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  Hectic, Mayhem, Chaos (Warriors/Breakers/All Whites/Cricket) 22.09.2026 1ชม. 53นาที

  (00:00) NZ Warriors vs Knights(49:47) Mindfulness(53:46) NZ Breakers(01:06:08) Stipe Ukich and All Whites(01:14:41) - Wellington Phoenix(01:26:07) White Ferns(01:40:42) Rachin RavindraNZ Warriors finished their 2026 season with lots of bad vibes after the NRL team matched the NRLW team's late season slump. Warriors lost their second NRL Finals game in Auckland in a row with the Eden Park defeat to Knights and left a pretty stink taste heading into the summer. Knights had Kalyn Ponga, Phoenix Crossland and Francis Manuleleua showing out on their returns to Aotearoa. NZ Breakers won their first game of the NBL season led by kiwi big man Sam Mennenga and Stipe Ukich is a player to watch out for with All Whites as the prepare for an international football window. Wellington Phoenix made a flurry of signings last week with Milly Clegg the most notable of them, while Chris Greenacre continues to build a solid men's squad. White Ferns need a new coach and Rachin Ravindra got injured, both of which involve some goofy NZ Cricket antics. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache
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  The Boogie Teams (Warriors/Breakers/Wellington Phoenix/Blackcaps) 15.09.2026 1ชม. 49นาที

  (00:00) NZ Warriors(28:08) Mindfulness(31:35) NZ Breakers(47:02) Wellington Phoenix(01:10:09) Age grade NZ football(01:21:02) Tim Robinson & kiwi cricketThis week in the Niche Cache we chat through the NZ Warriors losing streak in NRLW and their move to Eden Park in NRL Finals vs Knights. Then we preview the NZ Breakers NBL season by chatting through their most important players, style changes under a new coach and players who have surprised in the preseason. Wellington Phoenix added Max Anderson to their squad and we dive deep into the Phoenix men's team to embrace a positive outlook, then we finish with a discussion about Tim Robinson snapping up a BBL opportunity. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Not The Wobbles (Warriors/Breakers/A-Leagues) 08.09.2026 1ชม. 46นาที

  (00:00) NZ Warriors(43:09) Mindfulness(49:35) NZ Breakers(01:07:27) NZ U20 Women's Football(01:15:22) A-Leagues(01:40:09) Domestic football Cup finalsThis week in the Niche Cache we learn about the strange feeling of NZ Warriors confidence as they prepare for finals footy. We chat through their recent wins, depth and versatility as well as comparing them to their Mt Smart homies Auckland FC. Then we check in with NZ Breakers who played NBL preseason basketball over the weekend and zone in on three kiwis in Reuben Te Rangi, Carlin Davison and Anzac Rissetto. The NZ U20 women's football team are busy at their World Cup and we roll through each Aotearoa A-League team to sum up how they're sitting, before finishing with some observations from Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup finals. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  At The Circus (Warriors/Wellington Phoenix/Tall Blacks/Blackcaps) 01.09.2026 1ชม. 54นาที

  (00:00) Ranfurly Shield(08:42) Tauihi, Phoenix, Warriors women(31:36) Mindfulness(36:17) NZ Warriors(01:06:55) Tall Blacks(01:12:33) Riley Bidois & Phoenix strikers(01:28:37) Tim Payne, Kate Taylor, Jesse Randall(01:38:11) NZ-A cricketThis week in the Niche Cache we check in with Northland's first Ranfurly Shield defence, then how Wellington Phoenix and Tauihi basketball could do what NZ Warriors women couldn't do in commanding New Zealand's sporting attention. The Warriors men had a win at Mt Smart vs Knights and the Cleary whanau were on show as Warriors keep pushing their case as the best organisation in the NRL. We roll through the latest Tall Blacks action, Phoenix men striker depth, Jesse Randall's form at Dundee United and finish with a few key takeaways from NZ-A's Top End adventure. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Don't Serve Them Tea (Warriors/Basketball/Flying Kiwis) 25.08.2026 1ชม. 55นาที

