The A-League returns & United win at Anfield | Studs Up! Podcast | 22/10/25
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:
Riccardo couldn't wait for Daniel to return! Not to welcome him back, but to make sure he knew that his Liverpool went down to Ric's Man United...
Chris Wood and Sean Dyche have been reunited at Nottingham Forest, surely that can only be good news for the All Whites No. 9!
The boys also dive into a high-scoring Champions League morning along with the return of the A-League - it's all on!
Plus, Riccardo and David 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 show resilience to earn a 1-1 draw against Norway | Studs Up! Podcast | 15/10/25
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:
Former All White David Chote joins Ric with Daniel away to review the All Whites' international window against Poland and Norway, as well as looking at the Football Ferns' upcoming challenges against Mexico and USA.
The A-League returns this weekend with Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix back in action, so the lads run over how they think both sides will go with all the transfers in and out of the clubs.
The lads then recap the Dettol National League, before being joined by Wellington Olympic midfielder Gavin Hoy to chat about his team's season so far.
Plus, Riccardo and David 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 prepare for friendlies against Poland & Norway | Studs Up! Podcast | 8/10/25
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 by looking at Liverpool's form in the EPL after losing to Chelsea 2-1, before previewing the All Whites' games against Poland and Norway, with Ric being joined by George Stanger.
The lads then recap the Dettol National League, before being joined by Southern United goalkeeper Lauren Paterson to chat about her team's season so far.
Plus, Riccardo Daniel and 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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NZ U20s win at World Cup plus, the Kiwi Derby in the National League | Studs Up! Podcast | 1/10/25
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 are joined by Auckland FC reserve midfielder Sam Lack and Wellington Phoenix reserves midfielder Hayden Thomas to look ahead to the Kiwi Derby in the National League.
The lads then review Matchday 6 of the EPL, before looking ahead to this weekend's matches.
Plus, Riccardo Daniel and 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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Auckland United's Chloe Knott on the first round of the National League | Studs Up! Podcast | 24/9/25
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 are joined by
We then take a look at how our Kiwi footballers are doing around the world, as well as discussing some of the big news stories from the footballing world.
The lads then review Matchday 5 of the EPL, before looking ahead to this weekend's matches.
Plus, Riccardo Daniel and dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to hopefully fill your beer fridge.
*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.
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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