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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Marshall. © Photosport Ltd 2019 www.photosport.nz Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall thinks that a number of All Blacks will have a point to prove during this year’s Super Rugby Pacific season. The Sky Sport commentator said that the dramatic axing of Scott Robertson should force a mindset change among ... <a title="‘Complacency in their systems’ : Justin Marshall predicts pressure for incumbent All Blacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/complacency-in-their-systems-justin-marshall-predicts-pressure-for-incumbent-all-blacks/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Complacency in their systems’ : Justin Marshall predicts pressure for incumbent All Blacks">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Marshall. © Photosport Ltd 2019 www.photosport.nz Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall thinks that a number of All Blacks will have a point to prove during this year’s Super Rugby Pacific season. The Sky Sport commentator said that the dramatic axing of Scott Robertson should force a mindset change among ... <a title="‘Complacency in their systems’ : Marshall predicts pressure for incumbent All Blacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/complacency-in-their-systems-marshall-predicts-pressure-for-incumbent-all-blacks/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Complacency in their systems’ : Marshall predicts pressure for incumbent All Blacks">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brandon Smith says is sobriety is the “best investment in my life I have ever made”. Will Palmer / www.photosport.nz Kiwi rugby league player Brandon Smith says he has spent a month in rehab addressing his addictions to alcohol and gambling. Speaking on The Bye Round podcast on Thursday, Smith said ... <a title="My ‘party boy’ days are over, says Kiwi league star Brandon Smith" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/my-party-boy-days-are-over-says-kiwi-league-star-brandon-smith/" aria-label="Read more about My ‘party boy’ days are over, says Kiwi league star Brandon Smith">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon Supplied / Hayden Paddon New Zealand driver Hayden Paddon thought his World Rally Championship days were over, but he returns to the top level of motor rallying on Thursday. Paddon will drive for Hyundai Motorsport in the season opening Rally of Monte Carlo. He returns ... <a title="Hayden Paddon admits to nerves ahead of World Rally Championship return" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/22/hayden-paddon-admits-to-nerves-ahead-of-world-rally-championship-return/" aria-label="Read more about Hayden Paddon admits to nerves ahead of World Rally Championship return">Read more</a>
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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>
