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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hookers Harry Grant and Wayde Egan will face off, when Melbourne Storm meet NZ Warriors. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm Kickoff 9.30pm, Saturday, 11 April AAMI Stadium, Melbourne Live blog updates on RNZ website Analysis: Can the NZ Warriors break the longest active head-to-head losing streak in the NRL, ... <a title="NRL: What you need to know about NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/nrl-what-you-need-to-know-about-nz-warriors-v-melbourne-storm/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What you need to know about NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts wins a stage on the Tour of Southland, 2026. © Tour of Southland 2026 / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts has been banned for 25 days by cycling’s global governing body after he punched a fellow rider in the head during a race last month. ... <a title="Kiwi cyclist Kiaan Watts banned for throwing punch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/kiwi-cyclist-kiaan-watts-banned-for-throwing-punch/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi cyclist Kiaan Watts banned for throwing punch">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tayla Earle in action for Northern Mystics against Southern Steel last season. Photosport Analysis: Netball New Zealand should be celebrating a milestone 10th season of the sport’s domestic showpiece, but instead officials are working furiously to secure its future. The country’s elite netballers are about to head into a third season ... <a title="Netball: ANZ Premiership at tipping point after decade" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/netball-anz-premiership-at-tipping-point-after-decade/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: ANZ Premiership at tipping point after decade">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika have had a forgettable start to their 22026 Super Rugby campaign. Photosport It’s been a rough run for Moana Pasifika. After an historic 2025, things have undoubtedly gone backwards at the franchise. Last year’s campaign was carried by the unworldly form of Ardie Savea, as he took the team ... <a title="Super Rugby: Moana Pasifika ‘in a spot no-one wants to be’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/super-rugby-moana-pasifika-in-a-spot-no-one-wants-to-be/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby: Moana Pasifika ‘in a spot no-one wants to be’">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues head to Wellington this weekend to meet the high-flying Hurricanes. Photosport Normality resumes. After a shortened Easter round, we return to five weekend games, as we head into the second half of the Super Rugby Pacific season. Round nine sees the two top teams go to battle in Wellington, ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes, Blues in top-of-table battle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-blues-in-top-of-table-battle/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes, Blues in top-of-table battle">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues forward Suafoa announced his retirement from rugby at just 27 years of age. Photosport / AAP / Darren England The Blues will be sporting some new hair styles this weekend, as they pay tribute to a teammate forced out of the game. Cam Suafoa has been battling cancer since 2023, ... <a title="Blonde Blues pay tribute to terminally ill teammate Cameron Suafoa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/blonde-blues-pay-tribute-to-terminally-ill-teammate-cameron-suafoa/" aria-label="Read more about Blonde Blues pay tribute to terminally ill teammate Cameron Suafoa">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Grace Jale contests the ball during Fifa Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz Football Fern Grace Jale has a new home off the field, but is still finding her place with the national team. Jale is reaching new heights in her professional career this season, as Wellington ... <a title="Football Fern Grace Jale seeking consistency, calm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/football-fern-grace-jale-seeking-consistency-calm/" aria-label="Read more about Football Fern Grace Jale seeking consistency, calm">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues forward Suafua announced his retirement from rugby at just 27 years of age. Photosport / AAP / Darren England The Blues will be sporting some new hair styles this weekend, as they pay tribute to a teammate forced out of the game. Cam Suafua has been battling cancer since 2023, ... <a title="Blonde Blues pay tribute to terminally ill teammate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/blonde-blues-pay-tribute-to-terminally-ill-teammate/" aria-label="Read more about Blonde Blues pay tribute to terminally ill teammate">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Katrina Rore last played for the Silver Ferns in 2019. SWpix.com Silver Fern great Katrina Rore has come out of retirement to join the New South Wales Swifts as a temporary replacement player in Australia’s SSN competition. Rore will provide cover for injured Diamonds defender Sarah Klau, who is rehabbing a ... <a title="Former Silver Fern captain Katrina Rore gets shock call-up to Australian league" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/former-silver-fern-captain-katrina-rore-gets-shock-call-up-to-australian-league/" aria-label="Read more about Former Silver Fern captain Katrina Rore gets shock call-up to Australian league">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga says the player eligibility conversation is one that needs to happen. Photosport The elephant in the room at NZ Rugby has grown so large and loud, it simply can’t be ignored any longer. International player eligibility. Historically a strong stance has been taken by ... <a title="Umaga softens All Blacks’ eligibility stance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/umaga-softens-all-blacks-eligibility-stance/" aria-label="Read more about Umaga softens All Blacks’ eligibility stance">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues team players celebrate with the Super Rugby Aupiki trophy, 2025. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Super Rugby Aupiki squads have been named for the fifth season which starts on 23 June. There are 118 players named across the four teams with 33 debut players for the 2026 season – six in the ... <a title="33 debut players named in Super Rugby Aupiki squads" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/33-debut-players-named-in-super-rugby-aupiki-squads/" aria-label="Read more about 33 debut players named in Super Rugby Aupiki squads">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Paddon is back on the World Rally Championship circuit. Supplied / Hayden Paddon New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon is feeling much more comfortable heading into the Croatia rally than he did in the opening round in Monte Carlo. The Croatia rally, which starts today, is Paddon’s second start on the ... <a title="‘Hundred times more ready’: Hayden Paddon looking for World Rally points in Croatia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/hundred-times-more-ready-hayden-paddon-looking-for-world-rally-points-in-croatia/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Hundred times more ready’: Hayden Paddon looking for World Rally points in Croatia">Read more</a>
