Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Martin Devlin chats to former Team New Zealand and Alinghi tactician Brad Butterworth, about what he's made of the first two days of America's Cup Prada Cup racing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month, Black Cap Tim Southee joined an exclusive club of New Zealanders - achieving 300 test wickets. He sits behind only Sir Richard Hadlee (431) and Daniel Vettori ONZM (362) on New Zealand's all-time list.Southee reached the achievement in his 13th season with the team, having first played for the Black Caps in 2008 when he was 19. He joined Martin Devlin to discuss the achievement and how playing for the Black Caps has always been his dream, why he isn't letting the record go to his head, and adjusting to being part of a national team at a young age. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 17th January. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were no augmented reality graphics projected on to yesterday's America's Cup broadcast images after a copyright stoush over the technology has led to a protest by the provider.Sir Ian Taylor decided to pull his company's Virtual Eye Live AR feature, which measures the distance between competing boats, for today's Prada Cup event.The graphics protest only lasted yesterday.Taylor's Animation Research company will not provide the technology to media production companies Circle-O and Riedel Communications for the broadcast after they paid a copyright fee to Sir Russell Coutts' competing SailGP company to continue to use the technology.Coutts' SailGP took legal steps earlier this week to stop Sir Ian Taylor's Animation Research graphics being used for the Prada Cup and the America's Cup.Coutts claimed his company owned copyright over the superimposed LiveLine graphics that are overlaid on live footage of racing action.Sir Russell Coutts. Photo / Getty ImagesIn an attempt to resolve the dispute, Circle-O and Riedel Communications yesterday decided to pay an appropriate IP licensing fee to Coutts' SailGP to settle the dispute.But Sir Ian Taylor was not happy with this pay out - insisting SailGP has no right to be paid for the technology."We have been forced to take this step, which will only apply to today's racing, because of the deal that Riedel and CircleO did with the Sir Russell Coutts owned company, SailGP, where they have agreed to pay a License Fee to SailGP for graphics we totally dispute that they own the copyright to," Taylor said today in a written statement."The graphics that were seen on the coverage yesterday are totally original works of ARL and we reject entirely the decisions taken by Riedel and CircleO to pay Sir Russell to give us the rights to use them.""We only found out about the deal when I was contacted by media yesterday asking me about a press release from SailGP that they had come to an agreement with Riedel and CircleO that they had withdrawn their claims because Riedel had paid Sail GP a license fee and in return Riedel and CircleO would now partner with Russell on the SailGP sailing event Russell set up after Emirates Team New Zealand won the Cup off him in Bermuda.""The one thing I agree with Sir Russell is that everyone has the right to protect their intellectual property. We invested $1million on developing this solution, and when you add that to the millions we have spent over the past 30 years, we have a lot to defend."Sir Ian Taylor, the founder of Animation Research. Photo / Dean PurcellInitial High Court action threatThe Herald this week broke the news that Coutts' sailing interests Oracle Racing and F50 League LLC, which trades as SailGP, had alleged copyright infringement over graphics used by Taylor's Animation Research Limited (ARL) during racing last month.The graphics allegedly used were what is known as the LiveLine system of augmented reality broadcasting, which were overlaid on live footage of racing action.The Coutts-led companies threatened High Court action if the graphics were used in broadcasting the 36th America's Cup, which Animation Research has been contracted to provide.The most successful helmsman in America's Cup history said he was wishing to "safeguard the IP [intellectual property] that we invested millions of dollars to develop over the last decade" but preferred not to be forced to use the courts.But Taylor disputes the claim. He says the two Coutts-led companies are asserting copyright based on imagery ARL created in 1992 and that has been used in every America's Cup since then - including in 1995 when Coutts famously made "the America's Cup, New Zealand's Cup"."We have delivered those graphics for events where he has also raced against New Zealand, starting with him taking the Cup away from New Zealand with Alinghi (Switzerland)...