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 the A-League men's as the Wellington Phoenix went down 3-1 to the Newcastle Jets, and then discuss Auckland FC's 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners. We then recap the Dettol National League final as Auckland City FC defeated Wellington Olympic on penalties. The lads then deep dive into European football with a discussion around the EPL leaders, Manchester United's 4-4 draw with Bournemouth as well as the relegation battle. 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.

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.

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?

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.

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.