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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders celebrates his try. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz All Blacks back Leicester Fainga’anuku has been given a shock start at flanker for the Crusaders. Typically a centre or wing, Fainga’anuku has been named in the loose forwards for Friday night’s Super Rugby clash with the Waratahs. ... <a title="All Blacks midfielder Fainga’anuku to start in loose fowards for Crusaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/all-blacks-midfielder-faingaanuku-to-start-in-loose-fowards-for-crusaders/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks midfielder Fainga’anuku to start in loose fowards for Crusaders">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix women’s head coach Bev Priestman with captain Mackenzie Barry. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Wellington Phoenix’s stand-in captain Mackenzie Barry has experienced the lows of the A-League when seasons imploded and losses stacked up, now she is leading the team into the uncharted territory of finals football. Barry has been ... <a title="Phoenix defender Mackenzie Barry riding the highs of the club’s success" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/phoenix-defender-mackenzie-barry-riding-the-highs-of-the-clubs-success/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix defender Mackenzie Barry riding the highs of the club’s success">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes player Warner Dearns scores a try. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns is relishing his time in New Zealand and says he would welcome a return in the future, despite being contracted in Japan for the next two years. The Japan international is set to head back to ... <a title="Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns keeps door open for NZ return" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/22/hurricanes-lock-warner-dearns-keeps-door-open-for-nz-return/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes lock Warner Dearns keeps door open for NZ return">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (L-R) Dame Lisa Carrington, Tara Vaughan, Olivia Brett and Alicia Hoskin win gold in the women’s K4 final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Iain McGregor / www.photosport.nz Dame Lisa Carrington is competing but two other members of the Olympic champion four are missing from the New Zealand Canoe Sprint team named ... <a title="Dame Lisa Carrington in, but other key names missing from NZ Canoe Sprint squad" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/22/dame-lisa-carrington-in-but-other-key-names-missing-from-nz-canoe-sprint-squad/" aria-label="Read more about Dame Lisa Carrington in, but other key names missing from NZ Canoe Sprint squad">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon *This article was originally published in March 2026. With the opening of One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch just days away, the Crusaders are facing a significant shift – leaving behind a proven home fortress and adapting to life under a roof. Always intended as a temporary ... <a title="Home sweet dome: Will a roof put a lid on the Crusaders’ dominance?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/22/home-sweet-dome-will-a-roof-put-a-lid-on-the-crusaders-dominance/" aria-label="Read more about Home sweet dome: Will a roof put a lid on the Crusaders’ dominance?">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rebekah Stott of New Zealand runs in to congratulate Katie Kitching of New Zealand on her goal, New Zealand Football Ferns v Papua New Guinea, Final of OFC Qualifiers, 2026. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Football Ferns are up two spots to number 33 in the latest women’s world football rankings. Last week ... <a title="Football Ferns rise in rankings after World Cup qualification" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/22/football-ferns-rise-in-rankings-after-world-cup-qualification/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns rise in rankings after World Cup qualification">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand You check your smartwatch after a run. Your fitness score has dropped. You’ve burnt hardly any calories. Your recovery score is really low. It’s telling you to take the next 72 hours off exercise. The worst bit? The whole run felt amazing. So why’s your watch telling you the opposite? Ultimately, ... <a title="Six ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/22/six-ways-your-smartwatch-is-lying-to-you-according-to-science/" aria-label="Read more about Six ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scores a try for the Warriors against Sydney Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita has been confirmed for his 100th NZ Warriors appearance, while Taine Tuaupiki will return to fullback against the Dolphins in Wellington on Saturday. Harris-Tavita, 27, made his club debut in 2019 against Gold Coast Titans, ... <a title="NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita named for 100th NZ Warriors appearance against Dolphins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/nrl-chanel-harris-tavita-named-for-100th-nz-warriors-appearance-against-dolphins/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita named for 100th NZ Warriors appearance against Dolphins">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Raelene Castle was first appointed to the Sport NZ chief executive role in 2020. Photosport Sport New Zealand has confirmed Raelene Castle will remain as chief executive through to May 2030, securing a second term after the role was readvertised late last year. The decision follows recent speculation about Castle’s future, ... <a title="Raelene Castle reappointed to second term as Sport NZ chief executive" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/raelene-castle-reappointed-to-second-term-as-sport-nz-chief-executive/" aria-label="Read more about Raelene Castle reappointed to second term as Sport NZ chief executive">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gilbert Enoka. Getty Images New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has put the final touches on his management group, which sees the return of two old faces. Two senior members of the previous management group, Dr Ceri Evans and Dr Martin Swan, are departing while Gilbert Enoka and Dr James ... <a title="Mental skills guru Gilbert Enoka returns to All Blacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/mental-skills-guru-gilbert-enoka-returns-to-all-blacks/" aria-label="Read more about Mental skills guru Gilbert Enoka returns to All Blacks">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika players after a game. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club says they have the finances, plan and people to keep the Moana Pasifika franchise afloat despite being rejected in their attempts to buy the license last year. Tracy Atiga is the ... <a title="‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/we-can-do-this-rejected-super-rugby-bidder-says-it-can-keep-moana-pasifika-going/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We can do this’: Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their second one day international at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the second of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm ... <a title="Tough grind for Black Caps as Bangladesh wins by six wickets in second one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/tough-grind-for-black-caps-as-bangladesh-wins-by-six-wickets-in-second-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Tough grind for Black Caps as Bangladesh wins by six wickets in second one-dayer">Read more</a>