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Australian fast bowler Brendon Julian, reflecting on the much-talked about 3rd test between Australia and India and Tim Paine's comments from behind the stumps to Indian player Ravichandran Ashwin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sundays from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday, 16th January. Brought to you by Access Solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine, standing in for Martin Devlin chats to Adam Bridge out of Talksport in the UK, about the latest round of matches in the FA Cup and the likelihood of football continuing on this season with Covid 19 starting to affect the schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine chats to author Mark Williams, who co-wrote the book The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made about the book and some of the key takeouts he took from it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tight 5, with Jason Pine and Thomas as they dissect 5 separate sporting topics, 60 seconds on each. When the buzzer goes, so do they on to the next one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Adams is already making his mark on his new team New Orleans Pelicans, and this week he managed a career-first achievement.Adams finished the 111-110 loss with a triple-double, scoring 10 points to go with 11 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists. Coming into the game, Adams' career high in assists was six – a number he set while playing for Oklahoma City last season.It's the latest in a string of strong performances for Adams since joining the Pelicans this year.While the season is only eight games deep, Adams has made his mark on his new team across the floor, shooting at a career-best 65 per cent success rate from the field.Pelicans beat writer Will Guillory for The Athletic New Orleans joined Jason Pine to discuss Adams' first games.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle Jamieson believes a return home has been a massive reason for his rise in international cricket.The 26-year-old has consistently delivered at a world-class all-round level since debuting against India in February.The New Zealand fast bowler now has 36 wickets at a bowling average of 13.27 and a batting average of 56.50 in six tests.Born and bred in Auckland, Jamieson played two seasons for Canterbury, before signing with the Aces for the 2019 domestic campaign."The environment that I found myself in there has been very helpful and the coaches up there, their knowledge has certainly expanded my eyes in term of ways of improving, so they deserve a lot of credit."Also the group of players as well."The breakout star of this year's summer tests also feels he's timed his run to perfection.Jamieson says he doubts he would've been ready to play for New Zealand, after being included as injury cover for the tour of Australia 13 months ago."I think I was still a long way off."The learnings I took out of those couple of weeks certainly helped me when I came back certainly helped, and I guess trying to work on a few things before I actually played international cricket."LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tight 5, with Jason Pine and Thomas, where they dissect 5 separate sporting topics, 60 seconds on each. When the buzzer goes, so do they on to the next one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck insists there's less worry amongst the players as they embark on another stay in Australia.The New Zealand-based players have flown to New South Wales to link up with the other half of the playing group, and will continue preparations ahead of the 2021 NRL season.Tuivasa-Sheck told Elliot Smith they're excited to be reunited."The sense of worry is quite low at the moment as everything's planned. It's a lot better this time around as we've planned it and we know what's going on and what we're in for, so more excited this time around."And while he'll have to wait a little bit longer, Tuivasa-Sheck will have his family by his side this time.By the end of the 2020 season he was the only player without his family in Australia.Tuivasa-Sheck says they will fly over during the team's second move."Our first move will be Tamworth where we will bunk up almost like a camp for a month, and then relocate to Central Coast, where I think most of the family will be joining at that point."LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Son Heung-min reached a century of Tottenham goals as his team ended a four-game winless run in the Premier League, and Arsenal surged to a third successive victory that allays relegation jitters in a bright start to 2021 for the north London rivals on Saturday.Alexandre Lacazette scored twice in a 4-0 rout of West Bromwich Albion that took Arsenal up to 11th place.Tottenham is six points better off in third place after Son scored and got an assist in a 3-0 victory over Leeds.Sheffield United remains winless 17 games into the season after losing 2-0 at Crystal Palace. The most goals of the day came on the south coast with Brighton fighting back from a two-goal deficit to snatch a 3-3 draw with Wolverhampton.SON-KANE COMBOSon and Harry Kane equalled the Premier League record for most goal combinations in a season, levelling Alan Shearer and Chris Sutton's tally of 13 from 1994-95.This was achieved with another 22 games to go. After Kane had opened the scoring from the penalty spot, he teed up Son for his landmark goal.With all stadiums denied fans due to pandemic restrictions, the South Korean could only celebrate his 100th goal with teammates.Son returned the plaudits by setting up the third. Toby Alderweireld benefited from Illan Meslier's error as the Leeds goalkeeper allowed a header from Son's corner to squirm in for the third in the second half.It was the first time Spurs scored three times in a league game since they drew 3-3 with West Ham in October as the shackles finally came off after a month of sitting on leads."We could have scored more goals," Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said. "We had good opportunities to score, and not just from the traditional Sonny and Kane."ARSENAL RAMPANTAfter snow was cleared from the Hawthorns pitch, Arsenal swept aside a hapless West Brom.Kieran Tierney curled in the opener from 15 yards (meters) after beating Darnell Furlong before cutting in.Bukayo Saka was part of a flowing move with Emile Smith Rowe and Lacazette before tapping in the second before halftime.Lacazette made it 3-0 after 61 minutes when Saka's cross caused chaos. His delivery was turned onto his own post by Semi Ajayi, Smith Rowe's follow-up was blocked and Lacazette fired in the rebound from 10 yards. Lacazette was on target again when he turned in Tierney's cross from close range.West Brom has now conceded nine goals in its last two games, to leave Sam Allardyce's new side next-to-last in the league.WONDER GOALA five-game winless run ended for Palace thanks to a meeting with the league's worst team and a wonder goal from Ebere Eze after Jeffrey Schlupp's deflected opener.Eze collected James McArthur's pass deep inside his own half and skipped past Oliver Norwood before he did the same to Ethan Ampadu and then produced a measured curled finish into the bottom corner beyond Aaron Ramsdale from 20 yards.Palace manager Roy Hodgson played Luka Milivojevic despite his captain breaching government guidelines at a New Year Eve's party.BRIGHTON RECOVERYAfter Aaron Connolly's early opener, Brighton capitulated against Wolves — conceding from Romain Saiss' header, an own-goal from Dan Burn and a penalty from Ruben Neves after Burn brought down Adama Traore.But Neal Maupay won and converted a penalty before Lewis Dunk headed in the equalizer to secure a draw that took Brighton three points clear of the relegation zone, albeit having played two games more than 18th-place Fulham.Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo was frustrated to throw away two points having been in such a commanding position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very unfamiliar start to 2021 for ASB Classic director Karl Budge.This time of year typically marks the start of the women's draw at the tennis tournament, and a week before the men's one gets underway.But in October - due to Covid-related concerns - the event had to be cancelled for 2021, ridding New Zealand of its premier tennis event.Budge admitted to Elliot Smith it hurts."It's obviously been a tough year for a lot of people in our industry. A lot of great events weren't able to go ahead, but we've been really buoyed by the support we've had."LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Wagner's replacement for the second cricket test against Pakistan appears a straight choice between Daryl Mitchell and Matt Henry.New Zealand coach Gary Stead has told the DRS the Black Caps are again likely to play three seamers alongside spinner Mitchell Santner.Stead says it will be a tough choice between allrounder Mitchell and Henry for the third seamer's spot."If Matt Henry plays with us, we'll ask him to do the best Matt Henry job he can do, and we know he's also been very successful here at Hagley."Stead expects plenty of bounce in the Hagley Oval pitch in Christchurch, where the second test begins tomorrow.But Stead says after having his first look at the pitch, it's not as green as the one used last summer on the ground against India."Probably describe it as less grassy then wickets I've seen here in the past, just in terms of the Indian test match we played last year which did plenty and was very, very quick.""I still expect it to be a good pacy, bouncy wicket."LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There will be no easing into the new season for the Wellington Phoenix when they open their 2020/21 A-League football campaign tonight.After their best regular-season finish in 2019/20, Wellington welcome defending champions Sydney FC to their temporary home of WIN Stadium in Wollongong.The Sky Blues were the only side the Phoenix didn't beat last season, losing twice and drawing the other meeting between the two.But head coach Ufuk Talay - who joined Wellington from Sydney FC at the start of last season - is undaunted by that record."Last season we played our best games against Sydney," Talay said."We play a very similar style. We let them go a couple of times when we had them by the throat."Sydney are a very settled squad - they've had the same squad for quite a while - but it's a great occasion to play the champions in the first game."The boys will definitely be up for it. We're very excited and can't wait to start."Covid-19 has forced the Phoenix to relocate to Wollongong, 90km south of Sydney, and while there's hope they may play some games in New Zealand if a transtasman travel bubble opens, plans are in place to stay in Australia until June.But in a marked change from last season, where the side also lived across the Tasman to complete their campaign, the players and coaching staff have sourced their own accommodation as they try to create as much normality as possible. Several have their wives or partners with them, with the likes of David Ball and Luke DeVere shifting their families to Wollongong.On the field, Talay has had to deal with the departures of a quartet of key players from last season with defenders Libby Cacace and Steven Taylor, midfielder Matti Steinmann and striker Gary Hooper all gone, along with utilities Callan Elliot and Callum McCowatt.The Phoenix mentor has proven himself to be a canny recruiter though, and has brought seasoned Israeli striker Tomer Hemed and age-group Australian international Josh Laws to the club, along with Kiwi Clayton Lewis and young attacker Mirza Muratovic. James McGarry and Matthew Ridenton also return for a second spell.Some of the standouts from last