New Zealand will have first use of a groundbreaking device that’s set to revolutionise concussion diagnosis for rugby players in the country.

The world’s first portable brain scanner - known as the Nurochek headset - will allow head injuries to be detected in just two minutes.

Steve Devine is a former Blues and All Black halfback that had his career cut short in 2007 because of too many head injuries - and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the technology. 

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New Zealand will have first use of a groundbreaking device that’s set to revolutionise concussion diagnosis for rugby players in the country.
The world’s first portable brain scanner - known as the Nurochek headset - will allow head injuries to be detected in just two minutes.
Steve Devine is a former Blues and All Black halfback that had his career cut short in 2007 because of too many head injuries - and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the technology.&nbsp;
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Steve Devine: former All Black on the launch of the Nurochek headset

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Earlier this week, it was announced that the State of Origin eligibility laws would be loosening, allowing players who represent Tier One nations such as the Kiwis and England to play Origin.

This has prompted some New Zealand-based players to say they want to give Origin a go.

Greg Peters is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby League and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Earlier this week, it was announced that the State of Origin eligibility laws would be loosening, allowing players who represent Tier One nations such as the Kiwis and England to play Origin.
This has prompted some New Zealand-based players to say they want to give Origin a go.
Greg Peters is the CEO of New Zealand Rugby League and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Greg Peters: NZ Rugby League CEO on what the State of Origin eligibility laws mean for NZ players

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Following a tumultuous year at Netball New Zealand, board chair Matt Whineray stepped down alongside board members Pavan Vyas, Stephen Cottrell, and Aliesha Staples.

Some of the issues that they faced included the broadcast deal for the ANZ Premiership and the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua - who has since been reinstated.

Suzanne McFadden is the founding editor of LockerRoom and she joined D'Arcy to explain where the sporting body goes from here.

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Following a tumultuous year at Netball New Zealand, board chair Matt Whineray stepped down alongside board members Pavan Vyas, Stephen Cottrell, and Aliesha Staples.
Some of the issues that they faced included the broadcast deal for the ANZ Premiership and the standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua - who has since been reinstated.
Suzanne McFadden is the founding editor of LockerRoom and she joined D'Arcy to explain where the sporting body goes from here.
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Suzanne McFadden: LockerRoom founding editor on how Netball NZ can move forward following high-profile resignations

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Disappointment in Australia, as the side lost out at the T20 cricket World Cup in Chennai.

Australia have been knocked out of the tournament with a pool game to play after the Zimbabwe-Ireland match was abandoned due to rain in Kandy.

Cricket commentator Mark Howard joined D'Arcy to explain further.

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Disappointment in Australia, as the side lost out at the T20 cricket World Cup in Chennai.
Australia have been knocked out of the tournament with a pool game to play after the Zimbabwe-Ireland match was abandoned due to rain in Kandy.
Cricket commentator Mark Howard joined D'Arcy to explain further.
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Mark Howard: cricket commentator on Australia being knocked out of the T20 World Cup

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Steve Devine: former All Black on the launch of the Nurochek headset

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