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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>
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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 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Logan Rogerson of Auckland FC (left) reacts after missing a shot on goal during the A-League Round 13 match against Melbourne City, in Melbourne on Friday. photosport Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has bemoaned a lack of killer-instinct, following the A-League leaders’ 2-1 loss to Melbourne City. Friday night’s defeat in ... <a title="Late lapses costly as Auckland FC go down to Melbourne City" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/17/late-lapses-costly-as-auckland-fc-go-down-to-melbourne-city/" aria-label="Read more about Late lapses costly as Auckland FC go down to Melbourne City">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>
