The Nigel Yalden Podcast

On this episode, Nigel looks at the 1st Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and Wallabies in Sydney (0:32) including 1st half stats speaking volumes (10:25) Nigel talking in circles about the ABs bench balance 😂 (21:00) post test thoughts (23:55) 2nd half stats (24:40) mentality (32:00) and changes (33:13) before finishing with letting you know what coming up on the podcast over the next ten days (36:37)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

A nice little half hour episode starts with Nigel looking at the All Blacks team for the opening Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney (0:42). He then shares his thoughts on the format for Super Rugby Pacific 2025 (6:54) before finishing with his NPC Tiers (12:10) ... lets go!

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Nigel finally gets around to reviewing another intriguing test battle between the All Blacks and South Africa in Cape Town. The observations include delays in play (5:30) the All Blacks attack in rhythm (12:12) halftime thoughts (14:29) the Springboks turn the screw (18:55) start of the final quarter (21:00) the Willie le Roux yellow card (21:45) ten to play (25:31) before finishing with some post test thoughts (28:30) and a look ahead to the ABs upcoming tests with the Wallabies (32:05)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

In this episode, Nigel reviews a fascinating test match between to the two old foes in Johannesburg. His breakdown includes the Mbonambi try (5:30) a kicking at altitude story (11:25) interesting halftime stats (15:45) ABs fast start to second half (16:49) and the turning point of the game (23:45) before ending with summations, conclusions and observations (29:00)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Nigel answers an awesome range of listener submitted questions on NZ cricket contracts, the ABs coaching departure, the NFL, rush defences, the Americas Cup, Leroy Carter to the Chiefs, AEW All In, US College Football, stadium naming rights, the NRL bunker, the AFL playoffs & David Nucifora to Scotland Rugby.

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Contributors: Carlin, David D, David L, John, Issac, Matt (aka OBC) Corey & Richard

Nigel looks at the All Blacks bounce-back win over Los Pumas at Eden Park, thus continuing their three decades long unbeaten streak at the venue (0:50) before sharing some thoughts, questions, likes and dislikes from the first five tests of the ABs 2024 campaign (29:00)

PS - Next week is an end of month Mailbag episode ... you all know what to do 😉

HOST & PRODUCER: Nigel Yalden

Nigel's back to breakdown Los Pumas victory over the All Blacks in Wellington (0:37) Then he's joined by his combat-sport & pro-wrestling guru Brad "B-Rad" Lewis to review WWE Summerslam (29:50) then dive head-long into previewing the UFC 305 card featuring kiwi mixed martial artists Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France and Dan Hooker (37:20)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

Guest: Brad Lewis

The traditional end of month mailbag starts with a short apology/PSA from Nigel (0:25) before charging into a mailbag to discuss Dronegate, the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad, the Ranfurly Shield, International Rugby, Formula One, All Blacks eligibility, NPC, AFL, the Olympics, Super Rugby Pacific and, following a brief break, Richie Stanaway (3:00)

HOST & PRODUCER: Nigel Yalden

MAILBAG CONTRIBUTERS: Isaac, Corey, Craig, Melanie, Matt (aka OBC), Lauren, Nathan, David, David & Leon

This week, Nigel reviews the All Blacks 47-5 win over Fiji in San Diego (0:33) then shares some brief thoughts about six solid outings from the six All Black debutants (18:31)

NB - Next week is a Mailbag episode, so feel free to start sending through your questions, thoughts & theories for Nigel via the usual portals

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden

On this weeks episode, Nigel runs his eye over the keenly fought second test between the All Blacks and England (0:20) before looking ahead to this Saturday's All Blacks test with Fiji in San Diego (29:27)

Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden