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Quilter International - Twickenham Stadium</image:title><image:caption>England's Maro Itoje scores his side's fourth try of the game during the Quilter International match at Twickenham Stadium, London.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/england.jpg</image:loc><image:title>England</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2019-08-30T20:59:52+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2019/06/07/the-legend-of-the-garden-continues/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ar-jr.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AR JR</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2019-06-07T16:51:39+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2019/02/09/scotland-v-ireland-preview/</loc><lastmod>2019-03-09T17:30:47+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2019/03/09/ireland-v-france-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ntamack-4120020.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ntamack-4120020</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2019-03-09T17:22:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2019/02/22/italy-v-ireland-six-nation-preview/</loc><lastmod>2019-02-22T17:40:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2019/02/02/six-nations-2019-preview-ireland-v-england/</loc><lastmod>2019-02-02T13:33:27+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2018/12/07/fury-v-wilder-a-turning-point/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fury-v-wilder.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury</image:title><image:caption>LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 01:  Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder pose for a photo with referee Jack Reiss after fighting to a draw during the WBC Heavyweight Champioinship at Staples Center on December 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.  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(photo Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-21T21:28:48+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2018/11/09/ireland-v-argentina-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>TB</image:title><image:caption>Tadhg Beirne has given Joe Schmidt some very welcome selection issues in the second row. (photo courtesy of the Irish Mirror)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/t-beirne.jpg</image:loc><image:title>T Beirne</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/jl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>JL</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2018-11-09T13:40:02+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2018/07/18/open-championship-2018-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/carnoustie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Carnoustie</image:title><image:caption>during The Open Championship press conference held at Carnoustie Golf Club on May 1, 2007 in Carnoustie, Scotland.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/633039022-612x612.jpg</image:loc><image:title>633039022-612x612</image:title><image:caption>Though still only 23, Jon Rahm looks primed to pick up his maiden, major victory this week. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/golf2_300x250.jpg</image:loc><image:title>golf2_300x250</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2018-07-18T14:47:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2018/03/09/six-nations-2018-ireland-v-scotland-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/tf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>TF</image:title><image:caption>Fit again, Tadhg Furlong, provides a welcome boost to what has already been a dominant Irish pack. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/j-sch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>J Sch</image:title><image:caption>Joe Schmidt's coaching has allowed Ireland enjoy soccer-like levels of possession in this year's tournament. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/six-n.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Six N</image:title><image:caption>during the 6 Nations Launch at the Hitlon on January 24, 2018 in London, England.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/md.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MD</image:title><image:caption>"No Martin, images of Robert Mugabe and The Star of David are not the same thing"</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2018-03-09T12:41:07+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2018/02/23/six-nations-2018-ireland-v-wales-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sextonmurray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SextonMurray</image:title><image:caption>As Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton go, so go Ireland. (photo courtesy of rugbylad.ie)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cmjs.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>CM&amp;JS</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ap.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AP</image:title><image:caption>Andrew Porter has been tasked with filling the boots of Tadhg Furlong. (photo courtesy joe.ie)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sch.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>SCH</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mon.jpg</image:loc><image:title>MON</image:title><image:caption>"Down with those probing questions" (photo courtesy of The Irish Times)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jm.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>J&amp;M</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2018-03-04T22:26:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2018/02/09/ireland-v-italy-preview-all-aboard-the-larmour-train/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ba.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>BA</image:title><image:caption>Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki have an opportunity to provide some much needed midfield, attacking thrust.  </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/aki.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Aki</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/h-a.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>H &amp; A</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/se.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>SE</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/js.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>JS</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sexton.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Sexton</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/irl-end.