On this episode, Nigel reviews the All Blacks win over the Wallabies at Eden Park, thus retaining the Bledisloe Cup for yet another year (0:53) including:The NZ Anthem (1:00)The Fly Over (4:45)ABs excellent start to first half (6:00) The patience & efficiency of the Harry Potter try (19:44)The start of the second half (22:15) Captaincy (29:35)The AB's control in the last ten minutes (32:28)Post Test statistics and observations (38:12)Nigel then finishes with some Quick Hits:NPC (47:13)FPC Premiership Final (48:33)Heartland Championship aka The Peoples Rugby (49:31)NRL Grand Final (51:50) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden"If you like the vibe, subscribe"
On this episode, hear Nigel's real-time reaction to seeing the All Blacks team to face the Wallabies this Saturday night at Eden Park (1:10) before he reveals his NPC Tiers with two weeks to go in the regular season (12:02) shares some quick thoughts on the AFL Grand Final (16:53) and the NRL semi-finals (19:46) then finishes with a tribute to great Robert Redford (24:51) who passed away last week😔Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
On this episode, Nigel reviews the beyond impressive display by the World Champion Springboks in dismantling the All Blacks 43-10 in Wellington to retaining the Freedom Cup:1st Half (1:04) including the Leo Carter try (6:43) and the brilliant Cheslin Kolbe intercept (10:05) 2nd Half (18:49) including the Kwagga Smith dagger (28:20) & the Andre Esterhuizen exclamation point (30:00)Post test statistics and thoughts (31:42)Just one more thing (37:32) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden"If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
After four viewings, which produced six pages of (very colourful) notes & emptied a tin of instant coffee in a disturbingly quick amount of time, Nigel finally delivers his summation of the All Blacks 24-17 win over the Springboks at Eden Park:1st Half (0:53) including the Emoni Narawa try (3:10) & the Will Jordan finished strike play (10:30) 2nd Half (19.20) including THAT SCRUM! (24:10) & the vision & direction of Beauden Barrett (27:14) Post test statistics and thoughts (32:25) plus a quick look ahead to Wellington (39:10) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden"If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
On this episode, Nigel sets up a big week for the All Blacks & Springboks by speaking with author and RNZ Sport journalist Jamie Wall about the past & present of this famed sporting rivalry (1:58) Then Nigel makes his mainly vibes based NFL selections for the season ahead, including division champions, playoff teams, conference champs and ultimately his Super Bowl pick (38:53) and he ends the show in conversation with New Zealand's newly appointed Poet Laureate Robert Sullivan (48:34) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
Another month comes to an end, which means Nigel dives into the mailbag again, which today features:David (0:47) asking about Spurs, NPC, NFL & AFLIsaac (9:53) thoughts on NPC & sides potentially moving away from Eden ParkJohn (15:00) about Ngani Laumape & the All Blacks midfield Craig T (20:53) inquiring on trainers & diving in the NRL, All Blacks discipline & Black Caps test cricketCraig O (26:07) asking about the coaching the All Blacks receiveLauren (33:56) lamenting the incredibly sad passing of Shane Christie Matt aka OBC (37:30) rounds things off with his now traditional six-pack of questions Thank you to all of our contributors to this months mailbag - greatly appreciate each of you taking the time to be part of the show 🙂Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden"If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
On the first of two episodes for this week, Nigel runs through the All Blacks disappointing display in their first ever loss to Los Pumas on Argentinian soil:1st Half (1:18)2nd Half (13.30) Post Test Statistics & Observations (29:09)PS - The mailbag is open & I'll be recording the now traditional end of month episode over the next 48 hours before publishing it first thing Friday morning (NZT)Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden"If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
On this episode, Nigel reviews at the good, the bad and the indifferent of the All Blacks 41-24 bonus point win over Argentina in Cordoba to start their Rugby Championship campaign:- 1st Half (0:32)- 2nd Half (15:25) - Post Test Statistics & Observations (28:27)- A quick comment of the Wallabies outstanding win over the Springboks (31:30) - The All Blacks scoring by quarter in their four tests so far this year (33:26)Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
On this episode, Nigel goes through the All Blacks 36 player (and then some) squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship, including comments from ABs coach Scott Robertson (0:50) before you'll hear a conversation with kiwi golfer & all-round top bloke Ryan Fox ahead of the opening tournament of the FedEx Cup, the PGA Tour's three tournament end-of-season playoff series (8:33) Then Nigel's combat sport guru & co-host of Sport Nation's "Fight Club" Brad "B-Rad" Lewis joins the show to briefly chat boxing and MMA (20:05) before reviewing the two days of WWE SummerSlam (25:17) Host & Producer: Nigel YaldenGuests: Ryan Fox & Brad Lewis"If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
