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April 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Silver Ferns’ defensive line of Kelly Jackson, Karin Burger and Kate Heffernen are lining up in the Australian competition this season. Marty Melville/Photosport Analysis – An exodus of some of the country’s top netballers across the ditch in the off-season has left some ANZ Premiership teams almost unrecognisable and the ... <a title="From a familiar force to the unrecognisable – 2026 ANZ Premiership contenders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/from-a-familiar-force-to-the-unrecognisable-2026-anz-premiership-contenders/" aria-label="Read more about From a familiar force to the unrecognisable – 2026 ANZ Premiership contenders">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marisa Van Der Meer (L) of the Phoenix celebrates a goal with team mate Lucia Leon. photosport The Wellington Phoenix have swept aside Adelaide United 2-0 to secure second-placing in the women’s A-League regular-season standings – comfortably their best finish. Bev Priestman’s team will get a bye through the first round ... <a title="Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/phoenix-women-beat-adelaide-to-secure-historic-second-placing/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Codie Taylor crosses for his fourth try for the Crusaders against the Fijian Drua. photosport Hooker Codie Taylor bagged four of the Crusaders’ 11 tries as they farewelled their Addington stadium venue with an emotional and resounding 69-26 defeat of Fijian Drua. Taylor was the star in his 150th appearance as ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-farewell-home-ground-with-11-try-demolition-of-drua/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kieran Foran, while playing for the Kiwis in 2025. Photosport Former Kiwis rugby league international Kieran Foran’s off to a flying start as an NRL interim head coach, leading Manly to a big win in his first game in charge. Foran, who only took over from the sacked Anthony Seibold six ... <a title="Kieran Foran’s coaching reign off to flying start with Manly win over Dolphins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/kieran-forans-coaching-reign-off-to-flying-start-with-manly-win-over-dolphins/" aria-label="Read more about Kieran Foran’s coaching reign off to flying start with Manly win over Dolphins">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cameron Suafoa, while playing for the Blues against the Hurricanes in May 2023. photosport Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has shared heartbreaking news. In a video released overnight by the Blues, Suafoa, who’s just 27, has announced he won’t play again after receiving the worst possible update on his ongoing battle with ... <a title="Blues forward Cameron Suafoa told his cancer is terminal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/blues-forward-cameron-suafoa-told-his-cancer-is-terminal/" aria-label="Read more about Blues forward Cameron Suafoa told his cancer is terminal">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites, from left, playing for their club sides Ben Waine, Finn Surman, Jesse Randall and Ryan Thomas. AFP/Photosport The All Whites played their final home games before the Football World Cup this week and the players now part ways to return to their club sides where some are chasing championships, ... <a title="All Whites return to clubs to await World Cup news" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/all-whites-return-to-clubs-to-await-world-cup-news/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites return to clubs to await World Cup news">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Apollo Projects Stadium will host Super Rugby for the final time this weekend. Photosport / John Davidson A bittersweet farewell awaits the Crusaders. The stadium built to be their temporary home, where the side built a dynasty, will host Super Rugby for the final time this weekend. Addington was not a ... <a title="Super Rugby: Crusaders farewell Addington, Lomax debuts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/super-rugby-crusaders-farewell-addington-lomax-debuts/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby: Crusaders farewell Addington, Lomax debuts">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand White Ferns captain Melie Kerr walks from the field after their win. Marty Melville Melie Kerr rates her unbeaten 179, that helped her the White Ferns to the highest successful run chase in women’s ODI history, as the greatest innings of her career. Chasing 347 to win Wednesday’s second one-dayer against ... <a title="‘Definitely number one’: Melie Kerr smashes century in White Ferns record run chase" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/definitely-number-one-melie-kerr-smashes-century-in-white-ferns-record-run-chase/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Definitely number one’: Melie Kerr smashes century in White Ferns record run chase">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amelia Kerr plays a shot on the way to her century. Marty Melville A stunning unbeaten century by White Ferns skipper Amelia Kerr has led her side to a record successful chase against South Africa at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. Kerr clobbered 179 as the White Ferns chased down their ... <a title="White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr steers epic chase" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/white-ferns-captain-amelia-kerr-steers-epic-chase/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr steers epic chase">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Maama Vaipulu is one of three Blues players to secure three year contracts. photosport In a first for Super Rugby Aupiki, a trio of players have been signed to long-term contracts. Blues players Tara Turner, Maama Vaipulu, and Jaymie Kolose have all signed on with the franchise through to the end ... <a title="Landmark contracts for Super Rugby Aupiki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/landmark-contracts-for-super-rugby-aupiki/" aria-label="Read more about Landmark contracts for Super Rugby Aupiki">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf returned from his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament against Tigers. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks Kickoff 4pm, Sunday, 5 April Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stuck with an unchanged starting line-up to face Cronulla Sharks in ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors keep faith with starters that lost to Wests Tigers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/nrl-nz-warriors-keep-faith-with-starters-that-lost-to-wests-tigers/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors keep faith with starters that lost to Wests Tigers">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur is set to play Auckland FC in a friendly at Eden Park in July. JAKUB PORZYCKI / AFP The Tourism and Hospitality Minister intends to have “a chat” with ACT’s tourism spokesperson after he criticised the government’s funding of a football game between two “billionaire-owned” ... <a title="Tourism minister unhappy with MP’s shot at taxpayer spending on football" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/31/tourism-minister-unhappy-with-mps-shot-at-taxpayer-spending-on-football/" aria-label="Read more about Tourism minister unhappy with MP’s shot at taxpayer spending on football">Read more</a>
