Studs Up!

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more.

On this week's episode:

Ric and Daniel start the show by looking at another big win for Manchester United against Arsenal, and who might be in the fight for the Premier League title.

We then review the latest round of A-League action, with the Wellington Phoenix going down 4-1 to the Jets, and Auckland FC drawing at home to the Mariners.

We give you our 'Quote of the Week' from an excited Wrexham commentator, and look at the last Champions League matchday.

The lads then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack', before looking ahead to the EPL fixtures coming up this week.

Plus, Ric and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge for 2026.

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more.

On this week's episode:

Ric and Daniel start the show by recapping the crazy AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco, before looking at the latest round of A-League results with the Phoenix getting a six-point weekend and Auckland FC going down 2-1 to Melbourne City.

We then look at the EPL with a big win for Manchester United in the derby and a disappointing draw for Liverpool.

The lads then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack', before looking ahead to the EPL fixtures coming up this week.

Plus, Ric and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge for 2026.

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more.

On this week's episode:

Ric and Daniel are back with a recap of the latest A-League action, discussing the Wellington Phoenix women's 2-1 loss to Melbourne City, the men's teams 2-2 comeback draw, and Auckland FC's 2-0 win away at Brisbane Roar.

We then look at the FA Cup results, with Liberato Cacace scoring his first goal for Wrexham.

The lads then hear from Lachie for the first time this year for 'Lachie's Stat Attack', before looking ahead to the EPL fixtures coming up this week.

Plus, Ric and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge for 2026.

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland-born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son, Daniel McHardy. They go head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A-League, and more.

On this week's episode:

Ric and Daniel are back in the New Year to kick off 2026 and start by looking at the Wellington Phoenix's surprise 3-0 win against the Brisbane Roar, before looking at Auckland FC's 1-1 draw against MacArthur FC.

We then look at what's happening overseas with managers getting sacked all over the place. Are the boys in agreement over Ruben Amorim's sacking, and who will take over at the Red Devils?

The lads then look ahead to the FA Cup fixtures coming up this week.

Plus, Ric and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge for 2026.

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.