We dive into the mailbag for the final episode of the month, featuring contributions from:Thomas, Corey N, Corey W & Melanie (1:10)Matt (aka OBC), Josh & Aiden (15:07) Craig & David (31:15) as we cover a broad range of sporting topics including the British & Irish Lions tour, the All Blacks, Tennis, Netball, Wrestling, NFL, Formula One, State of Origin, NRL, EPL, sports broadcasting, Moana Pasifika, the Club World Cup & my favourite biscuits Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
With the All Blacks completing the sweep, Nigel first reviews the grinding 29-19 win over France in the Tron: 1st Half (0:40)2nd Half (11:16) Post Test Stats and ThoughtsThen he puts a big black bow on the three test series by sharing 10 things that he learnt observing the All Blacks and Les Tricolores (32:09) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden"If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
For your test match morning listening pleasure, Nigel's put together a mini-episode, featuring some of the key points from All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's team naming press conference on Thursday (1:47) and a conversation with Blues captain & All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu (7:21) about his growth as a leader, ABs rookie Fabian Holland & the expectations for the final test with France tonight in HamiltonHost & Producer: Nigel YaldenGuest: Patrick Tuipulotu "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
On today's episode, Nigel reviews the All Blacks 43-17 win over France in Wellington that regained the Dave Gallaher Trophy, fawning over the ABs lineout trick-a-ration along the way:1st Half (0:38)2nd Half (17:50)Post Test statistics, observations & thoughts (30:57)Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
In this episode, Nigel disseminates the first All Blacks test of 2025, the 31-27 win over France in Dunedin:1st Half (0:35)2nd Half (17:36) Post Test Statistics (27:39) Conclusions, observations & thoughts (30:03)Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden"If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
Today's episode sees Nigel wade into a mainly rugby focused mailbag, starting with All Blacks specific questions (0:35) before answering questions about pro-wrestling, referee abuse, Super Rugby Pacific, the British & Irish Lions, NBA, Ice Hockey movies and winter soups (14:20) Producer & Host: Nigel Yalden Mailbag Contributors: Craig O, Craig T, Matt aka OBC, Carlin, Isaac and Carlin "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
On today's show, Nigel reviews yet another Super Rugby title for the Crusaders, breaking down their Grand Final victory over the Chiefs - first half (0:57) second half (17:44) & some conclusions (31:26) - before reacting to the announcement of the All Blacks squad for next months three test series with France (38:58) and finishing with some quick thoughts on the Maori All Black squad to play a Japan XV & Scotland (50:20) PS - Next weeks episode is the End of Month Mailbag Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden"If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
On today's show, Nigel runs the rule over the mouth-watering prospect that is the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final between the Crusaders and the Chiefs. Nige starts by looking at the respective match-day squads (0:59) then moves onto some stats (8:28) followed by a little bit of analysis (14:20) before finishing with his prediction for competition decider (21:25) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you life the vibe, please subscribe"
On today's show, Nigel reviews the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals - Crusaders vs Blues (0:30) & Chiefs vs Brumbies (20:17) before presenting his final All Blacks Depth Chart (43:34) prior to next Monday's announcement of the first ABs squad of 2025Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden Next Episode: The Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Preview Show (Thursday 19 June 2025) "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
In addition to Nigel sharing this thoughts, observations, analysis & predictions on the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals - Crusaders vs Blues (1:08) & Chiefs vs Brumbies (12:06) - you'll more importantly hear some of the pre-match thoughts of the four coaches involved:Rob Penney - Crusaders (9:12)Vern Cotter - Blues (10:21)Clayton McMillan - Chiefs (19:21)Stephen Larkham - Brumbies (22:58) Then we finish with Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan sharing his view on the much discussed playoff system being used in Super Rugby Pacific this season (25:10) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"
In the first of this weeks two episodes, Nigel reviews the three Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals:Crusaders vs Reds (0:41) Chiefs vs Blues (5:36) Brumbies vs Hurricanes (17:43) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden PS - Semi-Final preview episode coming this Thursday (12 June NZT) "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"