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March 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Simon Kneebone has been appointed a Black Ferns assistant coach, focusing on set pieces. SUPPLIED The Black Ferns have a new assistant coach who will focus on their set piece. Simon Kneebone completes the coaching group, joining head coach Whitney Hansen, and assistants Tony Christie (attack) and Riki Flutey (defence). Christie ... <a title="Simon Kneebone joins Black Ferns coaching team" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/simon-kneebone-joins-black-ferns-coaching-team/" aria-label="Read more about Simon Kneebone joins Black Ferns coaching team">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tevita Latu took a roundabout route to Super Rugby. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Moana Pasifika midfielder Tevita Latu has taken one of the more unusual routes to Super Rugby. A duel-sporting star in high school, Latu was not short on offers upon leaving Pakuranga College. With both rugby and basketball career ... <a title="College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu’s long road to Moana Pasifika" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/college-hooper-to-super-rugby-tevita-latus-long-road-to-moana-pasifika/" aria-label="Read more about College hooper to Super Rugby: Tevita Latu’s long road to Moana Pasifika">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kelsey Teneti of New Zealand scores a try. RICHARD WAINWRIGHT The Black Ferns Sevens have wrapped up the World Series title for another year after beating Australia 22-21 in a thrilling final of the inaugural New York round. They won five of the six rounds this season with their victory in ... <a title="Black Ferns Sevens win New York title to wrap up World Series victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/black-ferns-sevens-win-new-york-title-to-wrap-up-world-series-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns Sevens win New York title to wrap up World Series victory">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Wood of the New Zealand All Whites. © Bildbyrån Photo Agency 2025 © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has been unable to call on a number of key players for World Cup warmup games at home against Finland and Chile later this month. Missing through injury ... <a title="Key players missing for All White World Cup warmup games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/key-players-missing-for-all-white-world-cup-warmup-games/" aria-label="Read more about Key players missing for All White World Cup warmup games">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caitlin Clark of USA shoots against the New Zealand Tall Ferns at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Tournament between New Zealand in Puerto Rico. EDGARDO MEDINA / AFP The scoreline might not suggest it but Tall Ferns captain Tayla Dalton felt her side played some of their best basketball against ... <a title="“No fangirling” as Tall Ferns well beaten by star-studded USA team" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/no-fangirling-as-tall-ferns-well-beaten-by-star-studded-usa-team/" aria-label="Read more about “No fangirling” as Tall Ferns well beaten by star-studded USA team">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand squash player Paul Coll. PAUL ELLIS / AFP Greymouth squash player Paul Coll battled his way to a second Australian Open title with victory over Welshman Joel Makin in the final in Brisbane. World number two Coll and Makin fought out a 44-minute opening game with the Kiwi number ... <a title="Coll wins collosal Australian Open final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/coll-wins-collosal-australian-open-final/" aria-label="Read more about Coll wins collosal Australian Open final">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paralympian skier Adam Hall. © Jeff Crowe / Photosport 2026 www.photosport.nz Wānaka skier Adam Hall has finished second in the slalom on the final day of the Winter Paralympics in Italy. The 38-year-old improved from fourth after the first run to the silver medal position thanks to an impressive second run ... <a title="Adam Hall claims silver at Paralympics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/adam-hall-claims-silver-at-paralympics/" aria-label="Read more about Adam Hall claims silver at Paralympics">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps player Bevon Jacobs. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Black Caps admit they didn’t adjust quick enough to the wicket as they suffered a 7 wicket loss to South Africa in the opening T20 international. After deciding to bat first New Zealand were bowled out for just 91 in the 15th over ... <a title="Cricket: Contrasting results for New Zealand teams" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/cricket-contrasting-results-for-new-zealand-teams/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Contrasting results for New Zealand teams">Read more</a>
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March 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson finished seventh place finish in the Grand Prix. MARCEL VAN DORST / AFP New Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits to being a little surprised with his success at the Chinese Grand Prix. Lawson had arguably his best weekend in Formula 1, capping off the weekend with a seventh place ... <a title="Liam Lawson ‘didn’t quite expect’ his success at Chinese Grand Prix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/16/liam-lawson-didnt-quite-expect-his-success-at-chinese-grand-prix/" aria-label="Read more about Liam Lawson ‘didn’t quite expect’ his success at Chinese Grand Prix">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson in action during the Chinese Grand Prix. Mark Thompson/Getty Images Kiwi Liam Lawson has taken more Formula 1 points with a seventh placing at the Chinese Grand Prix. Qualifying 14th on the grid, Lawson took advantage of early casualties, as both McLarens – British world champion Lando Norris and ... <a title="Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson finishes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/formula-1-kiwi-liam-lawson-finishes-seventh-in-chinese-grand-prix/" aria-label="Read more about Formula 1: Kiwi Liam Lawson finishes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Africa’s Gerald Coetzee celebrates the wicket of Tom Latham. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz New Zealand have lost by seven wickets to the visitors in the first of five T20 matches at Mt Maunganui. The Black Caps were only able to post a total of 91 after batting first, with South Africa winning ... <a title="Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/black-caps-beaten-by-south-africa-in-first-t20/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps beaten by South Africa in first T20">Read more</a>
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March 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga was still not happy after losing to the Blues. Photosport The Blues didn’t engage in the war of words, but they were merciless when it came to battle. The Blues battered their cross-city rivals to reclaim 09 bragging rights, with an emphatic 43-7 victory in Auckland ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika-Blues beef far from done" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/15/super-rugby-pacific-moana-pasifika-blues-beef-far-from-done/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika-Blues beef far from done">Read more</a>
