Cricket and rugby axed from stripped-back Glasgow event

Rugby and cricket have been axed for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Games organisers on Tuesday confirmed the full list of events for the scaled-down event, which will feature just 10 sports.

Australia won rugby sevens gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Credit: PA

The Scottish government last month agreed to host the 2026 Games after Victoria abandoned the quadrennial international event amid rising anger over spiralling costs.

The thinned-out program means some of Australia’s most successful events – such as hockey, rugby sevens and cricket – won’t feature on the program. Staples such as swimming, athletics and netball will remain, however.

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