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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Cleary of the Panthers and Panthers coach Ivan Cleary hug after victoryduring the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm. AAP/www.photosport.nz The most successful coach of the modern NRL era may be on the move. Reports from Australia suggest Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary may be set to announce ... <a title="Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/ivan-cleary-to-leave-penrith-panthers/" aria-label="Read more about Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers?">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand sailor Blair Tuke at the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, Spain, 13 October, 2024. Photosport Three-time America’s Cup winner Blair Tuke won’t be a part of the on-water crew for next week’s America’s Cup preliminary regatta in Sardinia. Tuke, who won the cup in 2017, 2021 and 2024, will ... <a title="Blair Tuke moves off the boat for America’s Cup preliminary regatta" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/blair-tuke-moves-off-the-boat-for-americas-cup-preliminary-regatta/" aria-label="Read more about Blair Tuke moves off the boat for America’s Cup preliminary regatta">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier at the New Zealand Open which he won at Millbrook Resort, Queenstown, 1 March 2026. www.photosport.nz New Zealander Daniel Hillier will follow out Masters champion Rory McIlroy when he tees off in his first PGA Championship on Friday morning (NZT). Hillier will play alongside Americans Ryan Vermeer and Max ... <a title="Daniel Hillier to follow out Rory McIlroy at PGA Championship" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/daniel-hillier-to-follow-out-rory-mcilroy-at-pga-championship/" aria-label="Read more about Daniel Hillier to follow out Rory McIlroy at PGA Championship">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC, right, heads the ball against Adelaide United. www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have played more than 2550 minutes of football so far this A-League season, but a moment’s inattention could be what they remember the most. Last season a period of five minutes in a semifinal ended their ... <a title="The five minutes Auckland FC cannot forget ahead of semifinal showdown in Adelaide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/the-five-minutes-auckland-fc-cannot-forget-ahead-of-semifinal-showdown-in-adelaide/" aria-label="Read more about The five minutes Auckland FC cannot forget ahead of semifinal showdown in Adelaide">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Graham Henry is an All Blacks selector again. www.photosport.nz Sir Graham Henry wants to bring a simplistic approach to the table as he returns to the All Blacks fold as a selector. Head coach Dave Rennie confirmed on Tuesday that Henry would join him and assistant coach Neil Barnes as ... <a title="‘Simplicity is key’: Sir Graham Henry’s approach to being back in All Blacks mode" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/simplicity-is-key-sir-graham-henrys-approach-to-being-back-in-all-blacks-mode/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Simplicity is key’: Sir Graham Henry’s approach to being back in All Blacks mode">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett of the Warriors. PHOTOSPORT The Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett is one of four players returning from injury for the NRL Magic Round clash against the Brisbane Broncos, but Luke Metcalf has been left out of the squad. Metcalf was given permission yesterday by the Warriors management to talk to ... <a title="Mitch Barnett returns for Warriors for Magic Round clash, but no Luke Metcalf" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/mitch-barnett-returns-for-warriors-for-magic-round-clash-but-no-luke-metcalf/" aria-label="Read more about Mitch Barnett returns for Warriors for Magic Round clash, but no Luke Metcalf">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tom Butland is one of three New Zealanders that will line up in the World Surf League event in Raglan this week. PhotoCPL / Supplied / Surfing NZ This time last year Taranaki surfer Tom Butland could not walk – now he is preparing to take on the best in the ... <a title="Tom Butland’s comeback year ends on surfing’s biggest stage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/tom-butlands-comeback-year-ends-on-surfings-biggest-stage/" aria-label="Read more about Tom Butland’s comeback year ends on surfing’s biggest stage">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Blues won the 2024, and 2025 Aupiki finals. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Blues women want to build a dynasty. The franchise has dominated the early years of Aupiki, winning back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025, and they have no intention of relinquishing their crown. Blues captain Maia Roos said they welcome ... <a title="Blues captain Maia Roos embracing expectations as Super Rugby Aupiki continues to grow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/blues-captain-maia-roos-embracing-expectations-as-super-rugby-aupiki-continues-to-grow/" aria-label="Read more about Blues captain Maia Roos embracing expectations as Super Rugby Aupiki continues to grow">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The Warriors have given star Luke Metcalf permission to talk to other clubs for next season, as they try to sort through their contract logjam among the halves. The Auckland NRL outfit has been wrestling with its roster in recent weeks, with Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita ... <a title="Warriors star Luke Metcalf given permission to explore options with other NRL clubs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/warriors-star-luke-metcalf-given-permission-to-explore-options-with-other-nrl-clubs/" aria-label="Read more about Warriors star Luke Metcalf given permission to explore options with other NRL clubs">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An injured Lily Alfeld talks to her team from the stands during an A-League Women’s match in Wellington. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images The Wellington Phoenix women’s inaugural captain Lily Alfeld saw her playing career end prematurely. Now she has a front row seat to a season that is reshaping the club. Alfeld ... <a title="From heartbreak to history: Inaugural captain still at heart of Phoenix rise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/from-heartbreak-to-history-inaugural-captain-still-at-heart-of-phoenix-rise/" aria-label="Read more about From heartbreak to history: Inaugural captain still at heart of Phoenix rise">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jona Nareki has been suspended for two matches. John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz The Highlanders have suffered a blow in their bid to make the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with in-form centre Jona Nareki suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle. Nareki was issued with a yellow card for the high ... <a title="Highlanders centre Jona Nareki suspended for red card tackle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/highlanders-centre-jona-nareki-suspended-for-red-card-tackle/" aria-label="Read more about Highlanders centre Jona Nareki suspended for red card tackle">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Richie Mo’unga has been playing in Japan since the 2023 World Cup. photosport Will Richie Mo’unga tour South Africa? It’s the question every All Black fan has been asking, and we now have an answer. Richie Mo’unga will not be included in the first All Blacks squad of the year, and ... <a title="Will Richie Mo’unga tour South Africa?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/will-richie-mounga-tour-south-africa/" aria-label="Read more about Will Richie Mo’unga tour South Africa?">Read more</a>
