The Niche Cast

This week in the Niche Cache we start with quick notes about players who have departed NZ Warriors before diving into a big debrief the Blackcaps Test series win vs West Indies and reacting to the ODI/T20I squads to tour India. We also chat through some domestic cricket matters ahead of the Super Smash and then break down a fabulous round of A-League footy for both Wellington Phoenix teams and Auc...

This week in the Niche Cache we reflect on an impressive Blackcaps win vs West Indies in Wellington and preview the third Test. The we tap into domestic cricket with a quick round up of Canterbury's big win vs Auckland and some key points from the latest weekend of HBJ Shield. Then we chat through another National League championship for Auckland City before weaving between Auckland FC and Welling...

This week in the Niche Cache we dive deep into Blackcaps Test matters as New Zealand showcases it's cricketing depth during the Test series vs West Indies. We the update some of the best young batters in Plunket Shield and salute Auckland FC for another A-League derby win vs Wellington Phoenix. Michaela Foster, Marko Stamenic and Ben Waine lead our Flying Kiwis coverage and NZ Breakers are on the...

This week on The Niche Cast, we spend a whole chunk on the upcoming NZ Derby in the A-League, first chatting Auckland FC's lack of goal-scorers, then moving into Wellington Phoenix tactical tweaks. The Tall Blacks and Football Ferns have had series against Australia so we compare the vibes. Then a bit of Joe Bell x Flying Kiwis footy... before strutting through the domestic cricket scene and looki...

This week in the Niche Cache we gather excitement for calm, relaxed, mellow Test cricket between New Zealand and West Indies. We dive deep into Blackcaps Test and ODI stuff as well as checking in with the Plunket Shield where a cluster of emerging batters scored runs in the first round. Then we debate about how effective Wellington Phoenix men have been to start the season, Auckland FC's positive...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Daryl Mitchell's mahi and break down a few more Blackcaps things from their ongoing series vs West Indies such as Kyle Jamieson stacking up game time as part of the swinging bowling attack. We also touch on the start of HBJ Shield and Ford Trophy morphing into Plunket Shield as New Zealand's domestic cricket season is in motion. Then we check in...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Jacob Duffy's T20 bowling excellence for Blackcaps, Steven Adams' role in Houston Rockets highlights, react to the Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix derby and check in with Joe Bell's recent mahi. Then we discuss the Pacific Championships final and all angles of the Kiwis success. NZ Breakers had another loss and the bad vibes are stacking up, w...

This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate NZ Kiwis, Blackcaps, Steven Adams and prepare for the Aotearoa A-League Derby. We chat through some Pacific Championships stuff, compare Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix coaching, update how Steven Adams is tracking in the NBA and check in with the NZ Breakers chaos after a big win. Then we dive deeper into Blackcaps who swept aside England in the ODI se...

This week in the Niche Cache we start with a few rugby league notes with signing news and Pacific Championship stuff before celebrating Jackson Ball's rise to a starting role with Illawarra in the NBL. We break down another NZ Breakers loss and updated Steven Adams' start to the NBA season before going into the Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC estuaries. Both teams had home wins over the weekend...

This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate a tremendous start to the Pacific Championships and how New Zealand's teams respond to the unique atmosphere on offer. Then we touch on a Blackcaps spin issue in T20Is and the White Ferns top order struggling for runs at the World Cup, before breaking down two draws for Aotearoa's A-League teams in Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix. NZ Breakers are repeat...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by breaking down Blackcaps T20 matters ahead of the series vs England and chuckle at the Kane Williamson situation. Then we update the White Ferns ODI World Cup campaign and how NZ Breakers slipped up with another loss early in their NBL season. We chat through lots of football led by All Whites who had another solid performance in losing to Poland and Footbal...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Brisbane Broncos, Callum McCowatt, Jacob Duffy and Jimmy Neesham for their sneaky Aotearoa excellence. Then we check in with the 0-4 NZ Breakers and a cluster of New Zealand guards doing well in the NBL like Flynn Cameron and Taine Murray. We react to NZ Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns squads for the Pacific Championship, reflect on two losses for White Fe...

