The Nigel Yalden Podcast

The NYP Mailbag for May 📬

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel dives into the mailbag to answer questions about Formula One, Wellington Phoenix, Hurricanes, Crusaders, concussions, the Black Caps, Golden Poi...

Cortez Ratima & Jono Gibbes talking rugby🏉Andrew Mulligan chatting hoops🏀

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A triple treat of guests on the podcast this week with Nigel chatting to Chiefs halfback Cortez Ratima ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific derby clash ...

A Sam Whitelock Tribute🏉 Quick Hits 🏉🏍️ & Brad Lewis talking Wrestlemania 40 & UFC 300🛎️

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts the pod by paying tribute to Sam Whitelock, who's announcement he'll be retiring from rugby at the end of the French club season ...

End of Month Mailbag 📬 Jono Gibbes talking Under 20 Rugby Championship 🏉

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel begins the final podcast of the month by answering questions about SailGP, NBL, NPC, Super Rugby Pacific and F1 from the NYP Mailbag (0:36) befo...

The Opening Month of Super Rugby Pacific 🏉

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel reviews the opening month of Super Rugby Pacific, starting with the five New Zealand teams in geographical order (0:18) before chatting Moana Pa...

Ryan Fox talks the Players Championship⛳ and English Premier League Predictions⚽

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts the podcast chatting about the Players Championship with NZ's top male golfer, world number 44 ranked Ryan Fox who's preparing fo...

Blackcaps with Daniel McHardy🏏NRL & Warriors with Sam Hewat🏉and the NYP Mailbag📬

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a pre-emptive apology, Nigel is joined by cricket commentator Daniel McHardy to discuss the 1st test disappointment from the Blackcaps against A...

Round 1 Super Rugby Thoughts🏉 Cricket with Daniel McHardy🏏Josh Brodie talking Ironman & Asthma🏊🚴🏃‍♂️

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts by sharing some thoughts about the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific and some of the young NZ players who impressed (0:38) He's th...

Quick Hits, Super Rugby Pacific Week 1 teams & Highlanders assistant coach Dave Dillon

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts the podcast with a round of "Quick Hits", touching on the Super Bowl, the Silver Ferns coach, English Premier League, the NBA A...

Blackcaps🏏Supercars🚘NBA Trade Deadline🏀 & SuperBowl LVIII preview🏈

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts this weeks show with some thoughts and observations about the Blackcaps (0:20) the Brodie Kostecki situation in Supercars (7:40) the non-...

The First NYP Mailbag of 2024 📬

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Its Mailbag time on the NYP with Nigel answering your questions about Golf, Sevens, Tennis, Football, NFL, the All Blacks 2024 test schedule, NRL, 6 N...

Joe Schmidt to the Wallabies, Black Caps test squad & NFL Conference Championship picks

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a rare (possibly even a first) Friday night edition of podcast, Nigel starts with some thoughts on Joe Schmidt signing on as Wallabies coach (0:20)...

Random observations from the Sporting Week & NFL predictions for the Divisional Round

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel opens the podcast with some random thoughts and observations from the last seven days of sport (0:21) before reviewing Wildcard Weekend then pre...

Expectations for the Sporting Year & NFL Wildcard Weekend Predictions

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth season kicks off with a bite size episode in which Nigel shares his hopes and desires for the sporting year ahead (0:24) before giving his ...

The Year Ending NYP Mailbag BONUS Guy Heveldt talking Rahm to LIV & Kiwi Golf in 2023

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For the final time in 2023, Nigel starts with a wee bonus chat when he's joined by TVNZ sport reporter Guy Heveldt to talk Jon Rahm's move to ...

Boxing, MMA and ProWrestling with Brad Lewis aka B-Rad

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the penultimate episode of the year, Nigel is joined by Combat Sport aficionado Brad "B-Rad" Lewis to look at Joseph Parker's upcomin...

The way-too-soon All Blacks Depth Chart 🏉

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What level of playing talent and depth does All Blacks coach Scott Robertson have to work with from 2024 onwards? Nigel looks at the forward (0:16) an...

Super Rugby Pacific Squad reviews, Cricket World Cup with Alex Chapman & the NYP Mailbag

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts the pod by looking at the NZ Super Rugby Pacific squads before briefly touching on the Moana Pasifika, Fijian Drua & Australian squad...

A (very, very) long overdue NYP Mailbag 📬

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel answers a wide range of questions from the Mailbag with subjects including the Rugby World Cup, All Blacks, NBA, Tottenham, his sporting fandom,...

A Rugby World Cup Final Review aka I watched it again so you don't have to 😁

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having taken so time to digest, analyse and contemplate the totality of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, Nigel speaks to the first half (1:50) the seco...

A Rugby World Cup Final Preview PLUS thoughts on the Global Calendar, Coach of the Year & A Dane Coles Tribute

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The deciding game of Rugby World Cup 2023 is nearly upon us and in this episode, Nigel takes a good hard look at the RWC Final betwteen the All Blacks...

Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals Review: One of these things is not like the other

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having safely returned to NZ following his time in France, Nigel runs the rule over the All Black's RWC semi-final win over Los Pumas (0:44) follo...

Musings from Marseille: A final round of RWC pool play review, the Pool Play XV and Quarter-Finals preview

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As he nears the end of his time at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, Nigel reviews the tournaments final round of pool play (0:28) names his Team of Poo...

RWC Pool Play Ponderings from Paris & the Damian Lillard trade

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode starts with Nigel reviewing the penultimate round of pool play at the Rugby World Cup (0:34) Then he previews final round of RWC2023 pool...

The RWC2023 Mid-Tournament Review

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With 24 games played & 24 more remaining, Nigel reports in from Toulouse, starting with a quick look at how his prediction pod stacks up against t...

Congrats Warriors fans; a (reluctant) Jets comment & Week 2 RWC review

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts off by acknowledging, in his opinion, the most loyal fans in the NRL (0:21) then addresses the start - if you can call it that - to the N...

Bullet Points from Bordeaux - a brief RWC2023 opening weekend review

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel bounces through the opening weekend of action at Rugby World Cup 2023; from the rollicking opener in Paris to the blazing finish in Bordeaux and...

The 2023 Rugby World Cup Prediction Pod

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While seeming like a good idea at the time, Nigel freely acknowledges the utter folly of this episode, before chugging a coffee & getting on with ...

Blitzed by the Boks - an All Blacks vs South Africa review & pre RWC observations

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He wasn't go but he relented & Nigel decided to run the rule over the All Blacks biggest test defeat in their storied history (0:31) before sh...

WWC review with Jason Pine & a Mini Mailbag

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Sky Sport football commentator and Newstalk ZB Sports host Jason Pine reviews the Womens World Cup (0:15) and then answers the first ...

The Owen Farrell decision, Black Caps with Newshub's Alex Chapman & the Mailbag

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts this episode with his thoughts on the rescinding of Owen Farrell's red card (0:49) then he's joined by Newshub Sports Journalist ...

A Pod of Two Halves - A Bledisloe Cup Two review + Thoughts on the All Blacks 2023 Rugby World Cup squad

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Nigel runs the rule over the All Blacks final home test of the year (0:24) assesses the indiviual player efforts in Dunedin (29:23) a...

RWC Squad Split, Brad "B-Rad" Lewis talking UFC & SummerSlam & the NYP Mailbag

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Nigel starts with what he thinks the forwards vs backs split should be for the All Blacks 33-man Rugby World Cup squad (0:26) then he...

21 years and counting - an All Blacks vs Wallabies 1st test review

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just a couple of looks is all Nigel needed to collate his thoughts on the opening Bledisloe Cup test in Melbourne (0:21) the performances within an ex...

Football Ferns win, Rebuilding the Highlanders, NBA push back & the Mailbag

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Nigel reacts to the Football Ferns outstanding victory over Norway to start their World Cup campaign (0:35) looks at the rebuilding o...

A Game of Tempo - an All Blacks vs Springboks review

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having watched, rewatched and rewatched again Saturday nights test between the All Blacks and Springboks, Nigel shares his thoughts on the game (0:24)...

An impromptu All Blacks vs Los Pumas review

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Having the watched first All Blacks test of 2023 more than once (not saying how many times in case you think him obsessive) Nigel made a spur of the m...

Talking football with Jason Pine and more questions from the mailbag

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel is joined by radio host, TV commentator and one of the nicest humans walking the face of this here earth Jason Pine to talk about the Football F...

The Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final review

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel gives his thoughts as he breakdowns the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final between the Chiefs and Crusaders - First Half (0:35) Second Half (1...

Stand Alone Mailbag episode including Nige's Super Rugby Grand Final preview

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Its a stand alone Mailbag episode which begins with Nigel answering questions on Manchester City and the NZ National Basketball League (0:37) before t...

Super Rugby semi-finals, All Blacks and ABs XV selections and Sam Hewat talking all things Warriors

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts off talking rugby; reviewing both Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals - Crusaders vs Blues (1:07) and Chiefs vs Brumbies (10:20) - sharing so...

Double-checking the Super Rugby quarter-finals & initial thoughts on the semi-finals

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel shares his observations and opinions on the first week of the Super Rugby playoffs, chatting Blues vs Waratahs (0:50) Chiefs vs Reds (8:21) Crus...

Netball thoughts, Super Rugby Pacific with Jamie Wall PLUS the NYS Mailbag

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel starts by sharing his thoughts on netball's recently completed ANZ Premiership and the Silver Ferns squad for next months Netball World Cup ...

