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January 15, 2026
By Adam Burns, RNZ News reporter There has been mixed reaction in parts of New Zealand’s red-and-black country — Canterbury — following the shock axing of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed today the 51-year-old known as “Razor” had departed the position two years early following a recent end-of-season review. A ... <a title="Mixed reactions to shock axing of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/mixed-reactions-to-shock-axing-of-all-blacks-coach-scott-robertson/" aria-label="Read more about Mixed reactions to shock axing of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson">Read more</a>
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October 10, 2023
By Rodney Duthie of The Fiji Times Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui says facing England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals will be different from when they met last month in Twickenham. The match in London saw Fiji topple the tier one nation 30-22 for the first time, two weeks away from the World ... <a title="RWC2023: England will be tougher opponent for Flying Fijians in quarters, says Raiwalui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/10/rwc2023-england-will-be-tougher-opponent-for-flying-fijians-in-quarters-says-raiwalui/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: England will be tougher opponent for Flying Fijians in quarters, says Raiwalui">Read more</a>
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September 23, 2023
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports journalist in Saint-Étienne, France Argentinian winger Emiliano Boffelli scored all his team’s points as they defeated Manu Samoa 19-10 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France, yesterday in a Rugby World Cup pool D match. That gave the Pumas their first win at the tournament and keeps their hopes ... <a title="RWC2023: Boffelli lifts Pumas to win as Manu Samoa rues lost chances" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/23/rwc2023-boffelli-lifts-pumas-to-win-as-manu-samoa-rues-lost-chances/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Boffelli lifts Pumas to win as Manu Samoa rues lost chances">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Saint Étienne, France Manu Samoa have made only three changes to their starting lineup to maintain consistency and ensure game flow against Argentina in a must-win Pool D clash in Saint-Étienne on Saturday morning (NZ time). Head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua has named Paul-Alo Emile in the ... <a title="RWC2023: Manu Samoa motivated for ‘huge game’ against Argentina" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/rwc2023-manu-samoa-motivated-for-huge-game-against-argentina/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Manu Samoa motivated for ‘huge game’ against Argentina">Read more</a>
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September 20, 2023
By Rodney Duthie Lekima Tagitagivalu knows too well how the French are rugby crazy and wasn’t surprised about the support shown to the Flying Fijians in last weekend’s Rugby World Cup match against Australia. Playing for Pau in the Top 14 competition, the 27-year-old flanker is a favourite in the French competition. He is one ... <a title="RWC2023: Fiji’s ’16th man’ – how French support boosts Flying Fijians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/rwc2023-fijis-16th-man-how-french-support-boosts-flying-fijians/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Fiji’s ’16th man’ – how French support boosts Flying Fijians">Read more</a>
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September 18, 2023
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Saint Etienne, France The Flying Fijians won its Rugby World Cup Pool C match against Australia 22-15 in Saint Etienne with the team’s fourth choice kicker, Simione Kuruvoli, leading them. And the win came after 69 long years since Fiji last defeated the Wallabies in 1954. Kuruvoli, ... <a title="RWC2023: Simi Kuruvoli’s boot helps ‘best ever’ Flying Fijians beat Wallabies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/18/rwc2023-simi-kuruvolis-boot-helps-best-ever-flying-fijians-beat-wallabies/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Simi Kuruvoli’s boot helps ‘best ever’ Flying Fijians beat Wallabies">Read more</a>
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August 21, 2023
By Rohit Deo The Flying Fijians were defeated by World Rugby Cup hosts France 34-17 in a pre-tournament build-up test in Nantes, France, yesterday. The Semi Radradra-captained side scored a try in the first spell through hooker Tevita Ikanivere while flyhalf Caleb Muntz added a conversion and penalty as Fiji trailed the second-string French team ... <a title="‘It was a tough battle’, says Radradra after Flying Fijians’ defeat to France" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/21/it-was-a-tough-battle-says-radradra-after-flying-fijians-defeat-to-france/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It was a tough battle’, says Radradra after Flying Fijians’ defeat to France">Read more</a>
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October 20, 2022
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist The Fijiana are one step away from reaching the quarterfinals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup — but they have to beat favourite France first. To qualify, they need to overcome the in-form French team at the Northland Events Centre in Whangārei on Saturday. It is an opportunity that ... <a title="Fijiana hopes up with one game away from World Cup quarterfinals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/20/fijiana-hopes-up-with-one-game-away-from-world-cup-quarterfinals/" aria-label="Read more about Fijiana hopes up with one game away from World Cup quarterfinals">Read more</a>
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October 17, 2022
By Alipate Narawa The Fijiana 15s defeated 13th ranked South Africa 21-17 today to get their first win at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Fiji struck first through winger Ilisapeci Delaiwau in the 12th minute after some broken play and her try was successfully converted by Lavena Cavuru. A couple of missed opportunities where the ... <a title="Fijiana survive scare from South Africa to win 21-17 in dying seconds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/17/fijiana-survive-scare-from-south-africa-to-win-21-17-in-dying-seconds/" aria-label="Read more about Fijiana survive scare from South Africa to win 21-17 in dying seconds">Read more</a>
