. The course in New Malden, south-west London, ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/level-2-referee-course-in-new-malden/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/level-2-referee-course-in-new-malden/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/level-2-referee-course-in-new-malden/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 March 2015 12:51:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>St Patrick&#39;s Day Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/st-patricks-day-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Find Rugby Now held its St. Patrick&#39;s Day themed mixed touch tournament on 14 March 2015 at East London RFC.The winners of the competition were Tag 7s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/st-patricks-day-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/st-patricks-day-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/st-patricks-day-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 March 2015 08:20:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>England to host JTC2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/england-to-host-jtc2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[BackgroundIn 2014, the Junior Touch Championships (JTC) was created out of a committed and dedicated alliance of European National Touch Associations ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/england-to-host-jtc2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/england-to-host-jtc2015/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/england-to-host-jtc2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2015 12:00:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>University Touch Nationals 2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/university-touch-nationals-2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University of Bath hosted the 2nd University Touch Nationals in the 1st week of March 2015. The weather was unexpectedly tropical, and the blue sk... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/university-touch-nationals-2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/university-touch-nationals-2015/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/university-touch-nationals-2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 March 2015 10:25:16</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden DTS - Manchester (Round 3)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-manchester-round-3/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Chargers&#160;are hosting the 3rd leg of the&#160;Steeden DTS tournament for England Touch and are pleased to provide information for entry.Please no... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-manchester-round-3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-manchester-round-3/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-manchester-round-3/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 15 March 2015 12:29:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>TWC 2015 Fantasy League - News</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/twc-2015-fantasy-league-news/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[To celebrate the Touch World Cup 2015 in Australia - England Touch are running a Fantasy League across our&#160;squads competing in Coffs Harbour. Although... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/twc-2015-fantasy-league-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/twc-2015-fantasy-league-news/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/twc-2015-fantasy-league-news/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 14 March 2015 22:49:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden DTS - Warwick (Round 2)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-warwick-round-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Sunday 17 May 2015Hosted as part of the Rugby for Heroes Weekend in Leamington, Warwick Touch will organise the 2nd Steeden DTS tournament of 2015Full... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-warwick-round-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-warwick-round-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-warwick-round-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 14 March 2015 15:24:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sport and Recreation Alliance Voluntary Code of Good Governance</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/sport-and-recreation-alliance-voluntary-code-of-good-governance/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In March 2015 the England Touch Association signed up to the Sport and Recreation Alliance Voluntary Code of Good Governance. The England Touch Board ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/sport-and-recreation-alliance-voluntary-code-of-good-governance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/sport-and-recreation-alliance-voluntary-code-of-good-governance/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/sport-and-recreation-alliance-voluntary-code-of-good-governance/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 March 2015 09:44:24</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden DTS Update</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ENTRIES ARE NOW OPENTime to round up your troops, dust off your boots and get ready for a summer of Touch!&amp;nbsp;Round 1 - BournemouthInfo - http://eng... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/steeden-dts-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 March 2015 22:45:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester Chargers tap off Touch season with a bang</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/manchester-chargers-tap-off-touch-season-with-a-bang/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Its Manchester in February, for regulars to Charger’s Annual Touch tournament, rain and lots of mud is to be expected and this year didn&#39;t disappoint.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/manchester-chargers-tap-off-touch-season-with-a-bang/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/manchester-chargers-tap-off-touch-season-with-a-bang/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/march/manchester-chargers-tap-off-touch-season-with-a-bang/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 March 2015 14:00:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden DTS - Bournemouth (Round 1)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/february/steeden-dts-bournemouth-round-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Oaks Touch are hosting the first Steeden DTS tournament for England Touch and are pleased to provide information for entry.Please note all clubs&#160;enter... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/february/steeden-dts-bournemouth-round-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/february/steeden-dts-bournemouth-round-1/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/february/steeden-dts-bournemouth-round-1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 20 February 2015 21:08:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch confirms Steeden DTS Sponsorship</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/england-touch-confirms-steeden-dts-sponsorship/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following the launch of the new design of Steeden England Touch Balls we are pleased to confirm the title sponsorship of the ETA Development Touch Ser... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/england-touch-confirms-steeden-dts-sponsorship/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/england-touch-confirms-steeden-dts-sponsorship/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/england-touch-confirms-steeden-dts-sponsorship/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 28 January 2015 20:12:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women&#39;s Open - TWC Preparation</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/womens-open-twc-preparation/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On a cold, muddy December day, 16 England Women&#39;s Open players and their coach assembled in London for their final 2014 (pre-Christmas) training sessi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/womens-open-twc-preparation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/womens-open-twc-preparation/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/womens-open-twc-preparation/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 January 2015 15:44:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>St. Patrick&#39;s Day Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/st-patricks-day-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are&#160;thrilled to announce that it will be partnering &#39;Find Rugby Now&#39; and it&#39;s inaugural&#160;St. Patrick’s Day Themed Mixed Touch Tournament&#160;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/st-patricks-day-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/st-patricks-day-touch-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/st-patricks-day-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 January 2015 11:16:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Steeden &amp; England Touch logoed Touch balls</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/steeden-england-touch-logoed-touch-balls/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is proud to continue our deal where clubs can purchase the latest Federation of International Touch rated Steeden balls at a reduced rat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/steeden-england-touch-logoed-touch-balls/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/steeden-england-touch-logoed-touch-balls/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/steeden-england-touch-logoed-touch-balls/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 January 2015 15:00:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Series 2015 - January Update</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/england-touch-series-2015-january-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has been working with nominated host clubs over the winter to provide a varied and exciting tournament structure for the 2015 SeasonTher... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/england-touch-series-2015-january-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/england-touch-series-2015-january-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/england-touch-series-2015-january-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 January 2015 18:49:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referee Courses</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/referee-courses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Referee courses for 2015 are being released. Please see below for those upcoming.Keep a check on this page too, as it&#39;s constantly updated and has LOT... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/referee-courses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/referee-courses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/referee-courses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 January 2015 09:35:06</pubDate>
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                    <title>2015 Coaching Courses</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/2015-coaching-courses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA are pleased to announce the following Coaching Courses for 2015. This is an exciting time for the ETA and its affiliates as we look to build f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/2015-coaching-courses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/2015-coaching-courses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2015/january/2015-coaching-courses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 January 2015 15:58:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exeter Spring Mixed Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/exeter-spring-mixed-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Exeter Touch Rugby, in conjunction with Wessex RFC is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting a Spring Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament on 2 May 2015... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/exeter-spring-mixed-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/exeter-spring-mixed-touch-tournament/
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 December 2014 14:17:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch - In Focus</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/england-touch-in-focus/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This week we caught up with the driving force behind the High Performance teams:How are your preparations going for the 2015 TWC?In September 2014 aft... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/england-touch-in-focus/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/england-touch-in-focus/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 December 2014 18:03:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch would like to send seasons greetings to you and your loved ones, we wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous and very success... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 December 2014 08:28:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA Regional Development Officers Appointed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/eta-regional-development-officers-appointed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association are pleased to announce the appointment of 19 new Development Officers that will work within their local areas to develo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/eta-regional-development-officers-appointed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/eta-regional-development-officers-appointed/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/eta-regional-development-officers-appointed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 December 2014 08:27:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>2014 AGM &amp; OGM minutes</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/2014-agm-ogm-minutes/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the ETA, I would&#160;like to thank all those who came along to this years meeting, it was great to have so many people there and I hope it ga... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/2014-agm-ogm-minutes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/2014-agm-ogm-minutes/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/2014-agm-ogm-minutes/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 14 December 2014 11:40:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Spring Chick 2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/the-spring-chick-2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When:&#160;Saturday 21st March&#160;2015Where:&#160;Chippenham RFC,&#160;Allington Fields,&#160;Frogwell,&#160;Chippenham,&#160;Wilts,&#160;SN14 0YZTime:&#160;9:30 StartFormat:&#160;Women’sCost:&#160;&#163;125E... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/the-spring-chick-2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/the-spring-chick-2015/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/the-spring-chick-2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 December 2014 16:43:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA medical team joined forces with sponsors SPORTTAPE</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/eta-medical-team-joined-forces-with-sponsors-sporttape/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA medical team members joined forces with our sponsors SPORTTAPE to support the elite athletes, teams and fun runners in the inaugural Urban Att... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/eta-medical-team-joined-forces-with-sponsors-sporttape/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/eta-medical-team-joined-forces-with-sponsors-sporttape/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/eta-medical-team-joined-forces-with-sponsors-sporttape/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 December 2014 21:27:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>#RaceTheBoat</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/racetheboat/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Men’s Open player James Heptonstall has upped his game again, this time by racing a boat!James, of viral video&#160;#RaceTheTube fame, has created ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/racetheboat/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/racetheboat/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/racetheboat/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 03 December 2014 10:07:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women&#39;s World Cup Fundraiser</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/womens-world-cup-fundraiser/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Women 27s team hosted a fundraising evening on Saturday 6 December to raise money to support their trip to Australia for the Touch World C... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/womens-world-cup-fundraiser/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/womens-world-cup-fundraiser/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/womens-world-cup-fundraiser/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 December 2014 20:51:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medical Team are looking to expand</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/medical-team-are-looking-to-expand/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association Medical Team are looking to expand. &#160;This expansion is to occur in order that we provide the medical cover for the Natio... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/medical-team-are-looking-to-expand/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/medical-team-are-looking-to-expand/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/december/medical-team-are-looking-to-expand/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 December 2014 13:27:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Series 2015 - Dec Update</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/england-touch-series-2015-dec-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Plans are now fully underway for the 2015 season which we hope will see more clubs, more teams, more new players and a large increase in referees acro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/england-touch-series-2015-dec-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/england-touch-series-2015-dec-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/england-touch-series-2015-dec-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 30 November 2014 20:02:07</pubDate>
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                    <title>Army Camp training</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/army-camp-training/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Last weekend the Women’s 27&#39;s and Men’s 30&#39;s had the privilege of experiencing life as an army recruit at the Winchester Army Recruit Training Centre.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/army-camp-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/army-camp-training/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/army-camp-training/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 November 2014 14:02:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch World Cup - Teams Announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/touch-world-cup-teams-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After a hugely successful and competitive&#160;#TouchNationals and Open Trials, the England Touch High Performance Team along with the&#160;elite coaches announ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/touch-world-cup-teams-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/touch-world-cup-teams-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/touch-world-cup-teams-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 November 2014 08:57:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>U18s Team update</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/u18s-team-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Mixed 18s – Squads Brief 1 v1.119 November 2014 This document has been prepared in order to provide briefing information for the England Mixed 18s (X1... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/u18s-team-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/u18s-team-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/u18s-team-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 November 2014 10:06:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>Final England teams to contest the 2015 Touch World Cup to be announced Friday 21st November 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/final-england-teams-to-contest-the-2015-touch-world-cup-to-be-announced-friday-21st-november-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The High Performance team along with the National Coaches are busy double and triple checking their final England teams that will contest the 2015 Tou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/final-england-teams-to-contest-the-2015-touch-world-cup-to-be-announced-friday-21st-november-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/final-england-teams-to-contest-the-2015-touch-world-cup-to-be-announced-friday-21st-november-2014/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/final-england-teams-to-contest-the-2015-touch-world-cup-to-be-announced-friday-21st-november-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 November 2014 06:27:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>All Schools Touch Competition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/all-schools-touch-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The organising committee of the&#160;All Schools Touch Championships (ASTC)&#160;is pleased to announce details of the inaugural schools Touch tournament to be ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/all-schools-touch-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/all-schools-touch-competition/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/all-schools-touch-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 November 2014 23:14:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referees representing England at the 2015 Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/referees-representing-england-at-the-2015-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce the referees who will represent England at the 2015 Federation of International Touch (FIT) World Cup to be held 29th April... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/referees-representing-england-at-the-2015-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/referees-representing-england-at-the-2015-touch-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/referees-representing-england-at-the-2015-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 November 2014 13:07:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Leaders 2014 Sport Performance Summit</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/leaders-2014-sport-performance-summit/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This week, three England Touch delegates headed to the Leaders 2014 Sport Performance Summit at the Emirates Stadium in London: Tim Osborne (High Perf... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/leaders-2014-sport-performance-summit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/leaders-2014-sport-performance-summit/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/leaders-2014-sport-performance-summit/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 14 November 2014 22:14:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>SPORTTAPE backs England Touch: 20% discount deal</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/sporttape-backs-england-touch-20-discount-deal/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[SPORTTAPE is the official tape supplier to the England Touch Association (ETA) elite squads. &#160;A 20% discount deal for any ETA club members and ETA aff... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/sporttape-backs-england-touch-20-discount-deal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/sporttape-backs-england-touch-20-discount-deal/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/november/sporttape-backs-england-touch-20-discount-deal/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 01 November 2014 08:00:35</pubDate>
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                    <title>Building a future for England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/building-a-future-for-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With Touch participation at all levels growing across the country&#160;and the performance of the National Squads at the recent European Championships in S... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/building-a-future-for-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/building-a-future-for-england-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/building-a-future-for-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 October 2014 08:00:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>Annual Report 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/annual-report-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a hugely successful year, with targets exceeded and exciting times ahead for the association, we review the year and look forward and plan f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/annual-report-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/annual-report-2014/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/annual-report-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 October 2014 15:34:57</pubDate>
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                    <title>2014 AGM/OGM</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/2014-agmogm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[All members of the ETA are invited to attend and participate in the meeting. All league operators, clubs or venues that contribute financially to the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/2014-agmogm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/2014-agmogm/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/2014-agmogm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 October 2014 10:33:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>New appointment</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/new-appointment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Louaz Hofton - Strategic Development Advisor‏With over 15 years in the sport and health sector, Louaz has covered most roles in sport from Coach, righ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/new-appointment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/new-appointment/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/new-appointment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 October 2014 10:42:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>CSSC Touch win in Verona</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/cssc-touch-win-in-verona/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[by Neil Irving, CSSC PlayerCSSC London Touch won the 2014 Novello Cup in fair Verona on Saturday 4th October, topping a field of 18 teams drawn from a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/cssc-touch-win-in-verona/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/cssc-touch-win-in-verona/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/cssc-touch-win-in-verona/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 October 2014 11:00:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Medical Team - Recruitment</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/england-medical-team-recruitment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Physiotherapist provides physiotherapy services:&#160; encompassing assessment, treatment and management of all players associated with E... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/england-medical-team-recruitment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/england-medical-team-recruitment/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/england-medical-team-recruitment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 October 2014 21:35:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men’s 30s European experience</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/men-s-30s-european-experience/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The build up to 2014 European championships began back in late 2013. The training squads were announced and the team met for the first time in Manches... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/men-s-30s-european-experience/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/men-s-30s-european-experience/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/men-s-30s-european-experience/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 October 2014 14:39:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Touch Champions - Women&#39;s Open</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/european-touch-champions-womens-open/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A huge congratulations to the England Women’s Open (EWO) team who are European Touch Champions for 2014, remaining undefeated in all ten games across ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/european-touch-champions-womens-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/european-touch-champions-womens-open/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/european-touch-champions-womens-open/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 12 October 2014 08:40:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Intermediate Coaching Course</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/intermediate-coaching-course/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When:&#160;25th &amp;amp; 26th OctoberWhere:&#160;Bankes Avenue Playing Fields, Bankes Avenue,&#160;Orrell, Lancs, WN5 8HUType:&#160;Intermediate Coaching CourseTime:&#160;Sat:&#160;9.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/intermediate-coaching-course/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/intermediate-coaching-course/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/intermediate-coaching-course/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 October 2014 14:14:23</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch continue Steeden deal</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/england-touch-continue-steeden-deal/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is proud to continue our deal where clubs can purchase the latest Federation of International Touch rated Steeden balls at a reduced rat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/england-touch-continue-steeden-deal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/england-touch-continue-steeden-deal/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/england-touch-continue-steeden-deal/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 05 October 2014 16:51:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Safeguarding and Child Protection</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/safeguarding-and-child-protection/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you maybe are aware, England Touch are driving forward our safeguarding and child protection policies and it is a requirement that all clubs affili... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/safeguarding-and-child-protection/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/safeguarding-and-child-protection/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/october/safeguarding-and-child-protection/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 05 October 2014 09:12:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>2015 Proposed NTS Schedule</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/2015-proposed-nts-schedule/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As you all know we had a great response to the series this year and the need to build on this is necessary. There have been many suggestions from most... