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 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.
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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
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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!
71 min
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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.
41 min
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Man City Slump: Finally, something Daniel & Ric...
What's going on at Manchester City, and can Auckland FC keep another clean sheet at home to Newcastle?
41 min
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The Return of the Regular Season | Studs Up! Po...
The return of regular domestic football , a review of The All Whites 16-goal OFC qualifier weekend, and a preview of the Premier League and A-League weekends to come.
42 min
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NZ Football All Whites Set For International Wi...
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.
42 min
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New Zealand is blue, not yellow | Studs Up! Pod...
The first-ever Kiwi Classico, or whatever you want to call the derby, was an instant classic!
42 min
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The Churby Is Upon Us | Studs Up! Podcast | 30/...
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 team preview the big derby in Wellington this weekend, wrap the A-league results from round 2 and look ahead to round 3, look at the upcoming round of the EPL, the Ballon D'or, Real Madrid hissy fit, their best bets for the weekend & more
42 min
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Auckland FC are undefeated in their inaugural A...
Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix kick-off their 2024/25 A-League campaigns and Thomas Tuchel still isn't a popular appointment.
41 min
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The long-awaited era of two Kiwi clubs in the A...
A German takes the England gig, the A-League returns for 2024-25, plus the international break is over for the EPL.
41 min
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Jürgen Klopp got wings but lost friends along t...
The former Liverpool manager is heading to Red Bull, Haaland loves a double down, plus an update on New Zealand's national league.
41 min
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Are the All Whites too reliant on Chris Wood fo...
We hear from All Whites coach Darren Bazeley, Nix fans aren't happy about Mt Smart Stadium, plus which A-Leagues side has the best looking 2024-25 kit?
46 min
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Free-to-air football is the way forward for A-L...
We reveal the FTA lineups for the opening weeks of A-League Men, plus the National League kicks off this weekend!
42 min
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Remembering Sam Malcolmson, a giant of NZ Footb...
A tribute to 1982 All Whites World Cup squad member Sam Malcolmson who passed away this week, plus Champions League kicks off!
41 min