Podcasts by What a Lad

Anton Lienert-Brown - What a Lad from 2023-12-03T18:47

Here it is, the last episode of season 4 and as always I love to finish the season with one of the all time lads and who better than the All Black and Chiefs legend Anton Lienert-Brown. Anton in...

Kayla Ahki- One of the greats! from 2023-11-26T19:00

We always hear about the journey from an athletes point of view but never from the one behind the scenes doing all the hard work. However in this episode with Kayla Ahki we get the be...

Paul Iffil- What a Lad from 2023-11-19T18:00

Gambling addictions are growing in society rapidly and even more so if professional sport. Disposable income, plenty of spare time and chasing that buzz you get from professional sports make pro...

Ged Robinson- Life after Rugby from 2023-11-12T18:55

The life after rugby transition has been a struggle for so many who have been through it and as you’ll hear in this episode with Ged Robinson, it doesn’t have to be that way. Our mind...

Corey Flynn- What a Lad from 2023-11-05T18:50

Corey Flynn is the definition of a lad! He's just one of those truely genuine good blokes who has had a rugby career take him on some journey. He's had some huge achievements like winning the Ru...

The RWC Final- Dance in France final Review from 2023-10-30T05:00

That’s it! The 2023 RWC is all over and man has that taken us on an emotional rollercoaster.

So much to discuss in this last ever episode of the Dance in France revi...

Hugh Renton- Mental Health from 2023-10-29T19:00

Hugh Renton is one of the NZ rugbys hard men, he's tough, he's aggressive and he has a reckless regard for his body. He's also had to be very tough mentally with some of the challenges he has fa...

RWC Dance in France- The Final from 2023-10-26T21:06:16

Here it is! We are at the pinnacle of the sport a Rugby World Cup final with 2 of the most dominant teams in the history of the sport going at it as the mighty All Blacks get set to take on the ...

Shane Christie - What a Lad from 2023-10-22T07:00

Shane Christie is one of NZ's great lads! This is one of the the most honest, raw and engaging episodes I've ever done, as we talk about topics which are very close to home, like concussion in r...

RWC Dance in France- Semi Finals from 2023-10-19T20:20:18

Before we start talking Semi Finals, lets sit back and take in what was the best weekend of Rugby you will see! Some of the most entertaining, competitive and intense games you will see, topped ...

Phill Jones- What a Lad from 2023-10-15T18:00

Phill Jones is one of the best shooters of a Basketball this country has ever seen. He scored thousands of goals in his 23 year career, which included at least 163 games for the Tall Blacks. The...

RWC Dance in France - Quarter Finals! from 2023-10-13T06:00

How good is this Rugby World Cup! You couldn't ask for a more even, hard to predict quarter final games than what we have here. 4 Northern Hemisphere teams taking on 4 Southern Hemisphere teams,...

Charlie Gubb- What a Lad from 2023-10-08T17:44:50

Charlie Gubb is one of my all time favourite Warriors, not just because of the way he played on the field (even though he was an absolute animal) but more importantly because of how big of a lad...

RWC Dance in France Preview- Round 5 from 2023-10-05T08:21:16

The last round of pool play is here and knockout rugby has come a week early for a few teams, which makes for a couple of mouth watering clashes to finish pool play.

Jake the snake and I ...

Brad Mika- What a Lad from 2023-10-01T18:00

Big Brad Mika was one of those guys I loved watching growing up, an absolute beast with the skill set of a back. Capped by the All Blacks just 3 times, after some outstanding years of Super Rugb...

RWC Dance in France Preview- Round 4 pool play from 2023-09-28T10:47:29

How good is the RWC, no game for the All Blacks but that didn’t stop the drame, Aussie gone, Dupont with a facial fracture, Ireland win the battle of the giants it was all go! Plenty ...

Sam Matavasi- What a Lad from 2023-09-24T19:00

Sam Matavasi is someone who certainly hasn't had the typical pathway to the top. In this episode we go through his incredible journey of being the young talent who's drinking and poor work ethic...