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/2015-proposed-nts-schedule/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/2015-proposed-nts-schedule/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/2015-proposed-nts-schedule/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 September 2014 11:20:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA History flashback</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/eta-history-flashback/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As we plan our assault of Coffs Harbour, here&#39;s a bit of history for you:1999 FIT World Cup - In a first for a northern hemisphere team, the England W... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/eta-history-flashback/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/eta-history-flashback/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/eta-history-flashback/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 September 2014 10:57:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referees - 2014 European Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/referees-2014-european-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[16 England Referees ventured to Swansea to take part in the Euro’s.&#160; England was well represented within the group on 72 referees, we had junior refer... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/referees-2014-european-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/referees-2014-european-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/referees-2014-european-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 September 2014 05:00:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite Camp 4 (Final Prep) Video</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/elite-camp-4-final-prep-video/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ0aX7jDicI&amp;amp;list=UUcBd56W0xOqlYVwvmsggAVw&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/elite-camp-4-final-prep-video/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/elite-camp-4-final-prep-video/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/elite-camp-4-final-prep-video/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 September 2014 12:32:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>TWC Training Squads Announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/twc-training-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After a hugely successful&#160;#TouchNationals and Open Trials, the England Touch High Performance Team along with the&#160;elite coaches&#160;have announced players... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/twc-training-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/twc-training-squads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/twc-training-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 September 2014 09:20:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>#RaceTheTube</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/racethetube/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Men&#39;s Open player James Heptonstall, decided to see if he could beat the underground tube from one stop to the next (Mansion House to Cannon S... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/racethetube/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/racethetube/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/racethetube/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 20 September 2014 17:54:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TouchNationals 2014 - Roundup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/touchnationals-2014-roundup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2014 Touch Nationals took place on the 6th &amp;amp; 7th of September in Cambridge. The tournament consisted of a Men’s Open, Women’s Open and Mixed U... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/touchnationals-2014-roundup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/touchnationals-2014-roundup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/touchnationals-2014-roundup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 September 2014 10:09:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford ‘Bonfire’ Touch Tournament 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/oxford-bonfire-touch-tournament-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/oxford-bonfire-touch-tournament-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/oxford-bonfire-touch-tournament-2014/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/oxford-bonfire-touch-tournament-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 September 2014 17:20:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>Halloween Touch Tournament 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/halloween-touch-tournament-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/halloween-touch-tournament-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/halloween-touch-tournament-2014/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/halloween-touch-tournament-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 September 2014 17:18:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>M40 - 2014 European Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/m40-2014-european-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With a mix of seasoned ‘professionals’ and a sprinkling of newbies, the Men’s 40s arrived on Wednesday knowing we had the potential to go far, but onl... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/m40-2014-european-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/m40-2014-european-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/m40-2014-european-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 September 2014 11:12:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>W27 – 2014 European Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/w27-2014-european-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[November 2013: The first All-England Training Camp saw the 27’s squad of 32 come together for the first time.&#160; This was the first chance the squad had... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/w27-2014-european-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/w27-2014-european-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/w27-2014-european-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 September 2014 17:21:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s open category preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/mens-open-category-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Men&#39;s&#160;Open&#160;Category should be the most exciting&#160;the Nationals have seen.&#160;The title will be fought out between&#160;South East United, South East Taipan... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/mens-open-category-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/mens-open-category-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/mens-open-category-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 September 2014 15:31:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>U18 category preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/u18-category-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA are very excited about the inception of the U18s division&#160;which provides an opportunity to showcase the tremendous&#160;talent&#160;within the junior ca... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/u18-category-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/u18-category-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/u18-category-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 September 2014 15:21:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>Kit design competition winner</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/kit-design-competition-winner/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch held a competition to design a Vest and Shorts for the England Touch teams European Championship 2014. The winning design would become t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/kit-design-competition-winner/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/kit-design-competition-winner/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/kit-design-competition-winner/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 September 2014 21:13:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women&#39;s Open Category preview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/womens-open-category-preview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Women&#39;s Open category could once again prove to be the most hotly contested division. Last year&#39;s &#39;Mini Nationals&#39; saw the South East Taipans and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/womens-open-category-preview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/womens-open-category-preview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/womens-open-category-preview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 September 2014 10:49:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester first to kick off the 2015 season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2015-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to popular demand,&#160;Manchester will once again be running their 6th Annual Touch Tournament.When:&#160;Saturday 28th February 2015Where:&#160;ManchesterTime:... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2015-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2015-season/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2015-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 September 2014 13:35:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Nationals Info</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/touch-nationals-info/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The schedule has been finalised - Click here to download -&#160;2014_TouchNationalsDraw_V3&amp;nbsp;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/touch-nationals-info/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/touch-nationals-info/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/touch-nationals-info/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 September 2014 12:09:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance campaign dates for 2014-2015</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/high-performance-campaign-dates-for-2014-2015/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The following important High Performance campaign dates are provided for your 2014-2015 diary: 	23 September 2014 -&#160;TWC15 squads announced 	20 October... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/high-performance-campaign-dates-for-2014-2015/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/high-performance-campaign-dates-for-2014-2015/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/september/high-performance-campaign-dates-for-2014-2015/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 September 2014 11:33:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance Team: European Touch Championships Review 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/high-performance-team-european-touch-championships-review-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the 2014 European Touch Championships campaign (back in September 2013), the HP Team’s goals were to: win the Opens points title a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/high-performance-team-european-touch-championships-review-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/high-performance-team-european-touch-championships-review-2014/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/high-performance-team-european-touch-championships-review-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 August 2014 08:21:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>M35 – 2014 European Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/m35-2014-european-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A long campaign that started in the depths of winter with a large training squad ended with a European Silver medal in, predominantly, sunny Swansea i... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/m35-2014-european-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/m35-2014-european-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/m35-2014-european-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 28 August 2014 07:58:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>MX18 - 2014 European Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/mx18-2014-european-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Our journey began all the way back in October when we first trialed for the first ever England MX18s team. The ETA created the team and entered us int... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/mx18-2014-european-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/mx18-2014-european-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/mx18-2014-european-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 August 2014 11:12:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>2014 Touch Nationals &amp; Open Trials</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/2014-touch-nationals-open-trials/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association are pleased to announce the 3rd&#160;Annual Touch&#160;Nationals&#160;to be held in Cambridge on 6th &amp;amp; 7th of September 2014. The 2... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/2014-touch-nationals-open-trials/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/2014-touch-nationals-open-trials/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/2014-touch-nationals-open-trials/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 25 August 2014 09:49:07</pubDate>
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                    <title>MX30 - 2014 European Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/mx30-2014-european-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After the tough competition of the Home Nations back in Dublin last year, the Senior Mixed knew that this years European Championships was going to be... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/mx30-2014-european-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/mx30-2014-european-championships/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/mx30-2014-european-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 24 August 2014 22:59:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Touch Championships 2014 round up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/european-touch-championships-2014-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England brought 9 playing teams and a referees team to this Euros, the biggest we have ever done. That in itself is a huge achievement for the ETA, th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/european-touch-championships-2014-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/european-touch-championships-2014-round-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/european-touch-championships-2014-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 August 2014 11:54:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>2014 In2Touch Social World Cup - 20th September 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/2014-in2touch-social-world-cup-20th-september-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[To end a great summer of Touch across the country, what better way to finish than to all meet in the capital to face off one more time in an awesome f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/2014-in2touch-social-world-cup-20th-september-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/2014-in2touch-social-world-cup-20th-september-2014/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/august/2014-in2touch-social-world-cup-20th-september-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 03 August 2014 19:41:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>England are READY!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/england-are-ready/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We’re almost at the end of our long journey since the Touch Nationals and initial squad selection 10 months ago. With our final chapter, the 9th Europ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/england-are-ready/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/england-are-ready/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/england-are-ready/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 July 2014 17:45:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>Highest capped players fly the flag for England</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/highest-capped-players-fly-the-flag-for-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has appointed dual flag bearers for the 2014 European Touch Championships.This appointment recognises one female player and one male pla... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/highest-capped-players-fly-the-flag-for-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 30 July 2014 09:54:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>Future England stars show their skills</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/future-england-stars-show-their-skills/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A fantastic turn out and a high level of touch skills were on show at the inaugural Northern Stars U18 mixed touch trials, held at Trinity School in N... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/future-england-stars-show-their-skills/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/future-england-stars-show-their-skills/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/future-england-stars-show-their-skills/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 July 2014 11:09:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Regional touch development days</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/regional-touch-development-days/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/regional-touch-development-days/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/regional-touch-development-days/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/regional-touch-development-days/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 July 2014 07:29:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>XBlades NTS / SPORTTAPE CTS Finals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts-finals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association hosted the combined XBlades NTS / SPORTTAPE CTS Finals this weekend – 12th&#160;July 2014 at Droitwich RFC. Playing in warm s... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts-finals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts-finals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts-finals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 July 2014 12:37:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>Pete Walters helps ETA</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/pete-walters-helps-eta/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA was fortunate enough to welcome ‘Mr Touch’ Peter Walters from Touch New Zealand to our Touch pitches in the last month. Pete is Head of Nation... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/pete-walters-helps-eta/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/pete-walters-helps-eta/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/pete-walters-helps-eta/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 July 2014 12:17:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch delivers successful Corporate Games Touch tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/england-touch-delivers-successful-corporate-games-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Officials and volunteers from England Touch, along with two affiliated clubs Halton Touch and Manchester Chargers recently organised and delivered an ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/england-touch-delivers-successful-corporate-games-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/england-touch-delivers-successful-corporate-games-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/england-touch-delivers-successful-corporate-games-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 14 July 2014 15:53:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>U18s ‘Southern Mavericks’ Trial</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/u18s-southern-mavericks-trial/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[2015Regional Coach - Leah CuthbertsonRegional Assistant Coach - Sam JonesRegional Assistant Coach - Dom TrippEmail - TBC2015 Training/Trial Dates: Sun... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/u18s-southern-mavericks-trial/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/u18s-southern-mavericks-trial/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/u18s-southern-mavericks-trial/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 July 2014 14:37:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>Senior Mixed head to boot camp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/senior-mixed-head-to-boot-camp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The SMX were all set ready for another training weekend. With past experiences fresh in their mind, the team knew that coach Wright would train them h... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/senior-mixed-head-to-boot-camp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/senior-mixed-head-to-boot-camp/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/senior-mixed-head-to-boot-camp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 July 2014 11:30:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch makes inroads into Lincoln</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/touch-makes-inroads-into-lincoln/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Last month, 14 people from Lincolnshire took part in an intermediate coaching course at Lincoln rugby club.&#160; Organised by England Touch Association an... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/touch-makes-inroads-into-lincoln/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/touch-makes-inroads-into-lincoln/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/touch-makes-inroads-into-lincoln/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 July 2014 07:23:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>COYS Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/coys-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: August 23rd 2014Where: Northampton Casuals RFCCost: &#163;60 per teamFormat: MixedContact: coystouchrugby@hotmail.co.uk... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/coys-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/coys-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/coys-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 July 2014 14:24:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>New PR/Marketing and social media team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/new-prmarketing-and-social-media-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch would like to introduce our new PR/Marketing and social media teamNancy Lyndhurst - PR/Marketing Director.Email: Marketing@englandtouch.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/new-prmarketing-and-social-media-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/new-prmarketing-and-social-media-team/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/new-prmarketing-and-social-media-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 July 2014 08:50:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite squads final &#39;All Squad&#39; camp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/elite-squads-final-all-squad-camp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For months the High Performance team have been preparing, in painstaking detail, the &#39;All Squad Final Preparation Camp&#39;. Welbeck DFSC is the chosen lo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/elite-squads-final-all-squad-camp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/elite-squads-final-all-squad-camp/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/elite-squads-final-all-squad-camp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 July 2014 08:35:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>W27s put through their paces</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/w27s-put-through-their-paces/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Great day was had by all at the &#39;Athlete Centre&#39; this weekend. The Women&#39;s 27s Squad preparing for Euros where put through their paces by coach Barrie... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/w27s-put-through-their-paces/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/w27s-put-through-their-paces/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/w27s-put-through-their-paces/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 July 2014 13:12:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester NTS CTS double header</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/manchester-nts-cts-double-header/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to everyone for such a successful weekend, great to have so many teams turn out, we had 34 teams and around 40 full time referees, a great test... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/manchester-nts-cts-double-header/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/manchester-nts-cts-double-header/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/manchester-nts-cts-double-header/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 07 July 2014 12:50:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>U18s &#39;Northern Stars&#39; Trial</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/u18s-northern-stars-trial/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[2015Regional Coach - Zoe ParishRegional Coach - Ben MeakinEmail: ben1_25@hotmail.com2015 Training/Trial Dates: Date:&#160;07/06/15Location: Lincoln Rugby F... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/u18s-northern-stars-trial/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/u18s-northern-stars-trial/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/u18s-northern-stars-trial/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 July 2014 15:59:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>England&#39;s Referees heading to European Championships 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/englands-referees-heading-to-european-championships-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Referees followed in the footsteps of the England players and a record numbers of Expressions of Interest were submitted.Interest to ref... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/englands-referees-heading-to-european-championships-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/englands-referees-heading-to-european-championships-2014/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/july/englands-referees-heading-to-european-championships-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 July 2014 07:46:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>In memory of Nick Laurence</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/in-memory-of-nick-laurence/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with deep sadness that England Touch has to announce that Nick Laurence recently passed away following his battle with cancer over the last 3 ye... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/in-memory-of-nick-laurence/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/in-memory-of-nick-laurence/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/in-memory-of-nick-laurence/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 June 2014 11:07:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford NTS &amp; CTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/oxford-nts-cts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The fourth NTS CTS tournament of the season took place in&#160;Oxford&#160;on 21 June under bright sunny skies (finally!).In the NTS cup final Hot Custard ran o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/oxford-nts-cts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/oxford-nts-cts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/oxford-nts-cts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 June 2014 20:41:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Touch Championships - Team England</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/european-touch-championships-team-england/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After the&#160;biggest national squad selection day to date,&#160;rigorous training sessions and one of the hardest selections in the associations history, the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/european-touch-championships-team-england/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/european-touch-championships-team-england/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/european-touch-championships-team-england/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 09 June 2014 09:46:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>XBlades NTS / SPORTTAPE CTS update(s)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts-update-s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Keep up to date with the dedicated NTS and CTS pagesSee above for where/how to access them&amp;nbsp;Just as a reminder....&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts-update-s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts-update-s/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/june/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts-update-s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 June 2014 09:15:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>Warwick Takes Tips From The Top</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/warwick-takes-tips-from-the-top/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Last Autumn Warwick member Claire Rylance completed an England Touch survey, as a result of this she was the lucky entrant to win a coaching session f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/warwick-takes-tips-from-the-top/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/warwick-takes-tips-from-the-top/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/warwick-takes-tips-from-the-top/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2014 10:25:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>2015 Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/2015-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It only happens once every four years and when it does it’s a magical event. Touch Football Australia (TFA) have announced that Coffs Harbour, NSW, Au... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/2015-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/2015-touch-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/2015-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2014 10:30:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Wanted: Social Media Coordinator</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/wanted-social-media-coordinator/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are looking for a Social Media Co-ordinator to assist in promoting England Touch through all channels.Approx 1-2 hours per weekRole overview:	Repre... