Studs Up!

Catch highlights of the Group F clash between the Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington. Brenton Speed and Archie Thompson with the call.

Catch highlights of the Group D clash between Australia and Türkiye in Vancouver. Simon Hill and Andy Harper with the call.

Riccardo Ball gives a quick recap of what happened in today's opening match of the Football World Cup and takes a look at some of the odds for the weekend's matches.

Catch up on the highlights of the opening game of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Mexico hosted South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

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 who might start for the All Whites against Iran next week.

We then hear from Lachie for everyone's favourite segment, 'Lachie's Stat Attack'.

We then discuss all the latest news and info surrounding the World Cup, including the new rule changes for the tournament.

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

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

Riccardo Ball & Daniel McHardy talk through this morning's 1-0 loss to England in their final warmup match before the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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 reviewing the All Whites 4-0 loss to Haiti yesterday before looking ahead to who should start for the Kiwi side in the friendly against England this weekend.

We then hear from Lachie for everyone's favourite segment 'Lachie's Stat Attack' which is a quiz this week.

We then review the Champions League final with PSG defeating Arsenal on penalties before diving into the news of Arne Slot being sacked by Liverpool and who's next for the club.

Plus, Ric and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha to fill your beer fridge ahead of the World Cup next 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 reviewing Auckland FC's home grand final against Sydney FC.

We then hear from Lachie for everyone's favourite segment 'Lachie's Stat Attack'.

The lads then predict the third four groups of the FIFA World Cup.

We then wrap up the last round of EPL fixtures with so many storylines coming from the last matchday.

Plus, Ric and Daniel dish out their best bets of the week with betcha, with Daniel hoping to make a comeback after a clean sweep last week.

*betcha is R18, please bet responsibly.

In anticipation for the A-League Grand Final, Auckland FC v Sydney FC, the Studs Up! team of Ric & Chappy braved the full force of The Port going live from Tyler St and were joined by guests former All White, Harry Ngata and injured AFC striker, Guillermo May.