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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites football training ahead of the FIFA Series. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The All Whites want to leave a lasting impression in their final two games on home soil before the Football World Cup. Fifa Series games against Finland on Friday and Chile on Monday at Eden Park will be the last ... <a title="All Whites keen to put best foot forward in last two local matches before World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/all-whites-keen-to-put-best-foot-forward-in-last-two-local-matches-before-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites keen to put best foot forward in last two local matches before World Cup">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi light heavyweight Navajo Stirling will fight on the prelims of UFC Fight Night in Seattle. www.photosport.nz Kiwi light-heavyweight Navajo Stirling understands that in the fight game, knockouts create superstars. Nothing quite hypes the fan base more than seeing a fighter get sparked in the octagon, and Stirling is coming to ... <a title="Navajo Stirling looking to “cook” Bruno ‘The Brazillian Cowboy’ Lopes in the cage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/navajo-stirling-looking-to-cook-bruno-the-brazillian-cowboy-lopes-in-the-cage/" aria-label="Read more about Navajo Stirling looking to “cook” Bruno ‘The Brazillian Cowboy’ Lopes in the cage">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes player Brad Shields. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Experienced loose forward Brad Shields has extended his stay with the Hurricanes for another year. The one-year contract extension means Shields will return to the Hurricanes for an 11th season in his second stint with the club, a decade-and-a-half after his debut in ... <a title="Rugby: Veteran loosie Brad Shields extends stay with Hurricanes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/rugby-veteran-loosie-brad-shields-extends-stay-with-hurricanes/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Veteran loosie Brad Shields extends stay with Hurricanes">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Don Mackinnon has been a key figure in sport integrity over many years. Elias Rodriguez The front man for a proposed new Twenty20 league has stepped down as chairperson of the Sport Integrity Commission, as questions emerge over his dual roles in New Zealand sport during a pivotal moment for cricket’s ... <a title="Don Mackinnon steps down from integrity role as NZ20 plans advance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/don-mackinnon-steps-down-from-integrity-role-as-nz20-plans-advance/" aria-label="Read more about Don Mackinnon steps down from integrity role as NZ20 plans advance">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Don Mackinnon has been a key figure in sport integrity over many years. Elias Rodriguez The front man for a proposed new Twenty20 league has stepped down as chairperson of the Sport Integrity Commission, as questions emerge over his dual roles in New Zealand sport during a pivotal moment for cricket’s ... <a title="Cricket: Don Mackinnon steps down from integrity role as NZ20 plans advance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/cricket-don-mackinnon-steps-down-from-integrity-role-as-nz20-plans-advance/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Don Mackinnon steps down from integrity role as NZ20 plans advance">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Wellington Phoenix shoots. photosport The Wellington Phoenix women have suffered a blow in their A-League Premiership hopes. The Phoenix have been beaten 2-1 by the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford. The reigning champion Mariners scored both of their goals before Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser scored a spectacular ... <a title="Phoenix suffer blow in Premiership hopes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/phoenix-suffer-blow-in-premiership-hopes/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix suffer blow in Premiership hopes">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett and Luke Metcalf have both returned from season-ending knee injuries. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 27 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website As his squad returns to full fitness, NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has taken a pragmatic ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors ease stars Luke Metcalf, Mitch Barnett back from long injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/nrl-nz-warriors-ease-stars-luke-metcalf-mitch-barnett-back-from-long-injury/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors ease stars Luke Metcalf, Mitch Barnett back from long injury">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand According to NZ Football’s 2024 annual report, the organisation invested $8.4 million in women’s football development through a legacy fund from hosting the World Cup. Andrew Cornaga A growing divide is emerging in junior sport. As some clubs experiment with ways to reduce barriers for young players, others say rising costs ... <a title="Fee-free vs fee hikes: The growing divide in kids’ sport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/fee-free-vs-fee-hikes-the-growing-divide-in-kids-sport/" aria-label="Read more about Fee-free vs fee hikes: The growing divide in kids’ sport">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One NZ Stadium Christchurch. Christchurch City Council With the opening of One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch just weeks away, the Crusaders are facing a significant shift – leaving behind a proven home fortress and adapting to life under a roof. While always intended as a temporary base, Apollo Projects Stadium ... <a title="Crusaders prepare for move to indoor Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/crusaders-prepare-for-move-to-indoor-te-kaha-one-new-zealand-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders prepare for move to indoor Te Kaha One New Zealand stadium">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amelia Kerr scored her first international T20 century against South Africa in Christchurch. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The White Ferns had already won the T20 series against South Africa ahead of final game of the five match series in Christchurch and a 92-run win on Wednesday just emphasised their dominance. ... <a title="White Ferns win T20 dead rubber against South Africa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/white-ferns-win-t20-dead-rubber-against-south-africa/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns win T20 dead rubber against South Africa">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is off contract with the Warriors at the end of this season. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster hasn’t completely given up hope of retaining superstar Roger Tuivasa-Sheck beyond this season. The veteran wing’s future at the club has been up in the air since last year, when ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors still hope to retain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with contract extension" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/nrl-nz-warriors-still-hope-to-retain-roger-tuivasa-sheck-with-contract-extension/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors still hope to retain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with contract extension">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Haidee Tiffen and Jeremy Coney have been inducted into the NZC Hall of Fame. Photosport The NZC Hall of Fame has honoured two of Aotearoa’s legendary cricketers Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen – the first inductions since the inaugural “First Eleven” was unveiled last summer. Last summer’s inauguration saw the induction ... <a title="Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen inducted into NZC Hall of Fame" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/jeremy-coney-and-haidee-tiffen-inducted-into-nzc-hall-of-fame/" aria-label="Read more about Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen inducted into NZC Hall of Fame">Read more</a>