RWC Dance in France Preview- Pool Play round 3 from 2023-09-21T12:00

How good is the Rugby World Cup, huge wins from NZ, SA and Ireland. Fiji with a massive win in the context of the competition in one of the games of the tournament. England scoring tries. Last w...

Phil Burleigh- What a Lad from 2023-09-17T05:00

Phil Burleigh is one of those lads you just can't not like. A top man who has had a very interesting career which has seen him have the highs of playing internationally for Scotland and the lows...

RWC Preview- Round 2- Pool Play from 2023-09-15T05:00

With the first round of the RWC been and gone there was plenty to discuss in this weeks episode with a very special guest joining Searley and I in Jacob Atkins who give us a Northern Hemisphere ...

Danny Cipriani- What a Lad from 2023-09-11T05:00

What an incredible journey Danny Cipriani has had on and off the field!

On it he's one of the best ball players at the line we have seen, his understanding of the game is next level and h...

Rugby World Cup Preview- Round 1 Pool Play from 2023-09-08T05:00

The time has come, the RWC is almost here starting with some absolute beaut games! Of course What a Lads roving reporter Searley joins us live from France for this one to talk all thing RWC and ...

Piri Weepu- What a Lad from 2023-09-04T05:00

Piri Weepu is a true NZ rugby legend, the instinctive halfback had a unique ability as a 9 and showed all his talents as he helped guided the All Blacks to the 2011 RWC when the nation started t...

RWC Preview Show- ft Searley from 2023-09-01T05:00

With the RWC just around the corner I managed to get the sport guru and absolute lad Searley back on What a Lad to talk all thing RWC and get the excitement levels humming for what is going to b...

Brendan Laney- What a Lad from 2023-08-28T05:00

Brendan Chainsaw Laney was one of everyones favourite players in the late 90's, he had the skills and turn of pace to change a game and of course the Chainsaw try celebration!

In...

Cory Jane- What a Lad from 2023-08-21T05:00

Cory Jane is widely regarded as one of the all time great wingers with a combination of his sharp footwork, deadly fend and ability under the high ball. As his body slowed down he re-invented hi...

Tj Va’a- What a Lad from 2023-08-14T05:00

TJ Va'a was a school boy star and one of the brightest prospects coming through NZ rugby. The reality of this sport is that not every gifted young player gets to have the careers that...

Oliver Hoskins- What a Lad from 2023-07-31T05:00

In this episode you'll hear the brutal reality of professional sport, one minute Ollie Hoskins has 2 more years left on his significant London Irish contract, the next minute he has nothing! Wha...

Sione Havili Talitui- What a Lad from 2023-07-17T05:00

I'm super grateful to get Sione Havili Talitui on What a Lad this week, I know it's not easy to go on a podcast when English is your second language but I'm so glad Sione was brave enough to com...

Ryan Crotty - What a Lad from 2023-07-02T18:04:27

When I saw Ryan Crotty strolling down my street the other day I thought I need to get this Canterbury, Crusader and All Black legend on the podcast because he is one of the great lads!

Fr...

Jack Goodhue- What a Lad from 2023-06-19T05:00

For episode 200 I could not think of a better guest than the large chested All Black midfielder Jack Goodhue! It was so good to get him on What a Lad to share plenty of laughs and thoughts from ...

Greig Laidlaw- What a Lad from 2023-06-05T05:00

When I think of Scotland Rugby I straight away think Greig Laidlaw, the absolute lad who has captained his country more than any other player.

He's also someone who has had so many great ...

Sevu Reece&George Bower- What Lads from 2023-05-22T05:00

What’s better than having one Crusader and All Black legend on the podcast? Thats right, having two of them and for  this episode we have just that, with Sevu Reece and George Bower c...

Paul Williams- What a Lad from 2023-05-08T05:00

If there is one job in rugby that is under appreciated it has to be the referee, such a tough job in such a complex game where the expectation is to always be right. This week I was lucky enough...

Stacey Waaka- What a Lad from 2023-04-24T05:00

Stacey Waaka is one of the biggest stars in the womens game, she has been a key member of the successful NZ womens 7's side as well as the Black Ferns! She has won gold medals at the Commonwealt...

