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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Referee James Doleman during the Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby Pacific Semi Final match. Martin Hunter/ActionPress Super Rugby Pacific’s new law tweaks aim to speed up play and reduce stoppages. Players will be getting fewer reps in key test-match scenarios like fielding kicks and positional play. This could create a disconnect ... <a title="The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/the-big-issue-with-super-rugby-pacifics-new-law-changes/" aria-label="Read more about The big issue with Super Rugby Pacific’s new law changes">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Beauden Barrett after the All Blacks v Ireland, Gallagher Cup test match, Soldier Field, Chicago. ActionPress The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile in Perth on Saturday 2 October. The All Blacks then take on hosts the Wallabies in Sydney ... <a title="All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/all-blacks-to-kick-off-2027-rugby-world-cup-against-chile/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks to kick off 2027 Rugby World Cup against Chile">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ish Sodhi during New Zealand Blackcaps training Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz It is no surprise that spin has been the feature of the Black Caps training sessions this week as they prepare for their opening game of the T20 World Cup. Coming off a 4-1 loss to India in the recent T20 series, ... <a title="Spin remains the focus for Black Caps ahead of World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/spin-remains-the-focus-for-black-caps-ahead-of-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Spin remains the focus for Black Caps ahead of World Cup">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Kane Russell DJ Mills / PHOTOSPORT The Black Sticks men have won their series against Japan after a 4-3 victory in the third and deciding game. Japan had won the opening game 5-2, with New Zealand taking the second 5-1. The deciding game in Hamilton wasn’t decided until late ... <a title="Black Sticks clinch series against Japan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/03/black-sticks-clinch-series-against-japan/" aria-label="Read more about Black Sticks clinch series against Japan">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paige Hareb competed at the Women’s Championship Tour when it was hosted in New Plymouth. (File photo) Katrina Clarke Taranaki’s surfing community, -the only region in New Zealand to have previously hosted the globe’s elite surf competition, is stoked for its Raglan cousins who will hold a combined men’s and women’s ... <a title="Taranaki surfers thrilled over return of world’s surfing elite to NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/taranaki-surfers-thrilled-over-return-of-worlds-surfing-elite-to-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Taranaki surfers thrilled over return of world’s surfing elite to NZ">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Les O’Connell, Shane O’Brien, Conrad Robertson and Keith Trask celebrate winning gold at the 1984 Olympics. Photosport A former Olympic rower is hoping there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend. Les O’Connell won the medal ... <a title="Former rower Les O’Connell’s Olympic gold medal stolen in home burglary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/former-rower-les-oconnells-olympic-gold-medal-stolen-in-home-burglary/" aria-label="Read more about Former rower Les O’Connell’s Olympic gold medal stolen in home burglary">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand athlete Sam Ruthe. Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz The Glasgow Commonwealth Games is now on the radar for New Zealand running sensation Sam Ruthe. The athletics world is coming to terms with the 16-year-old who on Sunday became the youngest athlete to ever run a mile quicker than 3 minutes ... <a title="Sam Ruthe’s next goal after setting record for mile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/sam-ruthes-next-goal-after-setting-record-for-mile/" aria-label="Read more about Sam Ruthe’s next goal after setting record for mile">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Wellington Phoenix PHOTOSPORT The Wellington Phoenix women are up to second in the A-League after an historic victory in Australia. The Phoenix crushed the Jets 5-1 in Newcastle, recording their biggest ever road win. It’s their maiden win in Newcastle and forward Pia Vlok, who bagged three ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix women make history with Newcastle victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/wellington-phoenix-women-make-history-with-newcastle-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix women make history with Newcastle victory">Read more</a>
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February 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Ferns Sevens celebrate their Singapore victory, 2026. Jayne Russell / PHOTOSPORT The Black Ferns Sevens have taken the outright lead in the World Series after winning the Singapore tournament. The All Blacks Sevens finished third in Singapore. The Ferns were dominant in the tournament beating rivals Australia 36-7 in the ... <a title="Black Ferns Sevens dominate Singapore tournament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/02/black-ferns-sevens-dominate-singapore-tournament/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns Sevens dominate Singapore tournament">Read more</a>
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February 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Harry Brook speaks after England’s loss to the Black Caps in Wellington, the day after he was hit by a nightclub bouncer. Photosport England whiteball captain Harry Brook has admitted he lied about being on his own, when he was hit by a nightclub bouncer in Wellington on their New Zealand ... <a title="English cricketer Harry Brook admits lying about Wellington nightclub incident" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/01/english-cricketer-harry-brook-admits-lying-about-wellington-nightclub-incident/" aria-label="Read more about English cricketer Harry Brook admits lying about Wellington nightclub incident">Read more</a>
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February 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealander Mitch Evans (file photo) photosport Mitch Evans has negotiated wet weather with aplomb to win the Formula E round in Miami, while fellow-Kiwi driver Nick Cassidy has retained the series lead. Evans kept his Jaguar in front of Porsche’s Nico Müller and Pascal Wehrlein and 17 other rivals in ... <a title="Mitch Evans clocks Formula E triumph in Miami" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/01/mitch-evans-clocks-formula-e-triumph-in-miami/" aria-label="Read more about Mitch Evans clocks Formula E triumph in Miami">Read more</a>
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February 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ally Wollaston. FDJ-Suez In-form New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston has powered to victory at the Great Ocean Race in Victoria, defending her title in emphatic style. Wollaston became the first person – man or woman – to go back-to-back at the World Tour near Melbourne, timing her sprint to perfection for ... <a title="Ally Wollaston sprints to Great Ocean Road Race victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/01/ally-wollaston-sprints-to-great-ocean-road-race-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Ally Wollaston sprints to Great Ocean Road Race victory">Read more</a>