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Irl End</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-09T17:51:11+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2018/02/01/six-nations-2018-france-v-ireland-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/j-ryan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>J Ryan</image:title><image:caption>Highly-touted Leinster second-row, James Ryan, has been handed a slightly unexpected Six Nations starting debut. (photo: Independent.ie)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/b-lap.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B Lap</image:title><image:caption>FFR President, Brenard Laporte's reach goes far and wide into French rugby.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/laporte.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Laporte</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/j-brunel.jpg</image:loc><image:title>J Brunel</image:title><image:caption>New French head coach, Jaques Brunel, clearly caught up in Superbowl fever. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/gg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GG</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/gg-and-rb.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GG and RB</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-03T08:00:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/about/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>SUS</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2018-02-02T11:50:13+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>weekly</changefreq><priority>0.6</priority></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/09/14/golovkin-v-alvarez-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/g-gg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>G GG</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/gennady.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Gennady</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ggg-canelo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GGG Canelo</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-09-14T16:42:06+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/08/21/mayo-the-neverending-story/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/donaghy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Donaghy</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/don-and-aos.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Don and AOS</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-08-21T18:23:32+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/07/06/new-zealand-v-lions-3rd-test-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/romain-poite.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Romain-Poite</image:title><image:caption>Roman Poite, a good, headstrong French man, is unlikely to be swayed by either side.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/murray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Murray</image:title><image:caption>Generated by  IJG JPEG Library</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dl.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>DL</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-07-06T11:04:22+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/06/23/new-zealand-v-the-lions-1st-test-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/pom-lions.jpg</image:loc><image:title>POM Lions</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/pom.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>POM</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/teo.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Teo</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-06-23T12:05:54+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/06/15/us-open-2017-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/s-lowry.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Offaly GAA Announce The Faithful Fields, Centre of Excellence Plans</image:title><image:caption>With their hurlers set for a rough afternoon with Galway, Shane Lowry can give the Offaly faithful something to cheer about on Sunday evening.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/lowry.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Offaly GAA Announce The Faithful Fields, Centre of Excellence Plans</image:title><image:caption>15 October 2015; Golfer Shane'Lowry in Croke Park today to announce Offaly GAAÕs plans to develop a new centre of excellence.  The Faithful Fields project will cost 2.25 million to develop in total with Offaly GAA aiming to raise 750,000 before November 30th. Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/kisner.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>THE PLAYERS Championship - Final Round</image:title><image:caption>The extremely understated Kevin Kisner has been a very popular tip for success this week. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/rahm.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Rahm</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/j-rahm.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>J Rahm</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/j-day.jpg</image:loc><image:title>J Day</image:title><image:caption>J Day has had a tough year but has returned to form in recent weeks. Our pick of the favourites.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/holy-hill.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>Holy Hill</image:title><image:caption>The basilica on 'Holy Hill' adds to the unique setting of Erin Hills.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/us-open-fescue.jpg</image:loc><image:title>US Open Fescue</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-06-15T14:20:05+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/03/17/madness-in-the-method/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ireland-backrow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ireland-Backrow</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/presser.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Presser</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/f-f.jpg</image:loc><image:title>F &amp; F</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ford-nd-farrell.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ford nd Farrell</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/d-ryan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>D Ryan</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-17T09:00:50+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/03/16/cheltenham-has-a-new-a-p-to-hail/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/un-de-sceaux.