  (00:00) Intro/"Greatest Rivalry"(14:18) Chris Wood & Callum McCowatt(30:37) Mindfulness(36:15) NZ Warriors(01:17:50) Tall Ferns & NZ U18 basketball(01:33:34) National League football(01:39:46) Blackcaps overseas & NZ-A CricketThis week in the Niche Cache we check in with Chris Wood and Callum McCowatt before chatting plenty of NZ Warriors after their win vs Rabbitohs. Tall Ferns and the NZ U18 men basketball teams have been in action, plus we dip into local football and finish with a New Zealand cricket round up of County Championship and NZ-A at the Top End T20 tournament. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Empty Space (Warriors/Basketball/Flying Kiwis) 18.08.2026 1ชม. 54นาที

  (00:00) Intro(09:05) NZ Warriors(42:02) Mindfulness(46:17) NZ Breakers(59:30) NZ U18 basketball(01:05:34) Cashmere Tech & local football(01:14:18) Flying Kiwis(01:33:00) NZ-A CricketThis week in the Niche Cache we start with a few musical memories before embracing the present moment with NZ Warriors, who continue their reliable consistency through the 2026 NRL season. We weave in a few Dragons thoughts, kiwi coaches losing and a Warriors women update before checking in with how the NZ Breakers squad is looking. The NZ U18 basketball team has won their first three games at the Asia Cup and Cashmere Technical is in both the Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup finals to be played in Christchurch. Chris Wood was joined by Tyler Bindon in a preseason friendly for Nottingham Forest, Alex Paulsen's piling up pressure on Max Crocombe in the Aotearoa goalkeeping ranks and Finn McKenlay's got a new opportunity in Ireland. We finish with some NZ-A squad battles ahead of the Top End T20 tournament. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Flimsical (NBL/Warriors/A-League/Cricket) 11.08.2026 1ชม. 50นาที

  (00:00) Southland Sharks/NBL(35:40) Mindfulness(39:53) NZ Warriors(01:15:31) Abby Erceg(01:23:58) Callum McCowatt & Other NZ Footballers(01:34:17) NZ-A Cricket & Domestic MoversThis week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Southland Sharks winning the NBL championship with excellent coaching, strong imports and a few impressive kiwis in Sam Timmins, Tobias Cameron and Tukaha Cooper. Then we roll through a Dragons NRL win vs Sharks and NZ Warriors defence that has seen them restrict lots of opponents to less than 20 points including Panthers on Friday night. We react to the news that Abby Erceg will join Wellington Phoenix Women this season and chat about a bunch of New Zealand footballers performing well in Europe with Zac Jones and Callum McCowatt leading the way. The NZ-A cricket squad was announced for their Aussie adventure and it features three guys yet to play for Blackcaps in Matt Boyle, Max Chu and Zak Gibson. Nick Kelly's strong form continues and Rishika Jaswal leads the women's movers in domestic cricket. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Winter at the Beach (Warriors/NBL/Football) 04.08.2026 1ชม. 55นาที

  (02:01) Steven Adams(06:15) Super Smash rant(12:46) Tim Payne(19:37) Top Shelf/Caru & Brandn Shiraz(27:24) Mindfulness(30:54) NZ Warriors(01:00:17) NBL(01:15:39) Auckland FC Women(01:27:09) Callum McCowatt, Tyler Bindon, Matt Dibley-Dias, Luke Brooke-Smith(01:47:04) CricketThis week in the Niche Cache we quickly roll through some Steven Adams, Tim Payne and Super Smash stuff as well as celebrating some awesome New Zealand music from Top Shelf and Caru/Brandn Shiraz. New Zealand Warriors had a win in the NRL and loss in NRLW vs Gold Coast Titans, both of which highlighted fundamental aspects of their footy. Warriors have individual brilliance in NRLW but are struggling to keep up with the speed of the league while Warriors are scoring points all across the park in NRL, can bounce back from losses and had excellent contributions from local juniors vs Titans. Kayliss Fatialofa is also departing Warriors to join Sea Eagles and that leads into an edge forward depth check at Mt Smart. Southland Sharks host Wellington Saints in the NBL final and we chat through some kiwi footballers to watch out for in the Auckland FC Invitational squad, before checking in with Callum McCowatt's situation at Silkeborg and Luke Brooke-Smith at Portsmouth. We finish with a few quick kiwi cricket topics featuring young batters in T20 leagues and Cameron Paul's winter development. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Cool Goofy (Warriors/NBL/Football) 28.07.2026 1ชม. 56นาที

