The Niche Cast

This week in the Niche Cache we check in with the latest NBL action before going deep into the New Zealand Warriors win vs Rabbitohs. We cover how Warriors absorbed injuries to Mitchell Barnett and Rocco Berry, the Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad clinic and Demitric Vaimauga's impact as well as many more wrinkles. NZ Warriors also had another win in NSW Cup and a Jersey Flegg Cup win to make it three wins vs Rabbitohs last weekend. Then we roll through some New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga players to watch out for. Football Ferns and All Whites are in action, plus the NZ U20 team so there is lots of kiwi football to discuss. We also chat through Alyssa Whinham's mahi for Sydney Olympic and the latest news for Auckland FC/Wellington Phoenix. We finish with a spotlight on Zak Foulkes and a young Blackcaps T20 team brainstorm.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecachethenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Mindfulness(15:34) NBL(24:56) NZ Warriors(01:19:51) Football Ferns(01:27:57) All Whites/U20s(01:37:13) Alyssa Whinham/Auckland FC/Wellington Phoenix(01:52:12) Zak Foulkes & Young Blackcaps T20

This week in the Niche Cache we reflect on Auckland FC and NZ Warriors losses at Mt Smart. We discuss Auckland FC's loss to Melbourne Victory in the A-League finals before reacting to news that Kosta Barbarouses will leave Wellington Phoenix, as well as a few notes about the NZ Under 20s squad and Chris Wood's season with Nottingham Forest. Then we dive into the NZ Warriors loss vs Canberra Raiders with the Kiwi-NRL Raiders, Moala Graham-Taufa's move to Rabbitohs and Benaiah Ioelu's debut for Roosters sprinkled in, before exploring NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup wins for NZ Warriors vs Bulldogs. We update Jackson Ball's crazy NBL season and finish with a chat about the NZ-A cricket tour of Bangladesh, plus some updates for kiwis in County Championship.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecachethenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(03:33) Mindfulness(05:48) Mt Smart voodoo(11:15) Auckland FC(38:12) Kosta Barbarouses/NZ U20s/Chris Wood(54:53) NZ Warriors(01:17:05) Jackson Ball in NBL(01:26:07) Cricket

This week in the Niche Cache we reflect on a fun weekend of New Zealand sports that featured a bunch of away wins. After a quick hot take about Ardie Savea we ponder Steven Adams' free agency and check in with the latest Indian Panthers drama, before updating the NZ NBL where Hayden Jones is shining for Nelson Giants. Jones is part of the NZ Under 19 team which is full of fantastic kiwi youngsters and deserves some spotlight as well, which is the same for the NZ Warriors development pipeline. Tanner Stowers-Smith is the latest youngster to make his debut during the win vs Dolphins and there is a clear connection between the youngsters at Mt Smart and a NSW Cup team that can't stop winning. We touch on a few more Warriors details like key trios, wrestling and Jacob Laban/Leka Halasima development before rolling through the latest NRLW signing news where Bulldogs have lots of wahine from Aotearoa. We discuss Chris Wood, Marko Stamenic and Elijah Just activities then we dive into the Auckland FC win vs Melbourne Victory and the hype around their return leg in Auckland for a bumper weekend at Mt Smart. We finish with a net session updating County Championship cricket and the sneaky epic NZ-A win in Bangladesh.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(19:27) Mindfulness(21:18) Steven Adams(27:52) NBL/NZ U19(43:07) NZ Warriors(01:16:26) NRLW(01:22:39) Chris Wood/Marko Stamenic/Elijah Just(01:35:00) Auckland FC(01:55:37) NZ-A win in Bangladesh

This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Joe Bell's love for kiwifruit and a Tall Blacks win vs Australia. We debrief the whole basketball series between New Zealand and Australia before breaking down the New Zealand Warriors win vs Dragons. We also dive deeper into the Warriors development system where they have an excellent NSW Cup team once again with plenty of young talent on the rise. Sticking with the deep dive vibe we preview the first leg of Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory in A-League finals with all the nitty gritty details you need to know. Elijah Just, Chris Wood and Callum McCowatt lead our Flying Kiwis bracket this week and then we finish with a net session to chat through Tom Latham's century in County Championship and wrap up the NZ-A vs Bangladesh A one-day series.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(08:41) Mindfulness(12:20) Tall Blacks & Ferns(28:48) NZ Warriors(01:19:19) Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory(01:52:00) Flying Kiwis(02:01:35) Cricket

This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating kiwi music with a new album from Marlon Williams leading our discussion. Then we salute the Indian Panthers and preview Tall Blacks/Ferns vs Australia as well as wrapping up Steven Adams' NBA season after Houston Rockets lost to Golden State Warriors. We go deep into New Zealand Warriors matters as usual with notes from the win vs North Queensland Cowboys and deep cuts such as back to back Harold Matthews Cup championships. Then we roll through the kiwis playing in A-League before touching on Wellington Phoenix sadness, Auckland FC depth and NZ-A starting their cricket tour of Bangladesh.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Musical Jam(12:59) Indian Panthers(27:27) Tall Blacks/Ferns(36:40) Steven Adams(56:53) NZ Warriors(01:36:40) Chris Wood & A-League(02:07:13) NZ-A Cricket

This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Auckland FC who won the A-League Premiers' Plate in their first season. We chat through all the details from their win over Perth Glory and update the wider themes we see in how the Blue Riders play their footy. There are a few kiwi footballers to discuss from the weekend's footy around the world as well before we check in with Steven Adams in the NBA Playoffs and NBL basketball where Canterbury Rams and Auckland Tuatara lead the league, but youngster Jackson Ball keeps making waves with Hawkes Bay Hawks. Then we roll through a fun weekend for NZ Warriors who had wins in the NRL and NSW Cup vs Newcastle Knights, plus a Jersey Flegg Cup draw vs Knights. The Warriors Under 17 team have made the Harold Matthews Cup grand final for the second season in a row which seems notable. Anzac weekend sparked up thoughts of an NZ Kiwis Anzac Test team and this rolls into the best Kiwi-NRL players from the first stanza of the season. We finish with a net session of New Zealand cricket with notes about MLC buy in, Blackcaps coaching, County Championship and an NZ-A team to tour Bangladesh.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Auckland FC(29:54) Mindfulness(33:46) More Auckland FC(01:06:20) Flying Kiwis(01:11:16) Steven Adams(01:12:54) NBL(01:26:15) NZ Warriors(01:57:38) NZ Kiwis(02:00:58) Cricket

