This week in the Niche Cache we start by saluting the Naram Rhythm Section and then map out expectations/hopes for NZ Warriors, NZ Breakers, White Ferns, Auckland FC and both Wellington Phoenix teams. Then we dive deeper into all things NZ Warriors ahead of an NRL game vs Parramatta Eels and NRLW game vs St George Illawara Dragons, with some NZ Kiwis stuff sprinkled in after the news around Brandon Smith. Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix have been in Aussie Cup mode so we compare their campaigns and how they have used the tournament to build towards the A-League season. Then we check in with Alex Paulsen, Marko Stamenic, Elijah Just and Finn Surman who have all had funky football weeks. We finish with some Blackcaps news and some notes about the NZ-A cricket squad to tour South Africa.

(00:00) Naram Rhythm Section

(07:41) Mindfulness

(09:48) Setting expectations

(42:32) NZ Warriors

(01:21:42) Auckland FC & Wellington Phoenix in Aussie Cup

(01:30:49) Flying Kiwis

(01:45:31) Blackcaps

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