Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has pulled the rug out from under the news cycle today.

He's announced that Victoria will no longer be holding the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Is this the beginning of the end for the tournament?

NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol doesn't think so - she made her case to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has pulled the rug out from under the news cycle today.
He's announced that Victoria will no longer be holding the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Is this the beginning of the end for the tournament?
NZOC CEO Nicki Nicol doesn't think so - she made her case to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
LISTEN ABOVE

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. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

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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Nicki Nicol: NZOC CEO on Victoria withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

It's almost NPC season, and you know what that means - the Ranfurly Shield is back!

Before the season proper, two Heartland Championship sides get a crack at seizing the Log'o'Wood.

Mid Canterbury is often one of those two sides, and coach Matt Winter spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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It's almost NPC season, and you know what that means - the Ranfurly Shield is back!
Before the season proper, two Heartland Championship sides get a crack at seizing the Log'o'Wood.
Mid Canterbury is often one of those two sides, and coach Matt Winter spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
LISTEN ABOVE

Matt Winter: Mid Canterbury coach ahead of the 2026 NPC season

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Things are not looking good for the ANZ Premiership.

There's no news about next year's competition, contracts aren't being renewed, and players are questioning what's going on.

Justin Nelson was able to turn the fortunes of New Zealand's domestic basketball competition around, so D'Arcy Waldegrave invited him onto Sportstalk to see if he has any ideas for what NZ Netball could do.

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Things are not looking good for the ANZ Premiership.
There's no news about next year's competition, contracts aren't being renewed, and players are questioning what's going on.
Justin Nelson was able to turn the fortunes of New Zealand's domestic basketball competition around, so D'Arcy Waldegrave invited him onto Sportstalk to see if he has any ideas for what NZ Netball could do.
LISTEN ABOVE

Justin Nelson: Australian WNBL head on whether the ANZ Premiership can be saved

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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.
LISTEN ABOVE

Nick Kelly: Black Cap on the team's 3-2 series victory over the West Indies

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/44982cc3-82a7-44f9-bdd4-b48f008ebe69/transcript

Nicki Nicol: NZOC CEO on Victoria withdrawing from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

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