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Un de Sceaux</image:title><image:caption>Un de Sceaux and Ruby Walsh are formidable favourites for the Champion Chase. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sprinter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sprinter</image:title><image:caption>Can Sprinter Sacre can repeat his heroics of 2013 in today's Champion Chase?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/more-of-that.jpg</image:loc><image:title>More of That</image:title><image:caption>More of That and Barry Geraghty, seen here after winning the 2014, will be hoping to deliver today in the RSA Chase. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ch.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CH</image:title><image:caption>CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 15:  Ruby Walsh celebrates after riding Annie Power to win The Stan James Champion Hurdle Challenge trophy at Cheltenham racecourse on March 15, 2016 in Cheltenham, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ruby Walsh;Annie Power</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-17T07:29:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/03/17/sprinter-sacre-joins-the-all-time-greats/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vautour.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Vautour</image:title><image:caption>Vautour's late defection has caused consternation among punters. Ruby Walsh will be hoping to guide the sublime performer to  a third Cheltenham victory. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/thistlecrack.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Thistlecrack</image:title><image:caption>Colin Tizzard's superstar in the making, Thistlecrack could dazzle the Cheltenham crowd today.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sprinter1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sprinter</image:title><image:caption> on Ladies Day of the Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse on March 16, 2016 in Cheltenham, England.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-17T07:23:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/04/06/2016-augusta-masters-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/bk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>BK</image:title><image:caption>Brooks Koepka ran Jason Day quite close at the WGC Matchplay two weeks ago. It's going to happen. Soon!</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/c-s.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C S</image:title><image:caption>We have a feeling 2011 champion, Charl Schwartzel is going to be right in the mix come Sunday evening. 
(Courtesy of Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/r-m.jpg</image:loc><image:title>R M</image:title><image:caption>Rory McIlroy appears to be going down the same route as Tiger Woods when it comes to gym work. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/jim-herman.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Jim Herman</image:title><image:caption>38 year-old, Jim Herman's qualification for this year's Augusta Masters was a genuinely heartwarming moment.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/j-spieth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>J Spieth</image:title><image:caption>during the final round of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-17T07:19:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/04/25/gennady-golovkin-looms-large-for-saul-alvarez/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/jcc.jpg</image:loc><image:title>JCC</image:title><image:caption>Trainer Abel Sanchez has successfully instilled in his man the stylings of the legendary Mexican hall-of-famer, Julio Cesar Chavez.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/canelo.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Canelo</image:title><image:caption>Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez (l) seen here in his victory over Migeul Cotto will hopefully face GGG later in 2016. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ggg-wade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GGG Wade</image:title><image:caption>Generated by  IJG JPEG Library</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-17T07:13:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/07/13/2016-open-championship-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/zj.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ZJ</image:title><image:caption>Defending champion, Zach Johnson, arrives in Scotland in terrific form and with little or no fanfare. Definitely one to watch.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sullivan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sullivan</image:title><image:caption>Andy Sullivan is the least heralded, though no lesss talented, member of the new breed of English golfers. 
Generated by  IJG JPEG Library</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/andy-sullivan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Andy Sullivan</image:title><image:caption>Andy Sullivan is the less heralded, though no less talented member of England's new breed of golfers. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/js-amen.jpg</image:loc><image:title>JS Amen</image:title><image:caption>Jordan Spieth will be hoping to banish the ghosts of his cruel meltdown at Amen Corner at Augusta in April. (Courtesy CNBC)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dj-and-js.jpg</image:loc><image:title>DJ and JS</image:title><image:caption>Despite World Rankings , Dustin Johnson (l) seen here with Jordan Spieth has been the best golfer in 2016.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/peter-alliss.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ricoh Women's British Open - Day Three</image:title><image:caption>Though perfectly adept at putting his foot in it, Peter Alliss' wit and boundless knowledge for the game of golf will be sorely missed. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/rory-mcilroy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rory McIlroy</image:title><image:caption>Rory McIlroy being forced to explain why he doesn't want to play in a pointless tournament that would greatly disrupt his schedule. (Courtesy Irish Times)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/royal-troon-postage-stamp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Royal Troon Postage Stamp</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-17T07:08:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/09/09/its-triple-g-time-in-london/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/khan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>khan</image:title><image:caption>Amir Khan (l) apparently won't fight Kell Brook because he doesn't like him. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/brook-staples.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sport</image:title><image:caption>Boxer Kell Brook suffered a serious leg injury after a machete attack in Tenerife in August 2014. 
