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

It was recently announced that Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier would be hanging up the boots to end her 18-year career.

Brazier spent time in both the sevens circuit and playing for the 15s side - with two Rugby World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal as some career high points.

She joined D'Arcy to discuss further.

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It was recently announced that Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier would be hanging up the boots to end her 18-year career.
Brazier spent time in both the sevens circuit and playing for the 15s side - with two Rugby World Cup titles and an Olympic gold medal as some career high points.
She joined D'Arcy to discuss further.
LISTEN ABOVE

Kelly Brazier: former Black Fern on her rugby retirement

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Huge news for football in New Zealand, with the All Whites taking on England for the first time since 1991 in a FIFA World Cup warm up match in South Florida on June 7. 

It serves as another game in what is turning out to be a very strong build up to the World Cup with the All Whites having matches against Chile and Finland in March. 

Mike McGarry is a former All White who played in the last match against England - and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Huge news for football in New Zealand, with the All Whites taking on England for the first time since 1991 in a FIFA World Cup warm up match in South Florida on June 7.&nbsp;
It serves as another game in what is turning out to be a very strong build up to the World Cup with the All Whites having matches against Chile and Finland in March.&nbsp;
Mike McGarry is a former All White who played in the last match against England - and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Mike McGarry: former All White on the All Whites taking on England ahead of the World Cup

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This afternoon the team lists were released for the first round of Super Rugby Pacific.

There is two New Zealand derby's to open the competition this weekend. The Crusaders are heading under the roof to take on the Highlanders on Friday night followed by another massive clash between the Blues and the Chiefs.

Tony Johnson is a rugby commentator and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the squads named for the matches as well as look at some players who may be able to fight their way into the All Blacks as a new head coaching appointment lingers.

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This afternoon the team lists were released for the first round of Super Rugby Pacific.
There is two New Zealand derby's to open the competition this weekend. The Crusaders are heading under the roof to take on the Highlanders on Friday night followed by another massive clash between the Blues and the Chiefs.
Tony Johnson is a rugby commentator and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the squads named for the matches as well as look at some players who may be able to fight their way into the All Blacks as a new head coaching appointment lingers.
LISTEN ABOVE

Tony Johnson: Rugby commentator chats Super Rugby Pacific teams and schedule

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

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