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January 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leon MacDonald is bowled with the last ball, as Team Cricket secure victory in 2025. Blake Armstrong/Photosport Black Clash T20 – Cricket v Rugby 6.30pm, Saturday, 17 January Bay Oval, Mt Maunganui Live blog updates on RNZ History Billed as “New Zealand’s most electrifying sporting crossover”, Black Clash was created by ... <a title="Cricket v Rugby: What you need to know about Black Clash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/cricket-v-rugby-what-you-need-to-know-about-black-clash/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket v Rugby: What you need to know about Black Clash">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sonny Bill Williams. Dan Himbrechts/ www.photosport.nz Dual code star Sonny Bill Williams has added his voice to the current All Black discussion, saying that the changes to the team shouldn’t end with the firing of coach Scott Robertson. In a video posted to Instagram, the multiple World Cup and NRL Premiership ... <a title="Sonny Bill Williams calls for All Black captaincy change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/sonny-bill-williams-calls-for-all-black-captaincy-change/" aria-label="Read more about Sonny Bill Williams calls for All Black captaincy change">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The ASB Classic finalists Sebastian Baez and Jakub Mensik Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz After rain delays and double-duty Jakub Mensik and Sebastian Baez have prevailed to set-up a showdown on centre court in the final of the ASB Classic men’s tennis tournament on Saturday. Friday started with three quarterfinals still needing to be ... <a title="Tennis: Mensik v Baez for ASB Classic final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/tennis-mensik-v-baez-for-asb-classic-final/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Mensik v Baez for ASB Classic final">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 3D render of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls livery for the 2026 F1 season. VCARB / Red Bull Content Pool Racing Bulls have unveiled their 2026 Formula One livery, introduced Liam Lawson’s new teammate and showcased a new partnership with Ford at an event at the Central Michigan train station. ... <a title="A first look at Liam Lawson’s F1 car for 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/a-first-look-at-liam-lawsons-f1-car-for-2026/" aria-label="Read more about A first look at Liam Lawson’s F1 car for 2026">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Who and what does Scott Robertson’s historic firing as All Black coach say the most about? Or is the most important statement about the team, rugby union itself and both crossing the final threshold into what can finally be considered true professionalism? We’re into over three decades of pro rugby, which ... <a title="All Blacks: Scott Robertson, David Kirk, player power and reputations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/all-blacks-scott-robertson-david-kirk-player-power-and-reputations/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks: Scott Robertson, David Kirk, player power and reputations">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Rau Oranga o Ngāti Kahungunu Waka Ama Club, J16 Men compete at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals. Supplied/Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ This years Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have seen 800 more paddlers take to the water than last year, which organisers say reflects the growth of the sport in Aotearoa. ... <a title="Waka Ama Sprint Nationals growing with 800 more paddlers than previous year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/waka-ama-sprint-nationals-growing-with-800-more-paddlers-than-previous-year/" aria-label="Read more about Waka Ama Sprint Nationals growing with 800 more paddlers than previous year">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Craig Dowd, pictured as North Harbour’s head coach in 2009, says Scott Robertson is now “collateral damage”. Photosport / Anthony Au-Yeung A former All Black has called the public leaking of the internal review into Scott Robertson’s All Black side “horrific”. Robertson was unceremoniously sacked on Thursday afternoon as head coach ... <a title="Former All Black Craig Dowd deplores Scott Robertson’s sacking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/former-all-black-craig-dowd-deplores-scott-robertsons-sacking/" aria-label="Read more about Former All Black Craig Dowd deplores Scott Robertson’s sacking">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rob Baker from the Breakers wants to win big with Ignite Cup. AAP / Photosport Prior to the tip off of the Australian NBL season, the Breakers knew very little about the league’s latest innovation – now it is the club’s only realistic chance of silverware this season. A new in-season ... <a title="Prize money motivating Breakers in tough NBL season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/prize-money-motivating-breakers-in-tough-nbl-season/" aria-label="Read more about Prize money motivating Breakers in tough NBL season">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand So now what? There’s six months till the All Blacks will play their first test of the year, a not so insignificant showdown with a full strength France in Christchurch. Between now and then, someone needs to be hired to replace Scott Robertson after his tenure was sensationally cut short on ... <a title="All Blacks: Who is next after Scott Robertson’s sacking?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/all-blacks-who-is-next-after-scott-robertsons-sacking/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks: Who is next after Scott Robertson’s sacking?">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson. The coach’s reign came to an end after just two years in the top job following a less than favourable internal review. NZR’s chair David Kirk said they took on a wide ... <a title="Former All Blacks captain blasts NZ Rugby after Scott Robertson sacking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/former-all-blacks-captain-blasts-nz-rugby-after-scott-robertson-sacking/" aria-label="Read more about Former All Blacks captain blasts NZ Rugby after Scott Robertson sacking">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bonus structure has been developed in consultation with the NZOC Athletes’ Commission. AFP / MARCO BERTORELLO New Zealand athletes will receive a medal-winning bonus in the upcoming Olympic Games. In addition to sponsorship for the New Zealand Team, Kathmandu will offer bonuses to medal winners at February’s Milano Cortina 2026 ... <a title="Kiwis set to receive medal bonuses at Olympic Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/kiwis-set-to-receive-medal-bonuses-at-olympic-games/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwis set to receive medal bonuses at Olympic Games">Read more</a>
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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson’ reign as All Blacks coach came to an end after just two years. Marty Melville A former All Blacks captain says New Zealand Rugby was left with no option but to sack Scott Robertson. The coach’s reign came to an end after just two years in the top job ... <a title="Scott Robertson sacking ‘couldn’t have come sooner’: former All Blacks captain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/scott-robertson-sacking-couldnt-have-come-sooner-former-all-blacks-captain/" aria-label="Read more about Scott Robertson sacking ‘couldn’t have come sooner’: former All Blacks captain">Read more</a>