This week in the Niche Cache we check in with our kiwi sports delusions which leads into a Kiwi County Tour update for New Zealand cricketers in County Championship. Then we react to Steven Adams and his Houston Rockets losing their first NBA playoffs game vs Golden State Warriors before checking in with the NBL where Wellington Saints and Canterbury Rams are top of the league. We also chat through the continued form of Jackson Ball and Carlin Davison, as well as Corey Webster and Dontae Russo-Nance leading Manawatu. Then we have lots to discuss about New Zealand Warriors who defeated Brisbane Broncos and have an Anzac celebration in Christchurch vs Newcastle Knights. Chris Wood got back into a scoring groove for Nottingham Forest while Moses Dyer and Callum McCowatt are scoring goals so we check in with the Flying Kiwis. And Auckland FC are still dominating and top of the A-League after their win vs Melbourne Victory.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(09:19) Mindfulness(17:24) Kiwi cricket delusion(31:50) NZers in County Cricket(37:03) Steven Adams in NBA Playoffs(57:08) NBL(01:10:10) NZ Warriors(01:51:18) Chris Wood, Moses Dyer, Callum McCowatt(02:04:04) Auckland FC

This week on the Niche Cast we start by working through the most concerning pockets of our New Zealand sports beat which ends up being Wellington Phoenix. Steven Adams is about to start NBA playoffs with Houston Rockets and NZ Breakers have signed Reuben Te Rangi, Taylor Britt and Rob Lowe, plus we roll through a few key points from the NZ NBL. Brett Hampton, Logan van Beek, Jacob Duffy and Blair Tickner have started their County Championship winters in England, then we chat about the women's cricket system in New Zealand. NZ Warriors had losses in NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup over the weekend and they have also signed another young Aussie in Jye Linnane. We discuss the theme of young Aussies joining NZ Warriors and how Newcastle Knights are doing the opposite in recruiting young halves from Aotearoa. There are a few more Kiwi-NRL notes on offer such as Tyrone Thompson's debut and Starford To'a doing career best mahi. We finish by celebrating Marko Stamenic then the weekly check in with Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro & Concerning Pockets(14:18) Mindfulness(16:22) Steven Adams(21:42) NZ Breakers & NBL(40:44) County Championship(47:34) Women's cricket system(56:46) NZ Warriors(01:29:39) Kiwi-NRL(01:33:07) Marko Stamenic(01:36:57) Wellington Phoenix(01:48:24) Auckland FC

This week on the Niche Cast we chat through some basketball matters including the Canterbury Rams dominance in the NBL, kiwis moving around the Australian NBL and Yanni Wetzel's impressive performances overseas. We update the latest of Chris Wood as well as a few more New Zealand footballers overseas before discussing the state of Football Ferns. Auckland FC are still on top of the A-League ladder and we put the spotlight on Logan Rogerson as part of a big Auckland FC yarn, before sliding over to Wellington Phoenix who had a win last weekend. This leads to a bigger picture perspective about both Phoenix teams as they have a bunch of matters that need to be resolved heading into next season starting with their coaches. NZ Warriors had a bye this round in the NRL but we chat through a few leftover notes before rolling through a bunch of Kiwi-NRL things such as debuts for Moses Leo and Sean Mullany, Sebastian Kris' form and some deep cuts in the junior ranks. We finish with Brett Hampton's first game of County Championship, Blackcaps performances vs Pakistan and the 10 best young cricketers in New Zealand after the summer season.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(11:45) Mindfulness(15:41) NBL(38:54) Flying Kiwis(45:49) Football Ferns(56:49) A-League(01:29:57) NRL(02:01:08) Blackcaps

In our podcast this week we start by offering a few apologies to Jackson Ford and 'Chico' Geraldes. After going deeper than usual into some mindfulness we update Steven Adams' NBA season with Houston Rockets. Then we dive into a change of ownership for NZ Breakers and kiwi basketballers who they can sign, or in the case of Carlin Davison have already snapped up. We touch on the latest round of Plunket Shield and the Rhys Mariu kerfuffle before balancing how older players improve in Blackcaps with the exciting youngsters on the rise like Muhammad Abbas. NZ Warriors had a gritty win vs Wests Tigers and are leading the NRL in a few funky stats, plus there are lots of younger players chiming in for a good NSW Cup team. After dropping NZ Kiwis thoughts on the fullback position we roll into A-League football where Auckland FC had a win and Wellington Phoenix men offered an encouraging performance in their draw. Moses Dyer scored a lovely goal in Ireland as well.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro & Some Apologies(13:47) Mindfulness(26:37) Steven Adams(31:36) Breakers & NBL(44:19) Plunket Shield(53:44) Blackcaps vs Pakistan(01:11:42) Warriors vs Tigers(01:42:15) A-League & Flying Kiwis

This week in the Niche Cast we start by updating Sam Ruthe's mile mahi and then discuss the change in ownership for NZ Breakers. Carlin Davison, Corey Webster and Jackson Ball have had strong start to the NBL season, while the All Whites sealed World Cup qualification so we celebrate all things kiwi football. We also touch on Tyler Bindon, Sarpreet Singh and Marko Stamenic as kiwi footballers with intriguing club situations overseas. Wellington Phoenix Women had a loss and seem unlikely to crack A-League Women finals. Then we chat through Blackcaps T20I/ODI stuff vs Pakistan with Nick Kelly and Muhammad Abbas earning ODI call ups, meanwhile White Ferns have struggled to compete with Australia in their T20Is. We roll through a few Plunket Shield notes before finishing with key details about New Zealand Warriors footy after another win at Mt Smart.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro & Sam Ruthe(11:28) Mindfulness(12:35) NZ Breakers(18:21) NBL(31:52) All Whites(01:03:06) Wellington Phoenix Women(01:08:18) Blackcaps(01:23:54) White Ferns(01:37:09) Plunket Shield(01:41:54) NZ Warriors

This week on the Niche Cast we start by setting the scene with New Zealand's young sporting talent with Sam Ruthe before taking that into Jackson Ball's crazy start to the NBL season. We also update Steven Adams' mahi for Houston Rockets and break down his recent wrestle. New Zealand Warriors had a win vs Manly Sea Eagles and the NSW Cup Warriors have won their first two games. We also chat through Naufahu Whyte's development for Sydney Roosters and the Kiwi-NRL vibes for Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights. This is a big week for All Whites football and Football Ferns have another away trip on the radar, then we discuss the weekend of A-League results for Auckland FC and the two Wellington Phoenix teams. We finish with a Plunket Shield cricket where Wellington have taken the lead and spin bowling has taken over. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(14:14) Mindfulness(18:57) NBL(30:09) Steven Adams(37:49) NZ Warriors & Kiwi-NRL(01:28:35) All Whites (01:39:34) Football Ferns(01:49:33) A-Leagues(02:06:28) Plunket Shield

