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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Auckland FC are halfway to winning it all | Stu...
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Can Auckland FC escape Melbourne in the first l...
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Should He Stay or Should He Go? The Wellington ...
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Auckland FC win Premiers Plate, Chiefy re-signs...
41 min
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Auckland FC chase glory at Mt Smart, Women Nix ...
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Auckland FC vs Sydney FC live preview from Tyle...
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Auckland FC continue chase for A-League Premier...
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Wellington wanting crowds, Auckland FC's run-in...
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All Whites going to the World Cup, Auckland FC ...
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Salah's poor final form, Phoenix claim a point ...
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Groundhog Day for Nix fans, Liverpool out of Ch...
Sport Nation's resident football die-hards Riccardo Ball and Daniel McHardy are in after a big week of Champions League, plus more A-League dilemmas.
42 min
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Auckland FC penalty controversy and is the Phoe...
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. On this week's episode: A-League men's recap as Auckland FC had an entertaining 4-4 draw against Adelaide United and the Phoenix's winless run continued, the lads recap another round of the FA Cup and look ahead to this weekend's EPL fixtures, plus the lads give you their best bets to help fill your beer fridge.
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Nix hit for six! Can Liverpool hang on to their...
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. On this week's episode: The lads review the third Kiwi Derby, Liverpool continue to hold EPL lead over rest of the pack, Kiwi footballers make moves overseas, plus the lads give you their best bets to help fill your beer fridge.
42 min
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Everything is on the line for derby week! | Stu...
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. On this week's episode: The lads have mixed emotions heading into the third Kiwi Derby, Italian team's struggles in the Champions League, they preview a massive weekend of EPL action, plus give you their best bets to help fill your beer fridge.
41 min
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Misery for Liverpool, and is no VAR the best VA...
The Champions League brought plenty of drama this week, and Wellington Phoenix get busy while Auckland FC enjoy a bye.
52 min
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Wellington Phoenix play Waitangi Day & Tyler Bi...
If they weren't already, Nottingham Forest must be New Zealand's team in the EPL now.
41 min
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Are Auckland FC the complete package and can an...
Former All Whites forward David Chote joins Daniel McHardy.
42 min
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Auckland FC snatch last-gasp equaliser at Adela...
Auckland FC snatch last-gasp equaliser at Adelaide, Wellington Phoenix heading to Christchurch
64 min
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Alby Kelly-Heald's composed debut brings goalke...
David Ball is gone, Alby Kelly-Heald takes his opportunity, and Auckland FC were sleepy in Perth.
41 min
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Was that the worst-ever Wellington Phoenix perf...
Riccardo Ball and Daniel McHardy are FINALLY in the same studio together! What could go wrong?
43 min
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Is 2025 the year of the Black Knights or the Ph...
Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix both bounced back in their latest ALM outings, so everyone is happy as we say goodbye to 2024!
45 min
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Auckland FC taste their first defeat and it's a...
Auckland FC suffer their first A-League Men loss, the Lady Nix are going on their own undefeated run, and Liverpool feast on Spurs!
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Have the A-League conspiracies begun for Auckla...
Auckland's undefeated Black Knights and the Wellington Phoenix have us hooked on football in this part of the world.
62 min
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Auckland FC are back-to-back derby champions ag...
Auckland FC's undefeated streak continues, plus the lads look at the Premier League and Champions League.
41 min
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The Kiwi "El Classicbro" part 2 is on the horiz...
Proud Jafa Riccardo Ball discusses with Proud Wellingtonian Daniel McHardy about the upcoming clash between Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix, and the midweek set of premier league games.
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