The Voice Of Rugby - Grant Nisbett On Commentating 350 Tests, Christian Cullen & Favourite Tests

In November 2024, 40 years after making his commentary debut, Grant ‘Nisbo’ Nisbett called his 350th All Blacks test match- that’s over half of ALL the test matches the All Blacks have ever played!

'Nisbo' is 74 years old and still at the peak of his broadcasting powers and this is a small part of the Grant Nisbett story.

We cover a lot of stuff here:

+ His career goals for the future.

+ His early years in broadcasting including going to the Olympics in 1976 to cover the boxing.

+ His best All Black stories.

+ Commentating cricket with the great Richie Benaud.

+ A rare peak into his private life including the loss of his wife Toni and his relationship with his two adult daughters and his new partner, Shona.

+ How he ended up naked and locked outside his hotel room. Twice.

+ And much more.

There will never ever be another ‘Nisbo’ so this was a huge honour and I hope you guys enjoy it.

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00:00 Who is Grant Nisbett? 12:33 Early Broadcasting Memories and Aspirations 19:11 Evolution of Sports Broadcasting Landscape 37:33 Mental Health and Adversity in Life 46:43 Family, Sport, and Emotions 01:06:51 Jonah Lomu and Rugby Memories 01:22:58 Celebrating Rugby Victories and Relationships