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

Tomorrow night, the Northland Taniwha are set to take on Canterbury for the Ranfurly Shield at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.

With a crowd already slated to be over 8,000, it's going to be a fitting occasion for Northland - who are hoping to take the Shield back for the first time since 1979.

Rivez Reihana is the captain of the Taniwha, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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Tomorrow night, the Northland Taniwha are set to take on Canterbury for the Ranfurly Shield at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch.
With a crowd already slated to be over 8,000, it's going to be a fitting occasion for Northland - who are hoping to take the Shield back for the first time since 1979.
Rivez Reihana is the captain of the Taniwha, he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Rivez Reihana: Northland Taniwha captain on the team's upcoming clash against Canterbury

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The Tall Blacks are gearing up for their next set of World Cup qualifying fixtures next week, and are welcoming back a few key players to the side.

The Webster Brothers Corey and Tai are coming back after layoffs of over a year and 7 years respectively.

Corey Webster joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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The Tall Blacks are gearing up for their next set of World Cup qualifying fixtures next week, and are welcoming back a few key players to the side.
The Webster Brothers Corey and Tai are coming back after layoffs of over a year and 7 years respectively.
Corey Webster joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Corey Webster: Tall Black on his return to international basketball

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It was recently revealed that Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger would be extending her time with the Sunshine Coast Lightning in the Australian Super Netball competition for another year.

She joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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It was recently revealed that Silver Ferns captain Karin Burger would be extending her time with the Sunshine Coast Lightning in the Australian Super Netball competition for another year.
She joined D'Arcy to discuss.
LISTEN ABOVE

Karin Burger: Silver Ferns captain on extending her time with the Sunshine Coast Lightning

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ff68b4f2-b5aa-4e4c-b2ca-b4aa00897ce0/transcript

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

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