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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Michael Regan/Getty Images All Whites captain Chris Wood could return to action for Nottingham Forest for the last two months of their English Premier League campaign after recovering ... <a title="Chris Wood closing on Premier League return for Nottingham Forest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/chris-wood-closing-on-premier-league-return-for-nottingham-forest/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Wood closing on Premier League return for Nottingham Forest">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Northern Districts celebrate winning the men’s Super Smash grand final. Photosport New Zealand Cricket will push for a proposed NZ20 franchise league to replace the current domestic T20 Super Smash competition. The NZC Board has made an in-principle decision to support the establishment of the new league, subject to reaching key ... <a title="NZ Cricket to push for revitalised T20 league in New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/nz-cricket-to-push-for-revitalised-t20-league-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Cricket to push for revitalised T20 league in New Zealand">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen. Photosport A couple of key names are missing from Whitney Hansen’s first squad as Black Ferns head coach, with 30-players selected for next month’s Pacific Four Series (PAC4) in the USA and Australia. Twenty players from last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup return, with eight ... <a title="Two key names missing from Whitney Hansen’s first Black Ferns squad" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/two-key-names-missing-from-whitney-hansens-first-black-ferns-squad/" aria-label="Read more about Two key names missing from Whitney Hansen’s first Black Ferns squad">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Black Caps Kyle Jamieson celebrates the wicket of South Africa Wiaan Mulder, Black Caps v South Africa, Hnry Stadium, Wellington. Kerry Marshall/Photosport An inability to hold onto wickets has cost the Black Caps the chance to seal the T20 series against South Africa, losing the fourth match at Hnry ... <a title="Black Caps, South Africa locked 2-2 in T20 series, one game to come" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/black-caps-south-africa-locked-2-2-in-t20-series-one-game-to-come/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps, South Africa locked 2-2 in T20 series, one game to come">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sophie Devine led the charge for the White Ferns in Wellington, scoring a 23rd T20 international half-century. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz The White Ferns have clinched the T20 international series against South Africa with a game to spare, after a commanding six-wicket win in the fourth match in Wellington. Batter Sophie ... <a title="White Ferns seal T20 series victory over South Africa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/white-ferns-seal-t20-series-victory-over-south-africa/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns seal T20 series victory over South Africa">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kane Williamson with Black Caps fans at the MCG during a test against Australia in 2019. Photosport The Black Caps will play their first-ever four-test series against Australia when they tour later this year and it will be their first against any opponent in 26 years. New Zealand’s schedule was released ... <a title="Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/black-caps-to-play-rare-four-test-series-in-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia">Read more</a>
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March 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gold medalist Tom Walsh after the Men’s Shot Put Final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Poland, 2026. ANDRZEJ IWANCZUK / AFP Tom Walsh has retained his World Indoor shot put title to become the all-time record holder in the event. Walsh kept his best until last, overtaking American Jordan Geist ... <a title="Shot putter Tom Walsh remains on top of the world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/23/shot-putter-tom-walsh-remains-on-top-of-the-world/" aria-label="Read more about Shot putter Tom Walsh remains on top of the world">Read more</a>
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March 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett returned to the Warrior side against Newcastle Knights. David Neilson/Photosport Analysis – Skipper Mitch Barnett’s comeback from season-ending knee injury has helped inspire his NZ Warriors to their best NRL start in eight years and second-best in history. After losing three of last week’s starters, coach Andrew Webster was ... <a title="NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Newcastle Knights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/22/nrl-what-we-learnt-from-nz-warriors-win-over-newcastle-knights/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Newcastle Knights">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders winger Chay Fihaki goes over for his second try. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz Revenge served. The Crusaders dished up a vengeful performance against Moana in Albany, to all but banish memories of their loss to the side at home in 2025. “They stung us deeply last year,” said coach Rob ... <a title="‘We’ve got the cattle’: Penney warns Crusaders just getting started" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/weve-got-the-cattle-penney-warns-crusaders-just-getting-started/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We’ve got the cattle’: Penney warns Crusaders just getting started">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ifeanyi Eze scored the crucial goal for the Phoenix. File photo. AAP / Photosport A superb goal by Ifeanyi Eze has given the Wellington Phoenix a vital 2-1 win over the Brisbane Roar in Brisbane. It continues the resurgence of the Phoenix under interim coach Chris Greenacre and crucially keeps them ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix score crucial win over Brisbane Roar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/wellington-phoenix-score-crucial-win-over-brisbane-roar/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix score crucial win over Brisbane Roar">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby action as the Blues take on the Waratahs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. Kick-off is 9.35pm. Blues team list: Ofa Tu’ungafasi 2. Bradley Slater 3. Sam Matenga 4. Josh Beehre 5. Sam Darry 6. Anton Segner 7. Dalton Papali’i (c) 8. Malachi Wrampling 9. Finlay Christie ... <a title="Live: Blues v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/live-blues-v-waratahs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Blues v Waratahs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Beware a scorned Crusaders side. The defending champions avenged last year’s shock loss to Moana Pasifka in ruthless style, crushing the cellar dwellers 50-21 in Albany. Up by just three at the break, the Crusaders ran riot in the second, producing some scintillating running rugby in the rout. Moana lost Julian ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders crush Moana in Albany" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-crush-moana-in-albany/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders crush Moana in Albany">Read more</a>
