Earlier today an open letter signed by several former Black Caps test and One Day International players was shared.

The letter detailed concerns around the proposed, privately backed NZ20 T20 franchise cricket league.

The league is one of the four options that New Zealand Cricket are considering as the way forward for franchise cricket in New Zealand.

Don Mackinnon is the chairman of the NZ20 establishment committee, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts on the concerns that were published today around this proposed competition.

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Last night the 6 pools were drawn for the newly formatted Rugby World Cup in 2027. With the number of teams increased to 24 there will now be an added round of 16 to the playoffs.

The All Blacks were drawn into pool a with hosts Australia, Hong Kong, China and Chile. The new format means there's high likelihood that the All Blacks face off against the reigning champion Springboks as early as the quarter final.

D'Arcy was joined by Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith to discuss.

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The Black Caps performed well on day two of their test match against the West Indies.

After their batting innings was wrapped up on the third ball of the day they bowled well, dismissing the West Indies for 167.

The Black Caps managed to tack on another 32 without loss before the end of the day.

Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB sport reader joined D'Arcy to wrap the day.

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The first day of the cricket test match between the Black Caps and the West Indies has concluded.

The Black Caps currently sit at 231/9 after being put into bat first.

Andrew Alderson, Newstalk ZB Sport Newsreader is at the ground and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the first days play.

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Former Aussie cricket all-rounder Shane Watson is the latest big name to sign on with the upcoming Black Clash.

He joined D'Arcy to reveal why he's signed on with Team Rugby.

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Earlier today, it was confirmed that Ahmedabad will be the hosts of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

It was also said that the New Zealand Olympic Committee will be pursuing a bid to bring the 2034 Games to New Zealand.

New Zealand Olympic Committee Team Services Director Ryan Archibald joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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This weekend, racing fans can look forward to the V8 Supercars grand final.

The season will wrap up in Adelaide, and fans are promised plenty of action.

V8 Supercars driver Ryan Wood joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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New Zealand's pool for the T20 Cricket World Cup was announced today, with the Kiwis facing off against South Africa, Afghanistan, the UAE and Canada.

But with the T20 World Cup taking place every two years, the World Test Championship taking place every two years and the ODI World Cup happening every four years, fans have wondered if the world of cricket is getting muddied.

Former Black Cap John Bracewell joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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