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/wanted-social-media-coordinator/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/wanted-social-media-coordinator/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/wanted-social-media-coordinator/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2014 07:26:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>Worlds leading Touch Coach - UK Tour</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/worlds-leading-touch-coach-uk-tour/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Would you like the opportunity to be coached by one of the world&#39;s leading Touch coaches?The ETA are pleased to announce that Peter Walters or better ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/worlds-leading-touch-coach-uk-tour/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/worlds-leading-touch-coach-uk-tour/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/may/worlds-leading-touch-coach-uk-tour/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 12:06:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>Peter &#39;Mr Touch&#39; Walters Coaching Sessions</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/peter-mr-touch-walters-coaching-sessions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For those of you who are attending the Manchester NTS Double Header on the 24th &amp;amp; 25th of May, the England Touch Association are fortunate enough ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/peter-mr-touch-walters-coaching-sessions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/peter-mr-touch-walters-coaching-sessions/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/peter-mr-touch-walters-coaching-sessions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 29 April 2014 08:16:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>XBlades NTS / SPORTTAPE CTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After the 1st and very successful&#160;XBlades NTS / SPORTTAPE CTS&#160;in Nottingham, we are now looking ahead to the Manchester double header!Linked is the in... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 April 2014 09:41:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>Custard&#39;s clean sweep at 1st NTS/CTS combined event</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/custards-clean-sweep-at-1st-ntscts-combined-event/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nottingham Touch Club Host first NTS/CTS Combined EventThe long awaited return of our beloved Touch tournaments finally descended on us in the way of ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/custards-clean-sweep-at-1st-ntscts-combined-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/custards-clean-sweep-at-1st-ntscts-combined-event/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/custards-clean-sweep-at-1st-ntscts-combined-event/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 April 2014 21:56:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oakmedians Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/oakmedians-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: 5th JulyWhere: BournemouthHosts: Oakmedians O2 TouchPoster: Click here&amp;nbsp;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/oakmedians-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 April 2014 14:48:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>&#39;Spring Chick&#39; Women’s Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/spring-chick-women-s-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 29th&#160;March saw the inaugural Spring Chick women’s touch tournament take place at Chippenham Rugby Club.This tournament was jointly hosted by the B... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/spring-chick-women-s-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/spring-chick-women-s-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/spring-chick-women-s-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 April 2014 15:44:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>1st Community Coaching Course of 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/1st-community-coaching-course-of-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA put on it&#39;s first Community Coaching Course for 2014 last Sunday 30th March at the Sale Sharks training ground in Carrington, Manchester..The ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/1st-community-coaching-course-of-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/1st-community-coaching-course-of-2014/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/april/1st-community-coaching-course-of-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 April 2014 08:04:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ladies only Touch Sessions</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/ladies-only-touch-sessions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[CSSC are running taster sessions to encourage more female players to get into the game.Current England squad players and key coaches will be on hand t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/ladies-only-touch-sessions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/ladies-only-touch-sessions/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/ladies-only-touch-sessions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 29 March 2014 08:52:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hot Custard&#39;s retain 100% record in Valencia</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/hot-custards-retain-100-record-in-valencia/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[4 English teams headed for some Touch in the sun and came home with silverware!Hot Custard (Dodging and Catching) and Galaxy London (Knights and Jedis... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/hot-custards-retain-100-record-in-valencia/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/hot-custards-retain-100-record-in-valencia/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/hot-custards-retain-100-record-in-valencia/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 March 2014 12:23:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath Hawks soar to dramatic success at first UK universities Touch tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/bath-hawks-soar-to-dramatic-success-at-first-uk-universities-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University of Bath hosted the first ever UK Touch tournament specifically for universities on Saturday 15th March. Seven teams from six universiti... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/bath-hawks-soar-to-dramatic-success-at-first-uk-universities-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/bath-hawks-soar-to-dramatic-success-at-first-uk-universities-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/bath-hawks-soar-to-dramatic-success-at-first-uk-universities-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 March 2014 11:37:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>Community Coaching Course - Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/community-coaching-course-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The next Community Coaching Course in the North West will take place on March 30th at the Sale Sharks training ground.Venue:&#160;Sale Sharks Training Grou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/community-coaching-course-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/community-coaching-course-manchester/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/community-coaching-course-manchester/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 March 2014 10:10:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA Head Physiotherapist is heading to the Commonwealth Games!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/eta-head-physiotherapist-is-heading-to-the-commonwealth-games/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Emma Knott, head physiotherapist for the ETA is heading to the #Glasgow2014 Commonwealth Games, the week prior to this years European Championships.Ba... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/eta-head-physiotherapist-is-heading-to-the-commonwealth-games/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/eta-head-physiotherapist-is-heading-to-the-commonwealth-games/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/eta-head-physiotherapist-is-heading-to-the-commonwealth-games/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 10 March 2014 14:17:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Highlights from the 2013 Home Nations</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/highlights-from-the-2013-home-nations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Setanta Sports (Ireland) broadcast the highlights of the Home Nations Championships in 2013.Take a look at some of the highlights of the tournament, w... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/highlights-from-the-2013-home-nations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/highlights-from-the-2013-home-nations/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/march/highlights-from-the-2013-home-nations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 06 March 2014 15:36:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>Junior Touch Camp at Maidenhead RFC‏</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/junior-touch-camp-at-maidenhead-rfc/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first Junior Touch Camp at Maidenhead RFC took place over the February half term holidays and was a great success with players and coaches alike h... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/junior-touch-camp-at-maidenhead-rfc/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/junior-touch-camp-at-maidenhead-rfc/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/junior-touch-camp-at-maidenhead-rfc/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2014 14:51:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Europe’s Biggest Mixed Division Club Competition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/europe-s-biggest-mixed-division-club-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If proof was needed that Touch is an exploding sport across the UK, the fifth annual&#160;Manchester Touch Championships&#160;was it.24 teams made their way fro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/europe-s-biggest-mixed-division-club-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/europe-s-biggest-mixed-division-club-competition/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/europe-s-biggest-mixed-division-club-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 27 February 2014 10:02:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>#SchoolsTouch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/schoolstouch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With the growth of Touch across the country and the new U18 development squad recently announced, England Touch is taking the next steps to develop a ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/schoolstouch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/schoolstouch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/schoolstouch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 22 February 2014 09:36:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>XBlades NTS / SPORTTAPE CTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Interest from all clubs – old and new - regarding the 2014&#160;XBlades NTS / SPORTTAPE CTS&#160;season has been fantastic and we are looking forward to a great... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/xblades-nts-sporttape-cts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 February 2014 10:51:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>&#39;Team England’ elite training - Camp 2</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/team-england-elite-training-camp-2/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Over the valentines weekend, all 9 elite squads headed down to Reading, as part of their ongoing Euros 2014 campaign, embracing their love for Touch!A... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/team-england-elite-training-camp-2/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/team-england-elite-training-camp-2/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/team-england-elite-training-camp-2/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 February 2014 16:00:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women&#39;s Development Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/womens-development-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Come along and join our women&#39;s development tournament, aimed to bring on your skills.Name: The Spring ChickWhen: Sat 29th March 10:00 - 16:00. Regist... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/womens-development-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/womens-development-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/womens-development-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 February 2014 09:18:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester first to kick off the 2014 season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2014-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to popular demand,&#160;Manchester will once again be running their 5th Annual Touch Tournament.When:&#160;Saturday 22nd February 2014Where:&#160;William Hulme S... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2014-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2014-season/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/february/manchester-first-to-kick-off-the-2014-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 08 February 2014 13:29:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>University Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/university-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: 15th MarchWhere: &#160;University of BathCost: TBCFormat: MixedEntry link: http://bit.do/unitouch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/university-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/university-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/university-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 January 2014 15:52:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>January Newsletter</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/january-newsletter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Happy new year to you all,We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and celebrated the new year in style!.So, the new year is upon us and what a year it... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/january-newsletter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/january-newsletter/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/january-newsletter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2014 12:01:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referee Courses</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/referee-courses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There are plenty of opportunities to get your refereeing qualifications in 2014, please see below for some of them.Level 1 CoursesL1 - 1st June - Nort... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/referee-courses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/referee-courses/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/referee-courses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 22 January 2014 10:40:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>Expressions of Interest for coaching courses</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/expressions-of-interest-for-coaching-courses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Expressions of Interest for Touch coaching courses are now being takenEngland Touch are looking to better serve those who want to become more&#160;knowledg... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/expressions-of-interest-for-coaching-courses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/expressions-of-interest-for-coaching-courses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/expressions-of-interest-for-coaching-courses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 21 January 2014 14:28:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mascot design competition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/mascot-design-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Mascots help play a significant role in engaging and captivating young audiences and inspiring them to participate in activity.&#160; Our mascot will help ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/mascot-design-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/mascot-design-competition/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2014/january/mascot-design-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 January 2014 09:09:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>Kit design competition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/kit-design-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch offers the chance to design 2014 kit.Here at England Touch HQ, we feel that the successful promotion of the game in the international ar... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/kit-design-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/kit-design-competition/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/kit-design-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 December 2013 20:27:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nottingham school adopt Touch into PE programme</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/nottingham-school-adopt-touch-into-pe-programme/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Key Stage 3 girls in a Nottingham City School are being introduced to touch as a new sport on their PE programme of activity.Julia Kang, PE teache... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/nottingham-school-adopt-touch-into-pe-programme/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/nottingham-school-adopt-touch-into-pe-programme/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/nottingham-school-adopt-touch-into-pe-programme/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 December 2013 21:01:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>First &#39;Team England&#39; elite squad training camp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/first-team-england-elite-squad-training-camp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With great weather, excellent training facilities and a packed training schedule what better way to get ‘Team England’s’ 2014 Euro’s campaign started.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/first-team-england-elite-squad-training-camp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/first-team-england-elite-squad-training-camp/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/first-team-england-elite-squad-training-camp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 08 December 2013 21:02:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>2013 AGM &amp; OGM Minutes now available</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/2013-agm-ogm-minutes-now-available/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[At 11.00am on Sunday 3rd November, we held the 2013 England Touch AGM at Gosford All Blacks RFC in Oxfordshire.All members of the ETA were invited to ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/2013-agm-ogm-minutes-now-available/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/2013-agm-ogm-minutes-now-available/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/december/2013-agm-ogm-minutes-now-available/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 December 2013 14:58:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch, sunshine, sangria and paella.</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/touch-sunshine-sangria-and-paella/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The annual Women&#39;s tournament in Valencia was held on November 9th this year with 6 teams battling it out for the top spot in what looked to be fantas... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/touch-sunshine-sangria-and-paella/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/touch-sunshine-sangria-and-paella/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/touch-sunshine-sangria-and-paella/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 November 2013 11:25:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>Your sport, your views - the results!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/your-sport-your-views-the-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here at England Touch, we aim to grow Touch throughout the country, encourage more people to get involved with the sport so that they can have fun and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/your-sport-your-views-the-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/your-sport-your-views-the-results/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/your-sport-your-views-the-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 13 November 2013 09:07:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>Who&#39;s who?</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/whos-who/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After the recent England Touch AGM, the committee and operational board members for the 2013/14 season are as follows. We would like to thank those wh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/whos-who/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/whos-who/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/whos-who/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 November 2013 08:32:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTS / CTS Tournament Season 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/nts-cts-tournament-season-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Following a nomination process and announced at the ETA AGM at the beginning of November the dates and venues for the combined National and Challenge ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/nts-cts-tournament-season-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/nts-cts-tournament-season-2014/
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 November 2013 23:15:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Bonfire Tournament, 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/the-bonfire-tournament-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Wild and windy, with flying gazebos, flying touches and flying scores, the Bonfire tournament on Saturday, once again, ended the touch year with a ban... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/the-bonfire-tournament-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/the-bonfire-tournament-2013/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 November 2013 08:56:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Series Finals 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/touch-series-finals-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Play started at 9:50 at the National Touch Series (NTS) and Challenge Touch Series (CTS) Finals 2013, but the Elite 8 kicked proceedings off at 10:25 ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/touch-series-finals-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/touch-series-finals-2013/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/november/touch-series-finals-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 November 2013 10:53:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>October Newsletter</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/october-newsletter/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This months newsletter is now available, keep up to date with Touch in England.Click link to read: October NewsletterIf you’ve missed some, or not yet... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/october-newsletter/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/october-newsletter/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/october-newsletter/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 October 2013 15:32:19</pubDate>
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                    <title>Halloween Touch Tournament (1)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/halloween-touch-tournament-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Silver hot panted ghostbusters, a bunch of pumpkins, black cats and a load of randomly dressed people running around playing touch in the rain and shi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/halloween-touch-tournament-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/halloween-touch-tournament-1/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/halloween-touch-tournament-1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 October 2013 10:38:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>2013 Annual Report</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-annual-report/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This annual report is the first of its kind in England Touch and has been brought together in the hope it highlights all of the great work that has be... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-annual-report/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-annual-report/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-annual-report/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 October 2013 09:19:24</pubDate>
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                    <title>Carlton Touch take the honours in new tournament.</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/carlton-touch-take-the-honours-in-new-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Carlton Touch who won the overall contest, hosted by Mawsley, on Saturday 5th October. The inaugural ‘Old Dogs Cup’ was challenged ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/carlton-touch-take-the-honours-in-new-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/carlton-touch-take-the-honours-in-new-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/carlton-touch-take-the-honours-in-new-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2013 07:57:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>Warwick Touch host Touch Development</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/warwick-touch-host-touch-development/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday 19th October saw Warwick Touch host their Touch Development day for novices and those wishing to hone their basic skills.A great day was had ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/warwick-touch-host-touch-development/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/warwick-touch-host-touch-development/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/warwick-touch-host-touch-development/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2013 07:31:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>Halloween Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/halloween-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: 26th October 2013Time: 10am Tap offVenue: Berkshire County Sports Club, Sonning Lane, Reading RG4 6STEntry Fee: &#163;100Contact: tvvikings@hotmail.c... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/halloween-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/halloween-touch-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/halloween-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 October 2013 07:00:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>2013 Annual General Meeting</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-annual-general-meeting/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2013 England Touch AGM will take place as detailed below:When: 3/11/13Time: 11:00Where:&#160;Gosford All Blacks RFC, Stratfield Brake, Freize Way, Kidl... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-annual-general-meeting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-annual-general-meeting/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-annual-general-meeting/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 October 2013 09:54:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bristol Women&#39;s Development tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/bristol-womens-development-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 13th October Bristol Touch hosted a Women’s Development tournament at the Portway Rugby Development Centre.The purpose of this tournament wa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/bristol-womens-development-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/bristol-womens-development-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/bristol-womens-development-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 October 2013 09:05:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>2014 Elite Squad Announcement</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2014-elite-squad-announcement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After a hugely successful 2nd Touch Nationals and Open Trials, the England Touch High Performance Team along with the elite coaches have announced pla... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2014-elite-squad-announcement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2014-elite-squad-announcement/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2014-elite-squad-announcement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 October 2013 14:58:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Squads - To be announced soon!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/national-squads-to-be-announced-soon/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The teams are almost ready to announce, the High Performance Team and national coaches are meeting this weekend to fight over the clashing players. Fo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/national-squads-to-be-announced-soon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/national-squads-to-be-announced-soon/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/national-squads-to-be-announced-soon/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 11 October 2013 09:28:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>Warwick Development Day</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/warwick-development-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Contact:&#160;warwicktouch@hotmail.com for more details.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/warwick-development-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/warwick-development-day/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/warwick-development-day/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 October 2013 11:12:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>2013-2014 training campaign</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-2014-training-campaign/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear England Regional Player/Trailing&#160;England&#160;Player,Thanks again for attending the Nationals/Trials weekend in Droitwich a few weeks back: the weeken... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-2014-training-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-2014-training-campaign/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/october/2013-2014-training-campaign/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 October 2013 12:31:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>Biggest National Squad selection day, to date!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/biggest-national-squad-selection-day-to-date/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Wow, what a great day!The sun was shining, the Touch was flowing and we hosted the biggest national Touch trial that the UK has ever seen.This annual ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/biggest-national-squad-selection-day-to-date/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/biggest-national-squad-selection-day-to-date/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/biggest-national-squad-selection-day-to-date/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 September 2013 13:11:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>England U18 Mixed Touch Trial</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/england-u18-mixed-touch-trial/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England are looking to enter a strong mixed U18s team in to the 2014 European Touch Championships, in Swansea. With this in mind we are holding a 2nd ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/england-u18-mixed-touch-trial/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/england-u18-mixed-touch-trial/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/england-u18-mixed-touch-trial/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 25 September 2013 07:46:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>Your sport, your views!