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 excellent collective ABs effort (18:55) and he finishes with some thoughts and suggestions for the beleaguered Wallabies (31:00)

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 of the Highlanders squad for 2024 (7:30) shares some thoughts on the trade requests of NBA superstars Damian Lillard and James Harden (15:22) before opening up the NYP mailbag to answer some of your questions (20:32)

Having watched, rewatched and rewatched again Saturday nights test between the All Blacks and Springboks, Nigel shares his thoughts on the game (0:24) the individual performances as part of the ABs collective effort (28:23) before finishing with some brief thoughts on the Boks (46:54)

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 moment decision to pod about it now, rather than wait until next Monday as originally planned. After reviewing the game itself (0:46) Nigel looks at the indivdual performances by the starting fifteen (17:04) followed by a brief look at the efforts of the reserves (28:30)

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 Ferns, World Cup, NZ U20s, All Whites, Phoenix, EPL and Manchester City (0:40) before he dives into a great range of questions from the mailbag including Tall Ferns basketball, the NBL finals, T20 Cricket, Reece Walsh, the All Blacks, Nations League rugby, Spa-Francorchamps, the future of West Indian cricket, the Ashes and the current state of New Zealan athletics (31:57)

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 (14:21) Final Thoughts (40:58) - and dotted through the pod you'll also hear some comments from Crusaders coach Scott Robertson, Crusaders captain Scott Barrett and Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan.

Its a stand alone Mailbag episode which begins with Nigel answering questions on Manchester City and the NZ National Basketball League (0:37) before talking plenty of rugby union including All Black selections (7:45) a special Highlanders fans section (23:00) and finishing with a Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final preview (30:45)

Nigel starts off talking rugby; reviewing both Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals - Crusaders vs Blues (1:07) and Chiefs vs Brumbies (10:20) - sharing some brief thoughts on this Saturday's Grand Final (22:27) and gives his apprasial on the All Blacks and ABs XV selections (24:48). He's then joined by SENZ Rugby League commentator Sam Hewat to talk the Warriors season so far, chances of an early RTS return and State of Origin 2 (40:45)

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) Crusaders vs Drua (16:37) and Brumbies vs Hurricanes (21:03) before finishing with some quick thoughts on this weekends semi-finals (30:44)

Nigel starts by sharing his thoughts on netball's recently completed ANZ Premiership and the Silver Ferns squad for next months Netball World Cup (0:20) before he's joined by author, columnist and journalist Jamie Wall to chat Super Rugby Pacific (10:57) and he finishes off by anwering questions from the NYS Mailbag (40:13)