season in All Whites goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic, dependable defender DeVere, combative midfielder Cam Devlin, Mexican star Ulises Davila and workhorse English attacker Ball are all back.One area where Talay wants to see improvement is in front of goal, with Wellington scoring just 38 goals in 27 games last season."We created a lot of scoring opportunities last season," noted Talay."If we can be more clinical this season - whether that's against Sydney or any other team - we'll be headed in the right direction."Talay's tenure as Phoenix coach could hardly have started in worse fashion, with Wellington losing their first four matches last season. But a nine-game unbeaten run, and a stretch of 16 matches during which they lost just twice, propelled the Phoenix to third on the ladder before Covid hit. Wellington were being talked about as title contenders, but failed to recapture that form when the season resumed and dipped out in week one of the finals."Pre-season has been good, playing some A-League opponents," said Talay."Also, not having to start from scratch has been very important to us, building on what we achieved last season."Having the core of the group has helped to continue the work we did last season and the new players have settled in very quickly."They're new faces but they've played alongside each other in the All Whites."Whether Hemed is fit enough to start the opening game remains to be seen, with the 34-year-old joining his new side from quarantine less than three weeks ago.New captain Davila may also be short of match fitness, having isolated upon his return. The Mexican was a pre-Covid standout last season and if he can recapture the form that saw him talked about as a...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 20th of December. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis joined the DRS ahead of the second T20 between the Black Caps and Pakistan in Hamilton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Black Cap and NSW bowling coach Andre Adams joins the DRS to assess the bowling performance by Australia in the day/night cricket test between Australia and India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Black captain Sam Cane joins the DRS and opens up about his 2020 rugby season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday 19th of December. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin and Angus debate 5 separate sporting topics, 60 seconds on each. When the buzzer goes, so do they, on to the next one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Cap Jacob Duffy joined the DRS after a cracking debut in the opening T20 International against Pakistan at Eden Park.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 the 14th of December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking -- elite breakdancing -- will make its Olympics debut at Paris 2024, officials announced Monday.It will be the first DanceSport event to appear at an Olympic Games, having been staged at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires two years ago.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board also announced that skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing -- three events that were due to debut at the postponed Tokyo Games -- will be featured in Paris, too."Today is a historic occasion, not only for b-boys and b-girls but for all dancers around the world," said Shawn Tay, president of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF)."The WDSF could not be prouder to have breaking included at Paris 2024, and we thank everyone who helped make it possible: the executive board of the IOC, the Paris 2024 organizers, the WDSF staff and, most importantly, the breaking community itself."It was a true team effort to get to this moment and we will redouble our efforts in the lead-up to the Olympic Games to make sure the breaking competition at Paris 2024 will be unforgettable."Paris 2024 will see 16 b-boys and 16 b-girls -- the term used for competitive breakers, or breakdancers -- compete in one vs one battles, and it is hoped the sport's inclusion will attract a young audience to the Olympics.At the 2018 Youth Olympics, there were three medals events that drew crowds of more than 30,000 people each day, according to the WDSF.The inclusion of the sport sparked a backlash, but Nicholas Rowe, Auckland University Associate Professor in the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries and UNESCO Chair in Dance and Social Inclusion, told Jason Pine that it was about time that breakdancing was recognised. He puts the backlash down to the fact that it, like gymnastic and figure skating, has a creative aspect that makes people question its sporting nature. "I think the competitive nature of breakdancing has been around for so long now - it's been 30 years since they've been having international competitions - that now they are quite confident there is a rigorous approach to the judging to allow people to make a clear and coherent judgement on it."