Codie Taylor- What a Lad from 2023-04-10T05:00

Codie Taylor is one of NZ rugbys great lads, a champion man on and off the field. He's also one of the best hookers in the modern era where his speed and skillset set him apart.

Codie is ...

Israel Dagg- What a Lad from 2023-03-27T05:00

Israel Dagg is one of the all time greats! At his peak the gifted fullback made rugby look easy, even in the All Black jersey in some of the biggest tests

In his first ever podcast appear...

Tim Bateman- Life after Rugby from 2023-03-13T05:00

Life after rugby or life after professional sport is hard. As you would’ve heard in previous episodes with retired players, everyone handles it differently. The goal of this episode is to help p...

Eljiah Taylor- What a Lad from 2023-02-27T05:00

Elijah Taylor is a Rugby League legend here in NZ. He has played big roles for NRL sides including the Warriors, Panthers and Tigers, as well as playing internationally for the Kiwis. He is a ma...

Michael Fatialofa- What a Lad from 2023-02-20T05:00

The Speights What a Lad podcast season 4 is under way and what a guest to start! Michael Fatialofa was one of the toughest players on the field I ever played with and he proved he was even tough...

Tamati Ellison- What a Lad from 2022-12-19T05:00

Here it is, the last episode of Season 3 and there is no better way to finish what has been a massive season then with greatest lad of them all Tamati Ellison! 

The gifted sing...

Noah Hotham- What a Lad from 2022-12-12T05:00

Noah Hotham is one of the most exciting young rugby talents on the planet and it was a pleasure to get him on the podcast and go through the first 19 years of the young mans life.

The Tas...

Jamie O’Donnell- What a Lad from 2022-12-05T05:00

Breathing is something we do every minute of the day and it's crazy how many of us don't breathe correctly including myself. It's mind blowing to hear how beneficial changing the way you breathe...

Colin Slade- What a Lad from 2022-11-28T05:00

After however many episodes I have done so far, it's clear that every single rugby career is full of up and downs. In Colin Slade's case, the highs were some of the biggest highs you can get in ...

Tony Lamborn- What a Lad from 2022-11-21T05:00

After the recent retirement of the great American International Tony Lamborn, I knew I just had to get him on and man he does not dissapoint! A man who has never been shy to tell it is, does exa...

Mike Coman- Q&A from 2022-11-14T05:00

I know you've all heard the Mike Coman story (Season 1, episode 3) which was one of the greatest episodes to date. Now we've got him back on by popular demand for a Q&A, where you guys throw him...

Matt Duffie- What a Lad from 2022-11-07T07:02:57

Our first ever dual code international has jumped on What a Lad in the form of one of the greats Matt Duffie!   Matt who started off as a teenager with the Melbourne Storm playing with the big ...

Ricky Riccitelli- What a Lad from 2022-10-31T05:00

What a guest Ricky Riccitelli was to get into the What a Lad studio for the last time, this man is a seriously good lad and there were plenty of laughs had in this episode.

The South Afri...

Shaun Stevenson- What a Lad from 2022-10-24T05:00

It was awesome to get Shaun 'Shooter' Stevenson on What a Lad, this time for a yarn and not a prank about a dodgy DVD store. Although it was good to hear his side of the story from that prank! Listen

Joe Royal- What a Lad from 2022-10-17T05:00

If you've played rugby in NZ in the last decade, it is highly likely you have either played with or against this great lad, Joe Royal. Joe has had a different career to many of the guests who ha...

Hoani Macdonald- What a Lad from 2022-10-10T05:00

It's not often we get someone on who has literally died while playing but in this episode with one of the great lads Hoani Macdonald I do.

To think Hoani was given a 1% chance of survivin...

Pablo Matera- What a Lad from 2022-10-03T05:00

Pablo Matera is one of the best loose forwards in the world, he is the very passionate captain of his country Argentina and most importantly one of the great lads in the game. It was an honour t...

