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• The lads are fired up after another Auckland FC Kiwi Derby win | Studs Up! Podcast | 11/12/25

  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 Kiwi Derby with Auckland FC winning 3-1 over the Wellington Phoenix at Go Media Stadium. We then recap the Dettol National League results from the final round of the men's competition, looking ahead to the final this weekend as Wellington Olympic hosts Auckland City FC. The lads then deep dive into European football with discussion around the EPL and the Champions League. Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

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• All Whites goalkeeper coach Paul Gothard following the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw | Studs Up LIVE at Full Time (6/12/25)

  While Daniel McHardy was in Christchurch to call what would be an excellent match of Test cricket between the Blackcaps and West Indies, Riccardo Ball was in Auckland for the FIFA World Cup Draw as a live Studs Up! Podcast special at Full Time Sports Bar & Eatery. Here he catches up with All Whites goalkeeper coach Paul Gothard to gauge his immediate reaction to New Zealand being drawn into Group G with Belgium, Egypt and Iran, plus just how good are the nation's goalkeeping stocks?

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• Meet the man known as 'Yorkshire Zlatan' | Studs Up LIVE at Full Time (6/12/25)

  While Daniel McHardy was in Christchurch to call what would be an excellent match of Test cricket between the Blackcaps and West Indies, Riccardo Ball was in Auckland for the FIFA World Cup Draw as a live Studs Up! Podcast special at Full Time Sports Bar & Eatery. Here he catches up with Tall Paul Wright, better known on Instagram as YorkshireZlatan9. Why? Because he honestly looks A LOT like Zlatan. But he also has thoughts on England being drawn in Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama.

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• Reaction to New Zealand and Australia's draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Studs Up LIVE at Full Time (6/12/25)

  While Daniel McHardy was in Christchurch to call what would be an excellent match of Test cricket between the Blackcaps and West Indies, Riccardo Ball was in Auckland for the FIFA World Cup Draw as a live Studs Up! Podcast special at Full Time Sports Bar & Eatery. Here he catches up with former Socceroo Luke Casserly and former NZ U20 coach Chris Milicich to get their reactions to how the draw played out for Australia and New Zealand. Note: Due to technical difficulties, this is only a partial interview.

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• Can the Phoenix finally win a Kiwi Derby against Auckland FC? | Studs Up! Podcast | 3/12/25

  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 hearing Lachie's Stat Attack simulating the Fifa World Cup draw before turning their attention to the Kiwi Derby. Plus they wrap up Auckland FC's and Wellington Phoenix's latest A-League results. We then recap the Dettol National League results from round ten of the men's competition, as well as reviewing the women's final with Auckland United crowned champions. The lads then deep dive into European football with discussion around the EPL and the Champions League. Plus, Riccardo and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge. *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

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