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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Auckland FC take on Adelaide United for the second leg of the A-League men’s semifinal. Adelaide United have a few things AFC don’t have, but would like, including a championship and a football-first stadium. Both of those things will be front of mind at Coopers Stadium. ... <a title="Live: Adelaide United v Auckland FC, A-League semifinal second leg" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/live-adelaide-united-v-auckland-fc-a-league-semifinal-second-leg/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Adelaide United v Auckland FC, A-League semifinal second leg">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Auckland FC take on Adelaide United for the second leg of the A-League men’s semifinal. Adelaide United have a few things AFC don’t have, but would like, including a championship and a football-first stadium. Both of those things will be front of mind at Coopers Stadium. ... <a title="Live: A-League semifinal second leg – Auckland FC v Adelaide United" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/live-a-league-semifinal-second-leg-auckland-fc-v-adelaide-united/" aria-label="Read more about Live: A-League semifinal second leg – Auckland FC v Adelaide United">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Chiefs take on the Highlanders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Team lists Chiefs: 1. Ollie Norris, 2. Samisoni Taukei’aho, 3. Sione Ahio, 4. Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi, 5. Tupou Vaa’i (vc), 6. Simon Parker, 7. Luke Jacobson (c), ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Chiefs v Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/live-super-rugby-pacific-chiefs-v-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Chiefs v Highlanders">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Stairmand of New Zealand in a practice session before the start of the New Zealand Pro in Raglan. Rambo Estrada/WSL All three local hopes have been knocked out of the New Zealand Pro surf championship at Raglan in the first round. The World Surf League arrived at Manu Bay on ... <a title="Early exits for Kiwi hopefuls at New Zealand Pro surf champs in Raglan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/early-exits-for-kiwi-hopefuls-at-new-zealand-pro-surf-champs-in-raglan/" aria-label="Read more about Early exits for Kiwi hopefuls at New Zealand Pro surf champs in Raglan">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 2026 World Cup kicks off on 11 June in Mexico City, with matches to be played in multiple locations across the US, Canada and Mexico. The World Cup Final is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide, on top of its attendees. The halftime show, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, ... <a title="Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/shakira-madonna-and-bts-to-headline-2026-world-cup-final-halftime-show/" aria-label="Read more about Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues and Hurricanes do battle at Eden Park this Saturday. Photosport The Aussies have well and truly fallen off the Super Rugby Pacific pace. After threatening to emulate the glory days of ACT Brumbies in the early rounds, the men from Canberra have collapsed dramatically, leaving the top four firmly ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific preview: Defining duo of derbies, Beauden Barrett back at 10" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/super-rugby-pacific-preview-defining-duo-of-derbies-beauden-barrett-back-at-10/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific preview: Defining duo of derbies, Beauden Barrett back at 10">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Three-time world champion Gabriel Medina of Brazil after Thursday’s practice session. Rambo Estrada/WSL For the next 11 days, Raglan is set to shift from laid-back surf town to the centre stage of world surfing. The World Surf League arrives at Manu Bay on Friday, marking the first time New Zealand has ... <a title="World Surf League: A beginner’s guide to the event in Raglan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/world-surf-league-a-beginners-guide-to-the-event-in-raglan/" aria-label="Read more about World Surf League: A beginner’s guide to the event in Raglan">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand CJ Bott has had to get used to watching from the sidelines this season after stepping away from playing duties in January. Cam McIntosh/Photomac For the first time in her career, CJ Bott has had to learn how to lead without crossing the white line. The Wellington Phoenix captain has spent ... <a title="Pregnant captain CJ Bott watches Wellington Phoenix women chase history from stands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/pregnant-captain-cj-bott-watches-wellington-phoenix-women-chase-history-from-stands/" aria-label="Read more about Pregnant captain CJ Bott watches Wellington Phoenix women chase history from stands">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kosta Barbarouses was named in Darren Bazeley’s 26-strong All Whites squad for the FIFA Football World Cup. PHOTOSPORT All Whites forward Kosta Barbarouses knows the heartbreak of missing out on a Football World Cup squad, and now the happiness and relief of finally making it 16 years later. Barbarouses has “no ... <a title="Sixteen years after missing out, All White Kosta Barbarouses is World Cup-bound" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/sixteen-years-after-missing-out-all-white-kosta-barbarouses-is-world-cup-bound/" aria-label="Read more about Sixteen years after missing out, All White Kosta Barbarouses is World Cup-bound">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues and Hurricanes do battle at Eden Park this Saturday. Photosport The Aussies have well and truly fallen off the Super Rugby Pacific pace. After threatening to emulate the glory days of ACT Brumbies in the early rounds, the men from Canberra have collapsed dramatically, leaving the top four firmly ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific preview: Defining duo of derbies, Beaudenn Barrett back at 10" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/super-rugby-pacific-preview-defining-duo-of-derbies-beaudenn-barrett-back-at-10/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific preview: Defining duo of derbies, Beaudenn Barrett back at 10">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf attended Warriors training, while talking to other NRL clubs. Blake Armstrong/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster insists halfback Luke Metcalf still has a role to play, as the Auckland club chases its first NRL championship. Unable to displace in-form Tanah Boyd or Chanel Harris-Tavita in the starting line-up, and ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf signs with St George-Illawarra Dragons, but still has role to play" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/nrl-nz-warriors-star-luke-metcalf-signs-with-st-george-illawarra-dragons-but-still-has-role-to-play/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf signs with St George-Illawarra Dragons, but still has role to play">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anton Segner will step in for the injured Dalton Papali’i this weekend. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz While many would consider the tactics to be boring or ugly, for Blues coach Vern Cotter, they are a thing of beauty. No nonsense, up the guts, smash-and-bash footy. Few teams do it better than the Blues ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Blues looking to ‘make it ugly’ against Hurricanes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/14/super-rugby-pacific-blues-looking-to-make-it-ugly-against-hurricanes/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Blues looking to ‘make it ugly’ against Hurricanes">Read more</a>