</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/gennady-brook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gennady-brook</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ggg-brook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ggg-brook</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-03-17T07:00:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/02/24/french-test-a-defining-moment/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/andy-farrell.jpg</image:loc><image:title>andy-farrell</image:title><image:caption>Ireland's defence is yet to click under the guidance of former, dual-international, Andy Farrell.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sexton.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sexton</image:title><image:caption>Unsurprisingly, Johnny Sexton and his fitness have been the main topics of conversation in the lead up to this fixture. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cj1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cj</image:title><image:caption>A strong performance from CJ Stander should cement his place in the Irish back row.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cj.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cj</image:title><image:caption>A big performance from CJ Stander should cement his place in Ireland's back row.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/france-v-scotland.jpg</image:loc><image:title>france-v-scotland</image:title><image:caption>France were far from perfect in beating Scotland but they travel to a stadium that holds no fear for them.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/irl-v-fra.jpg</image:loc><image:title>irl-v-fra</image:title><image:caption>????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2017-02-24T20:18:29+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/02/10/dont-mention-the-bus/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pj.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pj</image:title><image:caption>Despite his try and faultless place-kicking, Paddy Jackson is under pressure to vary his game this weekend.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/back-row.jpg</image:loc><image:title>back-row</image:title><image:caption>Could the sum be less than the three excellent parts?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/d-ryan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>d-ryan</image:title><image:caption>The returning Donnacha Ryan should boost the Irish line-out, which was dominated in Murrayfield. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/team-bus.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Peter O'Mahony and Chris Henry pass the Trophy around the bus 16/3/2014</image:title><image:caption>The Irish team bus in happier times.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/irl-sco.jpg</image:loc><image:title>irl-sco</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-02-10T13:17:12+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2017/02/03/time-to-renew-hostilities/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/gr.jpg</image:loc><image:title>gr</image:title><image:caption>Garry Ringrose's biggest challenge thus far awaits in Murrayfield.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ringrose.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ringrose</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/c-murray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>c-murray</image:title><image:caption>Josh Strauss' (l) often questionable pursuit of Conor Murray will be closely observed by Roman Poite.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/murray.jpg</image:loc><image:title>murray</image:title><image:caption>Josh Strauss'(l) questionable pursuit of Conor Murray will be closely observed by Roman Poite.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/pj.png</image:loc><image:title>pj</image:title><image:caption>Paddy Jackson has an opportunity to press his case as more than an injury replacement for Johnny Sexton. (Courtesy of balls.ie)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/chicago.jpg</image:loc><image:title>chicago</image:title><image:caption>All changed, changed utterly.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/6-n.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>6-n</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2017-02-03T16:11:20+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/12/02/kings-in-the-north/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rh-try1.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rh-try</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rh-try.jpg</image:loc><image:title>rh-try</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-12-02T13:56:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/11/25/how-deep-is-the-irish-well/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pj.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Paddy Jackson</image:title><image:caption>Paddy Jackson's performance tomorrow will have a huge bearing on Six Nations selection. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/tf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tadhg Furlong with Kieran Read 19/11/2016</image:title><image:caption>How did Kieran Read end up there?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mh-and-dp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Michael Hooper and David Pocock 25/10/2015</image:title><image:caption>Michael Hooper (l) and the bloodied David Pocock are still, probably the best back row tandem in world rugby.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/a-ward.jpg</image:loc><image:title>a-ward</image:title><image:caption>Andre Ward (l), like New Zealand, took advantage of a weak referee. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/aw.jpg</image:loc><image:title>aw</image:title><image:caption>Andrew Ward (l), like New Zealand, did a fantastic job of working the referee.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/i-folau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>i-folau</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/folau.