  (00:00) Commonwealth Games(07:18) NZ Warriors(43:52) Mindfulness(47:16) NBL(56:28) Auckland FC(01:02:15) Wellington Phoenix (01:17:30) Elijah Just & Marko Stamenic(01:26:21) Helena Errington(01:34:45) Future Blackcaps This week in the Niche Cache we start with a quick look at the Commonwealth Games before sliding into NZ Warriors matters. We ponder how the NZ Warriors loss vs Bulldogs fits into their NRL season and how the NSW Cup team is just as good with Jett Cleary at halfback as it is with Luke Metcalf there. NBL finals are here and we chat through some of the match ups as well as the best kiwis around the league, then we have plenty of football to discuss. Marley Leuluai popped up for Auckland FC, Alex Rufer is staying with Wellington Phoenix and Luke Brooke-Smith is departing for Portsmouth and we have Elijah Just building a funky combination with Marko Stamenic for Swansea. Helena Errington has been in great form over the last few months as well, then we finish with a round up of the best emerging cricketers in the Blackcaps pipeline. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache
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  Travelling Circus (Warriors/Blackcaps/NBL/All Whites) 21.07.2026 1ชม. 38นาที

  (00:00) Warriors vs Dragons NRL(28:14) Mindfulness(31:06) Charlisse Leger-Walker WNBA(36:04) Flynn Cameron in Summer League(37:46) NBL & Breakers(47:56) NZ Women's U17 Basketball(53:27) Blackcaps in West Indies(01:09:00) Elijah Just to Swansea(01:27:51) Henry Gray to Wellington PhoenixThis week in the Niche Cache we start by breaking down the NZ Warriors vs Dragons Niche Cache derby, then we roll through plenty of kiwi basketball. Charlisse Leger-Walker stays in her WNBA groove, Flynn Cameron is making waves in NBA Summer League, NBL Finals are approaching and the NZ U17 Women's team finished their World Cup with impressive wins. Blackcaps have another ODI series win and their win in West Indies adds to their slick performances overseas this year. Elijah Just is making a move to Swansea City and Henry Gray has returned to Aotearoa with Wellington Phoenix as part of our weekly check in with New Zealand football news. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  The Voyagers (Blackcaps/Warriors/Kiwi Football/NBL) 14.07.2026 1ชม. 16นาที

  (00:00) Blackcaps(07:30) Mindfulness(13:07) NZ Warriors(31:54) Flynn Cameron(35:53) Charlisse Leger-Walker(43:00) NBL(51:21) Alex Paulsen(01:00:55) Luke Brooke-Smith(01:09:44) Auckland FCThis week in the Niche Cache we start with a quick check in of the Blackcaps ODI series vs West Indies where Jayden Lennox continues his slick form. We roll through a few NZ Warriors things ahead of their game vs Dragons this weekend and then update how Flynn Cameron and Charlisse Leger-Walker are going in the NBA Summer League and WNBA respectively. The NBL season is heading towards finals with youngsters like Jake Holmes making key contributions, then we hit up some football news led by Alex Paulsen joining Mortherwell and Luke Brooke-Smith being on the radar for Portsmouth. We finish with how Auckland FC's squad is looking this winter and how they are using their lower grades. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Spark & Twinkle (Warriors/Tall Blacks/Blackcaps/A-League) 07.07.2026 1ชม. 53นาที

