Studs Up!

All Whites Squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Captain McHardy gives us the All Whites squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and his initial reaction.

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 Arsenal's controversial 1-0 win against West Ham to swing the title race back their way, plus the Wellington Phoenix women's becoming the first New Zealand team to make an A-League Grand Final when they play Melbourne City this Saturday night.

Ric & Daniel then preview Auckland FC's semi-final second leg away against Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium on Friday.

We then hear from Lachie for everyone's favourite segment 'Lachie's Stat Attack' before we predict the first four groups of the FIFA World Cup, as we are just a month away from the tournament kicking off.

We dive deeper into the upcoming EPL fixtures, with the title race - and relegation race - heating up.

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.

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 Auckland FC's dramatic penalty shootout against Melbourne City.

We then look ahead to the A-League finals, which continue with Auckland FC hosting Adelaide in the semi-finals, and in the Ninja A-League, the Wellington Phoenix host the Brisbane Roar for their second leg.

The lads then dive deeper into the upcoming EPL fixtures, as well as the Champions League semi-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ahead to the All Whites' first international window of the year, with them looking to build towards the FIFA World Cup.

We then look back at the latest round of A-League action, with the Wellington Phoenix winning 2-1 against Brisbane Roar, and Auckland FC going down at home against Macarthur FC.

The Phoenix women also won 3-1 against Sydney FC to go second on the Ninja A-League ladder.

The lads then give you our 'Quote of the Week' around Auckland FC's loss to Macarthur.

We then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack'.

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

*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 discussing the AFCON trophy being handed to Morocco, as well as Chelsea's transfer ban and fine saga.

They then recap today's Champions League action, with the fairytale for Bodo/Glimt ending at the hands of Sporting Lisbon.

We then look back at the latest round of A-League action, with the Wellington Phoenix winning 2-0 at home against Perth Glory, and Auckland FC winning a tough top-of-the-table clash against the Newcastle Jets 2-1.

The lads then give you our 'Quote of the Week' from Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior.

The lads then hear from Lachie for 'Lachie's Stat Attack' on an all-time Premier League XI.

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

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.