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welsh referee Nigel Owens announced his retirement from international rugby on Friday after 100 tests.The 49-year-old Owens became the first ref to the milestone last month in the Autumn Nations Cup game between France and Italy in Paris.His first test was 17 years ago. Renowned for his on-field quips and firm but empathetic control of matches, Owens was one of the most visible rugby figures in Japan last year at the most recent Rugby World Cup, his fourth. His face was all over advertisements, and he controlled five matches, including a quarterfinal and semi-final."Nobody has a divine right to go on forever," Owens said in a statement released by the Welsh Rugby Union. "To go out on 100 is a good time to go."I am not going to be around for 2023 (World Cup). I don't want to be. I still hope to referee in the Pro14 and locally in Wales this season, and maybe next season as well."I will certainly continue to referee in the community game, because when you are very fortunate to get so much out of something I think it's hugely important that you give something back to it as well."I will also be going into a coaching role with the WRU, helping some of our talented, young referees."Owens began his test career in 2003 with a game between Portugal and Georgia. Highlights included the 2015 World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham, and the 2013 Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and South Africa at Ellis Park where the pace was so high that at the finish Owens was crippled by cramps.He also assisted in 101 tests, and was a Television Match Official in nine more. He refereed a record 21 Six Nations matches, and 19 in the Rugby World Cup.Owens came out as gay in 2007, and is an advocate of mental health services."It is important that we are all treated the same and that we are judged on our character and nothing else," he said. "Not on the color of your skin, your sexuality, religious beliefs or wherever you come from."Those issues did hinder my life growing up and put me in a very dark place for quite a long period in my teens and early 20s, but I got a second chance, was allowed to be who I am, and I think it's hugely important everyone gets that opportunity."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Jason Pine and Thomas as they debate 5 separate sporting topics, 60 seconds on each. When the buzzer goes, so do they on to the next one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Team New Zealand Helmsmen Peter Burling about where the crew is at less than a week out from the start of the America's Cup Christmas Regatta, a week where Team New Zealand got 1 up on Luna Rossa in the first week of practising amongst each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Bryan Waddle and Jeremy Coney, a couple of the key voices for New Zealand cricket on Newstalk ZB over the summer. Bryan and Jeremy discuss what they've seen so far in the summer of cricket, while looking ahead to the tour of Pakistan starting in less than a week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday 12th of December. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Bryan Fletcher and Joel Caine from SEN Sydney on all things Australasian sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown, half way through his 14 day quarantine as part of the All Blacks squad return from the Tri-Nations in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 6th of December. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Māori All Blacks and Moana Pasifika laid down their challenges ahead of their clash in Hamilton, the passion that would be on display was clear to see.An exhibition match with some of the country's top talent on display, the match lived up to its billing as the Māori All Blacks claimed a 28-21 win.Both teams displayed their strength and speed, with some brilliant passages of running rugby, though for the most part execution was lacking in the more vital areas – as is often the case for teams that have had about a week together.Moana Pasifika's lineout was easy pickings for the Māori All Blacks in the first half, with lock Manaaki Selby-Rickit having plenty of success disrupting the throw, while both sides were having their problems with handling and turnovers at the breakdown.But despite possession often changing hands, both sides hand their chances to strike. For Moana Pasifika, their first opportunity came just moments after the opening kick-off.After a short kick-off from first five-eighth Josh Ioane was gathered in by No 8 Pita-Gus Sowakula, jumping high above opposition midfielder Quinn Tupaea to collect it, he was taken to ground and Moana Pasifika were awarded a penalty at the ensuing breakdown. Ioane kicked the penalty goal and ensured a 3-0 lead within a minute.While it might not have been what the fans expected to see in an exhibition match, Moana Pasifika were content to score in threes when they couldn't break through, soon taking a 6-0 lead.The Māori All Blacks took a different approach, turning down penalties well in kicking range in favour for attacking the tryline through lineout drives.Veteran flanker Liam Messam almost got the Māori All Blacks on the board with a charge from close range, but was deemed to have made a second movement to get the ball down. They didn't have to wait too much longer for their first points, however, with fullback Kaleb Trask cutting straight through the Moana Pasifika defensive line from about 30m out, converting his own try to give his side a 7-6 lead.But after another Ioane penalty, Moana Pasifika held a slim 9-7 lead at the break.The lead lasted just a couple of minutes after play got back underway, with Māori All Blacks hooker Ash Dixon scoring a try from a lineout drive. It ended up being the spark the Māori All Blacks needed, with the attack flourishing in the second half.Midfielder Billy Proctor scored on the back of a terrific kick-and-collect play from Tupaea, and reserve flanker Mitchell Karpik added another late in the