More news out of the New Zealand cricket saga.

It is understood by the NZ Herald that more Black Caps are considering opting out of their national contracts with NZC in favour of casual playing agreements allowing them to ply their trade in overseas leagues.

Ken Rutherford is the CEO of Northern Districts and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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More news out of the New Zealand cricket saga.
It is understood by the NZ Herald that more Black Caps are considering opting out of their national contracts with NZC in favour of casual playing agreements allowing them to ply their trade in overseas leagues.
Ken Rutherford is the CEO of Northern Districts and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Ken Rutherford: Northern Districts CEO on more Black Caps potentially opting out of their central contracts to pursue franchise opportunities

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The Black Caps are heading home pleased with a 3-2 series victory over the West Indies.

New Zealand lost the fifth and final match by two wickets in Barbados, with the Windies chasing down the 269 run target with 15 balls to spare.

Black Cap Nick Kelly joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The Black Caps are heading home pleased with a 3-2 series victory over the West Indies.
New Zealand lost the fifth and final match by two wickets in Barbados, with the Windies chasing down the 269 run target with 15 balls to spare.
Black Cap Nick Kelly joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Nick Kelly: Black Cap on the team's 3-2 series victory over the West Indies

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In the breaking news story of the day, Newstalk ZB understands that staff employed by Netball New Zealand at the Stars, Magic and Tactix franchises had been sent an email from the organisation giving notice that their contracts will not be extended past the 31st of July this year at this stage.

Leana de Bruin is an assistant coach for the Stars, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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In the breaking news story of the day, Newstalk ZB understands that staff employed by Netball New Zealand at the Stars, Magic and Tactix franchises had been sent an email from the organisation giving notice that their contracts will not be extended past the 31st of July this year at this stage.
Leana de Bruin is an assistant coach for the Stars, she joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Leana de Bruin: Northern Stars assistant coach on the uncertain future of the ANZ Premiership

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The All Blacks have started their bumper 2026 year strongly having gone 3 for 3 in the opening home test matches in the Nations Championship, topped by a dominant 40-21 win over Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday night.

How are we rating this All Blacks side with the squad naming for the monster tour of South Africa less then a week away?

NZ Herald Rugby writer Gregor Paul joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The All Blacks have started their bumper 2026 year strongly having gone 3 for 3 in the opening home test matches in the Nations Championship, topped by a dominant 40-21 win over Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday night.
How are we rating this All Blacks side with the squad naming for the monster tour of South Africa less then a week away?
NZ Herald Rugby writer Gregor Paul joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Gregor Paul: NZ Herald Rugby Analyst breaks down the All Blacks start to the 2026 season

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Ken Rutherford: Northern Districts CEO on more Black Caps potentially opting out of their central contracts to pursue franchise opportunities

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