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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman. photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman is struggling to contain her excitement as the team’s first-ever visit to the A-League women’s playoffs loom loom into view. The Phoenix will face Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their semi-final on Sunday, a month to the day ... <a title="A-League finals football arrives at last for Phoenix women" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/a-league-finals-football-arrives-at-last-for-phoenix-women/" aria-label="Read more about A-League finals football arrives at last for Phoenix women">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dawn breaks across Waikato. RNZ / Gianina Schwanecke In the stillness of the pre-dawn morning all I could hear was the sound of feet marching as Allen Juno and I traversed a well-cut farm track near the border of the Pureora Forest Park. Then somewhere off in the dense bush below ... <a title="Country Life: The art of deer stalking during the roar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/country-life-the-art-of-deer-stalking-during-the-roar/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: The art of deer stalking during the roar">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jackson Ford celebrates his try against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Over the course of eight years, Jackson Ford has made a point of keeping an even keel on his NRL career that has navigated the usual highs and lows. Right now, the tireless NZ Warriors front-rower is seemingly tolerating the highest ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors dynamo Jackson Ford avoiding Dally M, Origin hype" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/nrl-nz-warriors-dynamo-jackson-ford-avoiding-dally-m-origin-hype/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors dynamo Jackson Ford avoiding Dally M, Origin hype">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David Havili celebrates his 150th Super Rugby appearance for the Crusaders. Masanori Udagawa/Photosport Title credentials tested and passed. The Hurricanes have keep their spot at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a gritty 38-31 win over the defending champion Crusaders at home. Wing Fehi Fineanganofo again crossed the ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes beat Crusaders to stay at top of table" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-beat-crusaders-to-stay-at-top-of-table/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes beat Crusaders to stay at top of table">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The tabletopping Hurricanes host the fourth-placed Crusaders at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The sides will face off for the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia 2. Asafo Aumua 3. Pasilio Tosi 4. Caleb Delany 5. Warner Dearns 6. Brayden Iose 7. Du’Plessis ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Crusaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/live-super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-v-crusaders/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Crusaders">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita has become a favourite among Warriors fans. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Another week, another player free agency question for NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster. One of the many sideshows provided by the NRL is the seemingly non-stop procession of off-contract players trying to secure their futures with rival clubs, ... <a title="NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/nz-warriors-fan-favourite-chanel-harris-tavita-latest-to-test-nrl-free-agency/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand President of FIFA Gianni Infantino. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire / Photosport FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists Iran will be participating in the World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico in June. There has been uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the tournament because of the war with the ... <a title="Football: FIFA president says ‘of cours’ Iran will be at World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/football-fifa-president-says-of-cours-iran-will-be-at-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Football: FIFA president says ‘of cours’ Iran will be at World Cup">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February. Simon Bruty for SailGP / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Black Foils won’t be on the start line at either of May’s SailGP Championship events, as extensive repairs continue to keep the boat off the ... <a title="Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/black-foils-off-the-water-for-next-two-events-target-june-return-in-halifax/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Randle, will not be joining Munster, by mutual agreement. Clay Cross Irish rugby club Munster has confirmed that New Zealand coach Roger Randle will no longer be joining the team’s coaching staff after all parties mutually agreed not to proceed with the appointment. The long-serving Chiefs assistant coach announced last ... <a title="Roger Randle’s move to coach rugby in Ireland off after old allegations resurface" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/roger-randles-move-to-coach-rugby-in-ireland-off-after-old-allegations-resurface/" aria-label="Read more about Roger Randle’s move to coach rugby in Ireland off after old allegations resurface">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Watching members of the Auckland Table Tennis Association whip balls across the nets as they rally for points against their opponents on a typical weekday evening is an exhausting exercise. Indeed, it’s hard to keep up with the frenetic activity in Epsom, as players of all ages ping balls in every ... <a title="Rallying behind the future of table tennis in New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/rallying-behind-the-future-of-table-tennis-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Rallying behind the future of table tennis in New Zealand">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Warriors had to put up the sold out sign when 33,000 turned up to watch them beat the Dolphins in Wellington on Anzac Day. www.photosport.nz Former Kiwis and Tonga captain Duane Mann says rugby league’s stronghold in the Pasifika community can be credited to its local clubs and churches. ... <a title="Church and community driving rugby league’s success – former Kiwis captain Duane Mann" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/church-and-community-driving-rugby-leagues-success-former-kiwis-captain-duane-mann/" aria-label="Read more about Church and community driving rugby league’s success – former Kiwis captain Duane Mann">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Five-eighths Ronald Volkman and Chanel Harris-Tavita will face off, when Parramatta Eels host NZ Warriors. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels 7.30pm Saturday, 2 May CommBank Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ With a bye week looming near on the horizon, the NZ Warriors must beware the ‘banana skin’ ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels – what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/nrl-nz-warriors-v-parramatta-eels-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels – what you need to know">Read more</a>
