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.
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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 been a long time between drinks for New Zealand rally champion Hayden Paddon, who is making his return to the World Rally Championship for the first time in 8 years.

He is currently preparing for the season opener at Monte Carlo, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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It's been a long time between drinks for New Zealand rally champion Hayden Paddon, who is making his return to the World Rally Championship for the first time in 8 years.
He is currently preparing for the season opener at Monte Carlo, and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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Hayden Paddon: Kiwi rally driver talks return to the World Rally Championship

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Last Thursday, Scott Robertson left the All Blacks head coaching role only two years into his four year contract into the next World Cup. 

Ant Strachan is a former All Black and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the saga, whether he thinks it happened overnight or was a slow burn - and what effect that it this will have on the players. 

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Last Thursday, Scott Robertson left the All Blacks head coaching role only two years into his four year contract into the next World Cup.&nbsp;
Ant Strachan is a former All Black and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the saga, whether he thinks it happened overnight or was a slow burn - and what effect that it this will have on the players.&nbsp;
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Ant Strachan: former All Black on the impact of Scott Robertson leaving the coaching role

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.

This week, he talked about Ally Wollaston's cycling victories, Sam Ruthe setting records and the Black Foils' SailGP crash.

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.
This week, he talked about Ally Wollaston's cycling victories, Sam Ruthe setting records and the Black Foils' SailGP crash.
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Piney's Power Rankings: Ally Wollaston's cycling victories, Sam Ruthe setting records and the Black Foils' SailGP crash

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

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