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

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

Earlier this week, it was announced that Moana Pasifika would not be taking a game to Tonga for the second time in as many years.

Last year it was due to issues with the grounds lighting, this year they are unable to cover the $600,000 it would cost to bring all the required broadcasting equipment for the game.

This is despite discussions with sponsors that unfortunately fell through.

Debbie Sorensen is the CEO of Moana Pasifika and she joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Earlier this week, it was announced that Moana Pasifika would not be taking a game to Tonga for the second time in as many years.
Last year it was due to issues with the grounds lighting, this year they are unable to cover the $600,000 it would cost to bring all the required broadcasting equipment for the game.
This is despite discussions with sponsors that unfortunately fell through.
Debbie Sorensen is the CEO of Moana Pasifika and she joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Debbie Sorensen: Moana Pasifika CEO on the club's funding struggles

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/1d056206-5f97-4e37-8700-b3fd0078229a/transcript

It was recently announced that Black Ferns legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe would be hanging up the boots and stepping away from the black jersey again, for good this time. 

She joined D'Arcy to discuss the decision and what her future looks like. 

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It was recently announced that Black Ferns legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe would be hanging up the boots and stepping away from the black jersey again, for good this time.&nbsp;
She joined D'Arcy to discuss the decision and what her future looks like.&nbsp;
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe: Black Fern on her retirement from international rugby

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/f11b50a5-224a-44de-8454-b3fd00793c07/transcript

After their first match of the Super 8 against Pakistan was rained out, the Black Caps are set to take on Sri Lanka tonight at the T20 World Cup.

It is a crucial match as a win is almost required if they are to make a semi-final push. 

Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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After their first match of the Super 8 against Pakistan was rained out, the Black Caps are set to take on Sri Lanka tonight at the T20 World Cup.
It is a crucial match as a win is almost required if they are to make a semi-final push.&nbsp;
Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler for the Black Caps and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Jacob Duffy: Black Caps fast bowler ahead of the team's clash against Sri Lanka

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/083b3550-88bc-4726-9b1b-b3fc007a4bb8/transcript

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

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