This week on the Niche Cast we update the kiwis involved in Australian NBL finals and preview the opening phase of New Zealand NBL which starts this week. Then we break down the Blackcaps Champions Trophy campaign and how they rank in the global cricket landscape, as well as New Zealand's sporting landscape where the only comparable team is the All Blacks. We chat plenty more kiwi cricket stuff with reactions to the Blackcaps T20I squad named to play against Pakistan and White Ferns beating Sri Lanka in their two ODIs, which now flows into a massive few weeks for New Zealand cricket. Oh and Tom Bruce is the Underground King but don't let that overshadow the impressive youngsters who scored runs in the latest round of Plunket Shield. Chris Wood is cruising with Nottingham Forest along with Marko Stamenic and Tyler Bindon who could soon join him, while Auckland FC are still at the top of the A-League ladder after a 1-1 draw with Newcastle. Wellington Phoenix women held it down with a win while the men suffered a stink loss and we also react to the All Whites squad named during recording. We finish with Kiwi-NRL notes for Salesi Foketi and Xavier Willison, as well as chatting through a NZ Warriors win in NSW Cup and their game vs Manly Sea Eagles this Friday night. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(05:10) Mindfulness(08:23) NBL(20:31) Blackcaps at Champions Trophy(01:01:10) White Ferns vs Sri Lanka(01:06:54) Blackcaps/White Ferns squad news(01:11:48) Plunket Shield(01:18:16) Chris Wood & Nottingham Forest(01:28:41) Auckland FC(01:44:35) Wellington Phoenix men and women(01:52:05) All Whites squad news(01:56:45) Kiwi-NRL/NZ Warriors

This week on the Niche Cast we set the scene with a weekend recap across our kiwi sports beat. Then we offer Australia and New Zealand NBL updates, before going deep into a round one loss for NZ Warriors vs Canberra Raiders. There were some impressive Kiwi-NRL performances with Matthew Timoko and Sebastian Kris leading the way for Raiders, while Isaiah Papali'i started his Penrith Panthers career. Blackcaps are in the Champions Trophy semi-finals, meanwhile Otago won the HBJ Shield final and Canterbury won the Ford Trophy final. We discuss how kiwi cricketers love playing domestic cricket, Otago's female development pipeline and the trend of young players shining with bat and ball across both competitions. Then we roll through Tyler Bindon, Liberato Cacace, Lara Colpi and more kiwi footballers around the world. We finish by breaking down Auckland FC's 4-4 draw with Adelaide United and a losing weekend for both Wellington Phoenix teams.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(11:02) Mindfulness(13:04) NBL Check-In(24:40) Boring Warriors in NRL(01:10:20) Blackcaps at the Champions Trophy(01:31:44) Ford Trophy (01:41:08) HBJ Shield Finals(01:49:06) Flying Kiwis football(01:59:02) Auckland FC(02:14:04) Wellington Phoenix

This week on the Niche Cast we start by discussing our favourite Blackcaps right now and reacting to Joseph Parker's latest win. We also chat about a Tall Blacks win vs Philippines in Auckland and then get deep into kiwi cricket. Blackcaps had a win vs Bangladesh and have won their first two games at the Champions Trophy, plus we have a funky White Ferns squad to break down ahead of their series vs Sri Lanka. Ford Trophy and HBJ Shield finals are coming up this weekend with lots of domestic cricket nuggets on offer, before we talk through a 1-1 draw for Football Ferns vs Costa Rica. Auckland FC bossed another Aotearoa A-League derby vs Wellington Phoenix and there's even some New Zealand Warriors rugby league to preview as they start their NRL season vs Canberra Raiders this weekend.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro (+ Favourite Blackcaps)(10:47) Mindfulness(12:18) Joseph Parker KO's Martin Bakole(20:01) Tall Blacks vs Philippines(24:20) Steven Adams & Houston Rockets(32:24) Blackcaps beat Bangladesh(52:15) White Ferns squad vs Sri Lanka(01:04:44) Ford Trophy & HBJ Shield(01:11:45) Football Ferns in Costa Rica(01:21:59) Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix(01:46:32) NZ Warriors & NRL

In the latest Niche Cast we measure our Blackcaps confidence ahead of the Champions Trophy and preview all aspects of this important tournament for New Zealand. We also update the kiwis involved in NBL finals and roll through the best cricketers in Ford Trophy, before setting the A-League Aotearoa derby scene for Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix. Wellington Phoenix women had another loss in Australia which is part of a wider trend and New Zealand Warriors had a fresh line up for their win over Melbourne Storm in NRL pre-season, which may or may not have any flow on to their top-17 to start the season. We finish by highlighting some of the best young play-makers from Aotearoa including Te Hurinui Twidle, Ryder Williams, Cassius Tia, Haami Loza and Bronson Reuben.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro (Auckland FC & Blackcaps hype)(15:02) Mindfulness(17:45) Kiwis in NBL finals(24:41) Blackcaps in Champions Trophy(59:04) Ford Trophy(01:05:22) Chris Wood, Matt Garbett, Liberato Cacace(01:18:49) Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix(01:32:50) Wellington Phoenix Women(01:45:55) NZ Warriors & Young Kiwi-NRL Halves

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate the undercover excellence of Shea Ili as part of an NBL Finals preview as well as touching on the latest Tall Blacks squad. Then we discuss Liberato Cacace's ruthless tackle on Kyle Walker, another classy performance from Tyler Bindon, Suya Haering and Maya Hahn in Germany, Oliver Colloty's first goal for Peterhead FC and Ela Jerez making her debut for Wellington Phoenix women. Blackcaps have won their two tri-series games vs Pakistan and South Africa which provides momentum into the Champions Trophy. We break down a few key points like Tom Latham's double ducks, Devon Conway finding runs, New Zealand fielding and there is also a wee rant about the 'state of cricket. After a quick run through the best Ford Trophy and HBJ Shield players after recent games, we finish with NZ Warriors filling their top-30 and the Jett Cleary fetish.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro & Steven Adams(06:48) Mindfulness(07:38) NBL/Tall Blacks(19:22) Flying Kiwis(40:52) Ela Jerez & Wellington Phoenix Women(50:05) Blackcaps in ODI mode(01:20:06) Ford Trophy & HBJ Shield Updates(1:26:32) NZ Warriors in trial mode

