#KiwiUFC Takeover: UFC234 (Thursday)
We’re back for your Thursday ahead of an almighty UFC 234 with some more #KiwiUFC content.
2019 FIH Pro League: Round Toru vs Great Britain
The results may not be all the way there, however the start to the FIH Pro League has been fairly decent for Aotearoa's Black Sticks and after another tough round vs Belgium, it's time to face Great Britain in Christchurch.
#KiwiUFC Takeover: UFC234 (Tuesday)
Yesteryday was Monday and we started the #KiwiUFC takeover week leading into UFC 234. Today's Tuesday and that means more #KiwiUFC content.
#KiwiUFC Takeover: UFC 234 (Monday)
Today we start the biggest #KiwiUFC week that I've covered in my time jamming some Niche Cache antics as we roll into UFC 234 over in Melbourne, Australia.
2019 FIH Pro League: Two Black Sticks Losses But A Great Start
The first round of FIH Pro League 2019 went somewhat better than expected, although both Black Sticks Men's and Women's teams suffered defeats to Netherlands.
2019 FIH Pro League: Round Tahi vs Netherlands Preview
The 2019 FIH Pro League, the first ever FIH Pro League, gets underway for Aotearoa in Auckland on Sunday with the kiwis hosting Netherlands.
Lydia Ko Mixtape 2019: Nice Start at Tournament Of Champions
Things don't get much better than sparking 2019 up with a top-10 finish on the LPGA Tour for Lydia Ko and finishing 8th at the Tournament Of Champions in Florida is exactly what we want from Ko.
Exploring Mark Hager's Exit As Aotearoa's Black Sticks Women Coach
After what can only be described as an almighty kerfuffle, Black Sticks Women's coach Mark Hager has made the move to coach Great Britain/England.
2018 Men's Hockey World Cup: On To Knockout Hockey (vs England!)
Even though Aotearoa's Black Sticks Men rolled out their best performance of the pool stage at the Men's World Cup in the 2-2 draw with Spain, they had to come back from 2-0 down in the 4th quarter and then watch as France upset Argentina 5-3 to snatch 2nd place in pool A.
2018 Men's Hockey World Cup: 3-0 Loss To Argentina, Now Spain...
Aotearoa's Black Sticks made some much needed improvements from their opening win over France in their second game vs Argentina, although a few lapses in concentration saw the classy South Americans walk away with a 3-0 win.
#KiwiUFC (and Aussie) Adelaide Debrief: Kai Kara France's Arrival
UFC Adelaide was a 'shit day at the office' for the Juggernaut team with Mark Hunt, Tai Tuivasa and Tyson Pedro suffering defeat. It was a delightful day at the office for Auckland City Kickboxing though as Kai Kara France won vs Elias Garcia via a decision, in his first UFC fight.
#KiwiUFC (and Aussie) Adelaide Preview
This week leading into UFC Adelaide has been hectic, so getting around to cover the #KiwiUFC angle of Mark Hunt and Kai Kara France was put on the back-burner.
2018 Men's Hockey World Cup: 2-1 Win vs France
All that really matters from Aotearoa Black Sticks' first game vs France at the Men’s Hockey World Cup, was that they grabbed a win and 3 points.
2018 Men's Hockey World Cup: Aotearoa Black Sticks Preview
Creeping in under the radar to wrap up an ... 'interesting' 2018 for Aotearoa Hockey is the Men's World Cup and while much of the spotlight has been on the women for much of this year, the Black Sticks Men are gearing up for the premier hockey event in Bhubaneswar, India.
#KiwiUFC Israel Adesanya Smoked Derek Brunson
They say that the best time to be on the bandwagon of a fighter, is during their rise and in beating Derek Brunson with a first round KO/TKO, Israel Adesanya has capped off his insane 2018 in the UFC.
#KiwiUFC Israel Adesanya vs Derek Brunson Preview
The best sign in Isreal Adesanya's rapid ascent through the UFC is that his most impressive performance, came against his toughest opponent thus far and most recent fight in giving Brad Tavares a hiding.
Lydia Ko October 2018 Mixtape
What a beautiful time to be alive, delivering the Lydia Ko mixtape after our kiwi cuzzie enjoyed her best month of 2018 and probably her best month during this multi-year tough period.
Things That Get Coaches Sacked: A Poem
Bad results/Ugly style/Haven’t won for a while/Getting stale/Gone off track/This is what gets coaches sacked
Nichey Niche Convo: Spring Time Fabulousity
Labour Weekend has been a sporting feast in Aotearoa, so the Niche Cache team traded messages to discuss Tongan rugby league, the Breakers, Phoenix and Warriors. Edgar Davids makes an appearance as well.
Lydia Ko August 2018 Mixtape
Technically, Lydia Ko's August also featured the Women's British Open - which I covered in the July Mixtape - and on the back of finished tied for 11th at the major, Ko continued her solid run with two more top-20 finishes in August.