  (00:00) Warriors & NRLW(27:27) Mindfulness(31:38) NRL & Kiwis Halves(46:05) Tall Blacks(52:10) NZ U17s Basketball/Jayden Cecil(01:01:30) Blackcaps ODI squad(01:16:18) Domestic cricket contracts(01:22:42) Wellington Phoenix & Auckland FCThis week in the Niche Cache we start with the New Zealand Warriors win vs Bulldogs in NRLW and the opportunity for them to shake up the sporting scene in Aotearoa. Then we chat through Dylan Brown's performances at halfback for Knights and John Fineanganofo's debut for Dolphins. The Tall Blacks had two wins vs Philippines and Guam over the week, plus Jayden Cecil continues to make waves as one of the best Under 17 basketball players in the world. We touch of the Blackcaps ODI squad to tour West Indies and the movements of Nick Kelly, Jake Gibson and Henry Shipley in domestic cricket. Then we finish with squad updates for Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC, specifically how their young talent is progressing through each squad. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Tommy You Skipper (Blackcaps/All Whites/Tall Blacks) 30.06.2026 1ชม. 53นาที

  (00:00) Blackcaps(01:06:52) All Whites(01:40:02) Tall Blacks & NZ U17sThis week in the Niche Cache we react to the Blackcaps Test series win and attack it from all angles like a Mitchell Santner run out. Then we debrief New Zealand's FIFA World Cup campaign and finish with a few Aotearoa basketball hot pockets with Tall Blacks in action this weekend, as well as the NZ U17 team. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Vibe Conductors (All Whites/Warriors/Blackcaps) 23.06.2026 1ชม. 49นาที

  (00:00) All Whites(18:04) Mindfulness(21:40) Blackcaps(01:02:14) NZ Warriors(01:15:12) Auckland FC(01:31:23) White Ferns (01:38:42) NBLThis week in the Niche Cache we chat through New Zealand's first two games at the FIFA World Cup and then compare similar playing styles for Blackcaps and NZ Warriors. Blackcaps won their second Test vs England with Matt Henry leading an exciting quartet of seamers and NZ Warriors had a win vs Cowboys in Christchurch in which their young forwards churned out lots of hard mahi. Auckland FC have an exodus, White Ferns are in a T20 World Cup pickle and we finish with an NBL update. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  The Crater (Blackcaps/All Whites/NBL/Warriors) 09.06.2026 1ชม. 51นาที

  (00:00) Blackcaps(38:55) White Ferns(42:34) Mindfulness(45:02) All Whites(01:13:19) Football Ferns(01:19:33) NBL(01:26:26) NZ Warriors/NRLThis week in the Niche Cache we break down a tough weekend for New Zealand vs England in sports. Blackcaps lost their first Test vs England and All Whites lost their World Cup warm up game against England, leaving plenty for us to discuss for both teams. White Ferns are also preparing for their T20 World Cup and we check in with Football Ferns who are on tour, then be update the latest NBL action and finish with a round up of NZ Warriors and Aotearoa rugby league matters. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecache
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  The Glove Smasher (Blackcaps/Warriors/All Whites) 02.06.2026 1ชม. 51นาที

  (00:00) Dragons/NZ Warriors(27:20) Mindfulness(31:04) Ben Gold(36:30) NZ NBL(40:00) Charlisse Leger-Walker(47:35) All Whites(01:05:25) BlackcapsThis week in the Niche Cache we check in with a Dragons fan after their first win of the NRL season and reflect on an epic loss for NZ Warriors vs Penrith Panthers. Then we update a bunch of basketball things with Ben Gold joining Tasmania in the Aussie NBL, Reuben Te Rangi in fine form for Tauranga Whai and Charlisse Leger-Walker grinding through the opening phase of the WNBA season. Then we dive into All Whites World Cup matters with Tim Payne stumbling on a groove, friendly previews and Elijah Just's form heading into the tournament. Blackcaps are about to start their Test series vs England as well so we attack that from all angles talking through Nathan Smith's role, Rachin Ravindra's excellence and a wee dip in form for Daryl Mitchell. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  A Very Small Banana Skin (Auckland FC/Warriors/Cricket/NBL) 26.05.2026 1ชม. 53นาที