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate the greatness of Amelia Kerr and figure out some New Zealand sporting greatness tiers. We have a few kiwis in the WNBL and Shea Ili is leading the group of kiwi lads in NBL finals, then we react to the news that Tyler Bindon will soon join Chris Wood at Nottingham Forest. A Football Ferns squad was announced to play against Costa Rica with a fun group of a attacking youngsters, while in the A-League Wellington Phoenix Women had a loss and Auckland FC kept their spot at the top of the ladder. Then we roll through key points for Super Smash champions in Wellington Blaze and Central Stags before breaking down the likely signing of Zyon Maiu'u for Bulldogs, which is especially interesting because Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs love New Zealand.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Introduction & Luka Doncic Trade(11:37) Mindfulness(12:32) Amelia Kerr Sporting Legend(26:53) Kiwis in NBL & WNBL(36:14) Chris Wood & Tyler Bindon at Nottingham Forest(54:04) Football Ferns squad vs Costa Rica(01:12:43) Wellington Phoenix Women/Auckland FC(01:32:59) Super Smash(01:53:55) Zyon Maiu'u to Bulldogs(02:15:24) Kiwis in SG Ball/Tasha Gale Cup

The Niche Cache is back for another journey into the New Zealand sporting abyss where we find Max, Ben and Juan Mata. After a quick comparison between Te Maire Martin and Shaun Johnson from the 2024 NRL season, we take in some mindfulness. Then we chat through how Steven Adams is poised with Houston Rockets and the best kiwis competing for finals spots in the NBL. Auckland FC have a habit of scoring late goals in the A-League and Alex Paulsen is still delivering excellent goalkeeping mahi, while Wellington Phoenix Men have a solid defensive record with a core crew of young players. Wellington Phoenix Women have moved into the A-League finals mix and Super Smash cricket is moving towards finals so we touch on a few key points. Canterbury have Matt Boyle picking up from where Rhys Mariu left off and the Kerr sisters are dominating. We finish with the first look at Under 19 SG Ball and Tasha Gale Cup team lists with notes about NZ Warriors, Bulldogs, Sharks, the Ryder Crosswell/Haami Loza halves combo for Knights and Seriah Palepale/Trinity Tauaneai forward combo for Illawara.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro & Favourite Matas(06:36) Te Maire Martin vs Shaun Johnson(13:25) Mindfulness(20:54) Steven Adams forecasting(38:36) Kiwis in NBL(49:13) Auckland FC (01:09:26) Wellington Phoenix Men & Women(01:20:39) Super Smash(01:52:58) NZ juniors in SG Ball/Tasha Gale Cup

Welcome back to the lofi kiwi sports yarns of the Niche Cache. We begin with the weekly celebration of Chris Wood as well as a few other quick hitters like Nando Pijnaker being awesome, Blackcaps/White Ferns being top-five in the world and funky New Zealand athlete names. Then we break down the latest results for NZ Breakers in the NBL and which kiwis are performing well, before rolling through lots of Super Smash with notes for Otago, Canterbury, Central and Northern. Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix had wins in the A-League so there is plenty to discuss in the wash up of those results, before discussing Kiwi-NRL intrigue for Ryder Williams, Salesi Foketi, Francis Manuleleua. We finish with NZ Warriors hot takes and a few notes about how NRL teams use their 'Supplementary List' and 'Train/Trial' contracts.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(01:58) Chris Wood(14:57) Nando Pijnaker(20:10) Top 5 cricket nations(25:54) Mindfulness(28:14) NZ Breakers/NBL(35:58) Super Smash(01:11:17) Auckland FC(01:32:02) Wellington Phoenix Women(01:39:30) Kiwi-NRL/NZ Warriors

This week on the Niche Cast we have a minor celebration of Super Smash cricket and Luke Georgeson's mana before checking in with what music we have been jamming. Then we touch on the NZ Breakers before reacting to the Blackcaps squad for the Champions Trophy. Ben Sears was a surprise inclusion and there is plenty of depth throughout New Zealand cricket, leading our conversation into the depths of Super Smash. Otago Volts and Sparks are going well in Super Smash, while Jess Kerr is dominating with Wellington Blaze. It's a busy time for the Flying Kiwis with Moses Dyer and Anna Leat making moves, while Libby Cacace has a funky role with Empoli. Then we try to gather one key point about Wellington Phoenix men and women, as well as Auckland FC as they grind through the summer phase of A-League. We finish with some leftover NZ Warriors thoughts after the retirement of Tohu Harris. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(07:43) Mindfulness(09:53) Musical Jams(13:30) NZ Breakers(19:21) Blackcaps(56:27) Super Smash(01:13:36) Flying Kiwis transfers(01:36:02) Wellington Phoenix & Auckland FC(01:50:22) NZ Warriors

This week on the Niche Cast we start by rolling through our favourite Super Smash players, kiwi women in A-League and kiwi blokes in NBL. We discuss Steven Adams' return for Houston Rockets and lay out a funky New Zealand boxing menu featuring David Nyika, Mea Motu and Joseph Parker. Then we have lots of cricket to discuss with Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka and Super Smash where there are some Champions Trophy squad thoughts, Henry Shipley's return, Bevon Jacobs easy mahi hitting, White Ferns spinners and plenty more. Wellington Phoenix women had an A-League win while Phoenix men and Auckland FC struggled, plus we have a fun group of Flying Kiwis to chat about in Sarpreet Singh, Andre de Jong and Stipe Ukich. We finish with a New Zealand Warriors 2024 stat profile deep dive. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(13:14) Mindfulness(14:38) Steven Adams Ramping Up(22:49) Kiwi Boxing Title Fights(29:40) Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka & Super Smash Funkiness(01:19:11) Wellington Phoenix & Auckland FC(01:37:11) Sarpreet Singh, Andre de Jong, Matthew Garbett, Stipe Ukich(01:49:14) NZ Warriors stat profile

This week on the Niche Cast we touch on Jasprit Bumrah's Test record vs New Zealand before highlighting a wave of young talent from Aotearoa including Otago Volts' Mason Clarke, NZ Warriors' Leka Halasima, Wellington Phoenix lads like Luke Brooke-Smith and Reading FC's Tyler Bindon. Then we break down lovely wins for Wellington Phoenix men and Auckland FC in the A-League, where Tim Paine excelled despite being ruled out due to injury before the game and Hiroki Sakai continues to offer classy mahi. Wellington Phoenix women lost and Chris Wood scored again in the Premier League. Blackcaps continue their T20I series vs Sri Lanka with big crowds as usual for cricket in New Zealand, plus we chat through the opening phase of Super Smash and we have notes about Max Chu, Bree Illing, Bella James. NZ Breakers continue to stink it up and they have a wooden spoon battle vs Cairns coming up, then we finish with five funky Kiwi-NRL lads pushing for consistent reserve grade minutes in Australia and ranking the emerging lads for NZ Warriors.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro & Bumrah/Kohli vs NZ(07:39) Young phenoms of NZ sport(26:35) Mindfulness(31:02) Wellington Phoenix/Auckland FC(01:05:28) Phoenix women/Chris Wood/Tyler Bindon(01:12:27) Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka (01:24:27) Super Smash(01:45:56) NZ Breakers(01:58:00) Kiwi-NRL/NZ Warriors youngsters

