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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand ‘Player power’ is a term that’s cropped up in the wake of the sacking of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson last week – but exactly how much of a role did it play and is it anything new? That depends a bit on your definition of player power, and how you ... <a title="All Blacks: the myths and realities of ‘player power’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/all-blacks-the-myths-and-realities-of-player-power/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks: the myths and realities of ‘player power’">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Breakers forward Sam Mennenga Blake Armstrong / PHOTOSPORT The Breakers have fallen to their first defeat of the Ignite Cup going down to South East Melbourne Phoenix 123-116 in Melbourne. The Phoenix scored 74 points in the first half to take a 74-54 lead into the break and then held on ... <a title="Breakers suffer first loss of Ignite Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/breakers-suffer-first-loss-of-ignite-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers suffer first loss of Ignite Cup">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bevon Jacobs has been the form batter of the domestic Super Smash competition. Photosport Bevon Jacobs’ scorching Super Smash form has not gone unnoticed, even if it’s not quite enough to secure a spot at next month’s T20 World Cup. The Auckland Aces batter was an unlucky omission from the Black ... <a title="Black Caps batter Bevon Jacobs takes sensational Super Smash form into India T20 series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/21/black-caps-batter-bevon-jacobs-takes-sensational-super-smash-form-into-india-t20-series/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps batter Bevon Jacobs takes sensational Super Smash form into India T20 series">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lulu Sun of New Zealand at the Australian Open. LUKAS COCH/Photosport New Zealand’s Lulu Sun was beaten by Linda Fruhvirtova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the Australian Open in warm conditions on court 13. It was the first match of the year for Sun who ... <a title="Tennis: Lulu Sun loses to qualifier at Australian Open" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/tennis-lulu-sun-loses-to-qualifier-at-australian-open/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Lulu Sun loses to qualifier at Australian Open">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg has all but guaranteed his shot at gold this year. AAP / Photosport The most pulsating, unpredictable and primal sport on the planet is set to deliver more chaos, drama, and stunning feats of violence in 2026. Vicious knockouts, ingenious submissions, blood feuds, and iconic mic moments ... <a title="UFC: Predictions, previews and wish-list for 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/ufc-predictions-previews-and-wish-list-for-2026/" aria-label="Read more about UFC: Predictions, previews and wish-list for 2026">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rob Baker has ruptured his ACL. AAP / Photosport American import Rob Baker will miss the remainder of the New Zealand Breakers’ NBL season after sustaining a significant knee injury. Baker suffered the injury during the team’s 104-86 road victory against the Cairns Taipans on Saturday. Scans in Melbourne confirmed he ... <a title="‘Heavy blow’ for Breakers with Rob Baker’s season over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/heavy-blow-for-breakers-with-rob-bakers-season-over/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Heavy blow’ for Breakers with Rob Baker’s season over">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tony Brown. photosport Former South Africa captain Jean de Villiers says he will not hold a grudge should Tony Brown decide to exit the Springboks and return to New Zealand ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Following Scott Robertson’s shock departure as All Blacks head coach last week, New Zealand ... <a title="Springboks legend won’t hold grudge if Tony Brown chooses All Blacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/springboks-legend-wont-hold-grudge-if-tony-brown-chooses-all-blacks/" aria-label="Read more about Springboks legend won’t hold grudge if Tony Brown chooses All Blacks">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo. Photosport / Patrick Hoelscher Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo will be heading to the English rugby premiership following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific and NPC seasons. The Newcastle Red Bulls have signed Fineanganofo on a two-year deal from the beginning of the 2026-27 Prem season. Since signing with ... <a title="Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo heading to England after 2026 season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/hurricanes-wing-fehi-fineanganofo-heading-to-england-after-2026-season/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo heading to England after 2026 season">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The last time the All Whites were at Eden Park they qualified for the 2026 Football World Cup. Shane Wenzlick / www.photosport.nz Nearly a year after they secured qualification for the Football World Cup with a victory on Eden Park, the All Whites will return to the stadium to farewell fans ... <a title="All Whites to host Finland and Chile in first NZ-hosted FIFA Series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/20/all-whites-to-host-finland-and-chile-in-first-nz-hosted-fifa-series/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites to host Finland and Chile in first NZ-hosted FIFA Series">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Steven Adams has a sprained ankle. AFP New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams could be set for another injury lay-off in the NBA after falling heavily in the Houston Rockets’ 119-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. On Monday, the Rockets centre sprained his left ankle in the fourth quarter while attempting ... <a title="Basketball: Steven Adams injured in Rockets win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/basketball-steven-adams-injured-in-rockets-win/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: Steven Adams injured in Rockets win">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The All Blacks perform the haka before their test with Wales in Cardiff, 2025. Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency So while the All Black conversation turns to who will be named as new coach, it’s worth weighing up just what they’re getting themselves into. For a start, the test schedule coming up ... <a title="All Blacks: The big issues for whoever takes over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/all-blacks-the-big-issues-for-whoever-takes-over/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks: The big issues for whoever takes over">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Daniel Hillier. photosport An in-form Daniel Hillier surged to the late lead before settling for runner-up honours and a healthy pay-day at the Dubai Invitational. The New Zealand golfer finished alone in second place behind Spaniard Nacho Elvira, who managed a par on his final hole to finish on 10-under, one ... <a title="Fast-finishing Daniel Hillier gets second place at Dubai Invitational" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/19/fast-finishing-daniel-hillier-gets-second-place-at-dubai-invitational/" aria-label="Read more about Fast-finishing Daniel Hillier gets second place at Dubai Invitational">Read more</a>