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/your-sport-your-views/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Here at&#160;England Touch, we aim to grow Touch throughout the country, encourage more people to get involved with the sport so that&#160;they can have fun and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/your-sport-your-views/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/your-sport-your-views/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/your-sport-your-views/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 September 2013 12:17:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>Hosting a Touch Series Event in 2014‏</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/hosting-a-touch-series-event-in-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After lengthy discussions weighing up the ‘pros and cons’ of combining the NTS and CTS events, it has been decided that in 2014, this will happen.The ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/hosting-a-touch-series-event-in-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/hosting-a-touch-series-event-in-2014/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/hosting-a-touch-series-event-in-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 September 2013 11:39:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>2014 coaching team announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/2014-coaching-team-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to those selected as National Squad Coaches for the 2014 season!Mixed U18Head Coach - Nicholas MetangaAssistant - Tracy AndrewMen&#39;s Op... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/2014-coaching-team-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/2014-coaching-team-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/2014-coaching-team-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 07 September 2013 17:17:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>England&#39;s Elite XV gave Touch a go!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/englands-elite-xv-gave-touch-a-go/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nottingham’s Chris Simon and Cambridge’s Ben Creese were lucky enough to experience the mighty Twickenham in August, when they rallied to the call for... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/englands-elite-xv-gave-touch-a-go/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/englands-elite-xv-gave-touch-a-go/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/september/englands-elite-xv-gave-touch-a-go/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 05 September 2013 16:08:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mini-Touch Nationals and Open Trials Info</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/mini-touch-nationals-and-open-trials-info/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[What’s happening: Why another Nationals AND Open Trial for 2013?England Touch (ETA) is changing the time of year that Touch Nationals are held.This wi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/mini-touch-nationals-and-open-trials-info/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/mini-touch-nationals-and-open-trials-info/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/mini-touch-nationals-and-open-trials-info/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 30 August 2013 09:29:25</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy - Play hard and Party hard</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/galaxy-play-hard-and-party-hard/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Galaxy London&#39;s 4th Annual summer tournament was yet another excuse for teams to play hard and party hard. &#160;This years event was coupled with the Auss... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/galaxy-play-hard-and-party-hard/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/galaxy-play-hard-and-party-hard/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/galaxy-play-hard-and-party-hard/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 29 August 2013 10:07:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cougars on the prowl</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/cougars-on-the-prowl/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Kent’s premier Touch club, the Canterbury Cougars debuted their first U18 age group team at the Galaxy Touch tournament last weekend. The Canterbury C... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/cougars-on-the-prowl/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/cougars-on-the-prowl/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/cougars-on-the-prowl/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 23 August 2013 07:52:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nottingham Hoods Touch Club Social Festival</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/nottingham-hoods-touch-club-social-festival/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nottingham Hoods Touch Club hosted their first ever social festival fun day on Sunday 18th August. Held at Moderns Rugby Club in Wilford, Nottingham, ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/nottingham-hoods-touch-club-social-festival/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/nottingham-hoods-touch-club-social-festival/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/nottingham-hoods-touch-club-social-festival/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 August 2013 10:21:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men’s teams announced for Mini Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/men-s-teams-announced-for-mini-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[North West Blades - MenAdam BrimelowBen PowellBobby TaylorClark HobsonGregg CropperJake MellingJamie RobertsJonny AchesonJordan MellingRich AdamsonRob... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/men-s-teams-announced-for-mini-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/men-s-teams-announced-for-mini-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/men-s-teams-announced-for-mini-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 19 August 2013 12:05:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women&#39;s teams announced for Mini Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/womens-teams-announced-for-mini-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[North West Blades - WomenBeckie YousefianCathy SpencerChloe LlewellynCourtney HorrocksDenise YarrowJenny PostlethwaiteJulie WalkerKathryn WilliamsLian... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/womens-teams-announced-for-mini-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/womens-teams-announced-for-mini-nationals/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/womens-teams-announced-for-mini-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 18 August 2013 14:52:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>England&#39;s Medical Team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/englands-medical-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This year’s Home Nations has seen a second season with a fully established medical team.&#160; The core team; Cari Thorpe, Emma Knott, Nathan Wharton and N... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/englands-medical-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/englands-medical-team/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/englands-medical-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 August 2013 10:57:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>August Newsletter - Now online</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/august-newsletter-now-online/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch aim to bring you updates in the form of an eNewsletter each month, this is designed to keep you up to date with everything that is happe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/august-newsletter-now-online/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2013 19:00:36</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy Touch - Annual Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/galaxy-touch-annual-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: 17th AugustWhere: Grasshoppers RFC, Macfarlane Lane, TW75PNFormat: Men&#39;s, Women&#39;s, Mixed.Contact: Galaxylondon@live.co.ukEntries close Friday 9a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/galaxy-touch-annual-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2013 18:00:19</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nottingham Touch Summer Social</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nottingham Hoods would like to invite you to join them for their &quot;Touch Summer Social&quot;.Throughout the afternoon there will be a mixed social tournamen... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/nottingham-touch-summer-social/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2013 16:00:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>North West Trials and Development Day</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/north-west-trials-and-development-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The North West Blades will be having 3-4 training sessions leading into the &#39;Mini Nationals&#39; tournament, which will be on the following dates;Sun 25th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/north-west-trials-and-development-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2013 14:00:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>In2Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/in2touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When:&#160;Saturday 31st AugustWho: &#160;Social Mixed TeamsCost: &#163;195Registration:&#160;http://bit.ly/1cMIJ5iOther: &#160;Each team will be allocated a country from the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/in2touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2013 13:00:16</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands Development Competition</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Cambridge Touch Association is hosting a men&#39;s and ladies&#39; tournament on Saturday the 7th of September in Cambridge. The tournament is open to tea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/midlands-development-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2013 12:00:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>England selection day - 21st September</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/england-selection-day-21st-september/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[If you are looking to represent England Touch at the 2014 European Touch Championships, then you must attend the forthcoming &#39;England selection day&#39;.W... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/england-selection-day-21st-september/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 August 2013 10:00:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>Lincolnshire inaugural development weekend</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/lincolnshire-inaugural-development-weekend/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch successfully delivered a great weekend of learning in Lincoln, as they put the newly developing area through their paces.Level 1 Referee... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/lincolnshire-inaugural-development-weekend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/lincolnshire-inaugural-development-weekend/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 August 2013 12:24:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands&#39; men&#39;s and women&#39;s invitational</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/midlands-mens-and-womens-invitational/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The men&#39;s and women&#39;s tournament, held by the Cambridge Touch Association, saw teams from around the Midlands region come together for an exciting day... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/midlands-mens-and-womens-invitational/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/midlands-mens-and-womens-invitational/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 11 August 2013 08:05:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford - Bonfire Touch Comp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/oxford-bonfire-touch-comp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When - Saturday 2nd NovemberWhere - Gosford All Blacks RFC, OxfordCost - &#163;140Contact - Bonfire@Oxfordtouchrugby.co.uk... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/oxford-bonfire-touch-comp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/oxford-bonfire-touch-comp/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/oxford-bonfire-touch-comp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 August 2013 08:00:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coffs Harbour to host 2015 FIT Touch World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/coffs-harbour-to-host-2015-fit-touch-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch Football Australia (TFA) is pleased to announce that Coffs Harbour, NSW, will host the prestigious 2015 Federation of International Touch (FIT) ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/coffs-harbour-to-host-2015-fit-touch-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/coffs-harbour-to-host-2015-fit-touch-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 August 2013 09:10:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>Recruitment - Coaches</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/recruitment-coaches/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The following 2 national coach positions have become available. 	Men&#39;s 30 	Mixed 30s 	U18 Mixed - A new category for ETC2014If you are interested in t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/recruitment-coaches/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/recruitment-coaches/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/recruitment-coaches/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 08 August 2013 05:41:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>The search for Touch stars of tomorrow</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/the-search-for-touch-stars-of-tomorrow/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England are looking to enter a mixed U18s team in to the 2014 European Touch Championships, in Swansea.All clubs/regions are encouraged to actively fi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/the-search-for-touch-stars-of-tomorrow/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/the-search-for-touch-stars-of-tomorrow/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 07 August 2013 11:04:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>EWO - Home Nations</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/ewo-home-nations/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[2013: Not the year of the EWOkerNever before had the term &#39;England Women&#39;s Open&#39; been more apt: With 6 new caps joining the 10 retuning players; rangi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/ewo-home-nations/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/ewo-home-nations/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 August 2013 12:38:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Community team gears up for Saints event</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/community-team-gears-up-for-saints-event/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A group of rugby enthusiasts are getting ready for Northampton Saints annual summer tournament of Touch beginning this month.The group, which has ente... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/community-team-gears-up-for-saints-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/august/community-team-gears-up-for-saints-event/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 August 2013 09:42:06</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Administration Vacancy</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/new-administration-vacancy/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[AdministrationIn order to protect our coaches and members, we have set up a&#160;&#160;TMG CRB service contract,&#160;TMG is the umbrella body for the Disclosure and... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/new-administration-vacancy/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/new-administration-vacancy/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/new-administration-vacancy/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 July 2013 11:16:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>England’s premier Touch team, re-live their win</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-s-premier-touch-team-re-live-their-win/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[2013 saw sweeping changes to England’s premier touch team - the England Men’s Open. Ben Smith stepped up from coaching the England Men’s 30 team and b... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-s-premier-touch-team-re-live-their-win/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-s-premier-touch-team-re-live-their-win/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-s-premier-touch-team-re-live-their-win/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 31 July 2013 10:25:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTS / CTS Finals - The round up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/nts-cts-finals-the-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to London Galaxy for taking the 2013 NTS title,and to CSSC Wookies for taking the 2013 CTS title.Round up of the winners from the week... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/nts-cts-finals-the-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/nts-cts-finals-the-round-up/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/nts-cts-finals-the-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 July 2013 15:50:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Mens 35s - Home Nations Champions</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-mens-35s-home-nations-champions/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The men&#39;s 35s team had limited preparation time together before the Home Nations, there were some changes from the team that won the Euros in 2012, wi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-mens-35s-home-nations-champions/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-mens-35s-home-nations-champions/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-mens-35s-home-nations-champions/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 July 2013 10:55:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>Development Days</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/development-days/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Selection day, The West Wildcats are holding &quot;Touch Development Days&quot; for old and new players alike.If you&#39;ve been playing touch for a wh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/development-days/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/development-days/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/development-days/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 July 2013 12:07:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>Canterbury Cougars host CTS4</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/canterbury-cougars-host-cts4/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to the dramatic growth of Touch in England, England Touch launched a new two tier system in 2012. The top flight National Touch Series (NTS) and t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/canterbury-cougars-host-cts4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/canterbury-cougars-host-cts4/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 July 2013 11:20:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s 40s take Gold at HN2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/mens-40s-take-gold-at-hn2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England 40&#39;s travelled to Dublin with high hopes of success, having finished as runners up in the European Championship 2012. The bulk of the squad re... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/mens-40s-take-gold-at-hn2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/mens-40s-take-gold-at-hn2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 July 2013 15:20:16</pubDate>
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                    <title>Chargers host a sun drenched NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/chargers-host-a-sun-drenched-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of Manchester Chargers, thanks everyone for coming to the 4th leg of the National Touch Series, we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/chargers-host-a-sun-drenched-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/chargers-host-a-sun-drenched-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 21 July 2013 16:33:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>A true underdog story</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/a-true-underdog-story/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Men’s 30s Home Nations 2013 Campaign – The True Underdog StoryThe England Men’s 30s (M30s) pre-tournament preparations were not ideal, yet the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/a-true-underdog-story/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/a-true-underdog-story/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 July 2013 04:39:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Touch Championships 2014</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/european-touch-championships-2014/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Where: Swansea University Sports Village, Swansea, Wales.When:&#160;7th - 10th August 2014Host: Wales Touch AssociationDivisions: tbcNotes: International T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/european-touch-championships-2014/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/european-touch-championships-2014/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 15 July 2013 08:04:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Referees at Home Nations 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-touch-referees-at-home-nations-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For the astute amongst you, you may have noticed that England has been excellent in filling the shortfalls of the wider referee group who attended the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-touch-referees-at-home-nations-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/england-touch-referees-at-home-nations-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 July 2013 18:45:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>Halton Touch host a great CTS #3</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/halton-touch-host-a-great-cts-3/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday 29th&#160;June 2013, 16 teams turned out to take part in the first&#160;CTS&#160;tournament to be held in&#160;Widnes, home of Halton Touch.The start of the d... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/halton-touch-host-a-great-cts-3/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/halton-touch-host-a-great-cts-3/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 July 2013 09:15:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>CTS 4 - Entries now open</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/cts-4-entries-now-open/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: Saturday 13th JulyWhere: Canterbury RFC, Merton Lane, Canterbury, CT47AZCosts: &#163;150 per teamOther: Camping available for &#163;5 per tentContact: can... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/cts-4-entries-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/cts-4-entries-now-open/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/cts-4-entries-now-open/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 July 2013 10:08:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>REVISED COACHING COURSES 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/revised-coaching-courses-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, some of the original coaching courses have been postponed. The new dates are below and we&#39;re full ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/revised-coaching-courses-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/revised-coaching-courses-2013/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/revised-coaching-courses-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 July 2013 09:45:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>Senior Mixed - Take the Gold!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/senior-mixed-take-the-gold/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With the success of the euros still fresh in our thoughts and the core of players remaining in the squad to take through to the next campaign, the MX3... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/senior-mixed-take-the-gold/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/senior-mixed-take-the-gold/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/senior-mixed-take-the-gold/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 July 2013 09:23:23</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTS / CTS - Venue Confirmed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/nts-cts-venue-confirmed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA can confirm that the NTS/CTS Finals on 27th July, will take place in&#160;BristolSouth Bristol Sports Centre, West Town Lane, Bristol BS14 9EA.The ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/nts-cts-venue-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/nts-cts-venue-confirmed/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/nts-cts-venue-confirmed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 July 2013 07:30:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester NTS #4</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/manchester-nts-4/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[With just over a week to go before the penultimate NTS of the season, please find below, all the info you will need..&#160;Info pack&#160;- Containing &#160;all the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/manchester-nts-4/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/manchester-nts-4/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/july/manchester-nts-4/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 July 2013 07:21:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA, In2Touch &amp; O2 Touch Partnership</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/eta-in2touch-o2-touch-partnership/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA, In2Touch, and the RFU now have a working agreement that aims to expand our sport of Touch, &#160;into previously uncharted territory.Exciting plan... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/eta-in2touch-o2-touch-partnership/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/eta-in2touch-o2-touch-partnership/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/eta-in2touch-o2-touch-partnership/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 30 June 2013 07:47:24</pubDate>
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                    <title>HOME NATIONS CHAMPIONS - 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/home-nations-champions-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ETA President Gregg Cropper lifts the &#39;Overall Home Nations 2013 Champions&#39; trophy aloft.Having barely touched back down onto home soil, England Touch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/home-nations-champions-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/home-nations-champions-2013/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/home-nations-champions-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 June 2013 20:20:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mawsley Touch - New ETA Affiliates</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/mawsley-touch-new-eta-affiliates/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA welcomes its newest affiliates, Mawsley Touch, to the England Touch scene. &#160;Are you in the Northampton area and looking for a club to play Tou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/mawsley-touch-new-eta-affiliates/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/mawsley-touch-new-eta-affiliates/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/mawsley-touch-new-eta-affiliates/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 June 2013 09:28:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>Blast From The Past Inspiration</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/blast-from-the-past-inspiration/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Men&#39;s 35s squad Assistant Coach and player, Nathan Joyce, (pictured bottom row, far left) takes us down memory lane with an inspiring intervie... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/blast-from-the-past-inspiration/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/blast-from-the-past-inspiration/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/june/blast-from-the-past-inspiration/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 16 June 2013 15:22:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>Squad announcements</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/squad-announcements/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After a successful 2nd Touch Nationals and Spring training sessions, the England Touch High Performance team and elite coaches have announced players ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/squad-announcements/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/squad-announcements/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/squad-announcements/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 22:16:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>CTS 3 - Entries now OPEN</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/cts-3-entries-now-open/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Entries are now open for the 3rd CTS of the 2013 season.When: 29th June 2013Where: Widnes RUFC, Heath Rd, WA87NUCost: &#163;150Contact: haltontouch@gmail.c... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/cts-3-entries-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/cts-3-entries-now-open/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/cts-3-entries-now-open/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2013 11:54:06</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Competition with Bournemouth 7s Festival</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/touch-competition-with-bournemouth-7s-festival/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Bournemouth 7s is proud to be affiliated to the&#160;the England Touch Association this year.So what are you doing during the May bank holiday weekend (24-... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/touch-competition-with-bournemouth-7s-festival/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/touch-competition-with-bournemouth-7s-festival/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/may/touch-competition-with-bournemouth-7s-festival/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 06:30:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>Second NTS of 2013 - London - 11th May</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/second-nts-of-2013-london-11th-may/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[EVENT DETAILS:NTS event two of the 2013 season will be held in London on Saturday the 11th of May 2013. &#160;All details relating to the event can be foun... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/second-nts-of-2013-london-11th-may/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/second-nts-of-2013-london-11th-may/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/second-nts-of-2013-london-11th-may/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 April 2013 15:56:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>Mother &amp; Daughter make #TouchNationals history!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/mother-daughter-make-touchnationals-history/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Mother &amp;amp; Daughter make #TouchNationals history!Pictured above in action against the NW Blades, Lesley (green number 9 in foreground) and her daugh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/mother-daughter-make-touchnationals-history/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/mother-daughter-make-touchnationals-history/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/mother-daughter-make-touchnationals-history/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2013 20:41:00</pubDate>
