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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders horses during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Fijian Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz There may be hope for the horses. The iconic Crusaders mascots, which for 30 years performed in the side’s pre-match ritual, were put out to ... <a title="Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/could-the-crusaders-cavalry-be-making-a-comeback/" aria-label="Read more about Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paris Lokotui was a starting player for the Tactix. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz When Paris Lokotui ran out in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final, she was on the brink of everything she had worked for – and quietly preparing to walk away from it. The 24-year-old had just reached 50 domestic matches ... <a title="Rugby convert Paris Lokotui – the Silver Fern that got away?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/rugby-convert-paris-lokotui-the-silver-fern-that-got-away/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby convert Paris Lokotui – the Silver Fern that got away?">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the side will play Haiti and England before the FIFA World Cup. Photosport The All Whites will play Haiti for the first time as one of their lead-up matches to the FIFA World Cup. The New Zealanders take on the Caribbean side, who are ranked ... <a title="All Whites to play Haiti in World Cup warm-up match" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/all-whites-to-play-haiti-in-world-cup-warm-up-match/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites to play Haiti in World Cup warm-up match">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Don Tricker, Director of Player Health and Performance, San Diego Padres keynote speaker during The Sport NZ Performance Summit. www.photosport.nz Former Black Sox coach Don Tricker has been hired by New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to overhaul its high performance systems. Tricker, currently working as vice president of player health and performance ... <a title="NZ Rugby turn to Don Tricker lead high performance overhaul" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/nz-rugby-turn-to-don-tricker-lead-high-performance-overhaul/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Rugby turn to Don Tricker lead high performance overhaul">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Grace Jale (centre) of the Phoenix celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the A-League Women’s Semi Final match against the Brisbane Roar, 2026. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix women’s coach Bev Priestman says making the most of the home advantage is what they need to do if they ... <a title="Phoenix women have to make the most of being at home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/phoenix-women-have-to-make-the-most-of-being-at-home/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women have to make the most of being at home">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Sticks Women prepare for a penalty. Blake Armstrong The Black Sticks women have finished fourth out of five teams at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament following a 1-0 loss to China A in the bronze medal match. New Zealand end the tournament with two wins and four defeats, including a 7-0 ... <a title="Black Sticks women lose final game, finish fourth in China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/black-sticks-women-lose-final-game-finish-fourth-in-china/" aria-label="Read more about Black Sticks women lose final game, finish fourth in China">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate winning their penalty shootout against Melbourne City in the A-League elimination final. Photosport / Andrew Cornaga Auckland FC place so much importance on penalty shootout preparation in A-League knockout matches, they devote part of the week practising their walk from the halfway line to the penalty spot. ... <a title="Auckland FC penalty ‘walk-up’ practice hailed after win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/auckland-fc-penalty-walk-up-practice-hailed-after-win/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC penalty ‘walk-up’ practice hailed after win">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix fans celebrate an early goal by Grace Jale against Brisbane. AAP/Photosport Wellington Phoenix will need to overcome a one-goal deficit at home, if they hope to progress to the A-League women’s final. The Phoenix return home to Porirua for next week’s semi-final return leg, trailing Brisbane Roar 2-1, after their ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix women fall behind Brisbane Roar in home-and-away A-League semis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/wellington-phoenix-women-fall-behind-brisbane-roar-in-home-and-away-a-league-semis/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix women fall behind Brisbane Roar in home-and-away A-League semis">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix play Brisbane Roar in an A-League women semi-final at Spencer Park in Brisbane. Wellington finished second after the regular season and are away to third-placed Brisbane in the first of two semi-finals. The Phoenix will then return home and host the Roar in the second leg on 10 May. ... <a title="Live: A-League women semi-final – Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/live-a-league-women-semi-final-brisbane-roar-v-wellington-phoenix/" aria-label="Read more about Live: A-League women semi-final – Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua was a force to be reckoned with during the first half at Pulman Arena in South Auckland playing at goal defence. www.photosport.nz The ANZ Premiership comeback of former Silver Ferns legend Casey Kopua has been cut short by injury. The 40-year-old answered a call from Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic ... <a title="Former Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua’s return marred by injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/former-silver-ferns-captain-casey-kopuas-return-marred-by-injury/" aria-label="Read more about Former Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua’s return marred by injury">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors coach Andrew Webster addresses media after the win over Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Analysis: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has broken from tradition, giving his under-siege halves combination a ringing endorsement to continue their work, after steering their team to a 36-14 win over Parramatta Eels. “I don’t normally select teams ... <a title="NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Parramatta Eels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/nrl-what-we-learnt-from-nz-warriors-win-over-parramatta-eels/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Parramatta Eels">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bevon Jacobs of the Black Caps. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The Black Caps beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected third and final T20 in Dhaka. The series finished tied 1-1 after Bangladesh won the first match and the second game was washed out. Batting first, Bangladesh’s innings was ... <a title="Cricket: Black Caps overcome Bangladesh and rain delays to draw T20 series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/cricket-black-caps-overcome-bangladesh-and-rain-delays-to-draw-t20-series/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Black Caps overcome Bangladesh and rain delays to draw T20 series">Read more</a>
