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

The UFC recently revealed the bout list for an upcoming fight night in Qatar, with a Kiwi star topping the fight card.

Number 7 ranked Light Heavyweight contender Navajo Stirling is slated to take on Jiří Procházka in a clash with major title implications in a division that already has a New Zealand champion in Carlos Ulberg.

Navajo joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The UFC recently revealed the bout list for an upcoming fight night in Qatar, with a Kiwi star topping the fight card.
Number 7 ranked Light Heavyweight contender Navajo Stirling is slated to take on Jiří Procházka in a clash with major title implications in a division that already has a New Zealand champion in Carlos Ulberg.
Navajo joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Navajo Stirling: Kiwi UFC fighter speaks ahead of Jiří Procházka bout at UFC Qatar in November

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Earlier today, All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie let some information slip regarding preparations for the World Cup next year in his interview with Mike Hosking.

The All Blacks are set to take on the Springboks twice this coming July in preparation for a potential Rugby World Cup showdown in 2027.

Sky rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh joined D'Arcy to discuss whether this could be a good idea for the Kiwi side. 

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Earlier today, All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie let some information slip regarding preparations for the World Cup next year in his interview with Mike Hosking.
The All Blacks are set to take on the Springboks twice this coming July in preparation for a potential Rugby World Cup showdown in 2027.
Sky rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh joined D'Arcy to discuss whether this could be a good idea for the Kiwi side.&nbsp;
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Jeff McTainsh: Sky rugby commentator on the All Blacks reportedly playing two tests against the Springboks in 2027

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The Aston Martin Formula 1 team recently announced that Fernando Alonso would be racing for them again in 2027.

There has been plenty of speculation around this, as the now 45 year old has teased his retirement several times but continues to race.

More athletes are continuing to compete at older and older ages, and people buy in as they want to see the stars compete, but is this taking up space for the up and coming athletes?

David Higgins is the founder of Duco Events, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The Aston Martin Formula 1 team recently announced that Fernando Alonso would be racing for them again in 2027.
There has been plenty of speculation around this, as the now 45 year old has teased his retirement several times but continues to race.
More athletes are continuing to compete at older and older ages, and people buy in as they want to see the stars compete, but is this taking up space for the up and coming athletes?
David Higgins is the founder of Duco Events, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

David Higgins: Duco Events founder on the rise in athletes competing at older ages

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/8b119fd5-ee9a-4c5b-98ab-b4d600321b2d/transcript

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

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