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Aaron Smith has taken aim at All Blacks critics. The veteran half-back has labelled criticism after the Ireland series loss as “hurtful, ridiculous and ruthless”. It comes after former NZR CEO David Moffett has called for Mark Robinson’s resignation. The Manly Sea Eagles jersey saga has come to an anti-climactic end after their loss to the Sydney Roosters. Seven players refused to play after they were not consulted about a rainbow-themed jersey to celebrate diversity. The Commonwealth Games medals could come as early as tonight. Triathlete Hayden Wilde and para swimmer Dame Sophie Pascoe are among our potential medallists. Matt Brown and Ross Karl joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss the week’s sports newsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.