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                    <title>England&#39;s #TouchNationals Full News Round-up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/englands-touchnationals-full-news-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch Nationals 2013 Trophy WinnersMen&#39;s Touch National Champions - South East TaipansWomen&#39;s Touch National Champions - South East SharksMasters Touc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/englands-touchnationals-full-news-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/englands-touchnationals-full-news-round-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/englands-touchnationals-full-news-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 April 2013 20:30:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>Challenge Touch Series Rd 2 - 18th May - Newcastle</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/challenge-touch-series-rd-2-18th-may-newcastle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[CTS round 2 takes place in Newcastle (Tynemouth to be precise) this weekend, Saturday 18th May.Venue:&#160;Percy Park RFC, NE302BE. (From 11am - gives team... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/challenge-touch-series-rd-2-18th-may-newcastle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/challenge-touch-series-rd-2-18th-may-newcastle/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/challenge-touch-series-rd-2-18th-may-newcastle/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 17 April 2013 20:42:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>#TouchNationals 2013 Official Results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/touchnationals-2013-official-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch Nationals 2013 Trophy WinnersMen&#39;s Touch National Champions - South East TaipansWomen&#39;s Touch National Champions - South East SharksMasters Touc... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/touchnationals-2013-official-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/touchnationals-2013-official-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/touchnationals-2013-official-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 16 April 2013 20:41:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>2013 Touch Coaching Courses</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/2013-touch-coaching-courses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The ETA are pleased to announce the following Coaching Courses for 2013. This is an exciting time for the ETA and its affiliates as we look to build f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/2013-touch-coaching-courses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/2013-touch-coaching-courses/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/2013-touch-coaching-courses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 10 April 2013 08:07:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>SGM - April 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/sgm-april-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear ETA members,Please see below, details for the upcoming rearranged SGM.Please find the link to the&#160;AGENDA&#160;(This has been emailed to all members pr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/sgm-april-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/sgm-april-2013/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/sgm-april-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 09 April 2013 14:04:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>Battle in Bolton - it&#39;s a sibling rivalry!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/battle-in-bolton-its-a-sibling-rivalry/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[North West Blades&#39; Emily (left) and West Wildcats&#39; Sarah (right) Kelly.BATTLE IN BOLTON - IT&#39;S A SIBLING RIVALRY!Muhammed Ali&#39;s &#39;Rumble in the Jungle&#39;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/battle-in-bolton-its-a-sibling-rivalry/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/battle-in-bolton-its-a-sibling-rivalry/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/battle-in-bolton-its-a-sibling-rivalry/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 April 2013 02:10:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Nationals - back with a vengeance from 13-14th of April</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/touch-nationals-back-with-a-vengeance-from-13-14th-of-april/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[#TouchNationals 2013 from 13th - 14th of April!Move aside poor weather and make way for Touch Nationals weekend from the 13th to 14th of April. &#160;Engla... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/touch-nationals-back-with-a-vengeance-from-13-14th-of-april/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/touch-nationals-back-with-a-vengeance-from-13-14th-of-april/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/touch-nationals-back-with-a-vengeance-from-13-14th-of-april/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 05 April 2013 07:14:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nottingham Touch Development Festival - 20th April 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/nottingham-touch-development-festival-20th-april-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[FESTIVAL OVERVIEWNottingham Touch Club has been selected to run one of the five rounds of the National Touch Series featuring the top 16 teams from ac... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/nottingham-touch-development-festival-20th-april-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/nottingham-touch-development-festival-20th-april-2013/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/april/nottingham-touch-development-festival-20th-april-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2013 21:30:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Nationals Message from England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/touch-nationals-message-from-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all involved for your patience and understanding regarding the regrettable but necessary postponement of the nationals this weekend due t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/touch-nationals-message-from-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/touch-nationals-message-from-england-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/touch-nationals-message-from-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2013 21:21:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>Challenge Touch Series Round 1 Results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/challenge-touch-series-round-1-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;2013 CTS Round 1 - Hosted by Thames Valley Vikings - Finalist Results:Shield:&#160;Portsmouth Destroyers Touch Club&#160;beat&#160;Lincolnshire Touch&#160;3-0.Bowl:... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/challenge-touch-series-round-1-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/challenge-touch-series-round-1-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/challenge-touch-series-round-1-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2013 21:19:23</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ben Powell - ETA Technical Director Interview</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/ben-powell-eta-technical-director-interview/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In this interview on the week of the #TouchNationals, the ETA&#39;s new Technical Director, Ben Powell (pictured centre as the NW Blades women&#39;s squad reg... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/ben-powell-eta-technical-director-interview/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/ben-powell-eta-technical-director-interview/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/ben-powell-eta-technical-director-interview/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 17 March 2013 19:50:34</pubDate>
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                    <title>David Cope Interview - ETA Development Co-ordinator</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/david-cope-interview-eta-development-co-ordinator/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[DEVELOPMENT - AN ETA PRIORITY PILLARDave started playing Touch about 8 years ago and does not come from a rugby background. &#160;He participated with work... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/david-cope-interview-eta-development-co-ordinator/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/david-cope-interview-eta-development-co-ordinator/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/david-cope-interview-eta-development-co-ordinator/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 17 March 2013 19:49:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sports Nutrition for Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/sports-nutrition-for-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&quot;You wouldn&#39;t put diesel in your Ferrari, right?&quot;&#160;A previous England Touch news article&#160;on the subject of &#39;Sports Nutrition for Touch&#39; was&#160;written by ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/sports-nutrition-for-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/sports-nutrition-for-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/sports-nutrition-for-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 March 2013 11:38:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Touch Summer League in Norwich</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/new-touch-summer-league-in-norwich/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Association welcomes its latest member, Norwich Rebels Touch.The 2013 season will see the Norwich Rebels - in association with England T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/new-touch-summer-league-in-norwich/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/march/new-touch-summer-league-in-norwich/
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 March 2013 14:59:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Science of Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/the-science-of-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In the name of science and sport, Cari Thorpe (ETA head of medical services) and Emma Knott (ETA lead physiotherapist) have joined forces with Dr. Cra... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/the-science-of-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/the-science-of-touch/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/the-science-of-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 February 2013 15:32:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester Fully Charged Event Opens 2013 Touch Season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/manchester-fully-charged-event-opens-2013-touch-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Manchester Chargers Fully Charged Events team wishes to thank all of those who participated in and supported the opening Touch event for the 2013 ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/manchester-fully-charged-event-opens-2013-touch-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/manchester-fully-charged-event-opens-2013-touch-season/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/manchester-fully-charged-event-opens-2013-touch-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 24 February 2013 17:51:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nationals 2013 Venue Confirmed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/nationals-2013-venue-confirmed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch will host its Touch Nationals 2013 tournament at:- Bolton School, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA. &#160;See the Bolton School website for ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/nationals-2013-venue-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/nationals-2013-venue-confirmed/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/nationals-2013-venue-confirmed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 16 February 2013 16:20:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>In Touch with Bhubesi Pride</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/in-touch-with-bhubesi-pride/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As the sport of Touch spreads throughout the world, England Touch is pleased to announce its support and endorsement of the Bhubesi Pride charity miss... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/in-touch-with-bhubesi-pride/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/in-touch-with-bhubesi-pride/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/in-touch-with-bhubesi-pride/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 09 February 2013 21:59:35</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch Home Nations Voluntary Role Announcement</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/england-touch-home-nations-voluntary-role-announcement/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NEW ENGLAND TOUCH APPOINTMENTSThe ETA is proud to appoint David Cope as its first National Development Co-ordinator, and Ben Meakin, our Kit Co-ordina... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/england-touch-home-nations-voluntary-role-announcement/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/england-touch-home-nations-voluntary-role-announcement/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/february/england-touch-home-nations-voluntary-role-announcement/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 February 2013 19:59:36</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester set to tap off the 2013 season in Europe</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/manchester-set-to-tap-off-the-2013-season-in-europe/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester are once again holding their season-opening February tournament, to take place on Saturday 23rd&#160;February.&#160; The tournament has Men’s, Women’... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/manchester-set-to-tap-off-the-2013-season-in-europe/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/manchester-set-to-tap-off-the-2013-season-in-europe/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/manchester-set-to-tap-off-the-2013-season-in-europe/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 January 2013 11:17:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Nationals - Launch for 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/the-nationals-launch-for-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are proud to announce the 2nd annual&#160;National Touch Tournament. This is a 2 day tournament where regional sides will compete for the nat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/the-nationals-launch-for-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/the-nationals-launch-for-2013/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/the-nationals-launch-for-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 13 January 2013 13:02:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Coaches for 2013</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/national-coaches-for-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great pleasure that the ETA announces the appointment of&#160;Head Coaches for the national teams for 2013;Men’s Open – Ben SmithWomen’s Open – ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/national-coaches-for-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/national-coaches-for-2013/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/national-coaches-for-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 January 2013 17:24:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>South West Saxons - 2013 Regional Squad Trials</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/south-west-saxons-2013-regional-squad-trials/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dates for the South West for the 2013 season have now passed. &#160;The remaining squad training days are: 	Sun 17th&#160;MarchAny queries please contact Nina G... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/south-west-saxons-2013-regional-squad-trials/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/south-west-saxons-2013-regional-squad-trials/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2013/january/south-west-saxons-2013-regional-squad-trials/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 04 January 2013 17:42:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/december/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch would like to send seasons greetings to you and your loved ones, we wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous and very success... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/december/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/december/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/december/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 20 December 2012 10:58:07</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA Euro Championships 2012 Results Summary</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/eta-euro-championships-2012-results-summary/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A summary of the results surrounding each of the ETA&#39;s representative sides at the European Championships 2012 in Treviso, Italy, are listed below by ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/eta-euro-championships-2012-results-summary/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/eta-euro-championships-2012-results-summary/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/eta-euro-championships-2012-results-summary/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 25 November 2012 15:11:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>2XU Partnership and Competition Winner</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/2xu-partnership-and-competition-winner/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are pleased to announce a formal partnership with&#160;2XU&#160;UK for the forthcoming season.2XU engineers products with the single minded goal o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/2xu-partnership-and-competition-winner/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/2xu-partnership-and-competition-winner/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/2xu-partnership-and-competition-winner/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 November 2012 15:24:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford Bonfire Tournament Report &amp; Results</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/oxford-bonfire-tournament-report-results/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Another brilliant Bonfire tournament has rounded-off the competitive touch year. &#160;Hosted by Oxford Touch, it was the biggest Bonfire tournie yet, with... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/oxford-bonfire-tournament-report-results/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/oxford-bonfire-tournament-report-results/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/november/oxford-bonfire-tournament-report-results/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 10 November 2012 18:28:36</pubDate>
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                    <title>Wildcats - 2013 Regional Squad Trials</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/wildcats-2013-regional-squad-trials/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s squad trials will be held for the Wildcats on:Saturday 12th Jan&#160;- Warwick,Men&#39;s Trial 1 from 2 (1000 start),Women&#39;s Trial (1030 star... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/wildcats-2013-regional-squad-trials/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/wildcats-2013-regional-squad-trials/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/wildcats-2013-regional-squad-trials/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 October 2012 13:02:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Masters grade for 2013 Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/new-masters-grade-for-2013-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As our sport grows, so will the grades competing at Nationals. England Touch would like to announce the introduction of a Men’s Masters Grade for 2013... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/new-masters-grade-for-2013-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/new-masters-grade-for-2013-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/new-masters-grade-for-2013-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 30 October 2012 08:24:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch - a sport for all of the family</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/touch-a-sport-for-all-of-the-family/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It&#39;s a proud moment for any parent to see their children play representative sport.&#160; Few sports could dream of simultaneous participation from all of ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/touch-a-sport-for-all-of-the-family/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/touch-a-sport-for-all-of-the-family/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/touch-a-sport-for-all-of-the-family/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 October 2012 15:00:25</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coming soon....</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/coming-soon/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[#TouchNationals are gathering momentum, as this week, they will launch!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJqTazwH9G0... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/coming-soon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/coming-soon/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/coming-soon/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 29 October 2012 14:55:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Nationals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/touch-nationals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are proud to announce the 2nd annual&#160;National Touch Tournament. This is a 2 day tournament where regional sides will compete for the nat... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/touch-nationals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/touch-nationals/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/touch-nationals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 October 2012 16:00:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>North East - Touch Development and Comp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/north-east-touch-development-and-comp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: Saturday, November 10thWhere: Percy Park RFC, North Sheilds, NE302BEContact: Lesley McCallion (lesley@mccallion-physio.co.uk 07816 220167)... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/north-east-touch-development-and-comp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/north-east-touch-development-and-comp/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/north-east-touch-development-and-comp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 27 October 2012 15:24:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medical Team at the Euros (1)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/medical-team-at-the-euros-1/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association medical team were all ready for the European championships; consumables were ordered, equipment had been shipped, the pr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/medical-team-at-the-euros-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/medical-team-at-the-euros-1/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/medical-team-at-the-euros-1/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 26 October 2012 09:13:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referees October Update</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/referees-october-update/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,Sorry it&#39;s so late in the month, but here is October&#39;s update for you all … better late than never!A summary of events - further details f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/referees-october-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/referees-october-update/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/referees-october-update/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 25 October 2012 11:01:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester set to kick-off the 2013 season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/manchester-set-to-kick-off-the-2013-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to popular demand,&#160;Manchester&#160;are again running their 4th Annual Touch Tournament.When:&#160;Saturday 23th February 2013Where:&#160;William Hulme School, Ma... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/manchester-set-to-kick-off-the-2013-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/manchester-set-to-kick-off-the-2013-season/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/manchester-set-to-kick-off-the-2013-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 23 October 2012 15:49:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>2 Trophies for the Crumpies</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/2-trophies-for-the-crumpies/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Retirement, injuries and sadly illness meant a change to some personnel for the 35s squad following the World Cup. (Er, bronze medal since you ask.)I ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/2-trophies-for-the-crumpies/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/2-trophies-for-the-crumpies/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/2-trophies-for-the-crumpies/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 18 October 2012 16:16:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Mens 30s Euros 2012 Campaign</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/england-mens-30s-euros-2012-campaign/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Training &amp;amp; Build upTraining was good, a mixture of training days, games against other England sides and tournaments. The games against the Men&#39;s O... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/england-mens-30s-euros-2012-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/england-mens-30s-euros-2012-campaign/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/england-mens-30s-euros-2012-campaign/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 08 October 2012 11:08:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>2012 Annual General Meeting</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/2012-annual-general-meeting/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) would like to confirm the 2012 Annual General Meeting and Ordinary General Meeting&#160;will be held on&#160;Sunday 4th&#160;Nove... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/2012-annual-general-meeting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/2012-annual-general-meeting/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/2012-annual-general-meeting/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 07 October 2012 16:29:27</pubDate>
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                    <title>Halloween Touch Comp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/halloween-touch-comp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: Saturday 27th OctoberWhere: Berkshire County Sports Club, Sonning Lane, Reading, RG46STCategories: MixedCost: &#163;100Contact: TVVikings@hotmail.co.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/halloween-touch-comp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/halloween-touch-comp/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/halloween-touch-comp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 02 October 2012 13:37:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medical Team at the Euros</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/medical-team-at-the-euros/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association medical team were all ready for the European championships; consumables were ordered, equipment had been shipped, the pr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/medical-team-at-the-euros/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/medical-team-at-the-euros/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/october/medical-team-at-the-euros/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 01 October 2012 14:19:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Behind the Whistle</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/behind-the-whistle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Shelley&#39;s Touch Referee Blog Entry:So what a year 2012 has turned out to be! To say that it was a long season is to say the least - but at least we al... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/behind-the-whistle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sat, 29 September 2012 16:56:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>Thanks to everyone involved</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This has been my first year at the helm of the ETA and it&#39;s been a very busy, eventful and enjoyable year too. I&#39;d like to extend my thanks to everyon... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/thanks-to-everyone-involved/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 September 2012 14:19:05</pubDate>
