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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Matt Payne crosses the line, winning race 3 at Ruapuna in the inaugural Christchurch Supercars, on Saturday. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics Kiwi driver Matt Payne has triumphed over 61 laps at the Christchurch Supercars 440 at the Ruapuna Raceway. From pole position, Payne was in command throughout, leading home Kai Allen ... <a title="Matt Payne romps to Supercars victory at Ruapuna Raceway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/matt-payne-romps-to-supercars-victory-at-ruapuna-raceway/" aria-label="Read more about Matt Payne romps to Supercars victory at Ruapuna Raceway">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Matt Payne wins race three of the Christchurch round of the Supercars Championship, 18 April 2026. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics Kiwi driver Ryan Wood is in pole position to win the prestigious Jason Richards Memorial Trophy at Sunday’s final day of action of the Christchurch round of the Supercars ... <a title="Could Kiwi drivers shine on final day of Christchurch Supercars?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/could-kiwi-drivers-shine-on-final-day-of-christchurch-supercars/" aria-label="Read more about Could Kiwi drivers shine on final day of Christchurch Supercars?">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Erin Clark scores a try for the Warriors against Gold Coast Titans. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Analysis: Seeking to build on their historic win over Melbourne Storm last week, NZ Warriors have banked two points against pesky opponents, without quite reaching the same dizzy heights. Gold Coast Titans arrived at Go Media Stadium ... <a title="NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ clinical win over Gold Coast Titans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/nrl-what-we-learnt-from-nz-warriors-clinical-win-over-gold-coast-titans/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ clinical win over Gold Coast Titans">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ifeanyi Eze, one of the Wellington Phoenix’s goalscorers in their 2-1 win over Western Sydney in Christchurch, on April 18th 2026. photosport The Wellington Phoenix men’s side won’t be playing in the A-League playoffs, despite winning their penultimate game of the season 2-1 against Western Sydney Wanderers in Christchurch. Ifeanyi Eze ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix miss A-League playoffs despite win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/wellington-phoenix-miss-a-league-playoffs-despite-win/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix miss A-League playoffs despite win">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira of the Warriors celebrates his try, NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans, round 7 of the NRL Telstra Premiership at Go Media Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 18 April 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / Photosport Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira had a try double for his new ... <a title="Khan-Pereira punishes old club, as Warriors outlast Titans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/khan-pereira-punishes-old-club-as-warriors-outlast-titans/" aria-label="Read more about Khan-Pereira punishes old club, as Warriors outlast Titans">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ A dominant first-half performance from the Crusaders hasn’t been enough to see them home in their overnight Super Rugby clash against the Force in Perth. The Force won 31-26, their fourth victory against the Crusaders in their history and their first win at home this year. They ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders fall to Western Force in Perth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-fall-to-western-force-in-perth/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders fall to Western Force in Perth">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Fern co-captain Ruahei Demant. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says beating Canada felt good, but the way they beat them felt even better. The Black Ferns avenged their World Cup semi-final loss to Canada last year with a stunning victory in their Pacific Four Series clash in Kansas ... <a title="Black Fern Ruahei Demant says win over Canada just the start" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/black-fern-ruahei-demant-says-win-over-canada-just-the-start/" aria-label="Read more about Black Fern Ruahei Demant says win over Canada just the start">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Xavier Roe attacks during their Super Rugby Pacific match against the Hurricanes at FMG Stadium, Hamilton, 18 April 2026. Photosport The Chiefs have claimed a thrilling extra-time 22-17 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Hurricanes in Hamilton. With the scores locked at 17-all at fulltime, Super Point was introduced with ... <a title="Chiefs beat Hurricanes in golden point extra time thriller" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/chiefs-beat-hurricanes-in-golden-point-extra-time-thriller/" aria-label="Read more about Chiefs beat Hurricanes in golden point extra time thriller">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Payne celebrates his win in race 12 of the Supercars championship at Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographic A loose wheel upended Matt Payne’s chance of victory in Supercars race 11, but he proved dominant in race 12. The Auckland driver won by 11.6 seconds from Broc Feeney, with James ... <a title="Matt Payne cruises in for Supercars victory in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/matt-payne-cruises-in-for-supercars-victory-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Matt Payne cruises in for Supercars victory in Christchurch">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carys Stythe of the Steel had a big game. Joshua Devenie / Photosport The highly-fancied Stars have been brought back to earth by the Southern Steel in round two of netball’s ANZ Premiership with a deflating 69-60 loss in Invercargill. A massive 21-7 second quarter blitz by the Steel left the ... <a title="Netball: Steel stun highly-rated Stars after ‘unacceptable’ second quarter collapse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/netball-steel-stun-highly-rated-stars-after-unacceptable-second-quarter-collapse/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Steel stun highly-rated Stars after ‘unacceptable’ second quarter collapse">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lani Daniels lands a right hand to the jaw of Shadasia Green during their IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine championship bout at Madison Square Garden, New York, April 17, 2026 AFP New Zealand boxer Lani Daniels has claimed three world titles with a TKO victory over Shadasia Green, but triumph turned ... <a title="Kiwi boxer Lani Daniels claims three world titles with TKO victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/kiwi-boxer-lani-daniels-claims-three-world-titles-with-tko-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi boxer Lani Daniels claims three world titles with TKO victory">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs at FMG Stadium. After dispatching the Blues 42-19 in Wellington, the competition leaders head to Hamilton for another top-of-the-table clash. “We were pretty proud of our performance [against the Blues],” Hurricanes midfielder Billy Proctor said. ”We’re happy ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Chiefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/live-super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-v-chiefs/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Chiefs">Read more</a>