Papa Wharewera- What a Lad from 2022-09-19T06:00

I suppose I get a lot of guests on who go on to become All Blacks or get to where they strived to be, this episode with Papa Wharewera is a bit different. The extremely talented halfback who cap...

Dan Hawkins- What a Lad from 2022-09-05T06:00

The Picton prince, Dan Hawkins is a self acclaimed white battler but what he is really most known for is being one of the games great lads. Anyone who has had anything to do with Dan will know w...

Ngani Laumape- Announcement from 2022-08-25T05:00

The great Ngani Laumape is back on What a Lad and this time we get to hear what is next for the most destructive ball carrier in the game.

I love hearing about all the factors that come i...

Jona Nareki- What a Lad from 2022-08-22T05:00

As many of you will already know, Jona Nareki is a lad! A lad with plenty of good stories from his career to date and a personality that will have you laughing away listening to this one.

Grayson Hart- Pure Sport from 2022-08-08T05:00

With the arrival of Pure Sport to NZ shores there is no better time to be joined by the Pure Sport Co-Founder and absolute lad Grayson Hart! Most of you will already know Graysons story from his...

Everyday with Garage Gym NZ ft James Marshall from 2022-08-01T05:00

In this episode I jumped on the Everyday with Garage Gym NZ podcast as we speak about the What a Lad podcast, a bit about my career and the recent coaching job with the Crusaders.

I reall...

Dan Perrin- What a Lad from 2022-07-25T05:00

This week I’m joined by Tasman Mako co head coach and one of the best butchers going around Dan Perrin and he’s maddd!

Nothing has come easy for the man known as Pig...

Pek Cowan- What a Lad from 2022-07-18T04:00

It's not often I get Australian Rugby legends on What a Lad, so this episode with Western Force and Wallaby legend Pek Cowan is a real treat.

Pek has been playing professional rugby for t...

International Preview- Test 3 from 2022-07-15T04:00

After a huge comeback from all the Northern Hemisphere teams last week the scene has been set for a huge round of footy with 4 series going down to a decider!

Well done to anyone who pred...

Scott Hamilton- What a Lad from 2022-07-11T05:00

After plenty of requests, it was awesome to get the great Scott Hamilton on What a Lad and I now know why he was so popular!

Firstly his rugby journey from the CHBS 3rd XV to becoming an ...

International Rugby Preview- Test 2 from 2022-07-08T05:00

How good is International rugby at the moment! Some great last week so it was only fitting to get the thoughts of the usual panel of Searley, Tojo and I. We share all of our thoughts on the All ...

John Schwalger- What a Lad from 2022-07-04T04:00

Those who know John Schwalger will know he is one of the genuine good guys of our game. Such a great lad who has plenty of good stories from his career and some tough moments he has had to overc...

International Rugby Preview- 1st Test from 2022-07-01T05:00

Back by popular demand we got all the lads back from the Super Rugby Preview shows to look into the International Test week in particular the All Blacks v Ireland test.

Before we get into...

Sam Cane- What a Lad from 2022-06-27T04:00

Sam Cane the All Black skipper and Chiefs legend has just proven how much of a lad he is, by jumping on What a Lad during a very busy time for him. Just a week out from captaining the All Blacks...

Kendra Cocksedge- What a Lad from 2022-06-20T04:00

We've done it, we have finally got a female on the podcast and what a guest to start! Kendra Cocksedge is a legend of the womens game here in NZ and around the world. She has recently become the...

Super Rugby Final Review from 2022-06-19T07:00

The last review show of what has been an awesome Super Rugby season! What a final it was, what a clinical performance from the Crusaders. 

Enjoy!

This episode was sponso...

Super Rugby Preview- The Final from 2022-06-17T04:00

Then there were two! The final is here and the scene is set. The 2 top teams all season, a sold out Eden Park, All Blacks everywhere, match ups galore, it is going to be some game!

As alw...

Ben Smith- What a Lad from 2022-06-13T05:00

Ben Smith the self acclaimed 'white battler', who has gone on to be one the the greatest outside backs of this generation.

