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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rassie Erasmus and an AI generated image of Tony Brown PHOTOSPORT Outspoken Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown’s links to the now vacant All Black coaching role. Erasmus posted an AI-generated video of Brown, who is currently attack coach for the world ... <a title="Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/rassie-erasmus-mocks-all-blacks-with-ai-generated-post/" aria-label="Read more about Rassie Erasmus mocks All Blacks with AI-generated post">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Mennenga top scored for the Breakers with 28 points, in their 104-86 win over Cairns on January 17th 2026. © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The New Zealand Breakers NBL season’s still alive after beating the Cairns Taipans 104-86 in their latest match. The win was their second in a row, ... <a title="Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/breakers-beat-cairns-taipans-to-stay-alive-in-nbl-playoff/" aria-label="Read more about Breakers beat Cairns Taipans to stay alive in NBL playoff">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. ... <a title="Phoenix move up A-League table after win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/phoenix-move-up-a-league-table-after-win/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix move up A-League table after win">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok was one of the Wellington Phoenix’s two goal scorers, in a 2-0 win over Canberra, on 17 January (file photo). Marty Melville Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok have secured Wellington Phoenix a 2-nil victory over second-placed Canberra United FC, in a round 13 A-League clash. ... <a title="Phoneix move up A-League table after win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/phoneix-move-up-a-league-table-after-win/" aria-label="Read more about Phoneix move up A-League table after win">Read more</a>
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January 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Nathan McCullum’sTeam Cricket take on Kieran Read’s Team Rugby for the T20 Black Clash. See how the game unfolded below. Confirmed players Team Rugby: Kieran Read (captain), Jordie Barrett, Kaylum Boshier, Andy Ellis, David Hill, Michael Hussey, Ngani Laumape, Colin Slade, Tim Southee, Jason Spice, Ofisa ... <a title="T20 Black Clash: Team Cricket v Team Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/18/t20-black-clash-team-cricket-v-team-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about T20 Black Clash: Team Cricket v Team Rugby">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jakub Menšík (Czech Republic) celebrates winning the ASB Classic final against Sebastian Baez. Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Jakub Menšík admits to shedding a tear as he received a powerful haka after winning the 2026 ASB Classic men’s singles. The 20-year-old Czech described his week in Auckland as a “rollercoaster”, after playing ... <a title="Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after ‘rollercoaster’ week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/czech-jakub-mensik-wins-asb-classic-after-rollercoaster-week/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic after ‘rollercoaster’ week">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sam Ruthe (right) heads home Sam Tanner at the Potts Classic. Kerry Marshall/Photosport Teenage running sensation Sam Ruthe has added to his run of impressive performances, outlasting Olympian Sam Tanner to lower his own NZ junior 800 metres record at the Potts Classic in Hastings. Easing past his illustrious training partner ... <a title="Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/running-prodigy-sam-ruthe-edges-sam-tanner-in-recordbreaking-800m/" aria-label="Read more about Running prodigy Sam Ruthe edges Sam Tanner in recordbreaking 800m">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils have crashed out during the opening day of Sail GP in Perth. Samo Vidic for SailGP NZ Black Foils have begun the new SailGP season in disastrous fashion, colliding heavily with Swtizerland in the opening race at Perth. The Swiss F50 struck the rear of the Kiwi boat, ... <a title="Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/black-foils-sidelined-after-heavy-collision-with-switzerland-at-sailgp-perth/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as Nathan McCullum’sTeam Cricket take on Kieran Read’s Team Rugby for the T20 Black Clash. First ball at Bay Oval is scheduled for 6.30pm. Confirmed players Team Rugby: Kieran Read (captain), Jordie Barrett, Kaylum Boshier, Andy Ellis, David Hill, Michael Hussey, Ngani Laumape, Colin Slade, Tim Southee, ... <a title="T20 Black Clash live: Team Cricket v Team Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/t20-black-clash-live-team-cricket-v-team-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about T20 Black Clash live: Team Cricket v Team Rugby">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jakub Mensik (CZE) returns a shot from Sebastian Baez (ARG) in the Men’s singles final match of the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 17 January 2026. Photo credit: Alan Lee / Photosport Alan Lee / www.photosport.nz Czech Jakub Menšík has ... <a title="Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic men’s singles crown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/czech-jakub-mensik-wins-asb-classic-mens-singles-crown/" aria-label="Read more about Czech Jakub Menšík wins ASB Classic men’s singles crown">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Grant Batty in action for the All Blacks. Photsport Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died, aged 74. At 1.65m (5t 5in), Batty was known for his speed and pugnacious approach to the game, often physically confronting opponents far bigger than himself. Born in Greytown on 31 august, 1951, ‘Batts’ ... <a title="Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/former-all-blacks-wing-grant-batty-dies-aged-74/" aria-label="Read more about Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty dies, aged 74">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ahead of the first game of the new professional Oceania Football League, starting in Auckland on Saturday, players and coaches are hopeful it will provide opportunities for more competition and talent development, as well as great watching for the fans. Read more: Oceania prepares for football ‘revolution’ with official launch of ... <a title="Football: Oceania Pro League kicks off in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/football-oceania-pro-league-kicks-off-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Oceania Pro League kicks off in Auckland">Read more</a>