This week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Steven Adams going barefoot and his NBA media day antics before diving into a 0-3 start to the NBL season for NZ Breakers. We have an All Whites squad to break down with George Stanger and Owen Parker-Price earning call ups, while the NZ National League has started closer to home. We roll through the rise of Isa Prins, Noah Karunaratne's impact and a few m...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by celebrating Callum McCowatt's perfect footballing hat-trick for Silkeborg IF in Denmark and Otago winning the Ranfurly Shield. Then we chat through a tough start to the NBL season for NZ Breakers who had two heavy losses and break down Isaiah Papali'i's NRL Finals form as well as all New Zealand angles in NRL/NRLW Finals. Chris Wood has a new coach at Notti...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by comparing New Zealand Warriors and All Whites. Both have laid strong foundations despite recent losses and have plenty of room for growth moving forward. Then we chat through the latest Kane Williamson news and discuss where he sits in the Blackcaps T20I mix, before highlighting Geordie Beamish's mahi at the Athletics World Championships. NZ Breakers are pr...

This week in the Niche Cache we conjure divine intervention for NZ Warriors vs Penrith Panthers and All Whites vs Socceroos. We check in with some of the leading storylines for both games at Mt Smart before rolling through Chatham Cup/Kate Sheppard Cup streaks, NZ-A cricket, NZ U16 men's basketball team and a giggle about Steven Adams. Then we update the latest NRLW angles from Aotearoa and dive d...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by checking in with the battle of kiwi football captains (Finn Surman vs Michael Boxall) which leads into some of the youngsters who are loved by their fanbases around the world. We ponder the curse of Mt Smart and salute Southland for their sporting excellence, then we break down NZ Breakers at the NBL Blitz. Canberra Raiders are NRL minor premiers led by Wel...

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 Brando...

This week in the Niche Cache we start with a bit of Chris Wood, Wellington Phoenix reserves, NZ Warriors women showcasing their mana and NZ Warriors vs Dragons. Then we debrief the Tall Blacks' Asia Cup campaign and update the NZ Breakers squad after Kaia Isaac moved to NCAA hoops. We dive deeper into all NZ Warriors led by the importance of Taine Tuaupiki at fullback for their push into finals fo...

This week in the Niche Cache we roll through some quick nuggets for NZ Warriors, Blackcaps, NZ basketball and Gabi Rennie. Then we check in with the Tall Blacks at the Asia Cup where they have won their first three games, followed by a deep dive into Blackcaps who just finished up their tour of Zimbabwe. NZ Warriors had another NRL loss and a strong NRLW win, setting up a curious weekend of rugby...

This week in the Niche Cache we announce the Drone Lady becoming Bev Priestman - Wellington Phoenix women's coach. Then we preview the Asia Cup where Tall Blacks will be aiming to keep a hot run for New Zealand basketball going, before diving into a bunch of rugby league matters. NZ Kiwis middle forwards are playing more minutes, Gayle Broughton and Rosie Kelly are doing more kicking, Aublix Tawha...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by chatting through NZ Warriors losing at Mt Smart with big crowds and then roll through the development strategies of Warriors, Phoenix, Auckland FC and NZ Breakers. Jackson Ball has joined Illawarra Hawks in the Australian NBL and Tall Blacks are on their journey to the Asia Cup, so we weave in some Breakers angles before chatting Warriors. We start with the...

This week in the Niche Cache we pay tribute to Chris Faiumu and Fat Freddy's Drop as part of a salute to Wellington with Wellington Saints winning the NBL and Wellington Phoenix winning an off-season friendly. We chat through a few Blackcaps points from their T20 tri-series in Africa and then break down the NBL final, as well as Tall Ferns in Asia Cup and the latest Tall Blacks squad. Then we have...

This week in the Niche Cache we start with a bit of Tanah Boyd's football skills and a dose of mindfulness before previewing the Southland Sharks vs Wellington Saints NBL final. Tyrell Harrison is impressing with Denver Nuggets in NBA Summer League and Tall Ferns are at the Asia Cup as well, then we chat through all things New Zealand Warriors. They had wins in NRL, NRLW, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg...

This week in the Niche Cache we start by previewing a massive weekend for New Zealand Warriors at Mt Smart and reacting to the Blackcaps Test squad to tour Zimbabwe. Then we discuss the NZ Under 19 basketball team's World Cup campaign and NBL finals, plus a wee check in with Sam Mennenga's NBA Summer League mahi. We chat through lots of NRL/NRLW notes such as the Bulldogs first NRLW win with lots...