As has become the norm, Nigel starts the show by reviewing the most recent round (10) of Super Rugby Pacific:

• Blues vs Highlanders (1:05)
• Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika (6:45)
• Chiefs vs Hurricanes (7:54)
• Brumbies vs Drua (11:09)
• Force vs Crusaders (13:30)

Then he is joined by co-host of "That Sweet Pop" podcast Brad "B-Rad" Lewis (16:27) to discuss WrestleMania42:

• Day 1 (18:00)
• Day 2 (40;15)

Before finishing with some predictions for the opening round of the NBA Playoffs (1.08:25)

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On this weeks episode, Nigel opens with a review of Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific:

• Highlanders vs Brumbies (1:10)
• Chiefs vs Moana Pasifika including reaction to the announcement that MP will end at seasons end (5:25)
• Drua vs Force (11:42)
• Hurricanes vs Blues (13:14)
• Reds vs Crusaders (15:33)

Then after a sharing a few thoughts on the first Black Ferns test of the year (16:44) Nigel is joined by Sky Sport football commentator & Newstalk ZB weekend sport host Jason Pine (23:31) to cover a range of footballing topics:

• Football Ferns (24:10)
• All Whites (30:18)
• Auckland FC (35:40)
• Wellington Phoenix Men (40:40) and Women (44:53)
• English Premier League (52:45)

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Having reached the halfway point of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season, Nigel quickly reviews the trio of round seven games (1:58) in chronological order:

• Crusaders vs Drua (2:45)
• Chiefs vs Waratahs (4:00)
• Reds vs Force (7:18)

Before presenting his mid-season report cards for all eleven teams, starting with the bottom five (9:18) then working up through the top six (24:10). After highlighting five key games in the second half of the season (44:45) Nigel concludes the show by presenting his NZ Form XV for the first half of the competition (48:38)

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After reviewing round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific (0:57):

• Moana Pasifika vs Highlanders (1:42)
• Brumbies vs Waratahs (4:53)
• Hurricanes vs Reds (7:40)
• Blues vs Drua (11:35)
• Force vs Chiefs (13:07)

Nigel is joined by Sport Nation morning host & journalist Alex Chapman to talk about NZ20 cricket (15:51) before finishing with a some quick Blackcaps & NZ A squads and Plunket Shield chat (38:48)

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The End of Month mailbag starts with Nigel's thoughts on the coaching team assembled by All Blacks coach Dave Rennie (0:56) before answering the mailbag questions of:

• David (14:00) on Domestic T20 Cricket & the NBA
• Bryan (26:10) asking about commentating on Sky Sport
• Nathan (31:21) wants to know about officiating at the breakdown in rugby
• And finally Craig (33:03) talking State of Origin, the Tallis/Broncos fued, Six Nations rugby & Oscar non-winners

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Contributors: David, Bryan, Nathan & Craig

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Nigel starts this week’s show with a Public Service Announcement for Warriors fan (0:35) before reviewing round five of Super Rugby Pacific (3:09) in chronological order:

• Hurricanes vs Force (3:30) 

• Drua vs Brumbies (5:57) 

• Crusaders vs Highlanders (9:27)

• Reds vs Waratahs (13:33)

• Blues vs Moana Pasifika (15:43) 

And finishing with details on how you can contribute to next week's End of Month Mailbag (17:40)

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On an eclectic episode, Nigel starts with a rapid review of Round 4 of Super Rugby Pacific (1:30) before taking a broader look at the opening of the competition, beginning with the bottom five (2:30) then the top six (12:50) & finishing with a couple of brief overall observations (21:55). Then for first time on the show, Nigel is talking lacrosse with dual international Sian Keys (25:30) ahead of this weekend's National Champs in Te Awamutu & ends by revealing his Five Favourite Best Picture Oscar winners (42:00) ahead of Monday's 98th edition of the Academy Awards

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Guest: Sian Keys

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On today's episode, Nigel shares his thoughts about the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup (0:54). That's followed by his weekly review of Super Rugby Pacific, rolling through the round three games:

• Moana Pasifika vs Force (7:45)
• Reds vs Highlanders (9:10)
• Drua vs Hurricanes (10:55)
• Chiefs vs Crusaders (13:07) and
• Brumbies vs Blues (16:27)

We then finish the show by chatting with Chiefs first five Damian McKenzie (17:53) ahead of his first appearance of 2026 & Auckland FC striker Lachie Brook (24:26) about a big weekend of sport in Tamaki Makaurau & their return (or should that be revenge?) match against Perth Glory on Sunday arvo

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Guests: Damian McKenzie & Lachie Brook

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On a loaded show, Nigel starts off chatting round two of Super Rugby Pacific (0:47) running through the five fixtures chronologically:

• Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika (0:57) 

• Waratahs vs Drua (2:08) 

• Highlanders vs Chiefs (3:55)

• Force vs Blues (6:56)

• Crusaders vs Brumbies (8:12) 

That’s followed by a quick chat with Chiefs & All Blacks wing Emoni Narawa (11:22) on his SRP return, dealing with injuries & facing the defending champs this weekend, before Nigel dives into the absolutely stacked End of Month Mailbag:

PART 1 

• Isaac C (15:05) talking NBA & Winter Olympics 

• Aidan, Zinny & Alex (22:05) asking about the Six Nations 

• Alex (24:15) with addition questions about Boxing & Nigel's beloved Tottenham Hotspur

• Damian (25:18) wants to know about Phoenix men's coach options

• Craig T (28:32) chats NRL, UEFA Champions League format & T20 World Cup before asking about Nigel’s favourite movies scores and soundtracks 

PART 2

• Michael (33:57) is worried about his Crusaders

• Dene (35:44) has early season doubts about no TMO interventions in Super Rugby Pacific 

• Isaac H (37:34) with some questions about issues with New Zealand Rugby 

• Craig O (43:13) on comments about the absence of South African teams in Super Rugby Pacific 

• Matt aka OBC (45:18) with a Six (or Seven) Pack including the All Blacks, Statues, T20 World Cup, Rugby World Cup 2027 & 70s & 80s TV reboots

PART 3

• David L (53:00) on the social media impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of athletes 

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Guest: Emoni Narawa 

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Nigel starts this week's episode by looking at the opening round of games in Super Rugby Pacific (0:47) rolling through the five fixtures in chronological order:

• Highlanders vs Crusaders (1:19)
• Waratahs vs Reds (3:12)
• Drua vs Moana Pasifika (4:24)
• Blues vs Chiefs .. featuring a law book rant! (5:10)
• Force vs Brumbies (7:16)

Then to finish the show, Nigel shares a handful of his go-to's when he needs a pick-me-up (8:27)

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