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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>
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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>
