It was announced today that a lower sternum tackle height was going to be implemented in the elite game of rugby for the first time at the World U20 Championships in Georgia next year.

It follows a successful trial in community rugby that has seen 11 countries implement these rules which resulted in 10 percent reduction in upright tackles, and some of the unions reporting a reduction in concussion rates. 

Mike Hester is the Head of Rugby Participation and Development at New Zealand Rugby and he joined D'Arcy to discuss further.

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It was announced today that a lower sternum tackle height was going to be implemented in the elite game of rugby for the first time at the World U20 Championships in Georgia next year.
It follows a successful trial in community rugby that has seen 11 countries implement these rules which resulted in 10 percent reduction in upright tackles, and some of the unions reporting a reduction in concussion rates.&nbsp;
Mike Hester is the Head of Rugby Participation and Development at New Zealand Rugby and he joined D'Arcy to discuss further.
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Mike Hester: NZR Head of Rugby Participation and Development on the changes to tackle height rules

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Whitney Hansen, daughter of former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen, was named as the new Black Ferns head coach. 

In her first year she will oversee 11 tests and a historic British & Irish Lions Series in 2027.

"She knows what she wants to do and when she wants to do it and, you know, I think it's important that your kids make their own decisions about where they want to go and what they want to do," Sir Steve Hansen told D'Arcy Waldegrave. 

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Whitney Hansen, daughter of former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen, was named as the new Black Ferns head coach.&nbsp;
In her first year she will oversee 11 tests and a historic British &amp; Irish Lions Series in 2027.
"She knows what she wants to do and when she wants to do it and, you know, I think it's important that your kids make their own decisions about where they want to go and what they want to do," Sir Steve Hansen told D'Arcy Waldegrave.&nbsp;
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Sir Steve Hansen: Former All Blacks coach on daughter Whitney Hansen being named the next Black Ferns head coach

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Drama and a technical issue in the Ashes yesterday, with Alex Carey scoring a welcomed century as Australia ended the day at 326-8, but he should've been out when he was on 72.

England used a review on a caught behind as they thought they heard a sound - the microphones on the stumps showed a clear noise but was shown on the replay as happening before the ball passed the bat resulting in a not out call.

Afterwards, Carey admitted that he had hit the ball and the company that owns Snicko concluded that the operator at the time must have chosen the incorrect stump mic for audio processing. 

Sir Ian Taylor is known for his work with televised sport - and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Drama and a technical issue in the Ashes yesterday, with Alex Carey scoring a welcomed century as Australia ended the day at 326-8, but he should've been out when he was on 72.
England used a review on a caught behind as they thought they heard a sound - the microphones on the stumps showed a clear noise but was shown on the replay as happening before the ball passed the bat resulting in a not out call.
Afterwards, Carey admitted that he had hit the ball and the company that owns Snicko concluded that the operator at the time must have chosen the incorrect stump mic for audio processing.&nbsp;
Sir Ian Taylor is known for his work with televised sport - and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Sir Ian Taylor: former broadcaster on the technical issues impacting the Ashes

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A huge day for the Black Caps as they opted to bat first in the third and final cricket test match against the West Indies at the Bay Oval today.

Tom Latham and Devon Conway put on an absolute clinic registering the second highest opening wicket partnership in Black Caps history at 323 - before Latham was dismissed. 

Conway and night watchman Jacob Duffy saw out the day with New Zealand in control at 334-1.

Newstalk ZB sport news reader Andrew Alderson was at the oval, and he joined D'Arcy to give a day one update. 

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A huge day for the Black Caps as they opted to bat first in the third and final cricket test match against the West Indies at the Bay Oval today.
Tom Latham and Devon Conway put on an absolute clinic registering the second highest opening wicket partnership in Black Caps history at 323 - before Latham was dismissed.&nbsp;
Conway and night watchman Jacob Duffy saw out the day with New Zealand in control at 334-1.
Newstalk ZB sport news reader Andrew Alderson was at the oval, and he joined D'Arcy to give a day one update.&nbsp;
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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB sports reporter on the Black Caps' performance against the West Indies

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Mike Hester: NZR Head of Rugby Participation and Development on the changes to tackle height rules

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