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

New Zealand Rugby's executive has lost another member, with Chris Lendrum to depart the organisation.

Lendrum, who is NZR's General Manager of Professional and Performance, will leave at the end of May.

His departure will see New Zealand Rugby appoint a new high performance director in his place, that the new All Blacks head coach will report to.

Lendrum joined D'Arcy to discuss further.

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New Zealand Rugby's executive has lost another member, with Chris Lendrum to depart the organisation.
Lendrum, who is NZR's General Manager of Professional and Performance, will leave at the end of May.
His departure will see New Zealand Rugby appoint a new high performance director in his place, that the new All Blacks head coach will report to.
Lendrum joined D'Arcy to discuss further.
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Chris Lendrum: NZR's General Manager of Professional and Performance on his decision to leave NZR

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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 the Wellington Phoenix getting thrashed, the Chiefs beating out the Highlanders and Tommy Te Puni breaking sprinting records.

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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 the Wellington Phoenix getting thrashed, the Chiefs beating out the Highlanders and Tommy Te Puni breaking sprinting records.
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Piney's Power Rankings: Wellington Phoenix get thrashed, Chiefs beat out Highlanders and Tommy Te Puni breaks sprinting records

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Wellington Phoenix club bosses are adamant they made the right decision in giving Giancarlo Italiano every chance to succeed.

The Australian resigned after an embarrassing 5-nil drubbing by Auckland FC in the Kiwi derby.

Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill joined Piney to discuss what happens next - and whether Chris Greenacre could take over the role.

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Wellington Phoenix club bosses are adamant they made the right decision in giving Giancarlo Italiano every chance to succeed.
The Australian resigned after an embarrassing 5-nil drubbing by Auckland FC in the Kiwi derby.
Wellington Phoenix Director of Football Shaun Gill joined Piney to discuss what happens next - and whether Chris Greenacre could take over the role.
LISTEN ABOVE

Shaun Gill: Wellington Phoenix Director of Football on whether Chris Greenacre could take over as permanent Phoenix coach

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/418034cc-f55f-42a9-b81f-b3fa0079a192/transcript

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

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