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate Tauranga Whai winning the Tauihi basketball league and offer some of our favourite musical jam. Then we discuss the Blackcaps T20I/ODI squads to play Sri Lanka and weave in the New Zealand 11 selections that include Henry Shipley, Ben Lister, Adithya Ashok, Matt Fisher. We touch on the White Ferns ODI series vs Australia before rolling through a win for Wellington Phoenix women and two heavy defeats for Phoenix men/Auckland FC. We finish with NZ Warriors & Bulldogs NRLW signings as well as a quick round up of Kiwi-NRL juniors from St Thomas of Canterbury College.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(03:31) Tauranga Whai win Tauihi(21:58) Mindfulness(23:14) Musical jam (29:01) Blackcaps/NZ 11 vs Sri Lanka(01:03:41) White Ferns (01:08:06) Wellington Phoenix women/men/Auckland FC(01:34:36) NZ Warriors & Bulldogs NRLW signing(01:43:06) Kiwi-NRL juniors from St Thomas of Canterbury

This week on the Niche Cast we start by rolling through NZ Breakers, Rob Loe and kiwis in NBL then Tauihi finals. Chris Wood's a good mover, NZ Warriors extended two local youngsters with Demitric Vaimauga and Eddie Ieremia-Toeava pushing for NRL footy next season. We chuck out some Blackcaps stats stuff, forecast a younger Test team and preview White Ferns vs Australia. None of New Zealand's A-League teams had a win over the weekend but Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix women had hearty draws.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(02:25) Blackcaps or Warriors 2025 Revival?(11:50) Mindfulness(13:49) Breakers & NBL(20:24) Tauihi Semi-Final Yarns(26:16) Chris Wood's movements(41:39) NZ Warriors/Kiwi-NRL Panthers(58:33) Blackcaps forecasting(01:31:36) White Ferns vs Australia preview(01:45:55) Auckland FC, Wellington Phoenix men & women

This week on the Niche Cast we start with a few of our favourite stinky Blackcaps nuggets after another Test loss vs England and in New Zealand. Then we chat through a few Kiwi-NRL updates like Lennix Tovo training with Rabbitohs and NZ Warriors storylines such as the young wave, Tohu Harris' role and replacing Shaun Johnson's kicking/Addin Fonua-Blake's run metres. NZ Breakers keep losing but Melbourne United are the best NBL team and have hearty kiwis in Rob Loe, Shea Ili and Flynn Cameron. Auckland FC won the A-League derby vs Wellington Phoenix which means we have plenty to discuss with notes about playing styles, Kosta Barbarouses and the temple of Mt Smart. We finish with more complaining about Blackcaps, because, well they deserve it.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:33) Blackcaps Nuggets(11:33) Mindfulness(18:36) Kiwi-NRL/NZ Warriors(32:15) NZ Breakers/NBL(43:57) Phoenix women/Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix(01:25:08) Blackcaps Melancholy

This week on the Niche Cast we roll through Joseph Parker's next fight, Chris Wood's penalty taking excellence and the Freddie Gillespie/Tacko Fall swap for NZ Breakers. Then we go deep into the Blackcaps vs England mangroves with notes about respecting England's domination of Blackcaps, Blackcaps being mediocre in New Zealand, playing styles, form slumps and plenty more. Plunket Shield rolls along so we offer a few of our favourite players (Rhys Mariu, Bevon Jacobs, Brett Hampton, Matt Fisher) and break down Otago's strong start to HBJ Shield. Auckland United and Auckland City won the National League football finals, while Auckland FC continue to own the A-League which includes nifty mahi from Nando Pijnaker. We finish with NZ Warriors depth/contract stuff and Sydney Roosters setting up a base in Christchurch.(Also, apologies for the audio quality… we had some technical dramas with the upload so it was a low-quality file or nothing - we'll try fix it later if we can, cheers for understanding)Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(06:28) Mindfulness(09:34) Joseph Parker's next fight(16:26) Chris Wood's penalties(25:17) NZ Breakers defensive wonkiness(36:38) Blackcaps vs England emotional purge(01:33:29) Plunket Shield & HBJ Shield(01:43:33) Auckland FC defensive prowess(01:58:31) National League Grand Finals(02:07:38) Warriors Offseason Tracker & Other NRL

This week on the Niche Cast we start by breaking down the National League football finals and updating the latest youngsters to play for Tall Blacks, before rolling through a hefty New Zealand vs England Test series preview. Nathan Smith seems likely to debut in Christchurch, Glenn Phillips might be underrated and Tom Blundell is out of form but he loves batting against England. There are a few Plunket Shield notes such as Rhys Mariu now averaging 60 odd as well. All three kiwi A-League teams had wins over the weekend so we discuss the impressive young Wellington Phoenix players like Isaac Hughes, Corbin Piper and Nathan Walker, Auckland FC's defensive excellence and the first win for Phoenix women. We finish with a few quick Kiwi-NRL nuggets about Te Hurinui Twidle rising with Parramatta Eels and Sosaia Alatini/Cassius Tia rising with Bulldogs.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(00:28) National League finals(13:42) Mindfulness(14:56) Tall Blacks(23:02) Blackcaps vs England(01:10:29) Wellington Phoenix & Auckland FC(01:39:31) Wellington Phoenix Women(01:45:35) Te Hurinui Twidle, Sosaia Alatini, Cassius Tia

This week on the Niche Cast we begin, as we often do, with a chat about the Blackcaps following the limited overs tour of Sri Lanka... leading into some stat crunching about the young players taking international cricket by storm. From there we delve into some of the top performers in the Plunket Shield and Hallyburton Johnstone Shield and then football takes over, with a few takeaways from the latest All Whites games and the Wellington Phoenix Women's poor start. The Breakers keep winning and they also keep doing weird things so the Freddie Gillespie/Tacko Fall situation gets a few words. Then finally a few key NRL/NRLW offseason moves for you to stay attuned to, including a sneaky trend of NZ Sevens reps flocking to rugby league.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(03:51) Test Cricket priorities(07:53) Mindfulness(10:36) Blackcaps in Sri Lanka(35:05) Emerging Blackcaps Stat Game(52:30) Plunket Shield/Hallyburton Johnstone Shield(01:04:37) All Whites in World Cup quals(01:14:22) Wellington Phoenix women(01:30:58) Breakers winning/weirdness(01:40:13) Kiwi-NRL Corner