  (00:00) Auckland FC(36:02) Mindfulness(38:16) All Whites(49:09) NZ Warriors(01:07:54) NBL(01:14:35) White Ferns(01:25:47) BlackcapsThis week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Auckland FC's A-League championship and weave in a few World Cup wrinkles, as well as chatting through the left back role for All Whites ahead of the World Cup. Then we discuss the NZ Warriors win vs Dragons and update the week's NBL action in which Southland Sharks added another win to their streak. We finish with White Ferns preparing for the T20 World Cup and Blackcaps who are about to play a Test vs Ireland. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Underrated/Overlooked (A-League/Warriors/White Ferns/NBL) 19.05.2026 1ชม. 55นาที

  (00:00) NZ Warriors(44:47) Mindfulness(50:37) NBL/NZ Breakers(01:03:13) All Whites(01:12:51) Wellington Phoenix Women & Auckland FC Men(01:47:01) White Ferns/NZ-AThis week in the Niche Cache we roll through lots of New Zealand Warriors topics after their Magic Round win vs Brisbane Broncos, the mayhem of the halfback and the ruthless playing style. Then we check in with how Southland Sharks have worked up the NBL ladder and another signing for NZ Breakers in Kouat Noi, before starting our All Whites World Cup coverage with a few notes about the squad announced last week. Wellington Phoenix Women couldn't win their A-League Grand Final but Rebekah Stott keeps winning and Aotearoa has another chance this week with Auckland FC hosting Sydney FC. We finish with how White Ferns and NZ-A Women are tracking in England and Sri Lanka. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Propitious Circumstances (A-League/NBL/Blackcaps/White Ferns) 12.05.2026 1ชม. 56นาที

  (00:00) Wellington Phoenix Women(38:36) Mindfulness(45:40) Auckland FC(01:12:52) Charlisse Leger-Walker(01:17:14) NBL(01:34:05) White Ferns(01:40:53) BlackcapsThis week in the Niche Cache we celebrate Wellington Phoenix Women making the A-League Grand Final by chatting through their win vs Brisbane Roar, previewing the match up vs Melbourne City and highlighting Wellington as New Zealand's hub for women's sport. Auckland FC are also in A-League finals with an away leg to Adelaide coming up after their draw at Mt Smart and continue to battle injuries as well as somehow getting players back from injuries quicker than expected. Charlisse Leger-Walker scored her first WNBA points, Carlin Davison's back with NZ Breakers and Auckland Tuatara are leading the NBL. White Ferns lost their first ODI vs England and have low hanging fruit to improve, while the Blackcaps Test squad to tour Ireland and England was announced last week so we finish with a few thoughts on Tom Blundell, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]
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  Uncommon Sense (Warriors/A-League/Basketball) 05.05.2026 1ชม. 54นาที

  (00:00) NZ Warriors(36:49) Mindfulness(41:19) Charlisse Leger-Walker(50:20) NBL/Breakers(01:06:16) Elijah Just & Chris Wood(01:12:47) Auckland FC(01:32:39) Wellington Phoenix Women(01:38:56) Blackcaps & White FernsThis week in the Niche Cache we discuss the current NZ Warriors vibe and their standing among the NRL's biggest franchises. Then we get a Charlisse Leger-Walker update in WNBA preseason and roll through some of the best NZ NBL performances from the last week, weaving in NZ Breakers perspectives. Elijah Just continues to shine in Scotland and Chris Wood's awesome at penalties, so are Auckland FC who defeated Melbourne City on penalties in the A-League. Wellington Phoenix Women lost their A-League finals came but are back in Porirua for the second leg this weekend. Blackcaps won in Bangladesh with Ben Sears and Bevon Jacobs leading the way, while White Ferns spark up a fun few months of New Zealand cricket in England.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheSubstack: https://thenichecache.substack.comDonate: https://buymeacoffee.com/[email protected]