It was a big day in the world of Super Rugby Pacific today, with all 11 franchises confirming their 38-man squads for the 2026 edition of the competition. 

Jack Mesley is the CEO of Super Rugby Pacific and he caught up with D'Arcy to discuss the team selections.

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It was a big day in the world of Super Rugby Pacific today, with all 11 franchises confirming their 38-man squads for the 2026 edition of the competition.&nbsp;
Jack Mesley is the CEO of Super Rugby Pacific and he caught up with D'Arcy to discuss the team selections.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby season

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Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared.

The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league. 

The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand.

Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the concerns that were published today around this proposed competition. 

Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared.
The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league.&nbsp;
The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand.
Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the concerns that were published today around this proposed competition.&nbsp;

Don Mackinnon: NZ20 establishment committee chairman on the T20 open letter

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Last night the 6 pools were drawn for the newly formatted Rugby World Cup in 2027. With the number of teams increased to 24 there will now be an added round of 16 to the playoffs. 

The All Blacks were drawn into pool a with hosts Australia, Hong Kong, China and Chile. The new format means there's high likelihood that the All Blacks face off against the reigning champion Springboks as early as the quarter final. 

D'Arcy was joined by Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith to discuss. 

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Last night the 6 pools were drawn for the newly formatted Rugby World Cup in 2027. With the number of teams increased to 24 there will now be an added round of 16 to the playoffs.&nbsp;
The All Blacks were drawn into pool a with hosts Australia, Hong Kong, China and Chile. The new format means there's high likelihood that the All Blacks face off against the reigning champion Springboks as early as the quarter final.&nbsp;
D'Arcy was joined by Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith to discuss.&nbsp;
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Elliot Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator chats Rugby World Cup pools

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The Black Caps performed well on day two of their test match against the West Indies. 

After their batting innings was wrapped up on the third ball of the day they bowled well, dismissing the West Indies for 167. 

The Black Caps managed to tack on another 32 without loss before the end of the day. 

Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB sport reader joined D'Arcy to wrap the day. 

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The Black Caps performed well on day two of their test match against the West Indies.&nbsp;
After their batting innings was wrapped up on the third ball of the day they bowled well, dismissing the West Indies for 167.&nbsp;
The Black Caps managed to tack on another 32 without loss before the end of the day.&nbsp;
Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB sport reader joined D'Arcy to wrap the day.&nbsp;
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Andrew Alderson: Newstalk ZB sport reader on Black Caps improved performance on day two of test

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Jack Mesley: Super Rugby Pacific CEO ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby season

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