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                    <title>England crowned European Champions 2012</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The European Touch Championships is the largest touch tournament in Europe.&#160;This year’s edition was held at the Lancenigo-Villorba sports centre from ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/england-crowned-european-champions-2012/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 September 2012 09:11:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>Senior Mixed take the GOLD!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back Row (L-R) Jon Lovell (Player/Coach), &#160;Will TenBroeke, Simon Clare, Jose Luis Dias, Dan Holland, Martin Wright, Joel Buchan, Jason Grace, Gregg Cr... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/senior-mixed-take-the-gold/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 September 2012 14:59:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>Silverware for England&#39;s Men&#39;s 40s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/silverware-for-englands-mens-40s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This year was the culmination of 4 years of effort by the Men’s 40s squad.Four years ago the first 40s squad started on the road, but lost heavily to ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/silverware-for-englands-mens-40s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Sun, 23 September 2012 16:41:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford &#39;Bonfire&#39; Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/oxford-bonfire-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: Saturday 3rd NovemberWhere: Gosford All Blacks RFC, Stratfield Brake, Freize Way, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1UPCost: &#163;TBCCategories: MixedContact: ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/oxford-bonfire-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 21 September 2012 08:55:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Washout Wednesday</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In true English fashion, this blog is about the weather. We woke up to a perfect morning of Touch weather, overcast and much cooler than previous days... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/washout-wednesday/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 September 2012 09:29:36</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros Day 1 – Opening Ceremony</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Treviso, Italy - home to Benetton, appliance maker De’Longhi, bicycle make Pinarello and now Wikipedia will have to add another fact to this impressiv... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/euros-day-1-opening-ceremony/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/september/euros-day-1-opening-ceremony/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 12 September 2012 13:36:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>Malaysia 2013 International Club Challenge (June 7-9, 2013)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/malaysia-2013-international-club-challenge-june-7-9-2013/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first&#160;National Malaysian Development Tournament&#160;was staged at the Equestrian Park Putrajaya recently, involving 26 teams across 5 divisions, and n... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/malaysia-2013-international-club-challenge-june-7-9-2013/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/malaysia-2013-international-club-challenge-june-7-9-2013/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/malaysia-2013-international-club-challenge-june-7-9-2013/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 28 August 2012 13:39:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Series Finals</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It was a great sunny day for the finals in the glorious surroundings of Lilleshall NSC,&#160;their was some great skills, teamwork and controversy too, mak... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/touch-series-finals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/touch-series-finals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 August 2012 09:00:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester leading the way in Women&#39;s development</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/manchester-leading-the-way-in-womens-development/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A field of around 30 women of all abilities assembled for Manchester Chargers&#39; first ever &#39;Women&#39;s Only&#39; development evening. Australian Men&#39;s 30s Coa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/manchester-leading-the-way-in-womens-development/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/manchester-leading-the-way-in-womens-development/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 16 August 2012 12:09:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>European Beach Rugby Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/european-beach-rugby-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As part of the proposed partnership between the RFU and England Touch, a group of representatives were invited to participate in the European Beach Ru... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/european-beach-rugby-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/european-beach-rugby-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 August 2012 09:33:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch competition - Manchester</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/touch-competition-manchester/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached poster for information on an upcoming 1 day Touch competition in Manchester.&#160;This is a friendly social comp open to all to ent... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/touch-competition-manchester/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 August 2012 08:51:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Countdown to the Euro’s is on!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/the-countdown-to-the-euro-s-is-on/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The squads have been announced and the air is filled with a competitive buzz. Sporting excitement has reached astronomic levels over the Olympics and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/the-countdown-to-the-euro-s-is-on/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/the-countdown-to-the-euro-s-is-on/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 August 2012 07:48:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Squads - Announced</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After the highest class of triallist seen to date, England Touch are pleased to announce the 2012 National Squads travelling to Treviso, Italy for the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/national-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/august/national-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 06 August 2012 18:40:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Coaching Courses</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/touch-coaching-courses/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[SECOND LEVEL 1 COURSE DATE ADDEDThe ETA are happy to announce that we have added a provisionally second Level 1 Course to the 2012 Coaching Programme ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/touch-coaching-courses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/touch-coaching-courses/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 24 July 2012 11:02:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>Preparation is the key!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/preparation-is-the-key/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The preparation has started for the 2012 European Championships as Cari Thorpe, Head of the England Touch medical team, finalised the team following a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/preparation-is-the-key/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/preparation-is-the-key/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sat, 21 July 2012 14:38:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>England M35s challenge for &#39;Yarrow Memorial Cup&#39;</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/england-m35s-challenge-for-yarrow-memorial-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As well as a European title, England&#39;s Mens 35 squad will also have another piece of silverware to play for at the European Championships in Italy thi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/england-m35s-challenge-for-yarrow-memorial-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/july/england-m35s-challenge-for-yarrow-memorial-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 10 July 2012 07:31:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Series - The League Table(s)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/touch-series-the-league-table-s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The current Touch Series standing are now available on our Tournament Portal.Here&#39;s a snap shot for you all!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/touch-series-the-league-table-s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/touch-series-the-league-table-s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 26 June 2012 08:47:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy London Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/galaxy-london-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[London Galaxy are hosting their 3rd&#160;annual tournament.&#160;&#160;This has been a very competitive tournament in past years, used as a warm up for the 2010 Euro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/galaxy-london-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/galaxy-london-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 June 2012 11:13:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>CTS 4 - Nottingham - Entries now open</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/cts-4-nottingham-entries-now-open/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Download entry form here:&#160;CTS Entry Form... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/cts-4-nottingham-entries-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/cts-4-nottingham-entries-now-open/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 June 2012 13:48:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTS 2 - Oxford</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/nts-2-oxford/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Oxford Touch&#160;for putting on a great show at the weekend!A break in the horrendous weather lasted just long enough for a dry day&#39;s Touch at t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/nts-2-oxford/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/nts-2-oxford/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 June 2012 07:55:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Vikings win Bournemouth 7s Festival Mixed Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/vikings-win-bournemouth-7s-festival-mixed-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Touch continued to increase its profile at this year&#39;s Bournemouth 7s Festival.[caption id=&quot;attachment_3504&quot; align=&quot;alignright&quot; width=&quot;300&quot; caption=&quot;T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/vikings-win-bournemouth-7s-festival-mixed-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/vikings-win-bournemouth-7s-festival-mixed-touch-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 June 2012 15:13:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTS 1 - Nottingham results and league table</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/nts-1-nottingham-results-and-league-table/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Nottingham hosted the first round of the NTS on 12th&#160;May with the rain subsiding for a day whilst the top 16 club teams descended on the new facilitie... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/nts-1-nottingham-results-and-league-table/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 June 2012 15:00:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTS 2 - Oxford fixtures announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/nts-2-oxford-fixtures-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NTS 2 is taking place in Oxford this weekend.Full details on the tournament&#39;s fixtures have been announced. Follow the link below to find out what gam... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/nts-2-oxford-fixtures-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/nts-2-oxford-fixtures-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 June 2012 14:51:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>CTS 1 and 2 - Thames Valley and Newcastle</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/cts-1-and-2-thames-valley-and-newcastle/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Apologies for the delay in announcing CTS results, we are working hard to make this competition work in its first year. There have been a couple of is... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/cts-1-and-2-thames-valley-and-newcastle/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/cts-1-and-2-thames-valley-and-newcastle/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 June 2012 14:37:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>London &#39;10s and Touch&#39; festival</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/london-10s-and-touch-festival/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2nd Annual London 10s and Touch Festival was held at Grasshoppers RFC in conjunction with the Church Charity Sports Day on Saturday 26th May.Due t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/june/london-10s-and-touch-festival/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 June 2012 10:46:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cambridge CTS - Open for entry</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/cambridge-cts-open-for-entry/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Date: Saturday, 16 JuneVenue: Coldham’s Common, CambridgeCost: &#163;150Captains’ briefing: 9:30amContact: Kellie-Lee James kellie@cambridgetouch.comEntrie... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/cambridge-cts-open-for-entry/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/cambridge-cts-open-for-entry/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/cambridge-cts-open-for-entry/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2012 10:39:35</pubDate>
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                    <title>Tournaments, training and referees</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/tournaments-training-and-referees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,I hope that everyone is in the full swing of the touch season, with so much on it&#39;s hard to avoid!As I keep mentioning there is always lot... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/tournaments-training-and-referees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 08:59:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>National festival supports growth of Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/national-festival-supports-growth-of-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has welcomed the efforts the organisers of Bournemouth Sevens Festival have gone to this year to promote the sport of Touch, and they ha... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/national-festival-supports-growth-of-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/national-festival-supports-growth-of-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/national-festival-supports-growth-of-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 15:25:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Squads - To be announced soon!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/national-squads-to-be-announced-soon/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The teams are almost ready to announce, the High Performance Team and coaches are currently double and triple checking all player information, eligibi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/national-squads-to-be-announced-soon/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/national-squads-to-be-announced-soon/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/may/national-squads-to-be-announced-soon/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 15:16:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>XBlades Footwear sponsors NTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/xblades-footwear-sponsors-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has teamed up with XBlades Footwear as new sponsors of the National Touch Series, offering players at all levels some great benefits.Ful... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/xblades-footwear-sponsors-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/xblades-footwear-sponsors-nts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/xblades-footwear-sponsors-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 April 2012 15:00:29</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nationals success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/nationals-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Torrential downpours and a last minute venue change did little to dampen the spirits or spoil some top touch action as the first ever Nationals took p... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/nationals-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/nationals-success/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/nationals-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 April 2012 11:37:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>Entries open for Newcastle CTS</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/entries-open-for-newcastle-cts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Entries are now open for the Newcastle CTS.Date - Saturday May 19thVenue – Percy Park RFC, Preston Ave, North Shields, NE30 2SZCost - &#163;60 for teams wi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/entries-open-for-newcastle-cts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/entries-open-for-newcastle-cts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/entries-open-for-newcastle-cts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 26 April 2012 11:05:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referees update – April</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/referees-update-april/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hello all,I hope that you all had a good Easter, enjoyed the days off and didn&#39;t over indulge too much in the chocolate stuff!As always, there is a lo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/referees-update-april/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/referees-update-april/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/referees-update-april/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 April 2012 14:51:17</pubDate>
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                    <title>Nationals on the Doorstep</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/nationals-on-the-doorstep/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[After months of planning, training and anticipation the inaugural England Touch Nationals competition takes place this weekend in the excellent surrou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/nationals-on-the-doorstep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/nationals-on-the-doorstep/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/nationals-on-the-doorstep/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 19 April 2012 10:31:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Squad Trials</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/national-squad-trials/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Masters TrialsThe details are now available for the 35s and 40s Masters Trials for selection to the England Squad ahead of the European Championships ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/national-squad-trials/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/national-squad-trials/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/national-squad-trials/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 April 2012 21:06:57</pubDate>
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                    <title>Become a Level 2 Referee - Sunday, April 15 course</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/become-a-level-2-referee-sunday-april-15-course/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Are you a Level 1 Referee?Are you wanting to progress to the next level?Do you want to be a better referee?Do you want to learn new skills and meet ne... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/become-a-level-2-referee-sunday-april-15-course/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/become-a-level-2-referee-sunday-april-15-course/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/april/become-a-level-2-referee-sunday-april-15-course/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 02 April 2012 10:18:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referees update - March</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/referees-update-march/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hello all,There is a lot going on in the world of touch, especially as the spring season is just about to kick off in earnest.Some things of interest ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/referees-update-march/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/referees-update-march/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/referees-update-march/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 March 2012 14:24:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>24 hour Charity Touch Event</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/24-hour-charity-touch-event/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In conjunction with Oxford Touch and Gosford RFC we are organising a 24 hour charity touch game. This will include an attempt at a Guinness World Reco... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/24-hour-charity-touch-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/24-hour-charity-touch-event/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/24-hour-charity-touch-event/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 27 March 2012 14:12:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>CTS 1 - Thames Valley</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/cts-1-thames-valley/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: Saturday 14 April 2012Times: 10am - 6pmWhere: Berkshire County Sports Club, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6ST.Categories: Mixed TouchForma... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/cts-1-thames-valley/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/cts-1-thames-valley/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/cts-1-thames-valley/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 March 2012 09:45:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>2XU partners England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/2xu-partners-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are pleased to announce a formal partnership with 2XU&#160;UK.2XU engineers products with the single minded goal of best&#160;equipping the athlet... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/2xu-partners-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/2xu-partners-england-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/2xu-partners-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 March 2012 13:17:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sport Relief and England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/sport-relief-and-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch is fully embracing this year&#39;s Sport Relief activities with a range of activities around the country.On the day itself on March 25th, se... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/sport-relief-and-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/sport-relief-and-england-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/sport-relief-and-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 16 March 2012 14:03:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medical Team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/medical-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch are proud to announce the appointment of Cari Thorpe HPC MCSP&#160;as &#39;Head of Medical services&#39;.We welcome Cari, who joins us with a wealth ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/medical-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/medical-team/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/medical-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 March 2012 11:03:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Coaches announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/national-coaches-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with great pleasure that the ETA announces the appointment of&#160;Head Coaches for the national teams for 2012; Men&#39;s Open - David WoolleyWomen&#39;s Op... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/national-coaches-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/national-coaches-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/national-coaches-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 02 March 2012 02:57:23</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTS and CTS venues announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/nts-and-cts-venues-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Full details of this year&#39;s National Touch Series venues &#160;and the new Challenge Touch Series, have been announced today.Thsi year is the first where t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/nts-and-cts-venues-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/nts-and-cts-venues-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/march/nts-and-cts-venues-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 01 March 2012 17:04:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Chargers Comp Kickstarts the Season</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/chargers-comp-kickstarts-the-season/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to popular demand,&#160;Manchester Chargers&#160;again ran their Annual (3rd) &#39;Invitational Touch Tournament&#39;. It&#160;was the biggest and best yet, even if they... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/chargers-comp-kickstarts-the-season/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/chargers-comp-kickstarts-the-season/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/chargers-comp-kickstarts-the-season/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 February 2012 19:44:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>SGM</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/sgm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear ETA members:Due to a number of outstanding items from the 2011 AGM, the ETA will be holding a short SGM (special general meeting)&#160;after the Manch... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/sgm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/sgm/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/sgm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 February 2012 11:05:51</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referees Update - February</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/referees-update-february/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,I hope the new year is progressing well for you and you haven&#39;t given up on all your new years resolutions just yet!Apologies to anyone wh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/referees-update-february/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/referees-update-february/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/referees-update-february/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 February 2012 08:54:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Nationals are coming!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/the-nationals-are-coming/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Squads around England are being selected as players prepare themselves to represent their region in the first ever England Touch Nationals competition... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/the-nationals-are-coming/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/the-nationals-are-coming/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/the-nationals-are-coming/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 08 February 2012 16:42:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>Disciplinary and Advisory Panel</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/disciplinary-and-advisory-panel/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch have formed a &#39;Disciplinary and Advisory Panel&#39; for any future matters which might arise. Currently squads and teams are very player led... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/disciplinary-and-advisory-panel/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/disciplinary-and-advisory-panel/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/disciplinary-and-advisory-panel/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 February 2012 15:13:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>2013 FIT World Club Touch Tournament - USA</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/2013-fit-world-club-touch-tournament-usa/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[FIT is undertaking preliminary planning for the 2013 FIT World Club Touch Tournament to be delivered in the USA in October.Hosted by Touch USA, suppor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/2013-fit-world-club-touch-tournament-usa/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/2013-fit-world-club-touch-tournament-usa/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/february/2013-fit-world-club-touch-tournament-usa/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 01 February 2012 13:21:57</pubDate>
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                    <title>Referee update for January</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/referee-update-for-january/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone,Happy new year!!&#160;&#160;I hope you are all looking forward to the year ahead.Just a quick note on a couple of thing.ETA Referee Planner 2012:Thi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/referee-update-for-january/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/referee-update-for-january/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/referee-update-for-january/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 31 January 2012 08:36:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>South West Saxons final trial this Sunday</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/south-west-saxons-final-trial-this-sunday/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The South West region over the past several months have been holding development days,encouraging players to develop their game and promoting the spor... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/south-west-saxons-final-trial-this-sunday/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/south-west-saxons-final-trial-this-sunday/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/south-west-saxons-final-trial-this-sunday/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 18 January 2012 20:45:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>Make a regional day for a chance to join England team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/make-a-regional-day-for-a-chance-to-join-england-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Players are being reminded that in order to be selected for Open or 30s teams they MUST compete in regionals and if they can&#39;t or are not selected the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/make-a-regional-day-for-a-chance-to-join-england-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/make-a-regional-day-for-a-chance-to-join-england-team/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/make-a-regional-day-for-a-chance-to-join-england-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 January 2012 20:30:47</pubDate>
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                    <title>‘Wildcats’ West Region Development Day – January 21</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/wildcats-west-region-development-day-january-21/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The next &#39;Wildcats&#39; West Region Development Day is on January 21st at the home of Oxford Touch at Gosford All Blacks, Stratfield Brake, Freize Way, Ki... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/wildcats-west-region-development-day-january-21/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/wildcats-west-region-development-day-january-21/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/wildcats-west-region-development-day-january-21/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 January 2012 20:04:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>SPORTTAPE backs England Touch: 20% discount deal</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/sporttape-backs-england-touch-20-discount-deal/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[SPORTTAPE is the official tape supplier to the England Touch Association (ETA) elite squads. &#160;A 20% discount deal for any ETA club members and ETA aff... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/sporttape-backs-england-touch-20-discount-deal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/sporttape-backs-england-touch-20-discount-deal/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2012/january/sporttape-backs-england-touch-20-discount-deal/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 January 2012 19:50:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>North West Women - Trials and Training</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/north-west-women-trials-and-training/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NORTHWEST WOMENAll the updates for your trials and training is here:http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/index.php/elite-squad/regional-franchises/north-wes... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/north-west-women-trials-and-training/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/north-west-women-trials-and-training/
