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March 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wayde Egan in action for the Warriors against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport After two games of the 2026 NRL season, NZ Warriors hooker Wayde Egan feels great – and you’d expect nothing less. With a chance to recharge his batteries over the summer, the veteran is suitably bright-eyed and bushy tailed, ... <a title="NZ Warriors hooker Wayde Egan relishing early rest in 2026 NRL campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/nz-warriors-hooker-wayde-egan-relishing-early-rest-in-2026-nrl-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors hooker Wayde Egan relishing early rest in 2026 NRL campaign">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Nelson Rugby Football Union is the latest club to remove fees for junior players. Shuttersport NZ Rugby clubs around the country are scrapping junior fees in a bid to ease financial pressure on families and revive grassroots participation. What began as a small initiative in 2024 has gathered momentum, with ... <a title="Why some rugby clubs are going fee-free for kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/why-some-rugby-clubs-are-going-fee-free-for-kids/" aria-label="Read more about Why some rugby clubs are going fee-free for kids">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emilia Shearer #2 of New Zealand at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan. (Photo by Edgardo Medina / NurPhoto via AFP) The Tall Ferns have finished their World Cup Qualifying Tournament winless after a 77-61 loss to hosts Puerto Rico. The Tall Ferns had to beat Puerto ... <a title="World Cup dream over for Tall Ferns after winless tournament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/world-cup-dream-over-for-tall-ferns-after-winless-tournament/" aria-label="Read more about World Cup dream over for Tall Ferns after winless tournament">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu tackles Blues opposite Sam Nock. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle during his side’s 43-7 defeat to the Blues last weekend. It’s a blow for Moana who have three tough games on the ... <a title="Moana Pasifika’s Augustine Pulu gets three week ban for dangerous tackle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/moana-pasifikas-augustine-pulu-gets-three-week-ban-for-dangerous-tackle/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Pasifika’s Augustine Pulu gets three week ban for dangerous tackle">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jess Thirlby former head coach of England. © Photosport Ltd 2021 www.photosport.nz England netball coach Jess Thirlby has stepped down just four months out from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She steps down with immediate effect in a decision she said was “best for me and my family”. Thirlby had been ... <a title="England netball coach Jess Thirlby steps down to focus on family" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/england-netball-coach-jess-thirlby-steps-down-to-focus-on-family/" aria-label="Read more about England netball coach Jess Thirlby steps down to focus on family">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand bowler Lockie Ferguson. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The results were reversed for both the White Ferns and Black Caps in game two of their T20 double-header series against South Africa in Hamilton. After a convincing first up 80-run win, the White Ferns were beaten by 18 runs, while the Black Caps ... <a title="White Ferns beaten, Black Caps win in game two of South Africa series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/white-ferns-beaten-black-caps-win-in-game-two-of-south-africa-series/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns beaten, Black Caps win in game two of South Africa series">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nick Kelly. Andrew Cornaga The Black Caps have levelled their T20 series against South Africa with a dominant win in the second match in Hamilton on Tuesday. New Zealand won by 68 runs after bowling the Proteas out inside 16 overs. After being sent into bat, New Zealand posted 175/6 in ... <a title="Black Caps thump South Africa to level T20 series in Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/black-caps-thump-south-africa-to-level-t20-series-in-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps thump South Africa to level T20 series in Hamilton">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on South Africa for their second of five T20 matches. New Zealand lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first T20 at Mt Maunganui on Sunday. The Black Caps were only able to post a total of 91 after ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v South Africa – second T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/live-black-caps-v-south-africa-second-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v South Africa – second T20">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett has been named among the Warriors reserves against Newcastle. Brett Costello NRL: Newcastle Knights v NZ Warriors Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 21 March MacDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett moves a step closer to his NRL return, when his team visit ... <a title="NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett nears return from injury against Newcastle Knights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/nz-warriors-co-captain-mitch-barnett-nears-return-from-injury-against-newcastle-knights/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett nears return from injury against Newcastle Knights">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s top scorer Tazmin Brits. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz White Ferns captain Amelia Kerr brought up a T20 milestone in a 19-run loss to South Africa in Hamilton. South Africa have levelled the five match series at 1-1. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat at Seddon Park with openers ... <a title="White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/white-ferns-lose-to-south-africa-proteas-women-in-second-t20/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the White Ferns take on South Africa for the second of five T20s. It comes after the White Ferns cruised to a one-sided 80-run win in the opening T20 at Mt Maunganui on Sunday. Batting first at Bay Oval, New Zealand captain Melie Kerr and ... <a title="Live: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas Women – second T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/live-white-ferns-v-south-africa-proteas-women-second-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Live: White Ferns v South Africa Proteas Women – second T20">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shannon Mato celebrates a try for the Māori All Stars against the Australian Indigenous All Stars in Sydney, 2025. NRL PHOTOS The Kiwi Ferns’ stocks have been boosted with Jillaroos’ 10-test cap powerhouse forward Shannon Mato’s availability after her decision change allegiance from Australia to New Zealand. Mato, 27, wants to ... <a title="Shannon Mato wants to play for Kiwi Ferns at Rugby League World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/shannon-mato-wants-to-play-for-kiwi-ferns-at-rugby-league-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Shannon Mato wants to play for Kiwi Ferns at Rugby League World Cup">Read more</a>
