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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the season. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz An injury-hit Auckland FC could see out the A-League season without a fitness coach and the club still will not divulge why they suddenly parted ways with Elias Boukarim last month. ... <a title="Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/hamstring-knee-ankle-troubles-for-auckland-fc-and-no-fitness-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks will have to earn their jersey under new coach Dave Rennie. On Wednesday, Rennie was announced as All Blacks head coach following weeks of guessing games in the wake of Scott Robertson’s sacking. Speaking to media for the first time in Auckland this afternoon, Rennie said he will ... <a title="All Blacks jersey to be ‘earned’ under new coach Dave Rennie’s regime" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/all-blacks-jersey-to-be-earned-under-new-coach-dave-rennies-regime/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks jersey to be ‘earned’ under new coach Dave Rennie’s regime">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie says he’s proud to be appointed to a role that he’s dreamed of and one that so few people get to do. Rennie was unveiled as the 28th All Blacks head coach just before midday, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to ... <a title="New All Blacks head coach excited to ‘come back home and do the jersey justice’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/new-all-blacks-head-coach-excited-to-come-back-home-and-do-the-jersey-justice/" aria-label="Read more about New All Blacks head coach excited to ‘come back home and do the jersey justice’">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks coach, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to replace Scott Robertson. © Photosport Ltd 2016 www.photosport.nz The All Blacks have a new head at the helm. Dave Rennie has been appointed to one of the most scrutinised jobs in the ... <a title="All Blacks reveal new head coach: Who is Dave Rennie?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/all-blacks-reveal-new-head-coach-who-is-dave-rennie/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks reveal new head coach: Who is Dave Rennie?">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dave Rennie has been selected as the side’s new head coach. PHOTOSPORT Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks head coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to replace Scott Robertson. The 62-year-old former Chiefs coach and coach of the ... <a title="Live: Dave Rennie named as new All Blacks coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/live-dave-rennie-named-as-new-all-blacks-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Dave Rennie named as new All Blacks coach">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand PHOTOSPORT Dave Rennie has been named the new All Blacks coach, seeing off Jamie Joseph in the two-man race to replace Scott Robertson. The 62-year-old former Chiefs coach and coach of the Wallabies was unveiled as the national coach in a New Zealand Rugby social media post just before midday. He ... <a title="Dave Rennie named as new All Blacks coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/dave-rennie-named-as-new-all-blacks-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Dave Rennie named as new All Blacks coach">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Lawson. AFP New Zealand driver Liam Lawson says he’s still coming to grips with a “sensitive” car in Melbourne as he targets a strong start to his second full season in Formula One. This weekend’s opening Australian Grand Prix provides uncertainty and apprehension for pundits, team management and drivers alike ... <a title="Liam Lawson ‘still learning’ as F1 opener looms in Melbourne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/liam-lawson-still-learning-as-f1-opener-looms-in-melbourne/" aria-label="Read more about Liam Lawson ‘still learning’ as F1 opener looms in Melbourne">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ollie Dunbar in action against Velavan Senthilkumar at the New Zealand Squash Open. Professional Squash Association New Zealand teenage wildcard Ollie Dunbar has caused a major boilover on the opening day of the New Zealand Squash Open in Christchurch, toppling a top-50 ranked opponent. The 18-year-old stunned world No.49 Velavan Senthilkumar ... <a title="Rising Kiwi Ollie Dunbar pulls off major upset at NZ Squash Open" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/rising-kiwi-ollie-dunbar-pulls-off-major-upset-at-nz-squash-open/" aria-label="Read more about Rising Kiwi Ollie Dunbar pulls off major upset at NZ Squash Open">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Setu Tu scores a try for St George Illawarra Dragons in his NRL debut. Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images NZ Warriors are celebrating – not lamenting – the loss of powerhouse winger Setu Tu, after his impressive NRL debut for St George Illawarra Dragons. Tu, 27, was a star performer for the Warriors ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors ‘proud’ of former reserve-grader Setu Tu in Dragons debut" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/nrl-nz-warriors-proud-of-former-reserve-grader-setu-tu-in-dragons-debut/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors ‘proud’ of former reserve-grader Setu Tu in Dragons debut">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitchell Barnett in possession. South Sydney Rabbitohs v One NZ Warriors. David Neilson/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Sydney Roosters Kickoff: 8pm Friday, 6 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett has missed the cut for his team’s NRL season-opener against Sydney Roosters ... <a title="NZ Warriors without captain Mitch Barnett for NRL season-opener against Sydney Roosters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/nz-warriors-without-captain-mitch-barnett-for-nrl-season-opener-against-sydney-roosters/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors without captain Mitch Barnett for NRL season-opener against Sydney Roosters">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tomasi Cama the New Zealand All Black Sevens. PHOTOSPORT The All Black Sevens side will head to the New York and Vancouver legs of the World Sevens Series without head coach Tomasi Cama. New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Tuesday that Cama will not fly out with the team who depart today ... <a title="All Black Sevens coach left off plane to North America" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/all-black-sevens-coach-left-off-plane-to-north-america/" aria-label="Read more about All Black Sevens coach left off plane to North America">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Greg Peters said it has been an honour and privilege to lead NZRL. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) chief executive Greg Peters is stepping down after eight years at the helm. Since his appointment in 2018, Peters has overseen a 30 percent increase in revenue, doubled player numbers from 22,000 ... <a title="New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Greg Peters steps down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/new-zealand-rugby-league-chief-executive-greg-peters-steps-down/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand Rugby League chief executive Greg Peters steps down">Read more</a>