For the Highlanders, he is right up there with the best to ever ...

Super Rugby Preview- Semi Final from 2022-06-10T04:00

And then there were 4! Semi Final time, with a couple of huge match ups to look forward to!

Before we look ahead, we do look back to what was an entertaining round of Quarter Finals. Sear...

Naitoa Ah Kuoi- What a Lad from 2022-06-06T04:00

There is lads and then there is Naitoa Ah Kuoi! Geez there were some laughs in this one, such a character and such a lad.

After his recent post match interview went viral, I had soo many ...

Super Rugby Preview- Quarter Finals from 2022-06-03T04:00

Finals Footy is here! We've been pumped for this weekend for ages and now it's finally here! After last weekends disaster round on the picks, it's fair to say Searley and I make it up to you thi...

Ajeet Rai- Bonus Mental Health episode from 2022-05-31T04:00

A couple of days after sitting down with Ajeet for a What a Lad episode, he messaged me. He asked if he could come back on and open up about some of his mental health struggles he has had during...

Ajeet Rai- What a Lad from 2022-05-30T04:00

NZs number 1 tennis player Ajeet Rai is on What a Lad this week and it was awesome to get an insight into life as a professional tennis player.

Ajeet who started playing at the age of 3 h...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 15 from 2022-05-27T05:00

The last games of round robin are here before we get into the excitement of knockout footy! Heaps to get through  in this one with some massive games last week and plenty of success with the tip...

Dave Porecki- What a Lad from 2022-05-23T04:00

Dave Porecki is a perfect example of how far you can get when you commit to something and you're willing to make the sacrifices.

It was awesome to catch up with Dave who has been consiste...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 14 from 2022-05-20T04:00

How good is Super Rugby! Another cracking weekend last weekend and the match ups this weekend make for a very interesting round.

For this episode I am joined by the great Searley who is o...

James Evans- What a Lad from 2022-05-16T04:00

If you've ever wondered what being a punter in American Football is like then this is the episode for you!

In this episode I'm joined by James Evans, the 20 year old from Auckland, who i...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 13 from 2022-05-13T04:00

Round 12 provided some magic which in this episode Searley and I will review. We talk about which players and teams stood out for us last week and throw out some loose All Black chat.

We ...

Mark Telea- What a Lad from 2022-05-09T04:00

You all know Mark Telea as one of the most dangerous wingers in rugby. He has the footwork, fend, D and work rate to be one of the greats. There is no doubt he’ll be playing internationally at s...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 12 from 2022-05-06T04:00

Geez last week really threw a few spanners in the mixer after the all the Aussie teams impressed. Although it was bad for our tips it is awesome for the competition having really competitive gam...

Craig Newby- What a Lad from 2022-05-02T04:00

Craig Newby was someone that I had been told by many as being a seriously good lad and after this episode I can see why!

So many good yarns in this one from Craigs playing days, which did...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 11 from 2022-04-29T04:00

This week we have Jackson Garden-Bachop join us as we preview Round 11 of Super Rugby, which should be a cracker.

But first, we look back on last weeks Super Round, as we review all the g...

Isaia Walker-Leawere- What a Lad from 2022-04-25T04:00

There are cruisy people in this world, then there is Izzy from Gizzy! There is not much that phases big Isaia Walker-Leawere and he is one of those guys who just always seems to be ha...

Super Rugby Preview- Super Round from 2022-04-22T04:00

Super Round is here, such a cool concept and an awesome weekend for any rugby fan to get along to or park up on the couch and get some exciting games of Super Rugby in.

Interesting round ...

Jimmy Gopperth- What a Lad from 2022-04-18T04:00

Jimmy Gopperth has had an incredible 19 year rugby career, where he has made a name for himself on both sides of the world. His consistency and his ability to kick his goals in any situation, ha...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 9 from 2022-04-15T04:00

This week we are lucky enough to be joined by Crusaders coach and goat lad Andrew Goodman, who joins Searley and I for another cracking week of Super Rugby. There has been some great games of ru...