Thoughts and Observations from the Weekend including rugby, league, basketball, netball, football and golf

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A weekend of sport watching has Nigel's mind full of thoughts and observations to share on round 14 of Super Rugby Pacific (0:23), Warriors vs Bro...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 23 May 2023

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than waiting three to five months to do another podcast, Nigel is back after just a fortnight and starts by sharing his hopes for being a more ...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast (Trailer)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 10 May 2023

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nigel has emerged from his podcast hibernation and dives headfirst into the deep end of a mailbag, with topics including rugby union, rugby league, NB...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 8 Feb 2023

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of 2023, Nigel shares some thoughts on the NBA & NRL, then dives into the mailbag - topics include cricket, rugby, league, fo...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast 6 December 2022

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For just the second time this year (sorry 'bout that) I get to dive into your questions relating to rugby, rugby league, tennis, football, softball PL...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 6 Sept 2022

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It been a while but nice to be back in the podcast realm & diving straight into a mailbag episode, with questions via the Nigel Yalden Sport faceb...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 1 December 2021

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I return after an extended break away to bring you the 20th and final episode of 2021, featuring a wide and varied range of topics that include the Al...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 29 September 2021

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 19 features questions about MMA, the sports funding model in NZ, the Heartland Championship (YEEEEESSSSS!!!), ex athletes now national team co...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 17 September 2021

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a bit of a hiatus, the Nigel Yalden Podcast is back! And today we are talking NFL (3:15) with Alex Chapman from Newshub & Christopher Reive ...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 15 September 2021

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A nice little mix of sporting topics on episode 18 which includes test rugby, provincial rugby, the NRL Playoffs, week one of the NFL, tennis, bi-annu...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 8 September 2021

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 17 (really? 17 already this year?) I'm chatting about Red Cards vs Yellow Cards vs the Judiciary, NZ Domestic Rugby, 12-a-side rugby tourna...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 1 September 2021

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 16, I'm answering questions about the new Super Rugby Format, the NPC FPC and Heartland seasons, the NRL vs Latrell Mitchell, the Belgium G...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 25 August 2021

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Giving everything that's happened, you'll be unsurprised that there is plenty of rugby chat in Episode 15 however there's also a bit of rugby league, ...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 18 August 2021

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the 14th episode (but the first from lockdown) I'm answering questions about Rugby (NPC & All Blacks) the Warriors Top 8 prospects in the NRL, ...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 11 August 2021

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the 13th episode of 2021, I'm answering questions about mental health (NB I am not nor every will claim to be an expert on such matters, but I was ...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 30 July 2021

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the fifth episode of 2021, I'm answering your questions, as sent in via the facebook page (facebook.com/nigelyaldensports) on the Olympics, Rugby L...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 7 July 2021

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the 12th episode (the last one before a fortnight break for the school holidays in NZ) I'm trying to provide some solutions for World Rugby around ...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 23 June 2021

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this shortened episode (so we can get to watching the last day of the World Test Championship final) I'm fielding questions about State of Origin, ...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 16 June 2021

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode ten begins with my thoughts on who should be in the Blacks Caps XI for the World Test Championship final against India before we chat Rugby, L...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 9 June 2021

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 9, I'm answering questions on the All Blacks midfield, the White Ferns captaincy, the NBA finals including bonus waffling on the five teams...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 2 June 2021

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On episode 8, I'm answering questions about the NRL, who plays openside for the ABs, State of Origin 1 in Townsville, Super Rugby, the Naomi Osaka sit...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 27 May 2021

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the 4th installment of 2021, I'm answering questions from the mailbag (mostly rugby but with some football and netball lobbed in for good measure) ...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 19 May 2021

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the 7th episode of 2021, I'm answering questions about the NRL, Super Rugby Trans Tasman, Test match rugby, the Stanley Cup & NBA playoffs, the...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 12 May 2021

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grab a brew and pull up a pew, its time for Wednesday Nite with Nige!  On this episode, I'm discussing all manner of rugby issues including All B...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 6 May 2021

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 3, I hand out a few end-of-the-regular-season awards for Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021, answer a couple of questions from the mailbag before yo...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 8 April

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this, the second episode of 2021, I'm chatting with One News sport reporter Guy Heveldt about the White Ferns and Black Caps (1.21) then we switch ...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 7 April 2021

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 5th episode of the year is a veritable pot pourri of sporting matters including enquiries about cricket, golf, NFL (yes my beloved NY Jets), rugby...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 31 March 2021

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this highly caffeinated fourth episode of 2021, I start off by revealing my top 5 favourite sports movies of all time before answering questions ab...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 24 March 2021

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the third installment for 2021, Nigel is answering questions that involve cricket, rugby, league, basketball, motor racing and has to decide which ...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 17 March 2021

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm answering questions on Rugby Union (mainly), Rugby League, NFL Free Agency, the impending return of Sports and Racing to NZ radio and th...

The Nigel Yalden Podcast - 16 March 2021

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat Wellington Phoenix football (0:58) with commentator Jason Pine before turning their attention to the ISPS Handa Premiership (5...

Wednesday Nite with Nige - 10 March 2021

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Nigel answers/opines/pontificates/wanders completely off task on a wide range of your questions about rugby, league, cricket, netball,...