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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand snowboarder Dane Menzies finishes third in the Aspen Snowmass Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Finals, 2026. MICHAEL REAVES / AFP New Zealand snowboarder Dane Menzies admits the hype at the Winter Olympics is something special. Menzies will be one of the first Kiwi athletes in action on Friday morning in qualifying ... <a title="Winter Olympics like world champs ‘on crack’ – snowboarder Dane Menzies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/winter-olympics-like-world-champs-on-crack-snowboarder-dane-menzies/" aria-label="Read more about Winter Olympics like world champs ‘on crack’ – snowboarder Dane Menzies">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Winter Olympic selections Alice Robinson, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Luca Harrington, Fin Melville Ives, Cam Melville Ives, Ben Barclay and Ruby Star Andrews. James Allan/Photosport 2026 Winter Olympics 6-22 February Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy Live blog updates on RNZ Sport History The inaugural Olympic Games were created by Frenchman Baron Pierre ... <a title="Milano Cortina Winter Olympics – what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/milano-cortina-winter-olympics-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about Milano Cortina Winter Olympics – what you need to know">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wallabies fullback Tom Wright said the decision was always going to divide opinion. PHOTOSPORT The news that the Wallabies will be kicking off the World Cup against tournament newcomers Hong Kong China was met with a collective groan across the rugby world. While the team’s inclusion marks a significant expansion of ... <a title="Rugby: Wallaby weighs in on World Cup opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/rugby-wallaby-weighs-in-on-world-cup-opener/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Wallaby weighs in on World Cup opener">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific is back after a real return to form last year, with the competition kicking off in Dunedin on 13 February. As usual, each team has gone through an eventful off season, so today we’re checking in on the Highlanders. Overview Jamie Joseph Coach of the Highlanders © Photosport ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific preview: Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/05/super-rugby-pacific-preview-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific preview: Highlanders">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers stars Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Karim Lopez did not take part in training on Wednesday. Photosport The depleted NZ Breakers are short on time and fit players. The end of the ANBL season is quickly approaching – with four regular season games to play – and after the club’s sole training ... <a title="Breakers stars miss training as injury concerns grow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/breakers-stars-miss-training-as-injury-concerns-grow/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers stars miss training as injury concerns grow">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Foils skipper Peter Burling is supremely confident his boat will be back on the water for SailGP Auckland next week, after suffering significant damage at the league’s season-opening regatta at Perth last month. New Zealand and Switzerland collided in the opening race at Fremantle, shearing the transom at the back ... <a title="SailGP: Black Foils on track to compete at home regatta on Waitematā Harbour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/sailgp-black-foils-on-track-to-compete-at-home-regatta-on-waitemata-harbour/" aria-label="Read more about SailGP: Black Foils on track to compete at home regatta on Waitematā Harbour">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tanah Boyd of the New Zealand Warriors. Brett Phibbs/www.photosport.nz The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has decided not to proceed with a proposed kick-off rule change but fans will notice other on-field rule changes for the 2026 NRL season. The ARLC confirmed rule changes on Wednesday following a consultation process with ... <a title="Rugby League: Proposed kick-off rule change a no-go for NRL 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/rugby-league-proposed-kick-off-rule-change-a-no-go-for-nrl-2026/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby League: Proposed kick-off rule change a no-go for NRL 2026">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for Scott Robertson’s sacking. Rumours of a Savea-led revolt against Robertson have been rife but firmly rejected by both players and NZ Rugby. All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor staunchly hit back at ... <a title="Ardie Savea scapegoating ‘totally unfair’: All Blacks speak out on Razor-gate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/ardie-savea-scapegoating-totally-unfair-all-blacks-speak-out-on-razor-gate/" aria-label="Read more about Ardie Savea scapegoating ‘totally unfair’: All Blacks speak out on Razor-gate">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix player Pia Vlok has been called up to the Football Ferns for the first time. photosport Fresh from scoring Wellington Phoenix’s first hattrick in the A-League Women, Pia Vlok will make her senior debut with the Football Ferns as the team begins the qualification process for the FIFA Women’s ... <a title="Football Ferns bring in new faces for World Cup qualifiers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/football-ferns-bring-in-new-faces-for-world-cup-qualifiers/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns bring in new faces for World Cup qualifiers">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dane Coles PhotoSport NZ Rugby (NZR) has confirmed today that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel for the next All Black coach. NZR had previously announced the five-person panel would include Board Chair David Kirk, 132-test All Black Keven Mealamu, interim CEO Steve Lancaster and former ... <a title="Dane Coles confirmed as missing piece in All Black coach appointment panel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/dane-coles-confirmed-as-missing-piece-in-all-black-coach-appointment-panel/" aria-label="Read more about Dane Coles confirmed as missing piece in All Black coach appointment panel">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruby Star Andrews (R) on the podium at a Freeski Slopestyle World Cup. FIS Park & Pipe Freeskiers Lucas Ball and Ruby Star Andrews are thrilled to have just made it to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Ball was a late addition to the New Zealand team and Andrews seriously wondered ... <a title="Making Winter Olympics a victory for two NZ debutants Lucas Ball and Ruby Star Andrews" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/making-winter-olympics-a-victory-for-two-nz-debutants-lucas-ball-and-ruby-star-andrews/" aria-label="Read more about Making Winter Olympics a victory for two NZ debutants Lucas Ball and Ruby Star Andrews">Read more</a>
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February 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps bowler Lockie Ferguson. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / Photosport Ltd 2025 The Black Caps are set to have a full contingent to choose from as they wrap up final preparations for the T20 World Cup in India. Batter Finn Allen has joined the squad following his stint in the ... <a title="Black Caps have full squad to pick from as T20 World Cup approaches" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/04/black-caps-have-full-squad-to-pick-from-as-t20-world-cup-approaches/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps have full squad to pick from as T20 World Cup approaches">Read more</a>
