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New Zealand Cricket selector Gavin Larsen ahead of the first taste of international cricket this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From City Kickboxing Mike Angove joins D'Arcy in studio with special guest MMA fighter Rob Whittaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic shot putter Tom Walsh talks about the potential changes being made to IAAF Diamond League events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand Rugby's high performance sevens talent development manager Chad Tuoro talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about finding the next rugby superstar!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi hooker Brandon Smith talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave from inside the Kiwi's camp ahead of the international league season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wellington Phoenix have added a proven goal scorer to their roster for the rest of the A-League season.Former English Premier League striker Gary Hooper's joined the 'Nix having had spells at English clubs Norwich and Sheffield Wednesday.The 31 year old's scored 189 goals in his professional career in 445 appearances.Hooper's excited by a new challenge."I spoke to the manager a couple of weeks ago, told me how he wanted me to play.Told me about the city, told me about the league, and it's completely different to what I'm used to."He says finding the back of the net's his biggest strength among other things."Link up really, and then getting it wide, trying to link up with the other striker. That's my job."Hooper won't be available until next weekend's round three match with Perth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIGEL YALDEN AND D'ARCY WALDEGRAVE ANALYSE THE TEAM ABOVE. BELOW, PATRICK MCKENDRY SHARES HIS TAKES ON THE TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT. If we can take anything from the demeanour of All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and his players put before the media today, it's that they have a quiet confidence they have prepared for everything Ireland will bring in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final.That's reflected in the selection of the matchday 23, too. The only minor surprises are at hooker, where Codie Taylor starts ahead of Dane Coles in what Hansen has described as a "one-two" punch combination, and Jordie Barrett on the reserves bench ahead of Ben Smith; primarily for his long-range goalkicking ability.You could call it a horses for courses approach – extra relevant because Hansen has a horse running in a $14 million race in Australia on Saturday, too – but what comes through strongly is how settled this line-up looks and how much faith Hansen and company have in those fortunate players tasked with the job in the biggest game

Kayla Cullen accepts she'll now need need permission to play for the Silver Ferns again.The defender has signed for the Swifts for next year's Australian Super Netball competition.Players who play in Australia full time need special dispensation to be eligible for New Zealand, such as Laura Langman and Maria Folau."We're not too sure how that process goes at this point, but if the opportunity arises, I'll try to go down there."Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander's expressed dismay at the move because it comes at the expense of a young Australian.Cullen can see where Alexander's coming from, but is not letting that view affect her."I guess I've potentially taken a spot that an up and coming wing defence, goal defence might have filled, but I'm happy, it is what it is I guess." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's greatest marathon runners are flying like never before – and many experts are putting the astonishing times down to a running shoe.The Nike ZoomX Vaporfly, launched in 2016, has zoomed into the headlines, and is threatening to become as famous as Kenya's record setting stars Brigid Kosgei and Eliud Kipchoge.The shoe, which has a few versions, sells for up to $650 on the internet (and one supposed limited release model is being sold out of Britain for $2000). They are half that price out of official New Zealand suppliers, while the latest incarnation sells for nearly $500 in Europe.But it is also dividing the athletics world with at least one stable of runners, aligned to a rival company, calling on authorities to examine the shoes which they claim are "ruining" the sport, stating they "don't want to continue with unfair athletics"Equipment disputes are certainly not a new argument in sport – golf is perhaps the most obvious recent example, where rules around how long putters are used have been rev

It's come too late for the New Zealand cricketers, but the boundary countback rule will no longer be used to decide tied Super Overs, according to reportsCricinfo reports the ICC has made the change on the basis of recommendations from its myriad committees after the Black Caps lost the World Cup final to England by zero runs at Lord's in July.England won because they had scored 26 boundaries to New Zealand's 17.Super Overs will now be repeated until one team has more runs than the other.In July's World Cup final, both sides scored 241 from their 50 overs, meaning they had to bat again for six balls each.England scored 15 in their super over. With two runs needed from their final ball to win, New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill scored one before being run out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi Bathurst champion Scott McLaughlin sympathises with the hard-chasing Shane van Gisbergen in the wake of his controversial win yesterday, but insists there was no 'intentional' go-slow from his team.But McLaughlin's maiden Bathurst victory could be ripped from his grasp after officials slapped a team orders rule breach charge against DJR/Team Penske.The charge was handed down after an inquiry into the "disgraceful" actions taken by Supercars driver Fabian Coulthard during a late safety car period at the Bathurst 1000.Officials originally hit Coulthard with a drive-through penalty during the race for breach of safety car procedures which saw him bunch and hold up the field as McLaughlin pitted for fuel for the final laps.Coulthard's actions saw McLaughlin's lead increase from one second out to 47 after the yellow flags were first waved, though the field re-grouped as the safety car continued after the cars had completed their pit-stops."I only found out about what had happened at the press conference," McL