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 21 December 2011 12:43:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Don&#39;t forget our Social Media Sites...</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/dont-forget-our-social-media-sites/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Keep right up-to-date with all the goings on in England Touch via our social media sites...... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/dont-forget-our-social-media-sites/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/dont-forget-our-social-media-sites/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/dont-forget-our-social-media-sites/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 15 December 2011 10:28:52</pubDate>
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                    <title>New National Touch Series (NTS) and Challenge Touch Series (CTS) for 2012</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/new-national-touch-series-nts-and-challenge-touch-series-cts-for-2012/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to the dramatic growth of Touch in England, and the number of clubs wanting to play Touch, a review of the NTS has been undertaken to ensure it ma... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/new-national-touch-series-nts-and-challenge-touch-series-cts-for-2012/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/new-national-touch-series-nts-and-challenge-touch-series-cts-for-2012/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/new-national-touch-series-nts-and-challenge-touch-series-cts-for-2012/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 13 December 2011 08:02:28</pubDate>
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                    <title>In memory of Simon Yarrow</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/in-memory-of-simon-yarrow/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with deep sadness and regret that England Touch has to announce that Simon Yarrow recently passed away.All of us fortunate enough to know him wi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/in-memory-of-simon-yarrow/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/in-memory-of-simon-yarrow/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/in-memory-of-simon-yarrow/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 December 2011 10:33:25</pubDate>
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                    <title>Current or future Referees - get in touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/current-or-future-referees-get-in-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) has recently gone through a number of significant changes, to both its personnel and its outlook.&#160; Virtually every... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/current-or-future-referees-get-in-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/current-or-future-referees-get-in-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/december/current-or-future-referees-get-in-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 04 December 2011 20:56:48</pubDate>
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                    <title>South West Regional Development details announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/south-west-regional-development-details-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has now adopted a regional selection policy with the future Elite players being selected firstly at regional level and then entering a t... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/south-west-regional-development-details-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/south-west-regional-development-details-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/south-west-regional-development-details-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 November 2011 18:44:26</pubDate>
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                    <title>South East #1 announces Regional Development Days</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/south-east-1-announces-regional-development-days/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch have announced &#39;The Nationals&#39; 2012, a new Touch competition which brings together Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s sides from 7 regional areas of the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/south-east-1-announces-regional-development-days/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/south-east-1-announces-regional-development-days/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/south-east-1-announces-regional-development-days/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 22 November 2011 18:22:06</pubDate>
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                    <title>Calling all aspiring Referees</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/calling-all-aspiring-referees/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Chargers in are hosting a Level 1 Referee Course, being run by England Touch™s: Bruce Lockie.When: Saturday 3rd DecemberWhere: Wright Robin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/calling-all-aspiring-referees/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/calling-all-aspiring-referees/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/calling-all-aspiring-referees/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 18 November 2011 15:38:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>North East Development Day success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/north-east-development-day-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first North East Touch Development Session was held on Sunday 13th November 2011.&#160; The session, lead by Ian Moody and Lesley McCallion, was well a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/north-east-development-day-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/north-east-development-day-success/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/north-east-development-day-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2011 17:06:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Chargers Annual Comp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/chargers-annual-comp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Due to popular demand, Manchester Chargers are again running their Annual (3rd) &#39;Invitational Touch Tournament&#39;.This will tie in nicely for those&#160;regi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/chargers-annual-comp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/chargers-annual-comp/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/chargers-annual-comp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2011 16:54:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>Affiliation : Growing your sport, together</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/affiliation-growing-your-sport-together/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The aim of England Touch is to develop the sport &amp;amp; ensure people get the most out of it.In order to do this effectively there needs to be agreed a... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/affiliation-growing-your-sport-together/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/affiliation-growing-your-sport-together/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/affiliation-growing-your-sport-together/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 November 2011 08:05:10</pubDate>
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                    <title>Midlands announce 2 development days</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/midlands-announce-2-development-days/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: Sunday 27th NovemberWhere:&#160;Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus, Clifton Lane, Clifton, Nottingham, NG11 8NSTime: 10:00 - 14:... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/midlands-announce-2-development-days/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/midlands-announce-2-development-days/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/midlands-announce-2-development-days/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 15 November 2011 16:31:35</pubDate>
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                    <title>Charging to the Oxford title</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/charging-to-the-oxford-title/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Oxford promised fireworks with their Bonfire Tournament at the weekend, but no one could have anticipated such a nailbiting finish to such a great day... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/charging-to-the-oxford-title/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/charging-to-the-oxford-title/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/charging-to-the-oxford-title/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 November 2011 22:59:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>Map for the Regions revealed</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/map-for-the-regions-revealed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The map detailing the new Regions ahead of next year&#39;s Nationals competition has been unveiled.&#160;Each region is planning Trials and Development Days fo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/map-for-the-regions-revealed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/map-for-the-regions-revealed/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/map-for-the-regions-revealed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 09 November 2011 22:26:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>North East Regional Touch date announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/north-east-regional-touch-date-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The North East Regional Touch trials are being held on November 13th.Full details here... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/north-east-regional-touch-date-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/north-east-regional-touch-date-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/north-east-regional-touch-date-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2011 17:27:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>West Region announces first Development Day</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/west-region-announces-first-development-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[West Region will be holding the first Development Day on the 26th November at Maidenhead RFC, Braywick Park, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN from 10-3pm.&#160;To an ex... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/west-region-announces-first-development-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/west-region-announces-first-development-day/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/west-region-announces-first-development-day/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2011 14:58:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>Putting the tour in tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/putting-the-tour-in-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A host of new dates for next year have been announced, keep up to date with all the latest tournament information by checking in on the England Touch ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/putting-the-tour-in-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/putting-the-tour-in-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/putting-the-tour-in-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 03 November 2011 14:51:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>West Region Development Day success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/west-region-development-day-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The first West Region Development Day, held today in Maidenhead, has been declared a huge success after 22 men and 17 women turned out from across the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/west-region-development-day-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/west-region-development-day-success/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/november/west-region-development-day-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 01 November 2011 19:08:39</pubDate>
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                    <title>Regional FAQs</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/regional-faqs/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[What is the selection process for the regional teams?Each region is responsible for holding their own trials. The format may vary region to region. Da... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/regional-faqs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/regional-faqs/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/regional-faqs/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 31 October 2011 10:59:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>Regional Franchises Announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/regional-franchises-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch has announced a new format for developing Touch in England: the launch of an annual 2 day National Touch Tournament and the formation of... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/regional-franchises-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/regional-franchises-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/regional-franchises-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 25 October 2011 09:25:44</pubDate>
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                    <title>2011 Annual General Meeting</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/2011-annual-general-meeting/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England Touch Association (ETA) would like to confirm the 2011 Annual General Meeting will be held on&#160;Sunday 20th November 2011 from 11:00hrs at G... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/2011-annual-general-meeting/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/2011-annual-general-meeting/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/2011-annual-general-meeting/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 24 October 2011 12:43:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>F.I.T. news</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/fit-news/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Just some short news update regarding the F.I.T in the past few months:1.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;SportAccord: After many weeks of extended preparation post-TWC2011, FI... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/fit-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/fit-news/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/fit-news/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 October 2011 08:24:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>Unaffiliated Events</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/unaffiliated-events/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There a currently a large number of Touch events being advertised around the country on social media sites.While we support any English teams, players... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/unaffiliated-events/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/unaffiliated-events/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/unaffiliated-events/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 17 October 2011 12:10:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Canary Wharf Touch Challenge</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/canary-wharf-touch-challenge/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch rep players (plus guests) attended the Canary Wharf Touch Challenge on Tuesday 11th Oct,&#160;supporting the Wooden Spoon charity.They played... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/canary-wharf-touch-challenge/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/canary-wharf-touch-challenge/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/october/canary-wharf-touch-challenge/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 13 October 2011 10:37:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>Latest Newsletter Released</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/latest-newsletter-released/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Check out the latest news all in one handy sized Newsletter!Contents of this month are:New AppointmentsGetting involvedPlans are afoot at the Elite le... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/latest-newsletter-released/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/latest-newsletter-released/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/latest-newsletter-released/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 22 September 2011 10:31:04</pubDate>
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                    <title>Oxford&#226;€™s Bonfire Night Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/oxford&#226;-s-bonfire-night-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: November 5thWhere: Gosford Rugby Club, Oxford, OX5 1UPFormat: MixedCost: &#163;100Contact: info@oxfordtouch.co.ukSee poster below for more details:... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/oxford&#226;-s-bonfire-night-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/oxfordâ-s-bonfire-night-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/oxford&#226;-s-bonfire-night-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 September 2011 12:26:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>High Performance Recruitment</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/high-performance-recruitment/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch&#39;s High Performance team are looking to recruit a range of people to further their progression. Take a look at the job specifications for... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/high-performance-recruitment/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/high-performance-recruitment/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/high-performance-recruitment/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 20 September 2011 10:55:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Touch Series 2011</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/national-touch-series-2011/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[GALAXY CROWNED NTS 2011 CHAMPIONS AT MANCHESTER NTS FINALS 2011Those that came to Manchester™s Touch tournament in February will remember that the wea... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/national-touch-series-2011/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 14 September 2011 11:31:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>Huddersfield Physiotherapy students at NTS Finals</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/huddersfield-physiotherapy-students-at-nts-finals/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The University of Huddersfield continued to support the development of Touch by providing medical cover for the National Touch Series finals held in M... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/huddersfield-physiotherapy-students-at-nts-finals/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/huddersfield-physiotherapy-students-at-nts-finals/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 September 2011 15:16:12</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy London Touch Tournament 2011</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/galaxy-london-touch-tournament-2011/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Where: London - Linford Christie StadiumWhen: Saturday 15th OctFormat: Mens, Womens and Mixed divisionsCost: &#163;180 (includes lunch and water)Contact: G... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/galaxy-london-touch-tournament-2011/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/galaxy-london-touch-tournament-2011/
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 12 September 2011 13:03:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Appointments</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/new-appointments/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch Association would like to give a very big thank you to those who attended and voted at the recent SGM. &#160;Congratulations go to newly appo... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/new-appointments/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 September 2011 17:55:30</pubDate>
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                    <title>Plans are afoot...</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/plans-are-afoot/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Post the 2011 Touch World Cup the High Performance function of England Touch has been under going a review and restructure.The focus has been to look ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/september/plans-are-afoot/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 09 September 2011 17:50:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Galaxy take Bath NTS Title</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/galaxy-take-bath-nts-title/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;The Bath Leg and 4th Round of this year™s National Touch Series, was again a massive success.&#160; 20 of the best teams from across the UK fought it... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/galaxy-take-bath-nts-title/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 August 2011 22:26:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>SGM</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/sgm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[To all ETA members:Due to&#160;a structure change&#160;and re-organisation&#160;of executive committee, the ETA will be holding a short SGM (special general meeting)... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/sgm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/sgm/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 24 August 2011 11:42:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Manchester NTS Finals &#226;€“ Entries Open</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/manchester-nts-finals-&#226;-entries-open/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NTS Entries - OpenEntries for the Manchester NTS (September 3rd) are now open! Details below.&#160;Download the Manchester NTS Entry Form 2011.Cost: &#163;180 p... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/manchester-nts-finals-&#226;-entries-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/manchester-nts-finals-â-entries-open/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/manchester-nts-finals-&#226;-entries-open/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 August 2011 10:22:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>Warwick Touch Fest &#226;€“ Great Success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/warwick-touch-fest-&#226;-great-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Warwick Touch&#39;s first ever home tournament the Warwick Summer Touch-Fest has been hailed a huge success with more than 100 touch players descending on... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/warwick-touch-fest-&#226;-great-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/warwick-touch-fest-â-great-success/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/warwick-touch-fest-&#226;-great-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 19 August 2011 08:58:56</pubDate>
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                    <title>The future for England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/the-future-for-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[NEXT STEPS: The future for England TouchOn the back of the recent growth in Touch participation at all levels across the country and the performance o... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/the-future-for-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/the-future-for-england-touch/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/august/the-future-for-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 11 August 2011 13:09:14</pubDate>
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                    <title>The Great Ramondoes and The Bees win Nottingham Social Comp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/the-great-ramondoes-and-the-bees-win-nottingham-social-comp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch trialist and Nottingham Rugby Chief Executive Simon Beatham™s side, &quot;The Great Ramondoes&quot;, took the men™s trophy at the Nottingham Socia... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/the-great-ramondoes-and-the-bees-win-nottingham-social-comp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/the-great-ramondoes-and-the-bees-win-nottingham-social-comp/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/the-great-ramondoes-and-the-bees-win-nottingham-social-comp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 21 July 2011 07:54:57</pubDate>
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                    <title>Warwick - Summer Touch Fest</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/warwick-summer-touch-fest/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Entries are now open for the Warwick Summer Touch Fest 2011When: Saturday, August 13th.Where: Warwickians Rugby Club in Hampton Road, Warwick, CV35 8H... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/warwick-summer-touch-fest/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/warwick-summer-touch-fest/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/warwick-summer-touch-fest/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 20 July 2011 14:41:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>2011 European Club Championships</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/2011-european-club-championships/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural Federation of International Touch 2011 European Club Touch Championships (ECTC2011)Where: Benetton Fields, La Ghirada, Treviso, ItalyWhe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/2011-european-club-championships/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/2011-european-club-championships/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/2011-european-club-championships/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2011 11:01:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Tournament - Ireland</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/touch-tournament-ireland/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The Annual Dublin Mixed One-day tournament is confirmed:When: Saturday 13th AugustWhere: Terenure CollegeFormat: Men&#39;s and Mixed sections. Official re... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/touch-tournament-ireland/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/touch-tournament-ireland/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/touch-tournament-ireland/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 19 July 2011 10:25:55</pubDate>
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                    <title>Halton&#39;s Charity Touch event - Huge success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/haltons-charity-touch-event-huge-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Halton Touch (in Widnes) hosted their 1st Charity Touch tournament on Saturday with resounding success.6 teams from across the country competed in a f... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/haltons-charity-touch-event-huge-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/haltons-charity-touch-event-huge-success/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/haltons-charity-touch-event-huge-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 18 July 2011 11:28:21</pubDate>
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                    <title>Touch Tournament in Vienna (Mens and Womens, no mixed)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/touch-tournament-in-vienna-mens-and-womens-no-mixed/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Where: Vienna, AustriaWhen: Saturday 10 SeptFormat: Mens (5-8 teams) and Womens (5-8 teams expected)Standard: Intermediate / development&#160;&#160;Cost: EUR25 ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/touch-tournament-in-vienna-mens-and-womens-no-mixed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/touch-tournament-in-vienna-mens-and-womens-no-mixed/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/touch-tournament-in-vienna-mens-and-womens-no-mixed/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 July 2011 12:54:18</pubDate>
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                    <title>North East Touch Events</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/north-east-touch-events/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Percy Park Pirates are running a Touch event, find all the details you need below.Mixed 30s CompWhen: Saturday 1st October 2011 : 10.30am Registration... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/north-east-touch-events/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/north-east-touch-events/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/north-east-touch-events/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 12 July 2011 12:23:41</pubDate>
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                    <title>Charity Social Mixed Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/charity-social-mixed-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Halton Charity Mixed TournamentWhen:Saturday 16th July0930 - Squad registration1000 - Brief. Team managers should report to control for introductions ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/charity-social-mixed-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/charity-social-mixed-touch-tournament/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/charity-social-mixed-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 July 2011 14:28:36</pubDate>
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                    <title>The TWC Physio Team</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/the-twc-physio-team/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[6am starts, thousands of pounds worth of tape and 30 bags of ice became the daily routine for the 8 Physiotherapists and the Osteopath that made up th... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/the-twc-physio-team/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/the-twc-physio-team/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 July 2011 12:59:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>Europe V&#39;s Rest of the World</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/europe-vs-rest-of-the-world/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[During the Touch World Cup in Edinburgh, EUROPE played against an F.I.T. Rest of the World selectionSupported by Scott Hastings, &#160;international rugby ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/europe-vs-rest-of-the-world/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/europe-vs-rest-of-the-world/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 July 2011 12:29:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>W30s Success at World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/w30s-success-at-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[SuperNanas are Series Winners!The England W30s team capped off an eventful year with a gold medal in the Series Final against Scotland W30s at the TWC... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/w30s-success-at-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/w30s-success-at-world-cup/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/w30s-success-at-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 11 July 2011 09:23:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Bath NTS - Entries Now Open</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/bath-nts-entries-now-open/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Entries for the Bath NTS (August 6th) are now open! Details below.Cost: &#163;160 per teamVenue: Stothert &amp;amp; Pitt RFC, Adamsfield, Bath Road, Corston, B... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/bath-nts-entries-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/bath-nts-entries-now-open/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 July 2011 09:19:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>Europes First World Cup Final and Silver Medal</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/europes-first-world-cup-final-and-silver-medal/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Men&#39;s 30&#39;s - Silver MedalIt is hard to pinpoint when exactly the planning started for a World Cup Final berth and silver medal, but it is easy to reme... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/europes-first-world-cup-final-and-silver-medal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/europes-first-world-cup-final-and-silver-medal/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/europes-first-world-cup-final-and-silver-medal/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 08 July 2011 08:54:22</pubDate>
