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January 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rain delay at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Thursday 15 January 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Rain wreaked havoc on the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland on Thursday, with just one quarter-final in the men’s singles able to ... <a title="Top seed Ben Shelton in strife as rain disrupts ASB Classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/16/top-seed-ben-shelton-in-strife-as-rain-disrupts-asb-classic/" aria-label="Read more about Top seed Ben Shelton in strife as rain disrupts ASB Classic">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson has been axed as All Blacks coach. AFP There has been mixed reaction in parts of red and black country following the shock axing of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) confirmed the 51-year-old had departed the position following a recent end-of-season review. A process would ... <a title="Cantabrians react to axing of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/cantabrians-react-to-axing-of-all-blacks-coach-scott-robertson/" aria-label="Read more about Cantabrians react to axing of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images He was heralded as the All Blacks’ saviour. Calls for the highly accomplished, charismatic, break-dancing coach to take the country’s top job became deafening around Aotearoa. And finally, those calls were answered. Scott Robertson, having created an incomparable dynasty in Christchurch with the Crusaders, succeeded Ian ... <a title="From saviour to sacked: Scott Robertson’s rapid rise and fall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/from-saviour-to-sacked-scott-robertsons-rapid-rise-and-fall/" aria-label="Read more about From saviour to sacked: Scott Robertson’s rapid rise and fall">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. John Cowpland / action press The world’s media has reacted with surprise to the “jumpy” dumping of All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Australian sport website The Roar headlined its report: “Razor gets the knife as All Blacks make cut-throat coaching call”. “In a move straight out of the ... <a title="Scott Robertson sacking captures global headlines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/scott-robertson-sacking-captures-global-headlines/" aria-label="Read more about Scott Robertson sacking captures global headlines">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. www.photosport.nz Analysis – Out of the black but was it out of the blue? Scott Robertson’s new status as ex-All Black coach went from a rumour to confirmation quicker than a Will Jordan linebreak, with NZ Rugby (NZR) formally announcing the news on Thursday. It comes off the back ... <a title="Explainer: What Scott Robertson’s axing means for the All Blacks and NZ Rugby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/explainer-what-scott-robertsons-axing-means-for-the-all-blacks-and-nz-rugby/" aria-label="Read more about Explainer: What Scott Robertson’s axing means for the All Blacks and NZ Rugby">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jane Patterson during the 100 Days to Go event for the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Eden Park, Auckland, 11 April 2023. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Netball New Zealand has appointed an interim chief executive and a new Silver Ferns high performance lead, who both come with impressive CVs. Jane Patterson ... <a title="Netball NZ gets new interim boss and a high performance expert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/netball-nz-gets-new-interim-boss-and-a-high-performance-expert/" aria-label="Read more about Netball NZ gets new interim boss and a high performance expert">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marty Melville Scott “Razor” Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby after taking the Crusaders to multiple Super Rugby championships, has been dumped as All Black coach. A process would commence immediately to find Robertson’s replacement, NZ Rugby said in a statement on Thursday. ... <a title="Disposable Razor: Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/disposable-razor-scott-robertson-dumped-as-all-blacks-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Disposable Razor: Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Daryl Mitchell AFP Black Caps match-winner Daryl Mitchell concedes he’s at the peak of his powers and finally feels “comfortable about how I go about my batting” in international cricket. Mitchell unfurled another match-winning knock in the second ODI win by seven wickets over India in Rajkot, his unbeaten 131 continuing ... <a title="Red-hot Black Cap Daryl Mitchell scales new heights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/red-hot-black-cap-daryl-mitchell-scales-new-heights/" aria-label="Read more about Red-hot Black Cap Daryl Mitchell scales new heights">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Scott Robertson. Paul Thomas / Photosport Scott “Razor” Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby after taking the Crusaders to multiple Super Rugby championships, could be about to be dumped as All Black coach, according to several media. 1News is reporting NZ Rugby is ... <a title="Disposable Razor: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expected to get the sack – reports" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/disposable-razor-all-blacks-coach-scott-robertson-expected-to-get-the-sack-reports/" aria-label="Read more about Disposable Razor: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson expected to get the sack – reports">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action as the Black Caps take on India for the second one-day international in Rajkot. Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301 in a tense four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI on Sunday night (NZT). First ball at Niranjan Shah Stadium is ... <a title="Recap: Black Caps v India – second ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/recap-black-caps-v-india-second-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Recap: Black Caps v India – second ODI">Read more</a>
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January 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Japan’s Satoru Shimoyama’s first goal. Supplied / Hamish Black Media This week Wellington is hosting an international tournament for a sport many have never heard of. Floorball is particularly popular in Scandanavian countries, but it’s beginning to pick up in popularity here too. This week, the Asia-Oceania qualifier for the 2026 ... <a title="Wellington is hosting an international floorball tournament – but what is it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/15/wellington-is-hosting-an-international-floorball-tournament-but-what-is-it/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington is hosting an international floorball tournament – but what is it?">Read more</a>
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January 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard during his singles match at the ASB Classic Men’s ATP 250 tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena, Auckland, New Zealand. Wednesday 14 January 2026. © Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Local favourite and fifth seed Cam Norrie is out of the ASB Classic after losing 6-4 ... <a title="Tennis: Cam Norrie out of ASB Classic after loss to Giovanni Perricard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/14/tennis-cam-norrie-out-of-asb-classic-after-loss-to-giovanni-perricard/" aria-label="Read more about Tennis: Cam Norrie out of ASB Classic after loss to Giovanni Perricard">Read more</a>
