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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lucía León of the Wellington Phoenix celebrates. Elias Rodriguez / www.photosport.nz The Wellington Phoenix women face a tough ten days ahead as they attempt to rewrite history. The Phoenix will play their final three A-League regular season games in a week and a half, starting with their rescheduled fifth round fixture ... <a title="Tough 10 days ahead as Phoenix strive for title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/tough-10-days-ahead-as-phoenix-strive-for-title/" aria-label="Read more about Tough 10 days ahead as Phoenix strive for title">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emoni Narawa of the All Blacks. Jeremy Ward / PHOTOSPORT The desire to play at a Rugby World Cup made Emoni Narawa’s decision to stick with New Zealand rugby an easy one. The All Blacks and Chiefs winger has extended his commitment through to the end of 2029. “Wearing the black ... <a title="All Black winger Emoni Narawa recommits to NZ rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/all-black-winger-emoni-narawa-recommits-to-nz-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about All Black winger Emoni Narawa recommits to NZ rugby">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ sevens wing Joeli Vidiri with his gold medal. Kuala Lumpar Commonwealth Games 1998. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz The Blues and Fijian Drua will in future play for the Joeli Vidiri Memorial Trophy whenever they meet in Super Rugby. The two clubs made the announcement with the trophy up for grabs ... <a title="Blues and Drua to play for Joeli Vidiri trophy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/blues-and-drua-to-play-for-joeli-vidiri-trophy/" aria-label="Read more about Blues and Drua to play for Joeli Vidiri trophy">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP Analysis – Consistency is the word that has been linked with Liam Lawson ever since he joined Formula 1 in 2023. It remains the topic as he heads into round three of ... <a title="Consistency the key as Liam Lawson prepares for Japan GP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/consistency-the-key-as-liam-lawson-prepares-for-japan-gp/" aria-label="Read more about Consistency the key as Liam Lawson prepares for Japan GP">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf is helped off the field against Brisbane Broncos last June. Tertius Pickard/www.photosport.nz NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf has been named for an early return to action, when his team take on Wests Tigers at Go Media Stadium on Friday night. Metcalf, 27, suffered a season-ending knee injury last June ... <a title="NRL: Injured NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf returns early against Wests Tigers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/nrl-injured-nz-warriors-star-luke-metcalf-returns-early-against-wests-tigers/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Injured NZ Warriors star Luke Metcalf returns early against Wests Tigers">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tana Umaga was left ‘a little bit speechless’ after the announcement. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Dave Rennie has assembled his crew to rebuild the All Blacks empire. Neil Barnes, Tana Umaga and Mike Blair have been named alongside incumbent Jason Ryan as Rennie’s coaching team. After a period marked by inconsistency ... <a title="All Blacks rebooted: Rennie calls in new guard for revival mission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/all-blacks-rebooted-rennie-calls-in-new-guard-for-revival-mission/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks rebooted: Rennie calls in new guard for revival mission">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amy Rule and Georgia Ponsonby during the anthem before a test against Canada in 2025. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz Amy Rule knows how much playing top flight rugby in the UK has elevated her game – but it has also left her facing a dilemma that the Black Ferns have ... <a title="Black Ferns grapple with eligibility rules as players seek more rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/black-ferns-grapple-with-eligibility-rules-as-players-seek-more-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns grapple with eligibility rules as players seek more rugby">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jimmy Neesham. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand’s top cricketers are happy a decision has been made about the future of the domestic T20 competition and are looking forward to its development. On Monday New Zealand Cricket decided to push ahead with a proposed NZ20 franchise league rather than entering into an expanded ... <a title="NZ cricketers back new T20 league “You’re playing the game for the fans”" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/nz-cricketers-back-new-t20-league-youre-playing-the-game-for-the-fans/" aria-label="Read more about NZ cricketers back new T20 league “You’re playing the game for the fans”">Read more</a>
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March 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Eli Katoa received the injury during the Tonga and New Zealand Kiwis Pacific Championships match in Auckland. NRL Photos/Photosport Tongan rugby league player Eliesa Katoa may never play the game again, according to Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy. Katoa had brain surgery in November as a result of head knocks he ... <a title="Melbourne Storm say Eli Katoa may never play again" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/melbourne-storm-say-eli-katoa-may-never-play-again/" aria-label="Read more about Melbourne Storm say Eli Katoa may never play again">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Black Cap Dion Nash was elected to the NZ Cricket board in 2024. Elias Rodriguez The first signs of fallout from New Zealand Cricket’s decision to pursue a new franchise-based Twenty20 competition have emerged, with board member Dion Nash resigning just hours after the announcement. NZC confirmed on Monday morning ... <a title="Dion Nash quits NZ Cricket board after Twenty20 decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/dion-nash-quits-nz-cricket-board-after-twenty20-decision/" aria-label="Read more about Dion Nash quits NZ Cricket board after Twenty20 decision">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand McLeod joined the All Blacks coaching staff in 2017. © Photosport Ltd 2022 www.photosport.nz All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod is crossing the ditch. McLeod has been recruited by the Wallabies to take up a position as the side’s defence coach for the next three years. The 53-year-old was a member ... <a title="Wallabies poach former All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/wallabies-poach-former-all-blacks-assistant-coach-scott-mcleod/" aria-label="Read more about Wallabies poach former All Blacks assistant coach Scott McLeod">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Steven Alker during the 2026 Cologuard Classic CHRISTIAN PETERSEN / AFP New Zealand golfer Steven Alker successfully endured another play-off finish to a golf tournament on the PGA Champions Tour. Alker again came out on top to defend his title at the Cologuard Classic in Tuscon, Arizona. He also won the ... <a title="Steven Alker wins in a play-off to defend title on Champions Tour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/steven-alker-wins-in-a-play-off-to-defend-title-on-champions-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Steven Alker wins in a play-off to defend title on Champions Tour">Read more</a>