Simon Hickey- What a Lad from 2022-04-11T04:00

I've never heard anyone ever say anything bad about Simon Hickey as a person. He’s a genuine lad who has had a hell of a footy career to date!

An age grade superstar who was playing for A...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 8 from 2022-04-08T04:00

Round 8 of Super Rugby brings not only another great round of games to look forward to but also another great Super Rugby Review/ Preview show. This time we have convinced the great Marty Banks ...

Brett Cameron- What a Lad from 2022-04-04T04:00

At just 25 years old, Brett Cameron has had a truely unique career to date. He's won almost everything there is to win in NZ Rugby with Canterbury and the Crusaders. He's even achieved what ever...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 7 from 2022-03-31T20:23

Another ripper round of Super Rugby ahead for round 7, with plenty of juicy match ups to preview. As always I'm joined by the lad, co-host Searley from searley talks sport. We are even joined fo...

Conor Gilsenan- What a Lad from 2022-03-28T05:00

Conor Gilsenan, the London Irish legend, the reality TV star and one of the biggest lads you'll meet joins me this week on What a Lad.

Gilly is a man who has popped up in plenty of other ...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 6 from 2022-03-25T05:00

We have a full round of Super Rugby again this week and crowds are back! How good!

I'm pumped to see crowds back and I'm sure the players will be too as it brings more intensity to a game...

Tom Robinson- What a Lad from 2022-03-21T05:00

Tom Robinson is one of the real characters in NZ Rugby, so it was awesome to get him on What a Lad and hear some of his classic yarns!

Big Tom has had a different pathway to the top to mo...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 5 from 2022-03-18T05:00

What a shambles round 5 has turned out to be with Covid taking a massive toll on the NZ teams, leaving us with just 4 games for us to preview this week. 

Unfortunately due to surgery on t...

Stephen Donald- What a Lad from 2022-03-14T05:00

Stephen Donald has one of the greatest stories in sport. From a man who copped so much public criticism, he couldn’t even go to the supermarket without hiding his identity. To becoming literally...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 4 from 2022-03-11T06:00

For this weeks Swysh Super Rugby Preview, we are lucky enough to be joined by th...

Richie Mo’unga- What a Lad from 2022-03-07T06:00

Richie Mo'unga is without a doubt one of the best players in the game and somehow even a better lad! It was awesome to get one of the greats on the Swysh Super Rugby Preview, we have a very special guest in podcas...

Ben May- What a Lad from 2022-02-28T06:00

Ben May is officially the oldest player to ever play Super Rugby and unofficially he is one of the most entertaining lads you will meet.

The man affectively known as Old Dad to his team m...

Super Rugby Preview- Round 2 from 2022-02-25T06:00

Another round of Super Rugby and another What a Lad preview! As you may have heard last week, Tom Marshall has kindly offered to join the panel every week and has watched all last weeks footy to...

Filipo Levi- What a Lad from 2022-02-21T06:00

The life after sport transition is something that plays on all athletes minds. It's hard to prepare for and you don't really know what you're in for until you're in it.

For Filipo Levi he...

Super Rugby Preview from 2022-02-18T06:00

We're trying something a bit different with this one and giving you a Marshall brother preview Super Rugby Pacific. We preview the games and highlight a key member from each team. We also give o...

Elliot Dixon- What a Lad from 2022-02-14T06:00

Was it a try, or did he drop it? That has been the question that has followed Elliot Dixon since his incredible try to win the Highlanders their first ever Super Rugby title.

However, the...

Denny Solomona- What a Lad from 2022-02-07T06:00

Professional sport always sounds like the dream lifestyle but as you'll hear, in this episode from Denny Solomona, it does come with it's challenges.

The honesty that Denny speaks with in...

Victor Vito- What a Lad from 2022-01-31T06:00

Most fans will know Victor Vito as the big physical beast, who is big fast and strong and has all the skills in the world. The Victor Vito you are about to hear is the very well educated, absolu...

