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Crusaders 40Highlanders 20The Highlanders waited two years for the chance to host their southern neighbours. Two years too long after this instant classic under the Dunedin roof.Southern derbies always cultivate an extra edge. This breathless match, in which the Highlanders were overrun after leading 17-14 at the break, was no different.Five years to the day since their first and only Super Rugby title, the Highlanders threw everything and more at the Crusaders.So often that is not enough, though

For this prank I call a young Pita Ahki who had just joined the Hurricanes. I call him as someone from one of our new sponsors (they weren't a sponsor) Pita Pit and offer him an average offer to join the team. If you enjoy this episode share it with your mates and follow the journey at www.whatalad.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Hooker is ready for his moment.The quiet riser of the UFC's lightweight division, Hooker has gone underestimated, underrated and under the radar in his climb up the rankings.Now ranked at No 5, the Kiwi steps into the octagon at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas today against No 3 ranked Dustin Poirier – with the winner emerging as the next man up in the title picture.As a prize fighter, an opportunity at the UFC title is the ultimate goal for Hooker; and his opportunity to reach that comes in the form

In this episode I call Fletcher Smith from the Hurricanes as a "new sponsor" and offer him a pretty average deal to join the team. Have a listen to see if he's keen.. If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will enjoy it and follow the What a Lad journey at www.whatalad.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby commentator Keith Quinn joins Martin Devlin as he recalls his famous line as Jonah Lomu scored in the corner against England 25 years ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports has returned to New Zealand, but leave the politics at home, asks Martin Devlin. Yesterday marked the launch of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, with the first match played between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium.Sports Minister Grant Robertson delivered a speech before the game began highlighting the country's efforts against Covid-19 that have allowed live sport to return.Robertson also used the speech to thank essential workers for their efforts over

Martin Devlin chats to Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner on the back of the news that Eden Park is a sell out for the Blues opening game of Super Rugby against the Hurricanes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Monday evenings from 7pm until 8pm, compacted into a podcast for Monday 8th June.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Where was the revolution? Where was the wholesale change this sport needed?" Martin Devlin is unimpressed with how the World Rugby elections have turned out, with current chief Bill Beaumont re-elected for another four years.While it is unsurprising that the Six Nations-backed him, Devlin wants to know why Fiji and Samoa decided to back the status quo. Devlin describes the news as "grim", and questions what benefit the move has for those countries - when the decision likely means little reward for

Bill Beaumont was re-elected as World Rugby chairman on Saturday, beating a fellow former playing captain who served under him in the boardroom.The 68-year-old Englishman achieved a majority by defeating his lone challenger, Argentina's Agustin Pichot, by a 28 to 23 vote. French Rugby president Bernard Laporte, running unopposed, moved into Pichot's vacated vice-chairman position."I am honoured to accept the mandate of the World Rugby Council to serve as the international federation's Chairman once

First ever episode of Talking Rugby League, talking about how the 2020 season has been effected by Covid-19 and what the NRL is doing about it.