The Nigel Yalden Podcast

Thoughts on the first All Blacks team of 2026🏉Dave Rennie defines "Optimistic Rugby"🏉A couple of last minute Mailbag contributions📬

On this episode Nigel gives his thoughts on the All Blacks squad to face France in Christchurch this weekend (0:51) and you'll hear ABs coach Dave Rennie define what playing optimistically looks like to him (7:11). Then Nigel responds to a couple of mailbag contributions (7:50) that barely missed the Monday cut-off from Matt (8:10) asking about All Blacks expectations, Australian Rugby, the White Ferns, Melbourne Storm and State of Origin & David (16:04) seeking thoughts on the Ben Stokes retirement Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe" https://www.facebook.com/thenigelyaldenpodcast/

The End of Month Mailbag: June 2026 📬

As we reach the middle of the year, Nigel dips into the Mailbag with contributions from: * Skottie (0:28) asking about the NBA off-season, All Blacks in South Africa & Richie Mo'unga's availability status * Jack (4:05) throws some names into the mix for the 10 extra players to go to the Republic * Lauren (8:00) chats Formula 1 including an impending travel update, David Havili, Anton Segner and Marco and the MotoGP Marshall incident * Before finishing with David's (13:04) quintet of FIFA World Cup questions Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe" https://www.facebook.com/thenigelyaldenpodcast/

A Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Review🏉Reaction to the All Blacks Squad🏉Excitement for the Maori All Blacks Squad🏉

On a very rugby centric show, Nigel starts by reviewing the Hurricanes rampaging victory over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final (0:40) * First Half (2:40) * Second Half (16:40) * Post Match thoughts on the Hurricanes (26:38) & Chiefs (31:00) Then it is time to react to the first All Blacks squad of 2026 (34:00) starting with the forwards (34:16) then the backs (41:04) before suggesting a potential starting XV (46:10) And then we finish with some thoughts on a very exciting Kapa o Pango Maori (Maori All Blacks) squad heading to Japan this week (47:25) Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden "If you like the vibe, please subscribe" https://www.facebook.com/thenigelyaldenpodcast/

The Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final Preview Show🏉

The ultimate week of the Super Rugby Pacific is upon us, culminating this Saturday night in Wellington. Nigel starts the show by looking at the semi-final performances of the Hurricanes & Chiefs (1:11) before a quick report card on the vanquished Crusaders (12:14) and Blues (15:24) Next you'll hear from two key members of the Chiefs - second five Quinn Tupaea (18:00) & hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho (20:33) followed by Nigel's thoughts on the referee appointment for the decider (23:35) Then its time to reviews the squads for the final, along the way trying to decipher who has the edge where before finally making a prediction as to who lifts the trophy this year (27:38) Enjoy the Grand Final Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden Guests: Quinn Tupaea & Samisoni Taukei'aho "If you like the vibe, please subscribe" https://www.facebook.com/thenigelyaldenpodcast/

Reviewing the Super Rugby Pacific Quarter-Finals🏉Thoughts on the Semi-Finals + A Chat with Chiefs fullback Isaac Hutchinson🏉Jason Pine's World Cup Preview⚽Observations on the NBA & NHL Finals🏀🏒

A very (very) full show starts with Nigel looking at a lopsided opening weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs (1:00) before saying goodbye to the last two Aussie sides (13:15) followed by looking ahead to the semi-finals (18:18) including a chat with Chiefs fullback Isaac Hutchinson (24:10) Then Sky Sport football commentator Jason Pine joins the show to chat the Football World Cup (29:08) assessing the All Whites chances (33:30) brief analysis & picks from each of the 12 groups (44:26) and finishing with a way too early prediction on who wins it all (1.05:00) Nigel then ends the show with a some brief observations about the NBA (1.15:35) and NHL (1.19:00) finals Host & Producer: Nigel Yalden Guests: Isaac Hutchinson & Jason Pine "If you like the vibe, please subscribe"