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    Ben Waine steals headlines in magic FA Cup run with Port Vale | Studs Up! Podcast | 12/3/26

    12/03/2026 | 43 mins.
    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 discussing Ben Waine's remarkable achievements in the FA Cup.

    We then look back at the latest round of A-League action, with the Wellington Phoenix drawing 1-1 against Adelaide away, and Auckland FC drawing 2-2 at home against Perth.

    The lads then give you our 'Quote of the Week', as well as looking at the latest EPL midweek action.

    The lads then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack'.

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

    *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.
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    Jesse Randall's impressive form continues, plus the Phoenix denied yet another penalty | Studs Up! Podcast | 5/3/26

    05/03/2026 | 44 mins.
    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 back at the latest round of A-League action, with the Wellington Phoenix going down 1-0 at home with another controversial penalty call. We then look at Auckland FC's comfortable 3-0 win against Melbourne City with Jesse Randall the star of the show again.

    The lads then give you our 'Quote of the Week', as well as looking at the latest EPL midweek action.

    The lads then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack' to hear about which rules you would like to add to speed up the game, before looking at the Football Ferns World Cup qualification run.

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

    *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.
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    Auckland FC's derby demolition leads to Chiefy resignation from Phoenix | Studs Up! Podcast | 25/2/26

    25/02/2026 | 44 mins.
    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 back at the latest round of A-League action, with Auckland FC embarrassing the Wellington Phoenix at home, leading to Giancarlo Italiano's resignation.

    The Wellington Phoenix women rescued a point to draw 1-1 against Melbourne Victory.

    The lads then give you our 'Quote of the Week'.

    The lads then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack'; however, this week, Lachie has a quiz for the boys to ponder.

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

    *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.
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    Can the Nix finally win a Kiwi Derby? Plus, a football quiz! | Studs Up! Podcast | 18/2/26

    18/02/2026 | 44 mins.
    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 back at the latest round of A-League action, with Auckland FC dramatically drawing with Sydney FC 1-1 away, and the Wellington Phoenix drawing 2-2 against Western Sydney Wanderers. The Wellington Phoenix women went down to Central Coast 2-1 in windy conditions.

    It's also Kiwi Derby week so the lads preview the sixth match between the Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC.

    The lads then give you our 'Quote of the Week'.

    The lads then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack'; however, this week, Lachie has a quiz for the boys to ponder.

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

    *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.
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    All Whites announce England clash ahead of World Cup, and Sarpreet Singh signs for the Phoenix | Studs Up! Podcast | 12/2/26

    12/02/2026 | 45 mins.
    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 a crazy Premier League match, and then look back at the latest round of A-League action, with
    Auckland FC beating Sydney FC 1-0 at home, and the Wellington Phoenix losing 3-2 at home 2-2 to Melbourne Victory, plus the Wellington Phoenix women picking up another win against Perth Glory to stay second in the table.

    The lads then chat about the news that England are set to play the All Whites in June, plus we give you our 'Quote of the Week' from Thomas Frank's sacking at Spurs.

    The lads then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack', on the FA Cup 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 this weekend (after not going great last time out).

    *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

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About Studs Up!

Football is all about rivalries and we have a big one right on our doorstep - Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix – and Sport Nation wants to plug you right into it! Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son Daniel McHardy. They’ll be going head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A Leagues and more. And if the Auckland v Wellington connection wasn’t enough, did we mention their English club allegiances? That’s right, it’s Manchester United against Liverpool. There will be tears, beers, and lost bets, but neither will hold back - they’ll go in Studs Up!
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