Ethan Blackadder- What a Lad from 2022-01-24T06:00

Season 3 of What a Lad is here and there is no better way to start the new season, than with one of the biggest lads to walk this earth, the great Ethan Blackadder! So many of you have been requ...

James Lowe- What a Lad from 2021-12-20T06:00

James Lowe has had an incredible journey to becoming the Irish International winger!

  The kid gifted with size, speed and skill, was always going to have a successful sporting career. Ho...

Ardie Savea- What a Lad from 2021-12-13T06:00

The lads just keep coming and honestly they don't get much bigger than Ardie Savea. The man who is leading the way for NZ athletes on and off the field, inspiring many, including myself, along t...

Jordie Barrett- What a Lad from 2021-12-10T06:00

Jordie Barrett, yes the great Jordie Barrett, has come on what a lad and as he has always done on the field, he has well and truely delivered with this yarn!

I throughly enjoyed listening...

Will Jordan- What a Lad from 2021-12-06T06:00

There aren’t too many players who make the game of rugby look as easy as Will Jordan does, his speed and acceleration look effortless as he often leaves opposition scrambling. His rise to the to...

Pari Pari Parkinson - What a Lad from 2021-12-03T06:00

Pari Pari Parkinson is one of the most unique characters in NZ rugby. From his unique hairstyles on his 2.08m frame, to his often painted toenails and just his unique personality which he owns a...

Damian Mckenzie- What a Lad from 2021-11-29T06:00

The legend that is Damian Mckenzie joins me this week on What a Lad and geez what a lad he is!

In this episode we talk about his recent signing with Suntory in the Japan Top League, which...

Regan Ware&Andrew Knewstubb- What a Lad from 2021-11-22T06:00

This week I am joined by not just one great lad on the podcast but two of them! Who better to get on as a duo than All Black 7s stars, key Tasman Mako members and best mates Regan Ware and Andre...

Ollie Norris- Prank from 2021-11-19T05:50:33

New Prank Friday is back with a very familiar prank for What a Lad listeners, "Dougie" from TVNZ has already got Tasman Mako Jacob Norris on board for his new TV show. So his next step is to get...

Willie Havili- What a Lad from 2021-11-15T06:00

The recent Moana Pacifica signing and Tasman Mako, Willie Havili joins me on What a Lad this week.

Its awesome to see Willie back playing at the level that he is, after taking some time a...

Luca Inch- What a Lad from 2021-11-08T06:00

Luca Inch may not be a household name just yet but this lad is without a doubt one of the biggest characters in NZ Rugby.

At just 20 years old, the big front rower has had a massive year,...

Jason Eaton- What a Lad from 2021-11-01T05:00

The legendary Jason Eaton is one of the most recognisable lads in Rugby. The long flowing mullet, the big bushy beard and the big 2 meter frame. Combine that with the personality of one of the b...

Liam Squire- What a Lad from 2021-10-25T06:00

Liam Squire was one of the most feared players in world rugby, he had an incredible ability to throw his body into contact with zero thought of self preservation. While that approach created Lia...

Macca Springer- What a Lad from 2021-10-18T05:00

Macca Springer is one of the most promising young rugby talents in the country, having  just turned 18 years old and has already made an impact at the Provincial level with the Tasman Mako.

Jacob Norris- Prank from 2021-10-11T05:00

There's a new TV show about to launch called "Brother Battles". It's a show where some of the most famous brothers in the country go head to head in all sorts of challenges. With the catch being...

Joseph Sullivan- What a Lad from 2021-10-04T05:01

Joseph Sullivan, the Olympic Gold medalist in rowing, the 2 time Americas Cup winner with Team NZ and an absolute lad!

This really is an incredible story of someone who wasn't built to be...

Jerome Kaino- What a Lad from 2021-09-27T05:00

One of the greatest loose forwards in All Black history, @jeromekaino is on What a Lad this week and what a lad he is!

The humble enforcer who has had an incredible rugby career, having p...

Isaac John- What a Lad from 2021-09-20T04:00

Grateful to have the king lad Isaac John on What a Lad and man there was plenty to talk about in this one!

Starting with Isaac's successful NRL career, where he played for the Warriors, P...

