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February 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues face Western Force in Super Rugby Pacific. Liam Swiggs / RNZ First-five Stephen Perofeta converted all six of his team’s tries and scored one himself, as the Blues overhauled Western Force 42-32 at Perth. After a controversial loss to the Chiefs in their opener last week, the Auckland-based side took ... <a title="Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/auckland-blues-v-force-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Highlanders face Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific. Liam Swiggs / RNZ Hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho had a try double, as the Chiefs downed the Highlanders 26-23 in Dunedin for their second straight win of the season. Follow the live action here: Squads Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack Taylor, 3 Rohan ... <a title="Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/highlanders-v-chiefs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Blues take on Western Force at HBF Park in Perth. Kickoff is at 9.35pm. Squad Blues: 1 Joshua Fusitu’a, 2 Bradley Slater, 3 Marcel Renata, 4 Laghlan McWhannell, 5 Josh Beehre, 6 Anton Segner, 7 Dalton Papali’i (c), 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 9 ... <a title="Live: Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/live-auckland-blues-v-force-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Auckland Blues v Force – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/wellington-phoenix-captain-alex-rufer-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix captain Alex Rufer apologises to fans after embarrassing loss">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has quit after a heavy loss to Auckland FC. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/587537/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC. The Wellington club has thanked ‘Chief’ for his work, with the coach confirming his departure after the match ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/wellington-phoenix-coach-quits-after-loss-to-auckland-fc/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix coach quits after loss to Auckland FC">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC players celebrate a goal, A-League, Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC, Sky Stadium, Wellington. Saturday 21 February, 2026 © Mandatory credit: Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC are closing in on the top of the A-League after dismantling the Wellington Phoenix 5-0, a dominant win that ... <a title="Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/phoenix-captain-apologises-to-fans-after-embarrassing-5-0-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix captain apologises to fans after embarrassing 5-0 loss">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sprinter Tommy Te Puni is in the national record books. supplied Sprinter Tommy Te Puni has etched his name in the national record books at the International Track Meet in Christchurch. Te Puni eclipsed the national 200 metres record, running 20.35s, ahead of closest rival Lex Revell-Lewis. The Auckland sprinter dips ... <a title="Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/speedster-tommy-te-puni-breaks-national-200-metres-record-at-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Speedster Tommy Te Puni breaks national 200 metres record at Christchurch">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Highlanders take on the Chiefs at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Squads Highlanders: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Jack Taylor, 3 Rohan Wingham, 4 Oliver Haig, 5 Mitch Dunshea, 6 Te Kamaka Howden, 7 Sean Withy (VC), 8 ... <a title="Live: Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/live-highlanders-v-chiefs-super-rugby-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Highlanders v Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Northern Districts women celebrate, as Wellington Blaze’s Jess McFadyen walks off the Basin Reserve. Marty Melville Northern Brave have claimed the domestic one-day women’s cricket title for the first time, toppling star-studded Wellington Blaze. Bowler Marama Downes led the charge in the grand final, bagging three wickets on Saturday at the ... <a title="Northern Districts women win maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield cricket title" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/northern-districts-women-win-maiden-hallyburton-johnstone-shield-cricket-title/" aria-label="Read more about Northern Districts women win maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield cricket title">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mexican teenager Karim Lopez will play his final game for the Breakers on Sunday before going into the NBA draft. photosport The New Zealand Breakers players won’t pocket all of the prize money from the Ignite Cup final. Sunday’s finale of the inaugural in-season tournament between the Breakers and Adelaide 36ers ... <a title="NZ Breakers’ chance for silverware on the line" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/nz-breakers-chance-for-silverware-on-the-line/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Breakers’ chance for silverware on the line">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand USA’s Alex Ferreira celebrates after winning the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. AFP/JEFF PACHOUD USA’s Alex Ferreira celebrates after winning the freestyle skiing men’s freeski halfpipe final during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. There were no medals for New Zealand ... <a title="Olympics: No medals for NZ, USA’s Alex Ferreira takes the win at men’s halfpipe finals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/olympics-no-medals-for-nz-usas-alex-ferreira-takes-the-win-at-mens-halfpipe-finals/" aria-label="Read more about Olympics: No medals for NZ, USA’s Alex Ferreira takes the win at men’s halfpipe finals">Read more</a>
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February 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Makala Woods of the Wellington Phoenix runs ball back to half way after scoring. photosport American striker Makala Woods has rescued a 1-1 draw for Wellington Phoenix away to Melbourne Victory, to keep the Kiwi club second on the A-League women’s standings. Wood scored her fourth goal since joining the club ... <a title="Woods equaliser bags point for Phoenix women against Victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/woods-equaliser-bags-point-for-phoenix-women-against-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Woods equaliser bags point for Phoenix women against Victory">Read more</a>
