Studs Up!

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    Chris Greenacre appointed Phoenix coach, plus Kiwi teams raring to go for A-League finals series' | Studs Up! Podcast | 29/4/26

    29/04/2026 | 54 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 giving you their highlights of the weekend, before getting into the news that Chris Greenacre will be head coach of the Wellington Phoenix next season, and discuss who he might keep and who might be let go for next season.

    We then look ahead to the A-League finals with Auckland FC taking on Melbourne City, as well as the Wellington Phoenix women taking on Brisbane Roar.

    Riccardo also had a chat to Phoenix forward Makala Woods ahead of this weekend's first semi-final leg.

    The lads then dive deeper into the upcoming EPL fixtures, including Manchester United v Liverpool.

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

    *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.
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    The Premier League title race heats up while Spurs' relegation battle continues | Studs Up! Podcast | 22/4/26

    22/04/2026 | 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 chatting the latest weekend of EPL action, with a massive game in the title race.

    We then look at the latest round of A-League men's action, with the Wellington Phoenix winning 2-1 in Christchurch but still missing out on the playoffs, and Auckland FC losing 1-0 at home in a thunderstorm against Central Coast Mariners.

    The lads then dive deeper into lower league football, with the news that Leceister City will be relegated to League One.

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

    *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.
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    The boys predict their All Whites World Cup Squads and Steve Corica's Red Card against Melbourne Victory | Studs Up! Podcast | 15/4/26

    15/04/2026 | 42 mins.
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    Wellington Phoenix break Melbourne curse and Auckland FC's card-fest in Adelaide | Studs Up! Podcast | 8/4/26

    08/04/2026 | 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 chatting some EPL, with the moves and headlines that captured their attention this week.
    The lads then review the Wellington Phoenix women, who bounced back to beat Adelaide United 2-0 to seal second place in the A-League women's.

    We then look at the latest round of A-League men's action, with the Wellington Phoenix claiming a historic 1-0 win against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park, and Auckland FC drawing 1-1 against Adelaide United.

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

    *betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.
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    All Whites put Chile to the sword, plus Spurs legend Ledley King in studio! | Studs Up! Podcast | 31/3/26

    31/03/2026 | 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 chatting to Tottenham Hotspur legend Ledley King, to look ahead to Spurs facing Auckland FC at Eden Park, as well as touching on the current state of the club and looking back on his career.

    We then look back at the All Whites' historic 4-1 win against Chile at Eden Park as their first win against South American opposition.

    The lads then review the Wellington Phoenix women who went down 1-0 at home against Western Sydney Wanderers, before looking at the FA Cup quarter finals.

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

    *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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