Scott McLaughlin talks with D'Arcy Waldegrave about his historic Bathurst win and the controversy that has come with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From City Kickboxing, Mike Angove and Golnaz Bassam Tabar join Radio Sport Drive Host D’Arcy Waldegrave in studio as they talk fight sport, including what it was like being in the corner of Kiwi fight sensation Israel Adesanya.LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herald Sport writer Patrick McKendry joins D'Arcy Waldegrave to talk about the All Blacks at the Rugby World Cup, including their opening win over the Springboks and their latest press conference.After beating South Africa 23-13, New Zealand have a large break until their next Pool  game against Canada on October 2.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Springboks have named an unchanged 23 for Saturday night's mouthwatering Rugby World Cup opener against the All Blacks in Yokohama.The Boks, captained by loose forward Siya Kolisi, have named the same side as ran out against Japan in their warm-up clash - the first time they have named an unchanged team in 51 games, when they played identical teams against Wales and the All Blacks in the 2015 World Cup quarter-final and semifinal respectively.They take on Steve Hansen's team in what many believe could be a rehearsal for the final on November 2, before also facing Italy, Namibia and Canada in Pool B.Ever since South Africa were dealt a humiliating 57-0 thrashing in North Harbour in September 2017, the two sides have been almost impossible to separate. The All Blacks claimed a 25-24 victory in Cape Town a month after that thumping before South Africa hit back with a 36-34 triumph in Wellington last September.A 32-30 All Blacks victory followed a month later, and the last game was the closest of the lot — a

Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore expects his team's skill levels to continue to advance.Moore has been confirmed in the role in a full-time capacity for the first time, signing on until the 2021 rugby World Cup in New Zealand.He says putting all of his focus on the one job, has come at a great time.Moore says being appointed full-time allows them to keep up with other international sides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of New Zealand's most decorated athletes has missed out on the 13 strong team named for the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Doha.Double Olympic medalist Nick Willis failed to meet the qualifying criteria and was relying on an invitation from the IAAF to compete, but it hasn't been forthcoming.Reigning world champion shot putter Tom Walsh heads the Kiwi contingent along with young sprinters Zoe Hobbs and Eddie Osei-Nketia [oh-say-n-ket-ee-ah]Alana Barber and Quentin Rew will line-up in the race walks, and Malcolm Hicks and Caden Shields will compete in the marathon.Shotputter Maddison-Lee Wesche and high jumper Hamish Kerr will make their world championship debuts.Hammer thrower Julia Ratcliffe, shotputter Jacko Gill, 10,000 metre runner Camille Buscomb and 400 metres hurdler Portia Bing have also been named.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has reinforced the need for his side to start the World Cup in the right away against South Africa on Saturday, saying a good performance would put down a marker for them.What was left unsaid was the fact it will also show the other contenders what they are up against and an excellent performance from the defending champions would be a significant mental blow.He also poured cold water on what appears to be a provocative attempt from the South African camp to create a little intrigue over the injury status of lock Brodie Retallick, who is recovering from a dislocated shoulder suffered in the draw between the two teams in Wellington in July.Springboks assistant coach Matthew Proudfoot flew a metaphorical kite today when he said he wouldn't be surprised if Retallick played against his side in Yokohama despite the All Blacks repeatedly saying the key forward wouldn't be available until the final pool game against Italy at the earliest."I do not know why Matthew would think that," Foste

Brad Riddell has been waiting to step inside the cage against Australia's best fighters – but it took him signing with the world's biggest mixed martial arts promotion before someone stepped up.The Herald has confirmed Riddell will make his UFC debut at UFC 243 in Melbourne on October 6, squaring off against Australian lightweight and fellow UFC debutant Jamie Mullarkey.Riddell, 27, was signed by the UFC earlier this month but had no opponent for his October debut. Mullarkey (12-2) saw his opportunity and called Riddell out on social media, claiming Riddell hadn't been tested by Australia's best.Speaking to the Herald, Riddell had a simple message for his opponent."Come at me," he said."I haven't fought the best Australia has to offer because they never offered themselves up to fight. I was asking for months to fight these guys. For six or seven months I was trying to find a fight and it was a mission; no one was putting their hand up."They were making excuses. They'd say I didn't have enough MMA experience –

New Zealand Breakers forward Thomas Abercrombie joins D'Arcy Waldegrave to talk the upcoming Australian NBL season, including new players on the roster and incoming coach Dan Shamir.Back in the Breakers camp after the basketball World Cup, Abercrombie and his teammates will begin their preseason this Friday before the season starts in mid-October.Abercrombie says after a necessary wind-down, he's ready to get back on the court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.