This week on the Niche Cast we offer some musical jam and ponder what NZ Breakers are capable of in the NBL. We also chat through the best kiwis in Tauihi before covering all things Wellington Phoenix after the men won 3-0 vs Central Coast Mariners and women lost 0-1 to Canberra United. There are a few National League nuggets as well, then we discuss the Blackcaps T20I series in Sri Lanka and the start of Plunket Shield cricket. Logan van Beek may be the best player in domestic cricket and Bevon Jacobs is an all format batter for Auckland Aces. We finish with a Pacific Championship debrief for New Zealand Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns along with Kiwi-NRL/NRLWahine notes about Salesi Ataata at Rabbitohs, Jeremiah Mata'utia/Henry Teutau at Cowboys, Shaniece Monschau/Shaquaylah Mahakitau-Monschau at Bulldogs. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(07:05) Musical jam(17:15) Mindfulness(18:39) NZ Breakers(26:28) Tauihi(33:10) Wellington Phoenix men(53:47) Wellington Phoenix women(01:14:42) Flying Kiwis & National League(01:27:09) Blackcaps in Sri Lanka(01:40:16) Plunket Shield(01:53:22) Pacific Championships(02:20:10) Kiwi-NRL/NRLWahine updates

This week on the Niche Cast we touch on NZ Breakers being at the top of the NBL ladder and then we react to the Blackcaps Test series sweep in India. We discuss New Zealand's team contributions, fitness, the end of the golden generation and plenty more kiwi cricket including some Ford Trophy notes. Auckland FC defeated Wellington Phoenix in the Aotearoa A-League debut and we break it all down, from Alex Paulsen's defensive influence to the young Phoenix building. Then we roll through Flying Kiwis updates about Milly Clegg, Chris Wood, Katie Kitching, Michaela Foster and Tyler Bindon. We roll through Tonga's experience, the young Kiwis and the joys of international rugby league before finishing with the sneaky signing of Tanah Boyd for NZ Warriors.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(02:50) Mindfulness(08:53) NZ Breakers winning weekend(18:08) Blackcaps Test series sweep in India(01:14:39) Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix(01:40:38) Flying Kiwis updates(01:54:06) NZ Kiwis vs Tonga(02:16:16) NZ Warriors sign Tanah Boyd

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate a Blackcaps Test series win and how tours of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka led to success in India. White Ferns tied up the ODI series with India and Ford Trophy is humming along with youngsters like Tim Robinson and Zak Foulkes lining up for the ODI/T20I tour of Sri Lanka. Chris Wood is still bagging goals and Elijah Just loves whipping in goals from outside the box, while Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix both had wins in the A-League. We finish with New Zealand Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns losing to Australia which was a bummer, but they showed enough positive signs to build on and there is a fun young core of players settling into international rugby league. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com (00:00) Intro (04:53) Mindfulness (05:31) Blackcaps (55:11) White Ferns (01:00:36) Ford Trophy (01:03:28) Chris Wood, Elijah Just, Sarpreet Singh (01:17:34) Auckland FC & Wellington Phoenix (01:35:30) Kiwis & Kiwi Ferns

This week on the Niche Cast we head deep into the New Zealand cricket mangroves. White Ferns won the T20 World Cup and had fantastic contributions from a variety of players, including the best female cricketer in the world Amelia Kerr. Blackcaps had a Test win in India after four consecutive Test losses, returning to the kiwi fundamentals that makes New Zealand such a strong cricketing nation. We chat through Rachin Ravindra's excellence, Will O'Rourke continuing to blossom and plenty more. Then we discuss Auckland FC's first game in the A-League and the epic crowd at Mt Smart as well as Wellington Phoenix producing more youngsters.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(0:00) Intro(10:57) Mindfulness(12:49) White Ferns win T20 World Cup(46:10) Blackcaps defeat India(01:29:46) Auckland FC & Wellington Phoenix

This week on the Niche Cast we start with a bit of basketball as Steven Adams prepares for the NBA season with Houston Rockets and New Zealand Breakers return to NBL action. Then we recap the All Whites wins over Tahiti and Malaysia, with a focus on how Elijah Just, Marko Stamenic and Liberato Cacace are tracking in Europe. After a few NZ National League nuggets, we celebrate White Ferns making the T20 World Cup semi-finals and prepare for the Blackcaps vs India Test series. Pacific Championship rugby league is approaching so we check in with Samoa and Tonga, before deep yarn about NZ Warriors being a development club.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecacheSay kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(04:44) Mindfulness(09:04) Steven Adams in NBA(18:53) NZ Breakers in NBL(27:34) All Whites vs Tahiti/Malaysia(41:12) National League football(50:35) White Ferns in T20 World Cup(01:18:15) Blackcaps vs India(01:34:34) Samoa & Tonga rugby league(01:42:14) NZ Warriors the development club

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate Penrith Panthers winning their fourth NRL championship in a row and break down their Kiwi-NRL pipeline. Then we talk through New Zealand's win over India at the T20 World Cup before rolling through some of the best kiwi footballers around the world like Chris Wood, Ben Old and Elijah Just. We also talk about Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues and Charlotte Roche who are impressing in the National League. We finish by reacting to the New Zealand Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns squads, as well as rolling through the Aotearoa links in Tonga's men and women squads. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 6:14 - Mindfulness 8:52 - Penrith Panthers/Kiwi-NRL check in 31:42 - White Ferns at T20 World Cup 50:19 - Chris Wood, Ben Old, Elijah Just & Flying Kiwis 1:08:18 - National League football 1:22:27 - NZ Kiwis/Kiwi Ferns/Tonga squads Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate another win for NZ Breakers before chatting through another Blackcaps loss in Sri Lanka and concerning trends in New Zealand Cricket. Losing organisation stuff weaves into Brisbane Broncos who have a similar record to NZ Warriors in recent years despite NZ Warriors enduring far more pandemic era adversity. There are a few NRL/NRLW Grand Final notes such as Alec MacDonald's gritty mahi, the excellence of James Fisher-Harris and Moses Leota as well as Annessa Biddle's incredible performances at centre for Cronulla Sharks. We finish by breaking down the latest All Whites squad and our viewing habits when watching Chris Wood and Steven Adams, along with observations from the first round of National League football. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 3:11 - Mindfulness 8:01 - NZ Breakers 15:35 - Steven Adams 18:44 - New Zealand Cricket 57:42 - Brisbane Broncos vs NZ Warriors 1:09:30 - Aotearoa in NRL/NRLW Grand Finals 1:25:24 - All Whites & Flying Kiwis 1:39:53 - National League football