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rugby - Ireland v Australia, 16 November 2013</image:title><image:caption>16/11/2013 Rugby Union - Guinness Series. Ireland v Australia&#13;Israel Folau wins the ball in the air from Tommy Bowe&#13;Photo: John Halas</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-25T17:02:18+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/11/18/seconds-out-round-two/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sob.jpg</image:loc><image:title>sob</image:title><image:caption>Sean O' Brien's return should provide explosiveness and a new point of attack. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sw-and-br.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rugby Championship - All Blacks v Australia, 25 August 2012</image:title><image:caption>The returning Sam Whitelock (l) and Brodie Retallick (r) could have a decisive effect on the outcome. (courtesy of www.lintottphoto.co.nz)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/celebrations.jpg</image:loc><image:title>celebrations</image:title><image:caption>Gratuitous photo of Irish players celebrating the historic victory in Chicago (courtesy of the Telegraph) </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/robbie-h.jpg</image:loc><image:title>robbie-h</image:title><image:caption>during the international match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field on November 5, 2016 in Chicago, United States.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-18T15:14:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/11/03/why-not-us/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/soldier-field.jpg</image:loc><image:title>soldier-field</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pom-and-ih.jpg</image:loc><image:title>pom-and-ih</image:title><image:caption>Ireland will really feel the absence of Peter O' Mahony (l) and Iain Henderson (r) and Sean O'Brien in Soldier Field.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/crotty-try.jpg</image:loc><image:title>crotty-try</image:title><image:caption>Ryan Crotty's last gasp try, converted by Aaron Cruden saw New Zealand defeat Ireland in 2013 in heartbreaking circumstances. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/it-happened.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AFP AFP_HQ3UC S BBO USA IL</image:title><image:caption>Chicago fans take to the streets to celebrate the Chicago Cubs 8-7 victory over the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland in 10th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series, near Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois early on November 3, 2016.&#13;
Ending America's longest sports title drought in dramatic fashion, the Chicago Cubs captured their first World Series since 1908 by defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in a 10-inning thriller that concluded early on November 3. / AFP PHOTO / Tasos KatopodisTASOS KATOPODIS/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: AFP_HQ3UC</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cubs-ws.jpg</image:loc><image:title>cubs-ws</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-11-03T18:51:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/09/02/reaction-to-kaepernick-proves-something-is-amiss/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/donald-trump.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Donald Trump</image:title><image:caption>Donald Trump: Douchebag</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/star-spangled-banner.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Star Spangled Banner</image:title><image:caption>The Star Spangled Banner is a product of its time.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ck.jpg</image:loc><image:title>CK</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kaep.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kaep</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/kaep-sitting.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kaep Sitting</image:title><image:caption>Kaepernick sat for the anthem drawing mixed responses. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-09-02T11:45:51+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/03/29/day-emerges-as-one-to-beat/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/brooks.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Brooks</image:title><image:caption>The rapidly improving, Brooks Koepka, may emerge as a very real threat to the favourites at Augusta National. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bubba-watson.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bubba Watson</image:title><image:caption>Two-time winner, Bubba Watson, may emerge as the major threat to Jason Day.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/images.jpg</image:loc><image:title>images</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-29T13:01:00+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/03/14/cheltenham-2016-day-one-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/polly-p.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Polly P</image:title><image:caption>Polly Peachum (r) was narrowly pipped in the 2015 Mares Hurdle by Glen's Melody (l).</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/annie-p.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Annie P</image:title><image:caption>All eyes will be on Annie and Ruby in tomorrow's Champion Hurdle. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/cheltenham.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Cheltenham</image:title><image:caption>Generated by  IJG JPEG Library</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-03-14T17:58:28+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/02/12/six-nations-2016-round-2-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/maro.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Maro</image:title><image:caption>English rugby fans are getting very excited about Saracens 21-year-old second row, Maro Itoje.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/db.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>DB</image:title><image:caption>Dan Biggar: Ankles of adamantium </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sob.jpeg</image:loc><image:title>SOB</image:title><image:caption>Sean O' Brien's return is guaranteed to strengthen the Irish pack. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rabah.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rabah</image:title><image:caption>Those in the know say Rabah Slimani is a world-class, prop. So, France have dropped him. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/kearney.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Kearney</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-02-12T12:54:41+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/02/07/six-nations-2016-ireland-v-wales-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jp.jpg</image:loc><image:title>JP</image:title><image:caption>There have been calls to move Jared Payne to his preferred full back role, but he remains at outside center today. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/welsh-backrow.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Welsh Backrow</image:title><image:caption>The back row that many Welsh fans long for, Justin Tipuric, Sam Warburton (c) and Taulupe Faletau could cause major damage today.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rory-best.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Rory Best</image:title><image:caption>New Ireland captain, Rory Best, knows that his side will have it all to do today.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ireland-v-wales.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Ireland v Wales</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-02-08T15:03:44+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/01/16/nfl-divisional-round-preview-part-1/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/arodge.jpg</image:loc><image:title>ARodge</image:title><image:caption>Asking Aaron Rodgers to pull his team through in the desert may be a bridge too far.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/lf.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LF</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/us-map.png</image:loc><image:title>US Map</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/gronk.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Gronk</image:title><image:caption>Due to the carnage he causes on the field, Gronk can get away with outrageous photo shoots like this one. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tb-and-as.jpg</image:loc><image:title>TB and AS</image:title><image:caption>Tonight is the night when Alex Smith (r) can finally claim a playoff over a true superstar, in Tom Brady (l)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/vb-hit.jpg</image:loc><image:title>VB Hit</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/adam-jones.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Adam Jones</image:title><image:caption>Adam Jones, on that fateful night, when he went O.T.T. 'makin-it-rain'</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-16T14:09:23+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/01/10/nfl-wildcard-round-preview-part-2/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/el-2016.jpg</image:loc><image:title>EL 2016</image:title><image:caption>Eddie Lacy now. See if you can spot the difference.....</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/eddie-lacy-2015.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Eddie Lacy 2015</image:title><image:caption>Eddie Lacy in 2015</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/rw.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RW</image:title><image:caption>Russell Wilson's experience could prove vital tonight in getting Seattle over the line in a tricky road game.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/hoth.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Hoth</image:title><image:caption>The venue for tonight's showdown between Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ap.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AP</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-10T18:44:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/01/09/nfl-wildcard-preview-part-1/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/big-ben.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Big Ben</image:title><image:caption>Despite being favourite, the Pittsburgh Steelers, will need 'Big Ben' Roethlisberger to call on all his big game experience in Cincinnati tonight.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ajg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AJG</image:title><image:caption>Bengals' star wide-receiver, AJ Green, could well prove the difference maker against their divisional rival, Pittsburgh Steelers.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/as.jpg</image:loc><image:title>AS</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/jjw.jpg</image:loc><image:title>JJW</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/c-v-p.jpg</image:loc><image:title>C v P</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/rg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RG</image:title><image:caption>Roger Goodell: At €44 million a year, this kind of arrogance and incompetence doesn't come cheap.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-09T16:16:49+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2016/01/05/straight-up-sport-predictions-2016/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/connolly-keegan.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Connolly &amp; Keegan</image:title><image:caption>Remember, kids, you can't get suspended for this. (Photo courtesy of sportsjoe.ie) </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aldo-mcgregor.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Aldo McGregor</image:title><image:caption>Conor McGregor delivered on his promise to dominate the UFC featherweight divsion, culminating in his 13 second K.O. of Jose Aldo. Now, in 2016, it's up to the lightweight division.
(Photo courtesy of Getty Images)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tiger-woods.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tiger Woods</image:title><image:caption>2016 may see the retirement of probably the greatest, and definitely the most influential golfer of all time, Tiger Woods. Vintage era Tiger was simply untouchable.  (Photo By Jamie Squire/Getty Images for Golfweek)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/djakadam.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Djakadam</image:title><image:caption>KILKENNY, IRELAND - JANUARY 22:  Ruby Walsh riding Djakadam win The Goffs Tyhestes Handicap Steeple Chase at Gowran Park racecourse on January 22, 2015 in Kilkenny, Ireland. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ruby Walsh;Djakadam</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/roy-hodgson.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Roy Hodgson</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/iain-h.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Iain H</image:title><image:caption>With youngsters like Iain Henderson set to take on the mantle, Irish international rugby is in very safe hands.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/lvg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>LVG</image:title><image:caption>Generated by  IJG JPEG Library</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/shane-long-goal.