piece.The two were broken up by a try to Moana Pasifika openside Alamanda Motuga, and a late try to Dwayne Polataivao gave the side a chance of trying to secure a draw, but the Māori All Blacks held on for a deserved seven-point win.Māori All Blacks 28 (Kaleb Trask, Ash Dixon, Billy Proctor, Mitchell Karpik tries; Trask 4 cons)Moana Pasifika 21 (Alamanda Motuga, Dwayne Polataivao tries; Josh Ioane con, 3 pens)HT: 7-9See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wallabies players have produced a moment of absolute class during the historic first performance of an Indigenous national anthem at an international sporting event involving an Australian team.Olivia Fox, a young singer from the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, sung Advance Australia Fair in Eora language and then in English before the Wallabies' final Rugby Championship Test of 2020 against Argentina at BankWest Stadium in Sydney.The dual-language anthem has been met with warm approval and calls for it to be introduced permanently — and the reception was even more glowing for Wallabies captain Michael Hooper and his teammates.It was the first time a joint-language anthem has been performed at an international sporting event in Australia.The spectacle was made a truly momentous moment by the entire Wallabies squad singing the Eora language anthem proudly.It was reported this week the playing group had been learning the lyrics in Eora to show the team is serious about recognising the role of First Nations people in the sport.The moving moment left Aussie sport commentators emotional and inspired.Rugby guru Jamie Pandaram posted on Twitter. Photo / TwitterThe Daily Telegraph's rugby guru Jamie Pandaram posted on Twitter: "Absolutely fantastic: every Wallabies player sung the first half of the national anthem in Indigenous language. Learned the words. Paid respect. A great step forward".Rugby Australia reporter Christy Doran also called the spectacle "spine-tingling"."The finest rendition of the Australian national anthem. That was brilliant. Never felt more proud of our anthem. Well done Olivia Fox," he posted on Twitter.The Wallabies' official Twitter profile called it a "goosebumps" moment.Australian Paralympic legend Richard Coleman wrote: "That is one incredible national anthem @wallabies! As an athlete every time the Australian anthem is performed it should be done this way. I would love to win a gold medal and hear this playing loud and proud, so so inspiring".The Wallabies are also wearing their First Nations jersey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spectators at English football club Millwall marked the return to stadiums by booing as players took a knee before Saturday's game against Derby County.Up to 2,000 supporters are permitted in football stadiums in some areas of England as part of new government measures introduced this week, the first time fans have been allowed to attend games since the coronavirus outbreak.In footage on social media, fans at The Den, Millwall's home ground in southeast London, can be heard booing as players from both sides take a knee before kick-off.Across English football, players have been taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and to protest against racism and discrimination following the death of George Floyd earlier this year.All Premier League clubs have continued to kneel before games this season, while some teams in the English Football League, the second, third and fourth tiers of English football, stopped at the start of this season.On Friday, Millwall issued a statement reaffirming the club's stance on players taking a knee."As a squad we are fully supportive of the entire football family's efforts in ridding the sport, and society generally, of all forms of discrimination," the statement said. "It is our duty as players to reinforce the positive messaging and action of clubs, community trusts, charities and governing bodies, and we do so with great pride and knowledge that so much good work is being done up and down the country."Sanjay Bhandari, chairman of anti-racism group Kick It Out, said the organization is "saddened" by the booing of players taking a knee at Millwall."What this demonstrates is that players are right to continue standing up to discrimination, whether that is through taking the knee or speaking out," he said. "The fight for racial equality continues and we will continue to work closely with clubs across the country to tackle discrimination in all its forms."Saturday's game ended 1-0 in favor of Derby, the Rams' second league victory of the season.CNN has contacted Millwall for comment but did not immediately receive a response.text by George Ramsay, CNNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former All Blacks number 6 Liam Squire, on the back of the news he's re-signed with NZ Rugby and the Highlanders for the 2021 Super Rugby seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to New Zealand's number one squash player Paul Coll, fresh off the back of getting into the top 4 in the world rankings for the first time, the first time a New Zealander has been in there since 1989.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former Australian fast bowler Merv Hughes, about the Indian tour of Australia and what it is about Kane Williamson, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli that seperate them from the rest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday 5th of December. