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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Warner Dearns of the Hurricanes celebrates his try with Billy Proctor and Asafo Aumua, at Eden Park on Saturday night. Photosport The original Hurricanes side adopted the mantra ‘expect the unexpected.’ However, the 2026 version of the side has set very clear expectations – to win the title. After a record ... <a title="Hurricanes ‘not shying away’ from title expectations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/hurricanes-not-shying-away-from-title-expectations/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes ‘not shying away’ from title expectations">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand FOR SUNDAY MORNING The Wellington Phoenix women reached the A-League grand final for the first time in the 2025-26 season. JOEL CARRETT/PHOTOSPORT The Wellington Phoenix women started this A-League season with a two-year project in mind. The plan was on fast forward when the club reached the grand final for the ... <a title="Phoenix don’t want to be ‘one-hit wonder’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/phoenix-dont-want-to-be-one-hit-wonder/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix don’t want to be ‘one-hit wonder’">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mystics were without defender Catherine Hall (file photo). Blake Armstrong / www.photosport.nz The Mystics have beaten cross-town rivals the Stars 57-51, in a battle for third place on the ANZ Premiership ladder, without one of their stars. Both sides came into the game on Saturday with a record of three ... <a title="Mystics beat Stars, injury for Silver Fern ahead of Games selection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/mystics-beat-stars-injury-for-silver-fern-ahead-of-games-selection/" aria-label="Read more about Mystics beat Stars, injury for Silver Fern ahead of Games selection">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on the Hurricanes at Eden Park. Kickoff was at 7:05pm. Team lists Blues: 1. Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 2. Bradley Slater, 3. Marcel Renata, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu (c), 5. Sam Darry, 6. Malachi Wrampling, 7. Anton Segner, 8. Hoskins Sotutu, 9. Sam ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes inflict record win on Blues at Eden Park" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-inflict-record-win-on-blues-at-eden-park/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes inflict record win on Blues at Eden Park">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Wellington Phoenix take on Melbourne City for the A-League women’s Grand Final at AAMI Park in Melbourne. The Phoenix women are playing for more than just a trophy, says head coach Bev Priestman. Speaking to media at Wellington Airport on Wednesday, Priestman said, as the only ... <a title="Valiant Wellington Phoenix bow to Melbourne City in A-League women’s final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/valiant-wellington-phoenix-bow-to-melbourne-city-in-a-league-womens-final/" aria-label="Read more about Valiant Wellington Phoenix bow to Melbourne City in A-League women’s final">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua’s hopes of winning a top-six spot were buried in the Laucala soil, as NSW Waratahs sailed home to win their Super Rugby Pacific clash 50-35 in Suva. The Drua, who needed a good win to keep their hopes alive, trailled 36-7 at halftime and finished second best in front ... <a title="NSW Waratahs bury Fijian Drua’s Super Rugby pacific hopes in Laucala mud" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/nsw-waratahs-bury-fijian-druas-super-rugby-pacific-hopes-in-laucala-mud/" aria-label="Read more about NSW Waratahs bury Fijian Drua’s Super Rugby pacific hopes in Laucala mud">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on the Hurricanes at Eden Park. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Team lists Blues: 1. Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 2. Bradley Slater, 3. Marcel Renata, 4. Patrick Tuipulotu (c), 5. Sam Darry, 6. Malachi Wrampling, 7. Anton Segner, 8. Hoskins Sotutu, 9. Sam ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Hurricanes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/live-super-rugby-pacific-blues-v-hurricanes/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Blues v Hurricanes">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Wellington Phoenix take on Melbourne City for the A-League women’s Grand Final at AAMI Park in Melbourne. The Phoenix women are playing for more than just a trophy, says head coach Bev Priestman. Speaking to media at Wellington Airport on Wednesday, Priestman said, as the only ... <a title="Live: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City, A-League women Grand Final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/live-wellington-phoenix-v-melbourne-city-a-league-women-grand-final/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne City, A-League women Grand Final">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Olivia Shannon, is among the 20 players named in the Blacksticks, for the FIH Nations Cup in Auckland, June 2026 worldsportpics.com/ Photosport An experienced New Zealand women’s hockey team’s been named for the defence of their FIH Nations Cup title in Auckland next month. Head coach Phil Burrows has confirmed 20 ... <a title="Hockey: Black Sticks squad named for FIH Nations Cup defence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/hockey-black-sticks-squad-named-for-fih-nations-cup-defence/" aria-label="Read more about Hockey: Black Sticks squad named for FIH Nations Cup defence">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors v Broncos at NRL ‘Magic Round’. RNZ/Photosport After a week off, NZ Warriors arrive in Brisbane for NRL ‘Magic Round’, facing a perfect storm of obstacles, as they pursue their fifth straight win. Firstly, they must pick up where they left off two weeks ago, when they accounted for Parramatta ... <a title="Warriors v Broncos ‘Magic Round’: What you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/warriors-v-broncos-magic-round-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about Warriors v Broncos ‘Magic Round’: What you need to know">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Jake Girdwood-Reich helped silence the Adelaide crowd and get Auckland FC into the grand final. Sarah Reed/Getty Images Auckland FC shut out Adelaide United’s attack and the outside noise to secure their first A-League grand final appearance. An achievement that coach Steve Corica has been striving towards since he ... <a title="Auckland FC beat Adelaide United to secure first A-League grand final appearance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/auckland-fc-beat-adelaide-united-to-secure-first-a-league-grand-final-appearance/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC beat Adelaide United to secure first A-League grand final appearance">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mackenzie Barry of Wellington Phoenix poses with the A-League women trophy at Melbourne’s AAMI Park. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix’s first A-League grand final appearance has been years in the making. After a record-breaking season, the women finished the regular season in second place to qualify for the playoffs for the ... <a title="100 games later: The Wellington Phoenix journey from wooden spooners to grand finalists" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/16/100-games-later-the-wellington-phoenix-journey-from-wooden-spooners-to-grand-finalists/" aria-label="Read more about 100 games later: The Wellington Phoenix journey from wooden spooners to grand finalists">Read more</a>
