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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David Havili celebrates his 150th Super Rugby appearance for the Crusaders. Masanori Udagawa/Photosport Title credentials tested and passed. The Hurricanes have keep their spot at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a gritty 38-31 win over the defending champion Crusaders at home. Wing Fehi Fineanganofo again crossed the ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes beat Crusaders to stay at top of table" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-beat-crusaders-to-stay-at-top-of-table/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes beat Crusaders to stay at top of table">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The tabletopping Hurricanes host the fourth-placed Crusaders at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The sides will face off for the first time this Super Rugby Pacific season. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Hurricanes: 1. Xavier Numia 2. Asafo Aumua 3. Pasilio Tosi 4. Caleb Delany 5. Warner Dearns 6. Brayden Iose 7. Du’Plessis ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Crusaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/live-super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-v-crusaders/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Crusaders">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita has become a favourite among Warriors fans. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Another week, another player free agency question for NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster. One of the many sideshows provided by the NRL is the seemingly non-stop procession of off-contract players trying to secure their futures with rival clubs, ... <a title="NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/nz-warriors-fan-favourite-chanel-harris-tavita-latest-to-test-nrl-free-agency/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand President of FIFA Gianni Infantino. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire / Photosport FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists Iran will be participating in the World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico in June. There has been uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the tournament because of the war with the ... <a title="Football: FIFA president says ‘of cours’ Iran will be at World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/football-fifa-president-says-of-cours-iran-will-be-at-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Football: FIFA president says ‘of cours’ Iran will be at World Cup">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February. Simon Bruty for SailGP / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Black Foils won’t be on the start line at either of May’s SailGP Championship events, as extensive repairs continue to keep the boat off the ... <a title="Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/black-foils-off-the-water-for-next-two-events-target-june-return-in-halifax/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Randle, will not be joining Munster, by mutual agreement. Clay Cross Irish rugby club Munster has confirmed that New Zealand coach Roger Randle will no longer be joining the team’s coaching staff after all parties mutually agreed not to proceed with the appointment. The long-serving Chiefs assistant coach announced last ... <a title="Roger Randle’s move to coach rugby in Ireland off after old allegations resurface" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/roger-randles-move-to-coach-rugby-in-ireland-off-after-old-allegations-resurface/" aria-label="Read more about Roger Randle’s move to coach rugby in Ireland off after old allegations resurface">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Watching members of the Auckland Table Tennis Association whip balls across the nets as they rally for points against their opponents on a typical weekday evening is an exhausting exercise. Indeed, it’s hard to keep up with the frenetic activity in Epsom, as players of all ages ping balls in every ... <a title="Rallying behind the future of table tennis in New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/rallying-behind-the-future-of-table-tennis-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Rallying behind the future of table tennis in New Zealand">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Warriors had to put up the sold out sign when 33,000 turned up to watch them beat the Dolphins in Wellington on Anzac Day. www.photosport.nz Former Kiwis and Tonga captain Duane Mann says rugby league’s stronghold in the Pasifika community can be credited to its local clubs and churches. ... <a title="Church and community driving rugby league’s success – former Kiwis captain Duane Mann" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/church-and-community-driving-rugby-leagues-success-former-kiwis-captain-duane-mann/" aria-label="Read more about Church and community driving rugby league’s success – former Kiwis captain Duane Mann">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Five-eighths Ronald Volkman and Chanel Harris-Tavita will face off, when Parramatta Eels host NZ Warriors. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels 7.30pm Saturday, 2 May CommBank Stadium, Sydney Live blog updates on RNZ With a bye week looming near on the horizon, the NZ Warriors must beware the ‘banana skin’ ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels – what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/nrl-nz-warriors-v-parramatta-eels-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors v Parramatta Eels – what you need to know">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Hurricanes will host the Crusaders in the capital on Friday night. Photosport With Super Rugby Pacific competition energised by the success of ‘Super Round’, we head towards the business end of the season. The Hurricanes continue to set the pace and face a true test of their title credentials, when ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific preview: David Havili’s 150th, Auckland rivalry loses spice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/super-rugby-pacific-preview-david-havilis-150th-auckland-rivalry-loses-spice/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific preview: David Havili’s 150th, Auckland rivalry loses spice">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has his temperature checked, during the Covid-19 era. CREDIT: Photosport. PHOTOSPORT NRL club the Melbourne Storm have revealed head coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder. In a statement on its website, the Storm said Bellamy had been undergoing a series ... <a title="NRL: Storm reveal health concern for head coach Craig Bellamy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/nrl-storm-reveal-health-concern-for-head-coach-craig-bellamy/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Storm reveal health concern for head coach Craig Bellamy">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand remain in the hunt for their first U23 men’s Softball World Cup medal. MANUEL LARA / WBSC The NZ men’s Black Sox have secured their place in the ‘Super Round’ at the U23 Softball World Cup at Sincelejo, Colombia, after an 8-4 win over Czechia in their final opening ... <a title="NZ men book ‘Super Round’ spot at U23 Softball World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/nz-men-book-super-round-spot-at-u23-softball-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about NZ men book ‘Super Round’ spot at U23 Softball World Cup">Read more</a>