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former All Black captain Murray Mexted, reviewing the 6 games the All Blacks played this season and how he rates the season as a whole, fresh on the back of beating Argentina 38-0.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to former West Indian fast bowler, and now part of the Spark Sport commentary crew Ian Bishop, about West Indian cricket and his journey to being a leading cricket commentator ahead of the 2nd T20 match at the Bay Oval.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm from 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Sunday 29th of November. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Argentine football journalist Francisco Aure about the life of Diego Maradona, the footballing genius who left such an impression on both Argentina and the world before his passing earlier this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday 28th of November. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the audio above as Black Caps bowler Lockie Ferguson joins Martin Devlin following last night's T20 win against the West Indies. Below, read Dylan Cleaver's analysis of the match.Twenty20 cricket is a game of shifting trends and strategies but it's comforting to know there is an old-fashioned "tactic" that remains the ultimate game changer: pace like fire.Tonight saw a prime example of that art as New Zealand won a game in which they spent the majority of the time shuttling effortlessly between trouble and calamity.Chasing 181 to win in a reduced 16 overs, New Zealand won with five wickets and four balls to spare, James Neesham starring with a 24-ball unbeaten 48.Even with that relatively comfortable margin, there was an element of how-the-heck-did-that-happen?After being inserted, the West Indies had taken advantage of greasy conditions and poorly calibrated bowling radars to streak away to 55-0 after three overs.Enter Lockie Ferguson. By the time he'd finished his third over the West Indies were 81-5 and he had 3-8 – and that tells only a fraction of the story.Ferguson was fast. The light rain seemed to make the drop-in wicket skid rather than hold up and the West Indies had no answer.He uprooted Andre Fletcher's stumps, nicked off Shimron Hetmyer for a duck and was a tad fortunate to have Nicholas Pooran leg before to a full toss.In between the Hetmyer and Pooran dismissals, captain Tim Southee returned to the crease and had Brandon King and Rovman Powell caught on the third man and fine leg boundaries respectively. Just like that, the guts of the order was gone and only skipper Kieron Pollard stood in the way of a rout (and not a bad bloke to stand in the way of anything, but more on that later).Even that doesn't really tell you the visceral effect Ferguson had on proceedings. Twenty20 is a batsman's game, right? Not when you're getting pinned on the chest by a guy running in and regularly hitting 150-plus clicks.The new season, the Spark Sport era, the Devon Conway era perhaps, got off to a faltering, frustrating start as squalls sent the players in three times during the first innings.Southee, the skipper, started and missed most of his targets before they were chased off after four legitimate deliveries.They were back after 20 minutes, but gone again after T20I debutant Kyle Jamieson's first over.It won't be one the tall right-armer will tell his grandchildren about, having leaked 18 runs including two sixes, but it was mild punishment compared to what was about to befall Hamish Bennett when they returned.His first ball was a single. The next was five wides when he was done no favours by wicketkeeper Tim Seifert. A four and a single followed before it all went haywire. Slipping in his delivery stride, Bennett ended up prone sideways across the pitch and the ball at extra cover.Confidence shaken, the next went into the upper deck of the West Stand – insult added to ignominy. A single followed before two no-balls, the second of which was also hit for four. The final ball also went to the boundary: 29 runs in 10 minutes of brutal theatre.Ferguson's intervention followed before Pollard and Fabian Allen combined for an 84-run partnership that combined common sense with the odd nonsensical Eden Park six.Ferguson returned to get Allen, then Keemo Paul for a duck with a truly terrifying delivery he gloved after initially looking to evade.At the other end stood Pollard. With his size and backlift, Eden Park can't contain his mishits let alone balls that find the middle. Plenty found the middle.The unfortunate Bennett was handed the last over; Pollard top-edged a six then snotted one into the next suburb. Bennett followed with a beamer, his second, and was removed. Neesham was given the task of completing the over, which he almost managed, though they were still looking for the...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Black Caps coach Gary Stead ahead of the summer of cricket getting underway on Friday the 27th of November with the first T20 International against the West Indies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The DRS, with Martin Devlin on Newstalk ZB on Saturday's and Sunday's from 12pm until 3pm, compacted into a podcast for Saturday 21st of November. Brought to you by Access Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Devlin chats to Tom Rennie out of Talksport in the UK, on the latest round of matches in the English Premier League which sees Tottenham atop of the Premier League, while VAR has had a huge impact on Manchester United's win against West Brom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.