This week on the Niche Cast we celebrate a New Zealand Breakers win with nifty contributions from kiwis Sam Mennenga and Max Darling, as well as checking with New Zealand boxers Joseph Parker, David Nyika, Hemi Ahio and Lani Daniels. Then we go deep into the Blackcaps mangroves after their loss to Sri Lanka in the World Test Championship where we break down Devon Conway's slump and the emerging excellence of Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Will O'Rourke. White Ferns keep losing ahead of the T20 World Cup so that's cool. New Zealand Warriors signed Sam Healey and we chat through their recruitment themes before putting the Kiwi-NRL Spotlight on Cronulla Sharks who are playing NRL, NRLW, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg finals footy. We finish with a trip around the football world where Chris Wood keeps scoring penalties and CJ Bott keeps on tackling. Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 10:42 - Mindfulness 13:23 - Joseph Parker & boxing 22:02 - NZ Breakers & kiwis in NBL 31:32 - Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka 1:09:51 - White Ferns vs Australia 1:21:17 - NZ Warriors/NZ Kiwis & Kiwi Ferns 1:39:17 - Cronulla Sharks 1:48:47 - Flying Kiwis football

This week on the Niche Cast we preview the Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka first Test with notes about kiwi seamers in Sri Lanka and Kane Williamson's birthday cake. White Ferns are also in the mix this week with T20s against Australia ahead of the T20 World Cup. NZ Breakers have had a stinky NBL pre-season but Sam Mennenga is an intriguing New Zealand youngster to watch out for, as well as lads who are playing for Australian teams like Shea Ili, Izayah Le'afa, Walter Brown and Tyrell Harrison. NRL Finals roll along with Will Warbrick and Alec MacDonald shining for Melbourne Storm, while New Zealand Warriors have started to announce NRLW signings with five Kiwi Ferns moving to Mt Smart. We dive deeper into Kiwi-NRL/NRLWahine stuff with Sarahcen Oliver at Bulldogs and Valynce Te Whare at Redcliffe among a bunch of deep cuts. Wellington Phoenix signed Corbin Piper and Maya McCutcheon, plus the Flying Kiwis department is well stocked this week featuring Gabi Rennie, Hannah Blake, Joe Bell, Chris Wood and more. Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 6:14 - Mindfulness 8:09 - Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka 32:58 - White Ferns vs Australia 43:15 - NZ Breakers & Kiwis in NBL 59:48 - NRL Finals/NZ Kiwis 1:25:50 - NZ Warriors Women Signings/NRLW 1:37:10 - Wellington Phoenix sign Corbin Piper & Maya McCutcheon 1:44:30 - Gabi Rennie, Hannah Blake, Alex Greive, Joe Bell & Flying Kiwis

This week on the Niche Cast we chat through a delayed start to the Blackcaps vs Afghanistan Test before going deep into the rugby league mangroves where we find back to back NSST champions St Thomas of Canterbury. Along with Southern Cross Campus winning the girls competition, these results inform us about the state of rugby league in New Zealand and there are lots of indicators suggesting that Lennox Tuiloma is one of, if not the best Kiwi-NRL prospect in Aotearoa after his dominant mahi with STOC and NZ Warriors Under 17s. We also break down NZ Warriors news such as Marcelo Montoya's possible departure, award winners and signing Erin Clark. Tatiana Finau and Sarina Masaga are youngsters from Auckland who made their NRLW debuts this weekend, while Dolphins and Eels have some Kiwi-NRL funk to discuss as well. We finish with lots of New Zealand football. All Whites lost to Mexico. Wellington Phoenix promoted Matt Sheridan and Alby Kelly-Heald. Auckland United won the Kate Sheppard Cup, Wellington Olympic won the Chatham Cup and who is Stipe Ukich? Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 7:51 - Mindfulness 11:24 - Musical jam 16:24 - Blackcaps vs Afghanistan 22:50 - National Secondary Schools Tournament & Tatiana Finau/Sarina Masaga NRLW debuts 41:33 - NZ Warriors & Kiwi-NRL 1:13:14 - All Whites vs Mexico 1:31:41 - Wellington Phoenix updates 1:35:46 - Kate Sheppard Cup & Chatham Cup

This week on the Niche Cast we chat through some heavy NBL pre-season losses for the Overseas (NZ) Breakers before diving deep into New Zealand football. We chat about Chris Wood's performances for Nottingham Forest, transfer movement for Sarpreet Singh and Ben Waine, Max Crocombe with Burton Albion as well as Auckland FC signing Nando Pijnaker. Auckland FC love kiwis and Wellington Phoenix are building a clear playing style ahead of the A-League season. New Zealand Warriors finished their season on a high with a win over Cronulla Sharks and we chat about our three year plan for NZ Warriors, also touching on Kiwi-NRL performances and Lavinia Tauhalaliku making her NRLW debut for North Queensland Cowboys. We finish our New Zealand sports podcast with Nathan Smith and Josh Clarkson getting Blackcaps contracts, with the sneaky depth of the Blackcaps pipeline. Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 6:48 - Mindfulness 8:55 - NZ Breakers in NBL pre-season 27:40 - Chris Wood, Sarpreet Singh, Ben Waine & NZ football 1:13:05 - NZ Warriors, NRL & NRLW 1:49:12 - Nathan Smith, Josh Clarkson & Blackcaps

This week on the Niche Cast we preview an important phase of cricket coming up for Blackcaps and White Ferns. Michael Rae is snaring wickets in County Championship cricket as well and we discuss mature cricketers who can plug holes for Blackcaps while helping raise the baseline of kiwi cricket. Then we take a moment to admire the identity and playing style of Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, who rolled over a 'bad body language' New Zealand Warriors team. NZ Warriors did win in NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg against Bulldogs though and there are lots of positive signs throughout the Warriors system. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has opted to play for Samoa but Jack Howarth, Deine Mariner and Kayal Iro are more interesting eligibility cases for NZ Kiwis. We check in with NRLW where Annessa Biddle is playing a major role for the undefeated Cronulla Sharks and Brisbane Broncos have a fabulous crew of Aotearoa wahine. An All Whites squad has been named to play against Mexico and USA so we break that down with Flying Kiwis wrinkles for Ben Old, Marco Stamenic and Sarprett Singh. There is also a return to Aotearoa for Grace Jale who has signed with Wellington Phoenix women. Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 9:01 - Mindfulness 14:37 - Blackcaps, White Ferns, Michael Rae 32:30 - NZ Warriors vs Bulldogs 57:56 - Demitric Sifakula focus & NZ Warriors NSW Cup/Jersey Flegg 1:06:57 - NZ Kiwis selection mixer 1:13:10 - Georgia Hale, Annessa Biddle, Broncos & Lavinia Tauhalaliku in NRLW 1:21:36 - All Whites squad & Grace Jale 1:41:15 - Wellington Phoenix/Auckland FC updates

