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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fans during the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round match between the Crusaders and Waratahs at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, 24th April 2026. Photosport The Crusaders are pushing to host next year’s Super Round on the back of the success of the Super Rugby Pacific extravaganza at Christchurch’s new stadium. The prospect ... <a title="Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/crusaders-push-for-repeat-super-rounds-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand White Ferns Nensi Patel (C) and Izzy Sharp (R) celebrate a wicket during the ODI series against South Africa. photosport Spin-bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp will make their first international tour after winning inclusion in the White Ferns squad for next ... <a title="Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/cricket-first-full-tour-for-four-in-white-ferns-squad-for-england-odis/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Garruccio celebrates a goal against Auckland FC. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Auckland FC have missed out on a first-round bye in the A-League playoffs, after a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC in their regular season finale. The Black Knights entered their final fixture in second place on the competition table, with ... <a title="Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/auckland-fc-lost-grip-on-a-league-playoff-bye/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jonah Lowe of the Highlanders tackles Tuna Tuitama of Moana Pasifika. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The roof at Te Kaha brought a bumper atmosphere inside the stadium during Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘Super Round’ – but it also brought the heat. The toughest conditions to play in this weekend no doubt occurred ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Te Kaha’s roof traps heat, ‘quite humid’ say players" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/super-rugby-pacific-te-kahas-roof-traps-heat-quite-humid-say-players/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Te Kaha’s roof traps heat, ‘quite humid’ say players">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Aliyah Dunn shoots 47/47 in win over the Mystics in Auckland. Photosport Southern Steel have notched up a solid win over Northern Mystics in their ANZ Premiership game in Auckland. The Steel won 57-46, their second win from three games this season, but it was far from comfortable in the first ... <a title="Netball: Southern Steel best Northern Mystics behind Aliyah Dunn’s perfect shooting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/netball-southern-steel-best-northern-mystics-behind-aliyah-dunns-perfect-shooting/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Southern Steel best Northern Mystics behind Aliyah Dunn’s perfect shooting">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs halfback Cortez Ratima celebrates his try against the Drua. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Super Rugby Pacific’s ‘Super Round’ has ended with a scoring spree between the Chiefs and Fijian Drua, as the rivals put on a thriller under the roof at Christchurch’s Te Kaha. Both sides played a high octane brand, with ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific live: Chiefs v Fijian Drua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/super-rugby-pacific-live-chiefs-v-fijian-drua/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific live: Chiefs v Fijian Drua">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Jonathan Taumateine. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The sharks are circling. The carcass of Moana Pasifika is about to be picked clean by the other Super Rugby Pacific franchises and coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is encouraging his players to secure their futures. “These guys have got to start looking,” ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Coach Tana Umaga laments Moana Pasifika anxiety" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/super-rugby-pacific-coach-tana-umaga-laments-moana-pasifika-anxiety/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Coach Tana Umaga laments Moana Pasifika anxiety">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Faiʻilagi was a foundation member of Moana, and used his time there to elevate his game to become one of the country’s premier loose forwards. Supplied / Moana Pasifika Moana need another miracle. The side’s captain, inspirational leader, and encapsulation of what the franchise represents – Miracle Fai’ilagi, is walking ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pacific looking for another miracle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/super-rugby-pacific-moana-pacific-looking-for-another-miracle/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pacific looking for another miracle">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Jonathan Taumateine. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The sharks are circling. The carcass of Moana Pasifika is about to be picked clean by the other Super Rugby Pacific franchises and coach Fa’alogo Tana Umaga is encouraging his players to secure their futures. “These guys have got to start looking,” ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific:" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific:">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Highlanders want to host next year’s Super Round at Forsyth Barr. Joe Allison With Christchurch humming for Super Round, the Highlanders have declared themselves the perfect hosts for its next edition. An indoor stadium, a proud rugby history, and a notoriously rowdy student population, the ingredients are all there. Coach ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: ‘Bring Super Round to Dunedin’ – Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/super-rugby-pacific-bring-super-round-to-dunedin-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: ‘Bring Super Round to Dunedin’ – Highlanders">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Xavier Tito-Harris in action for the Highlanders against Moana Pasifika. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport The Highlanders have held off a spirited Moana Pasifika 27-17 in their first appearance at Christchurch’s Te Kaha Stadium. Both sides opted to play enterprising rugby under the roof, producing some pulsating moments across a highly competitive 80 minutes. ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders heap more misery on Moana Pasifika" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/super-rugby-pacific-highlanders-heap-more-misery-on-moana-pasifika/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders heap more misery on Moana Pasifika">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Waikato Chiefs take on the Fijian Drua at Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. The Chiefs, a week on from their extra-time victory over the Canes, take on the Drua, who stunned the Brums in Canberra last weekend. Isaac Hutchinson ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific live: Waikato Chiefs v Fijian Drua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/super-rugby-pacific-live-waikato-chiefs-v-fijian-drua/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific live: Waikato Chiefs v Fijian Drua">Read more</a>
