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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>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black Sonny Bill Williams (R) shoulder charges Lions winger Anthony Watson. photosport British and Irish Lions back Anthony Watson says he found a way to circumvent concussion testing after Sonny Bill Williams was shown a red card in a pivotal moment during the 2017 series. Watson shone some light on ... <a title="Rugby: Lions back Anthony Watson admits to cheating concussion test against All Blacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/rugby-lions-back-anthony-watson-admits-to-cheating-concussion-test-against-all-blacks/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Lions back Anthony Watson admits to cheating concussion test against All Blacks">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams. photosport Crusaders and All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams will serve a three-week suspension after being found guilty of dangerous play during Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific win over the Chiefs. The competition’s foul play review committee found the ruling after Williams was cited for his entry to a ... <a title="TamaIti Williams cops three-week ban for dangerous play" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/tamaiti-williams-cops-three-week-ban-for-dangerous-play/" aria-label="Read more about TamaIti Williams cops three-week ban for dangerous play">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Blacks trainer Nic Gill. photosport Another leading name is leaving New Zealand Rugby, with long-time fitness guru Nic Gill taking up a post at the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. It continues a period of enormous change for the organisation, which is still seeking a new chief executive along with a handful ... <a title="NZ Rugby overhaul continues with performance boss moving on" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/nz-rugby-overhaul-continues-with-performance-boss-moving-on/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Rugby overhaul continues with performance boss moving on">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Sox hurler Marty Grant (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Apa o Te Rā) attended five world championships, claiming three titles and two silvers. He won New Zealand Softball player of the year in 1991, and pitcher of the year a total of five times. Photosport / Sandra ... <a title="Softball legend Marty Grant inducted into World Hall of Fame, reflects on legacy and sacrifice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/softball-legend-marty-grant-inducted-into-world-hall-of-fame-reflects-on-legacy-and-sacrifice/" aria-label="Read more about Softball legend Marty Grant inducted into World Hall of Fame, reflects on legacy and sacrifice">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites players are replaced during their international match against Australia in Auckland. photosport The All Whites have confirmed they’ll take a fly-in, fly-out approach to their three group games at the FIFA World Cup after landing in San Diego as an official team base. Coach Darren Bazeley said they had ... <a title="All Whites adopt fly-in, fly-out approach to World Cup campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/all-whites-adopt-fly-in-fly-out-approach-to-world-cup-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites adopt fly-in, fly-out approach to World Cup campaign">Read more</a>
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March 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Milly Clegg (L) and Solomon Islands’ Teisika Rotoava contest possession. photosport The Football Ferns have notched another landslide win at the second round of World Cup Oceania qualifying in Honiara to ensure they’ll line up in the semi-finals on home soil. Striker Hannah Blake scored a hat-trick as New ... <a title="Goal-hungry Football Ferns coast into OFC qualifying semi-finals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/03/goal-hungry-football-ferns-coast-into-ofc-qualifying-semi-finals/" aria-label="Read more about Goal-hungry Football Ferns coast into OFC qualifying semi-finals">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Manaia Elliott Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns crushed the Solomon Islands 8-0 at National Stadium in Honiara for their second World Cup qualifying match win. They have officially qualified for Round 3 of the OFC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. New Zealand’s other Group A opponents in the Oceania Qualifiers ... <a title="Football Ferns v Solomon Islands – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/football-ferns-v-solomon-islands-fifa-womens-world-cup-qualifiers/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns v Solomon Islands – FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers">Read more</a>
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March 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand picture id=”4JSEOEB_AFP__20260228__2263973903__v2__HighRes__NttIndycarSeriesFirestoneGrandPrixOfStPeters_jpg” crop=”16×10″ layout=”full”] Scott McLaughlin was runner-up at the Indycar Grand Prix in St Petersburg. Kiwi polesitter Scott McLaughlin has clawed his way onto the podium at the Indycar season opener in the United States, but was ultimately defeated by Spain’s Alex Palou. Four-time defending champion Palou took the victory ... <a title="Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin second at Indycar Grand Prix of St Petersburg" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/kiwi-driver-scott-mclaughlin-second-at-indycar-grand-prix-of-st-petersburg/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin second at Indycar Grand Prix of St Petersburg">Read more</a>
