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Studs Up!
by Sport Nation
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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Highlights | Germany v Paraguay | FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch highlights of the Round of 32 knockout match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium. Jordan Kounelis and Archie Thompson with the call.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 29/6/26
Riccardo Ball and Daniel McHardy give a quick recap of what happened over the weekend and today’s matches at the Football World Cup!
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Highlights | England v Panama | FIFA World Cup 2026
Highlights from England v Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup - live on Sport Nation thanks to our mates at SEN
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Studs Up! | Post-Game Show | New Zealand v Belgium
Our Sport Nation football team wraps all the action from Vancouver.
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Highlights | New Zealand v Belgium | FIFA World Cup 2026
All the action from Vancouver as the All-Whites' World Cup campaign ends in a 5-1 loss.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 26/6/26
Studs Up! co-host Riccardo Ball is joined by Brad Lewis as we head into the weekend with the final matches of the group stage to be played, including New Zealand vs Belgium. The Round of 32 is just around the corner!
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Highlights | Paraguay v Australia | FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch highlights of the Group D clash between Australia and Paraguay in San Francisco. Simon Hill and Andy Harper with the call.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 25/6/26
Studs Up! co-host Riccardo Ball and Alex Chapman take you through all the action from the festival of football!
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Highlights | Switzerland v Canada | FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch highlights of the Group B third round match between Switzerland and Canada at BC Place, Vancouver. Jordan Kounelis and Archie Thompson with the call.
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Studs Up! Special | England v Ghana Post Show | 24/6/26
Daniel McHardy and Riccardo Ball review the Group L clash between England and Ghana.
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Highlights | England v Ghana | FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch highlights of the Group L clash between England and Ghana in Boston.
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Highlights | France v Iraq | FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch highlights of the Group I clash between France and Iraq in Pennsylvania. Jordan Kounelis and Archie Thompson with the call.
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Studs Up Special | All Whites v Egypt Post Show | 22/6/26
Daniel McHardy, Riccardo Ball, Chris Milicich and Nathan Alleyne wrap a gutting 3-1 win for Egypt.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 22/6/26
What's the equation for the All Whites to get out of the group stage following today's loss to Egypt? Studs Up! co-hosts Riccardo Ball and Daniel McHardy do the math.
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Highlights | Belgium v Iran | FIFA World Cup 2026
Full match highlights of Belgium v Iran in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from Los Angeles Stadium, California, USA.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Special | 20/6/26
Join Riccardo Ball and Daniel McHardy for a Studs Up! Football World Cup special following the conclusion of the USA vs Australia game to recap the last days play and everything else in the football world.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 19/6/26
Studs Up! podcast co-host Riccardo Ball is joined by Brad Lewis as they look at what unfolded between Canada and Qatar today at FIFA World Cup 2026, plus the big matches to come this weekend, including USA vs Australia.
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Studs Up! | Football World Cup Special | 17/6/26
We start with highlights of the All Whites 2-2 draw with Iran before Daniel, Ric, Fred de Jong and Nathan Alleyne break down all the action before we hear from NZ coach Darren Bazeley who joined Millsy and Guy on Wednesday.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 17/6/26
Riccardo Ball and special guest Nathan Alleyne review France and Norway's first appearances at FIFA World Cup 2026, before previewing the big one: England vs Croatia!
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Highlights | France v Senegal | FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch highlights of the Group I clash between France and Senegal in New York. Jordan Kounelis and Archie Thompson with the call.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 16/6/26
Studs Up! podcast hosts Riccardo Ball and Daniel McHardy look back on an incredible opening match for the All Whites against Iran, plus a quick preview on some of football's heavy-hitters that are yet to make an appearance at FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Highlights | Belgium v Egypt | FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch highlights of the Group G clash between Belgium and Egypt in Seattle. Jordan Kounelis and Archie Thompson with the call.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 15/6/26
Riccardo Ball and Alex Chapman give a quick recap of what happened over the weekend and today’s matches at the Football World Cup!
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Highlights | Netherlands v Japan | FIFA World Cup 2026
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.
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Highlights | Australia v Türkiye | FIFA World Cup 2026
Catch highlights of the Group D clash between Australia and Türkiye in Vancouver. Simon Hill and Andy Harper with the call.
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Studs Up! Football World Cup Mini Pod | 12/6/26
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.
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Highlights | Mexico v South Africa | FIFA World Cup 2026
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.
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How will the All Whites go at the World Cup? | Studs Up! Podcast | 10/6/26
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.
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Recapping the 1-0 loss to England | Studs Up! Podcast | 7/6/26
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
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What went wrong for the All Whites in their 4-0 loss to Haiti? | Studs Up! Podcast | 4/6/26
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.
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Auckland FC win A-League Grand Final & reviewing our EPL table predictions | Studs Up! Podcast | 27/5/26
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.
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Studs Up! Live From Tyler St | A-League Grand Final Auckland FC v Sydney FC (23/5/26)
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.
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Studs Up! Live From Tyler St (23/5/26) - AFC Striker Guillermo May
In the lead up to the A League Grand Final between Auckland FC & Sydney FC Ric & Chappy caught up with injured AFC striker, Guillermo May, live from Tyler St.
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Studs Up! Live From Tyler St (23/5/26) - Former All White Harry Ngata
In the lead up to the A League Grand Final between Auckland FC & Sydney FC Ric & Chappy caught up with former All White, Harry Ngata, live from Tyler St.
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Arsenal claim Premier League title, plus Auckland FC preparing for home Grand Final | Studs Up! Podcast | 20/5/26
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 Arsenal's Premier League title win after Manchester City drew 1-1 against Bournemouth, before reviewing the Wellington Phoenix women's 3-1 loss in their innagural A-League final, after they beat Adelaide 4-1 on aggregate. Ric & Daniel then preview Auckland FC's home grand final against Sydney FC. We then hear from Lachie for everyone's favourite segment 'Lachie's Stat Attack' before we predict the second four groups of the FIFA World Cup. We then look at the last round of EPL fixtures, despite the title race already being wrapped 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.
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Studs Up! Live at Tyler Street (15/5/2026)
Studs Up podcast co-host Riccardo Ball is running solo without his good mate Daniel McHardy, and for very good reason, because it’s all about Auckland FC’s playoff run in the A-League Men's comp!Joined by AFC goalkeeper Oli Sail and betcha ambassador Goran Paladin, Riccardo delves into the matchup against Adelaide United and more beyond the result of the semi-finals.All betcha odds are current at the time of publishing - R18, please gamble responsibly.
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Full Show | Studs Up Special All Whites Squad Announcement for FIFA World Cup (14/5/26)
Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from Sport Nation Studs Up with Ric, Daniel & Chappy featuring, Squad Announcement, The Lads React, Andrew Pragnell, Darren Bazeley, Sarpreet Singh, Ivan Vicelich.
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All Whites FIFA World Cup Squad Announcement | All Whites Great Ivan Vicelich (14/5/26)
All Whites Great Ivan Vicelich sits dow with our Studs to chat FIFA World Cup 2026, his memories from 2010 & more
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All Whites FIFA World Cup 2026 | All Whites Midfielder Sarpreet Singh (14/5/26)
All Whites Midfielder Sarpreet Singh joins the lads post Fifa World Cup squad announcement to look ahead to the sports show piece in North America
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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