This week on The Niche Cast we chat through the state of New Zealand cricket with Finn Allen opting of his Blackcaps contract, recap UFC 305 with wins for Kai Kara-France and Dan Hooker as well as touching on the young Tall Ferns squad preparing for World Cup qualification. Flynn Cameron is an intriguing kiwi ahead of the Australian NBL and break down how New Zealand Warriors are in an awkward spot with three games vs Bulldogs this weekend. Melbourne Storm are excellent and always have kiwis in their system, while Stacey Waaka is undefeated in NRLW alongside a bunch of NZ players at Broncos. Tenika Willison and Matekino Kahukotu-Gray made NRLW debuts. Georgia Hale makes lots of tackles. Then we dive into NZ football matters touching on the NZ U20s women's squad, Ela Jerez, Matthew Garbett, Chris Wood, Andre de Jong and more. Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - Finn Allen & Devon Conway vs NZ Cricket 18:07 - UFC 305 20:49 - Tall Ferns 24:42 - Kiwis in Australia NBL 27:20 - Mindfulness 29:43 - NZ Warriors & Storm Kiwi-NRL 1:03:10 - NRLW 1:10:16 - NZ U20s women & Flying Kiwis

This week on the Niche Cast we recap New Zealand's golden finish to the Olympic games with Lydia Ko, Lisa Carrington and Hamish Kerr leading the way. Stacey Waaka and Tyla King played NRLW soon after winning gold medals for Black Ferns Sevens as well, with Mele Hufanga scoring four tries in a big Broncos win alongside Waaka. New Zealand Warriors lost to Dolphins in the NRL but the young NSW Cup Warriors are heading for finals footy again and Toby Crosby scored another crazy try in Jersey Flegg. Could Jack Howarth fill a centre spot for New Zealand Kiwis? That is one of a few intriguing eligibility questions for NZ Kiwis. Tim Southee's dominating in The Hundred and Blackcaps probably won't need him for every Test of their upcoming series vs Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Liberato Cacace has found a new role for Empoli as well. Bonus podcast every week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Newsletter twice a week: https://thenichecache.substack.com Hook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Say kia ora: thenichecache@gmail.com www.theniche-cache.com 0:00 - Intro 7:06 - Mindfulness 9:09 - Musical jam 18:49 - Olympics 43:09 - Stacey Waaka, Tyla King & NRLW 55:31 - NZ Warriors 1:09:38 - NZ Kiwis squad options 1:14:54 - Blackcaps Test squad 1:32:25 - Women's domestic cricket contracts 1:38:13 - Liberato Cacace & Flying Kiwis

The Warriors rollercoaster, Shaun Johnson retires, NRLW check, Olympic happenings, Auckland FC/Wellington Phoenix & more 2:47 - Mindfulness 6:03 - Julius Halaifonua joins Georgetown 12:22 - NZ Warriors deep dive 1:02:27 - NRLWahine nuggets 1:11:01 - Olympics check in 1:18:38 - Auckland FC & Wellington Phoenix 1:33:37 - Flying Kiwis transfers Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

The Canterbury Rams won the NBL, Warriors beat Tigers, NRLWahine wraps, Football Ferns + OlyWhites, and good ol' Olympic funk 4:39 - Mindfulness 5:51 - Canterbury Rams win NZ NBL 33:38 - NZ Warriors vs Tigers 1:04:14 - NRLWahine wrap 1:07:33 - Ben Sawyer losing & domestic cricket contract updates 1:13:45 - NZ Football at the Olympics 1:31:15 - Olympic funk Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

Olympics are coming, Warriors loss vs Raiders, NBL finals, Aussie Breakers, domestic cricket contracts, and more 5:00 - Mindfulness 7:25 - Olympics warm up 13:13 - Aussie Breakers & NZ NBL finals 41:10 - NZ Warriors loss vs Raiders 57:29 - Kiwi-NRL Broncos and Storm 1:02:52 - NZ wahine in NRLW 1:06:50 - White Ferns & Ben Sawyer 1:15:15 - Domestic cricket contracts 1:26:25 - NZ Olympic football, Finn Surman, Ben Old, Brianna Edwards Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

White Ferns keep losing, Warriors NSW Cup, Football Ferns Olympic prep, U19s football lads, NBL Finals & more 13:50 - Mindfulness 15:31 - White Ferns losing under coach Ben Sawyer 43:46 - Zak Foulkes in T20 Blast 49:49 - NZ Warriors in NSW Cup & NZ Kiwis squad 1:12:58 - Football Ferns Olympic prep 1:24:40 - NZ U19s in Oceania Championships 1:34:46 - NBL Finals Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

Lulu Sun at Wimbledon, Leka Halasima & Warriors vs Bulldogs, Flying Kiwis transfers, White Ferns in England, U17 Men's Basketball & more 4:20 - Mindfulness 6:36 - Musical jam 16:12 - Lulu Sun & Olmypics prep 26:31 - Football Ferns squad yarns 33:46 - NZ Warriors & Leka Halasima Debut 1:16:46 - White Ferns vs England T20s 1:20:51 - Norman Garbett, Alex Grieve, Finn Surman, Marcjo Rojas news 1:32:05 - NZ U17 basketball, Braydon Iuli & Charlie Dalton for Tuatara Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

Warriors vs Broncos buzz, Mana Waves, White Ferns in England, All Whites in Vanuatu, Ben Old, Tall Blacks, NBL & more 7:20 - Mindfulness 9:25 - NZ Warriors vs Broncos 1:04:34 - Nathan Smith in County Championship 1:06:11 - White Ferns vs England 1:18:28 - Football Ferns shenanigans 1:30:26 - All Whites win OFC Nations Cup 1:41:08 - Ben Old might sign with Saint Etienne 1:45:03 - Tall Blacks & NBL Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

Warriors met the devil vs Titans, Blackcaps forecasting, NBL, All Whites, White Ferns, Auckland FC... and a bit of Razor Rabbit 10:18 - Blackcaps forecast 25:36 - Mindfulness 28:16 - Scott Robertson vs Razor 37:49 - NZ Warriors 1:13:30 - T20 World Cup & White Ferns vs England 1:19:27 - NBL update & Tom Vodanovich 1:26:40 - All Whites at OFC Nations Cup 1:35:32 - Sarpreet Singh 1:44:09 - Auckland FC signings 1:48:10 - Malia Steinmetz Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com

Warriors vs Storm analysis, Blackcaps future, Marko Stamenic/Macey Fraser, Tall Blacks & NBL, and more 5:00 - Mindfulness 10:15 - Musical jam 14:00 - Jibber jabber 23:22 - Marko Stamenic transfer news 33:30 - Macey Fraser Utah Royals update 43:17 - New Zealand domestic football 48:52 - Blackcaps overview 1:06:34 - NZ Warriors vs Storm / Keano Kiwi & Kiwi-NRL 1:37:54 - Tall Blacks & NBL Website: www.theniche-cache.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecache Monday/Friday newsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.com Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache Email: thenichecache@gmail.com