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Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Reuben Te Rangi of New Zealand. David Rowland/www.photosport.nz The Tall Blacks have beaten hosts Guam 99-67 to go two-from-two in their second window of qualifiers for next year’s World Cup in Qatar. Reuben Te Rangi started the game with the Tall Blacks first five points, before Jack Andrew scored four of ... <a title="Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/tall-blacks-beat-guam-to-boost-world-cup-hopes/" aria-label="Read more about Tall Blacks beat Guam to boost World Cup hopes">Read more</a>

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Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup.

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Will Jordan celebrates with Cortez Ratima after scoring. Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks, 2024 Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup test match, Accor Stadium, NSW, Australia, Saturday 21st September 2024, Copyright David Neilson / www.photosport.nz David Neilson/Photosport All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs ... <a title="Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup." class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/rugby-all-blacks-halfback-cortez-ratima-re-commits-to-nz-rugby-to-after-next-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima re-commits to NZ Rugby to after next World Cup.">Read more</a>

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Basketball: Will next NZ Breakers coach be homegrown talent?

March 2, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Judd Flavell and Aaron Young have been assistant coaches in the Australian NBL. Photosport A worldwide search for the next NZ Breakers head coach could end closer to home. Breakers president of basketball operations Dillon Boucher said the club would advertise globally to replace Petteri Koponen, who left at the end ... <a title="Basketball: Will next NZ Breakers coach be homegrown talent?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/basketball-will-next-nz-breakers-coach-be-homegrown-talent/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Will next NZ Breakers coach be homegrown talent?">Read more</a>

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Golf: Kiwi Daniel Hillier wins 105th New Zealand Open

March 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier celebrates his win at the New Zealand Open. Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier has won the NZ Open for the first time, finishing two shots clear of Australian Lucas Herbert. The 27-year-old Wellingtonian handled gusty and cool conditions at Arrowtown’s Millbrook Resort, near Queenstown, to secure ... <a title="Golf: Kiwi Daniel Hillier wins 105th New Zealand Open" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/01/golf-kiwi-daniel-hillier-wins-105th-new-zealand-open/" aria-label="Read more about Golf: Kiwi Daniel Hillier wins 105th New Zealand Open">Read more</a>

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Motorsport: Kiwi Scott McLaughlin on pole for Indycar’s St Petersburg Grand Prix

March 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Scott McLaughlin celebrates his IndyCar pole position at St Petersburg. Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire Kiwi Scott McLaughlin has grabbed pole position for the IndyCar St Petersburg Grand Prix in Florida on Monday NZT. After a horror 2025 campaign that saw him finish 10th in the standings, with no race wins and just ... <a title="Motorsport: Kiwi Scott McLaughlin on pole for Indycar’s St Petersburg Grand Prix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/01/motorsport-kiwi-scott-mclaughlin-on-pole-for-indycars-st-petersburg-grand-prix/" aria-label="Read more about Motorsport: Kiwi Scott McLaughlin on pole for Indycar’s St Petersburg Grand Prix">Read more</a>

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Hurricanes lose first-five for rest of Super Rugby campaign

March 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Brett Cameron, while playing for the Hurricanes in 2024. Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes have lost one of their lynchpins for the rest of the Super Rugby season. First-five Brett Cameron is due to undergo surgery after sustaining a significant knee injury during last week’s match against Moana Pasifika. “It’s ... <a title="Hurricanes lose first-five for rest of Super Rugby campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/01/hurricanes-lose-first-five-for-rest-of-super-rugby-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes lose first-five for rest of Super Rugby campaign">Read more</a>

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Hurricanes lose one of first-five for rest of Super Rugby campaign

March 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Brett Cameron, while playing for the Hurricanes in 2024. Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes have lost one of their lynchpins for the rest of the Super Rugby season. First-five Brett Cameron is due to undergo surgery after sustaining a significant knee injury during last week’s match against Moana Pasifika. “It’s ... <a title="Hurricanes lose one of first-five for rest of Super Rugby campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/01/hurricanes-lose-one-of-first-five-for-rest-of-super-rugby-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes lose one of first-five for rest of Super Rugby campaign">Read more</a>

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Kiwi skier bounces back after Winter Olympics

March 1, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand skier Alice Robinson, in action at the recent Winter Olympics in Italy. www.photosport.nz New Zealand skier Alice Robinson has bounced back from missing out on a medal at the Winter Olympics, finishing second in the FIS World Cup Super-G round in Andorra. The 24-year-old put her foot down in ... <a title="Kiwi skier bounces back after Winter Olympics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/01/kiwi-skier-bounces-back-after-winter-olympics/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi skier bounces back after Winter Olympics">Read more</a>

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Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier storms into NZ Open lead at Millbrook

February 28, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier plays a shot during the third round of the 105th New Zealand Open. Photosport A stunning late surge has vaulted Kiwi Daniel Hillier to the top of the NZ Open leaderboard at Millbrook Resort, near Queenstown. The Wellingtonian was four strokes off leader and fellow Kiwi Kerry Mountcastle, when ... <a title="Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier storms into NZ Open lead at Millbrook" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/28/kiwi-golfer-daniel-hillier-storms-into-nz-open-lead-at-millbrook/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier storms into NZ Open lead at Millbrook">Read more</a>

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Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Brumbies v Blues at GIO Stadium

February 28, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Photosport The Blues play the high-flying Brumbies at GIO Staidum, after a high-scoring win over Western Froce last week. Captain Daltan Papali’i will play his 100th Super Rugby game, as his side try to topple the top-of-the-table Brumbies in Canberra. Kickoff is at 9.35pm. Blues: 1. Ofa Tu’ungafasi. 2. Kurt Eklund. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Brumbies v Blues at GIO Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/28/live-super-rugby-pacific-brumbies-v-blues-at-gio-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Brumbies v Blues at GIO Stadium">Read more</a>

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Football: Auckland FC stun with A-League win over champions Melbourne City

February 28, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC’s Guillermo May scores against Melbourne City. Photosport Auckland FC have kept the pressure on A-League men’s leaders Newcastle Jets with a stunning 3-0 home win over Melbourne City. Logan Rogerson broke his goalscoring drought with a decisive blow to give the Aucklanders a 1-0 lead after 42 minutes, and ... <a title="Football: Auckland FC stun with A-League win over champions Melbourne City" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/28/football-auckland-fc-stun-with-a-league-win-over-champions-melbourne-city/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland FC stun with A-League win over champions Melbourne City">Read more</a>

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IndyCar: Kiwi Scott Dixon unharmed after crash at St Petersburg Grand Prix practice

February 28, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Dixon’s car after a nasty crash during practice in Florida. Twitter/Indycar Kiwi motorsport ace Scott Dixon has emerged uninjured from a nasty crash during practice for the IndyCar St Petersburg Grand Prix in Florida. During the first practice session – in which compatriot Scott McLaughlin had the fastest time – ... <a title="IndyCar: Kiwi Scott Dixon unharmed after crash at St Petersburg Grand Prix practice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/28/indycar-kiwi-scott-dixon-unharmed-after-crash-at-st-petersburg-grand-prix-practice/" aria-label="Read more about IndyCar: Kiwi Scott Dixon unharmed after crash at St Petersburg Grand Prix practice">Read more</a>