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Shane Long Goal</image:title><image:caption>during the UEFA EURO 2016 Qualifier group D match between Republic of Ireland and Germany at the Aviva Stadium on October 8, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2016-01-06T23:34:04+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/12/24/boxing-remains-its-own-worst-enemy/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/ggg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>GGG</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/andy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Andy</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gennady.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Gennady</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-24T11:50:53+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/12/19/why-no-fuss-over-andy-lee/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/andy-lee-hook.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Andy Lee Hook</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-19T15:23:37+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/12/12/send-your-fury-elsewhere/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nick.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Nick</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tyson.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Tyson</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-12-14T11:42:31+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/11/22/life-must-go-on/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/wembley.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Wembley</image:title><image:caption>during the International Friendly match between England and France at Wembley Stadium on November 17, 2015 in London, England.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-22T13:54:38+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/11/06/the-curious-case-of-sam-burgess/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/luther.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Luther</image:title><image:caption>Centre Luther Burrell, having done very little wrong, was inexplicably cast aside for the rookie, Burgess</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/b-and-i.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B and I</image:title><image:caption>Burgess and South Sydney Rabbitohs teammate, the already legendary Greg Inglis, celebrate 2014's Grand Final victory, the club's first in 43 years.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/burgess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Burgess</image:title><image:caption>Burgess spent his time at Bath at flanker and with England at centre. What could possibly go wrong?</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/b-and-f.jpg</image:loc><image:title>B and F</image:title><image:caption>Andy Farrell (left) and</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/s-burgess.jpg</image:loc><image:title>S Burgess</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-11-08T17:30:16+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/10/23/rugby-world-cup-2015-snap-back-to-reality/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/argie.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Britain Rugby WCup Ireland Argentina</image:title><image:caption>Argentina players celebrate after the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between Ireland and Argentina at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. Argentina won the match 20-43.  (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/augustin-creevy.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Britain Rugby WCup Ireland Argentina</image:title><image:caption>Argentina's captain Agustin Creevy celebrates with a fan after last weekend's thrilling victory over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at a packed Millennium Stadium.  </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/daniel-hourcade.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Daniel-Hourcade</image:title><image:caption>Coach Daniel Hourcade has overseen a remarkable transformation in the Argentinian style of play. </image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-31T14:21:14+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/10/30/rugby-world-cup-2015-final-preview-australia-v-new-zealand/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/dan-carter.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Dan Carter</image:title><image:caption>Dan Carter, probably the greatest out half of all time, may well prove the difference in a tight affair.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pocock-and-mccaw.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Pocock and McCaw</image:title><image:caption>All eyes will be on man of the moment David Pocock and, in his last game, the legendary, Richie McCaw. </image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rwc-final.jpg</image:loc><image:title>RWC Final</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-31T14:20:36+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/10/16/rugby-world-cup-2015-ireland-v-argentina-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/w-irl.jpg</image:loc><image:title>W Irl</image:title><image:caption>Despite, five quarter-final appearances Ireland have yet to reach a Rugby World Cup semi-final.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/irl-fr.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Irl Fr</image:title></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-16T18:01:19+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/10/08/rwc-2015-ireland-v-france-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/irl-v-france.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Irl v France</image:title></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/jh-and-sob.jpg</image:loc><image:title>JH and SOB</image:title><image:caption>Ireland need big performances from Jamie Heaslip (centre) and Sean O' Brien (right) on Sunday evening.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bastareaud.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Bastareaud</image:title><image:caption>Ireland need to nullify the line-breaking ,off-loading threat of Mathieu Bastareaud.</image:caption></image:image><lastmod>2015-10-17T11:30:34+00:00</lastmod><changefreq>monthly</changefreq></url><url><loc>https://straightupsport.com/2015/10/01/rugby-world-cup-2015-round-3-preview/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://straightupsport.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/j-schmidt.jpg</image:loc><image:title>J Schmidt</image:title><image:caption>Joe Schmidt has been faced with a number of pleasant selection decisions this 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