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                    <title>Men&#39;s 35 - World Cup Bronze Medal!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/mens-35-world-cup-bronze-medal/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Men&#39;s 35s is a team of many diverse talents. Unfortunately not all of them are related to the game of Touch Rugby. However, what the team lack... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/mens-35-world-cup-bronze-medal/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/mens-35-world-cup-bronze-medal/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 07 July 2011 07:56:59</pubDate>
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                    <title>WORLD CUP 2011</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/world-cup-2011/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[WOW, what a week! An outstanding performance by Team England resulting in teams bringing home a gold, a silver and a bronze medal. This is an amazing ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/world-cup-2011/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/world-cup-2011/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/world-cup-2011/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 July 2011 11:42:06</pubDate>
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                    <title>Thames Valley NTS &#226;€“ Entries now open</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/thames-valley-nts-&#226;-entries-now-open/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Cost: &#163;160 per teamVenue: Berkshire County Sports Ground, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6STEntry includes: team lunches and free sports massage.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/thames-valley-nts-&#226;-entries-now-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/thames-valley-nts-&#226;-entries-now-open/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 July 2011 11:11:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>ETA President moves to Pastures New</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/eta-president-moves-to-pastures-new/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Dear Members, Players, Coaches and Referees,It is my pleasure as President to congratulate all those who participated in the Touch World Cup 2011 that... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/eta-president-moves-to-pastures-new/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/july/eta-president-moves-to-pastures-new/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 06 July 2011 08:57:46</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cambridge Social Touch Comp &#226;€“ CANCELLED</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/cambridge-social-touch-comp-&#226;-cancelled/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately due to lack of entries, the Cambridge Social Touch comp has been cancelled.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/cambridge-social-touch-comp-&#226;-cancelled/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/cambridge-social-touch-comp-â-cancelled/
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                    <pubDate>Fri, 17 June 2011 09:45:11</pubDate>
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                    <title>In2Touch &#226;€“ Rugby World Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/in2touch-&#226;-rugby-world-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This years &#39;In2Touch - Rugby World Cup&#39; will this year take place on Saturday 17th September at King Georges Park, Wandsworth.Arguably one of the most... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/in2touch-&#226;-rugby-world-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/in2touch-â-rugby-world-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/in2touch-&#226;-rugby-world-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 June 2011 13:16:24</pubDate>
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                    <title>London NTS - Open for Entry</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/london-nts-open-for-entry/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 2011 London NTS takes places at Kings Georges Park, Wandsworth on Saturday 9th July from 9:30am. There are only a limited number of spaces availab... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/london-nts-open-for-entry/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/london-nts-open-for-entry/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/london-nts-open-for-entry/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 June 2011 13:07:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Lilleshall NSC host Elite Squads final WC prep!</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/lilleshall-nsc-host-elite-squads-final-wc-prep/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In the final run up to the World Cup, the 8 England Elite squads headed to&#160;Lilleshall National Sports Centre to put the finishing touches to their pre... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/lilleshall-nsc-host-elite-squads-final-wc-prep/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/lilleshall-nsc-host-elite-squads-final-wc-prep/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/lilleshall-nsc-host-elite-squads-final-wc-prep/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 14 June 2011 10:51:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>In memory of Lucas Von Hoff</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/in-memory-of-lucas-von-hoff/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It is with deep sadness and regret that England Touch has to announce that Lucas Von Hoff passed away in London late Saturday morning.Lucas led the wa... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/in-memory-of-lucas-von-hoff/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/in-memory-of-lucas-von-hoff/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/in-memory-of-lucas-von-hoff/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 June 2011 13:29:49</pubDate>
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                    <title>London Touch Champs</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The London Touch Champs were held on 4th June at Old Deer Park, Richmond. The event was part of the London 10s and RugbyRocks 7s, with bars, food and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/london-touch-champs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/london-touch-champs/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/june/london-touch-champs/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 10 June 2011 14:20:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>Tri Nations Training Camp</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/tri-nations-training-camp/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester recently hosted the Tri Nations Training Camp giving the England, Wales and Scotland squads and referees a chance to have a run out against... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/tri-nations-training-camp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/tri-nations-training-camp/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/tri-nations-training-camp/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 10:23:42</pubDate>
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                    <title>MR7s Social Touch - Round up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/mr7s-social-touch-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[A wet and windy Sunday in Manchester didn&#39;t put off the die hard Touch players in this weekend&#39;s event.6 teams battled it out against the elements to ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/mr7s-social-touch-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/mr7s-social-touch-round-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/mr7s-social-touch-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 12:09:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>London Champs Touch Event</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/london-champs-touch-event/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The 11th London Touch Champs will be held on the 4th June 2011 at Old Deer Park, Richmond. In partnership with the London 10s and RugbyRocks7s the eve... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/london-champs-touch-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/london-champs-touch-event/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/london-champs-touch-event/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 11:08:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>Ultra Fit</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/ultra-fit/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[This months Ultra Fit magazine&#160;features a 4 page article on playing Touch (ultra-FIT vol 21 digital issue 4).Go online and order/download your issue n... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/ultra-fit/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/ultra-fit/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/ultra-fit/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 08:00:16</pubDate>
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                    <title>Thames Valley Touch Tournament - Round up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/thames-valley-touch-tournament-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[For the first time in 3 years the sun came out for a Thames Valley Touch Tournament as the first swallow of summer appeared in the sky. We were deligh... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/thames-valley-touch-tournament-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/thames-valley-touch-tournament-round-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/thames-valley-touch-tournament-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 15:01:31</pubDate>
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                    <title>Trivia Night</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/trivia-night/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The England WO in an attempt to raise held a great&#160;&#39;Trivia Night&#39;&#160;recently at GJ&#39;s pub..Family and Friends showed their support making up a total numb... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/trivia-night/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/trivia-night/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/trivia-night/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 13:00:02</pubDate>
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                    <title>NTS Round 1 Round Up</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/nts-round-1-round-up/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday 16 April saw the first leg of the 2011 National Touch Series arrive in Nottingham. &#160;20 of the best teams in the country came together to comp... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/nts-round-1-round-up/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/nts-round-1-round-up/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/nts-round-1-round-up/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 10:38:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>Cambridge Men&#226;€™s and Ladies tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/cambridge-men&#226;-s-and-ladies-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Saturday 21st May - 9:00am registration - approx 5:00pm finalsCambridge Rugby Club - Granchester Rd, Cambridge, CB3 9ED&#163;150 per teamMaximum 14 players... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/cambridge-men&#226;-s-and-ladies-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/cambridge-menâ-s-and-ladies-tournament/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/may/cambridge-men&#226;-s-and-ladies-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 19:00:16</pubDate>
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                    <title>Getting started</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/april/getting-started/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Sportsister - The sports magazine for women has done a great article on &#39;Getting started&#39; in Touch... read it all here.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/april/getting-started/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/april/getting-started/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/april/getting-started/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 10 April 2011 17:42:07</pubDate>
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                    <title>Exhibition Match</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/april/exhibition-match/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch put on exhibition match at &#39;City Scrum&#39;International legal practice Norton Rose&#160;held their 4th annual City Scrum Touch Tournament at the... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/april/exhibition-match/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/april/exhibition-match/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/april/exhibition-match/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 05 April 2011 19:50:25</pubDate>
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                    <title>Medway Touch - Junior Indoor Touch Cup</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/medway-touch-junior-indoor-touch-cup/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Medway Touch continues its Schools Cup programme of events by&#160;holding a junior indoor touch comp at Medway Park.Twelve teams arrived looking to be cro... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/medway-touch-junior-indoor-touch-cup/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/medway-touch-junior-indoor-touch-cup/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/medway-touch-junior-indoor-touch-cup/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 31 March 2011 19:00:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>World Cup Draw</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/world-cup-draw/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The World Cup Draw and schedule are now available.Click here to download yours now!Please note: These are still subject to change!... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/world-cup-draw/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/world-cup-draw/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/world-cup-draw/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 March 2011 10:01:01</pubDate>
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                    <title>CISX Channel Islands Touch Competition</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/cisx-channel-islands-touch-competition/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[There has been a change of date for the CISX Channel Islands Championship which hopefully means that more teams will be able to attend.The two day tou... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/cisx-channel-islands-touch-competition/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/cisx-channel-islands-touch-competition/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/cisx-channel-islands-touch-competition/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 March 2011 09:06:43</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Touch team up with the Manchester Rugby 7s Festival</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/england-touch-team-up-with-the-manchester-rugby-7s-festival/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural Touch competition run by Manchester 7s will be held on Sunday 15th May. The event will form part of the MR7s 3 day rugby festival which ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/england-touch-team-up-with-the-manchester-rugby-7s-festival/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/england-touch-team-up-with-the-manchester-rugby-7s-festival/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/england-touch-team-up-with-the-manchester-rugby-7s-festival/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 March 2011 14:07:50</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coaching course proves to be a huge success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/coaching-course-proves-to-be-a-huge-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 16th Jan, England Touch held their first Coach Education course: ˜Beyond Level 1™. This was a day designed to bring current club coaches up ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/coaching-course-proves-to-be-a-huge-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/coaching-course-proves-to-be-a-huge-success/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/coaching-course-proves-to-be-a-huge-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 March 2011 12:57:36</pubDate>
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                    <title>Chargers Invitational - Huge (and muddy!) success</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/chargers-invitational-huge-and-muddy-success/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Manchester Chargers successfully held their second annual Invitational Tournament on Saturday 19thFeb at Wright Robinson School in Manchester.&#160; Fiftee... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/chargers-invitational-huge-and-muddy-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/chargers-invitational-huge-and-muddy-success/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/march/chargers-invitational-huge-and-muddy-success/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 02 March 2011 12:13:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>Thames Valley Men&#39;s and Women&#39;s Event</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/thames-valley-mens-and-womens-event/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[When: Saturday 2nd AprilWhere: Berkshire County Sports Club, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading RG4 6ST- parking, bar, changing and showers.Divisions: Men... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/thames-valley-mens-and-womens-event/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/thames-valley-mens-and-womens-event/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/thames-valley-mens-and-womens-event/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Fri, 25 February 2011 22:05:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros results now online</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/euros-results-now-online/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[The games are over, the medals won and the results are now available!Visit http://www.toucheuros2010.com/news/ for all the details.... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/euros-results-now-online/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/euros-results-now-online/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/euros-results-now-online/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 23 February 2011 18:30:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Squads Announced</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/national-squads-announced/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[It gives me great pleasure to officially announce all of the England Touch Teams for the World Cup 2011.We are all very excited about the next 4 month... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/national-squads-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/national-squads-announced/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/national-squads-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 21 February 2011 13:25:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Touch Series (NTS)</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/national-touch-series-nts/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[ALL of the NTS dates have been confirmed as being:Round 1 “ Saturday April 16th “ NottinghamRound 2 “ Saturday July 9th - LondonRound 3 “ Saturday Jul... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/national-touch-series-nts/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/national-touch-series-nts/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/national-touch-series-nts/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 20 February 2011 21:15:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>Calendar dates</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/calendar-dates/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We&#39;ve now created a Google calendar to aid in the scheduling of events for the year. It&#39;s colour coded too, to easily show at a glance the events you&#39;... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/calendar-dates/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/calendar-dates/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/calendar-dates/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Sun, 20 February 2011 20:46:37</pubDate>
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                    <title>Physio Corner - Stretching</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/physio-corner-stretching/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[StretchingAre we achieving what we think we are when we stretch?The concept that stretching is non-beneficial or in some cases detrimental is, I suspe... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/physio-corner-stretching/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/physio-corner-stretching/
                    </link>
                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/february/physio-corner-stretching/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 16 February 2011 12:40:08</pubDate>
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                    <title>Calling all Level 1 Referee&#226;€™s</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/january/calling-all-level-1-referee&#226;-s/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Referee CourseManchester Chargers in conjunction with In2Touch and Sale Sharks are hosting a Level 2 Referee Course, being run by England Touch™s Nati... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/january/calling-all-level-1-referee&#226;-s/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                    <link>
                    https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/january/calling-all-level-1-refereeâ-s/
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2011/january/calling-all-level-1-referee&#226;-s/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Wed, 19 January 2011 09:52:45</pubDate>
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                    <title>Euros DVD now available to order</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[European championships DVD&#39;s now available to order:&#160; DVDs of four of the European Championships finals are now available for order and distribution.T... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/euros-dvd-now-available-to-order/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Wed, 29 December 2010 11:08:38</pubDate>
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                    <title>National Youth Touch Series - Medway</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[England Under 13, 11 and 9National Youth Touch SeriesMedway&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Saturday, 2nd October 20... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/national-youth-touch-series-medway/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2010 16:24:13</pubDate>
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                    <title>England Trials</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[England Touch announces today that they will be holding open trials for players wishing to be considered for selection to the National Squads for the ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/england-trials/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2010 15:52:03</pubDate>
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                    <title>Women&#226;€™s Touch &#226;€“ Development Day</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please find below details of this year™s Women™s Touch Development Day “ Saturday 25th September 2010. The venue will be Percy Park RFC where they wil... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/women&#226;-s-touch-&#226;-development-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2010 15:45:09</pubDate>
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                    <title>New High Performance Director Announced</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Great news, this week Michael Abromowitz (Abro) has agreed to become High Performance Director for England Touch, this role, and Claire McIntosh™s as ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/new-high-performance-director-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/new-high-performance-director-announced/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2010 15:40:54</pubDate>
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                    <title>Invitational Bonfire Touch Tournament</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;Oxford Touch are keen to ramp up the Touch scene in their city and are organising a little winter warmer, œInvitational Bonfire Touch Tournament... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/invitational-bonfire-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2010 15:24:20</pubDate>
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                    <title>Elite England Squads</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[2011 World Cup - Edinburgh.Following the successful trials, with a record turn out of over 150 new players, the following squads have been named. The ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/elite-england-squads/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/elite-england-squads/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2010 15:21:15</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sad News</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is with great regret, that we have to report the untimely death of Paul Gamblin. Paul aged 54 was the Percy Park Under 10&#39;s lead coach and a promin... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/sad-news/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2010 15:17:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>AGM</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/agm/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[England Touch would like to confirm the date for the AGM and OGM as Sunday 5th December 2010. The host venue will be that of our affiliated club “ Oxf... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/agm/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Thu, 23 December 2010 15:12:33</pubDate>
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                    <title>Social Networking</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Keep up with all the news about the game and get involved with the build up to the 2011 season. The World Cup, the NTS 2011, Referee courses and of co... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/social-networking/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 December 2010 21:14:35</pubDate>
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                    <title>New Logo</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/new-logo/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[As the astute amongst you may have noticed, England Touch have got a new logo! This logo will now be used on everything related to England Touch, and ... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/new-logo/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <pubDate>Mon, 20 December 2010 21:13:53</pubDate>
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                    <title>2011 Chargers 2nd Annual Touch Tournament</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/2011-chargers-2nd-annual-touch-tournament/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[19th February 2011Due to popular demand, Manchester Chargers are again running their Annual (2nd) &#39;Invitational Touch Tournament&#39;.For more info at thi... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/2011-chargers-2nd-annual-touch-tournament/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/2011-chargers-2nd-annual-touch-tournament/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 December 2010 18:15:32</pubDate>
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                    <title>Sport England Funded Project @ Medway Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/sport-england-funded-project-medway-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[Sport England Funded ProjectMedway Touch launches 2011 Finding Fitness is FunMedway residents are being the offered the chance to try a number of diff... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/sport-england-funded-project-medway-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/sport-england-funded-project-medway-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 December 2010 18:07:58</pubDate>
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                    <title>Coach Education Day</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/coach-education-day/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[In the first of a series of events, England Touch is pleased to announce a Coach Education Day for anyone interested in developing their coaching know... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/coach-education-day/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/coach-education-day/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Mon, 13 December 2010 17:58:40</pubDate>
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                    <title>Welcome to the Home of England Touch</title>
                    <comments>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/welcome-to-the-home-of-england-touch/</comments>
					<description><![CDATA[We are England Touch.We are the players.We are the supporters, willing us on.We are the medals, waiting to be won.We are the touchdowns, waiting to be... <a href="https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/welcome-to-the-home-of-england-touch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                    <guid>https://englandtouch.azurewebsites.net/news/rss/news/posts/2010/december/welcome-to-the-home-of-england-touch/</guid>
                    <pubDate>Tue, 07 December 2010 10:40:45</pubDate>
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