Guy Williams - What a Lad from 2021-09-13T04:00

One of NZ best comedians and NZ today host Guy Williams joins me this week for an absolute classic yarn.

The local Nelson legend himself, has had a very eventful career and has never been...

Nehe Milner-Skudder- What a Lad from 2021-09-06T04:00

The man who possesses one of the deadliest side steps rugby has ever seen, Nehe Milner-Skudder, joins me this week on What a Lad to go through his rollercoaster journey.

It's so easy to t...

Ben O'Keeffe - What a Lad from 2021-08-30T04:00

There is no game without the man in the middle, so it was awesome to get one of the best referees in the world, Ben O' Keeffe on What a Lad to give an insight into one of the hardest jobs in the...

Luca Inch - Prank from 2021-08-27T04:00

It's been a long time between pranks but when you have a young lad like Luca Inch around your environment, a prank was never far away. Luca is one of the most promising front rowers in the count...

Kurt Baker- What a Lad from 2021-08-23T04:00

One of the great personalities in sport, Kurt Baker becomes the 100th guest on What a Lad and there's no better lad to raise the bat with!

Kurt's had an amazing career in the game and lik...

Clark Laidlaw - What a Lad from 2021-08-16T04:00

Straight back from the Tokyo Olympics as an Olympic Silver Medalist, I was lucky enough to get the great Scotsman and the All Blacks 7s coach Clark Laidlaw on this week.

Clarky has an imp...

Jamie Mackintosh - What a Lad from 2021-08-09T04:00

The proud Southern man, Jamie Mackintosh aka Whopper, joins me this week to go through his eventful career to date. 

During his time in NZ, Whopper was a highly rated school boy who playe...

NRL Super Rugby Team from 2021-08-02T04:00

Imagine a Super Rugby team made up of 2021 NRL players, the best players in League swapping codes, to compete in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. That's what we have done here in this p...

Tom Marshall- Announcement from 2021-07-26T04:00

He's back! Tom Marshall, the Tasman Mako legend has returned to the province where it all started for him. I was lucky enough to get him around to the What a Lad Studio, to talk about his return...

Liam Mitchell- Announcement from 2021-07-19T04:00

One of NZ rugbys biggest names is off! Liam Mitchell the Hurricane and Manawatu Turbo legend, has decided to head off shore with a deal that no one saw coming. He tell's all exclusively to the W...

Solomon Alaimalo- What a Lad from 2021-07-12T04:00

Youth suicide rates in NZ are out of hand and something needs to be done about it, so it was awesome to get the legend Solomon Alaimalo on What a Lad to openly share what he has been through. Ev...

Otere Black- Announcement from 2021-07-05T13:37:51

The legendary lad Otere Black is off! Absolute heart break for NZ rugby, as he leaves NZ shores straight after guiding the Blues to their first Championship in a long time!

The beauty of ...

What a Guy - James Marshall from 2021-07-05T04:00

Unfortunately I can't release the Otere Black announcement episode I had planned, just yet. However I jumped on this podcast last week, which was hosted by Nelson College students Wil Thornalley...

Lima Sopoaga- What a Lad from 2021-06-28T04:00

Man I enjoyed this one with one of the Highlanders greats, Lima Sopoaga! Lima has had a very successful rugby career, having started with the Wellington Lions at just 18 and then moving down to ...

Alex Malcom (The Legend of Marty Banks)- What a Lad from 2021-06-25T04:00

Alex Malcom may not be your house hold name but if you do enjoy your rugby, then you probably know his Facebook page 'The Legend of Marty Banks'. His page is of course named after one of What a ...

Reed Prinsep - Prank from 2021-06-21T04:00

Reed Prinsep is a great lad who has always enjoyed wearing his Speedos. So what we've got here is an old prank from the archives, where our What a Lad prank expert Mark Abbott, calls a young Ree...

Scott Steele- What a Lad from 2021-06-14T04:00

Not many people had a crazier 2020 than the great Scott Steele. After being let go by London Irish just before Coronavirus hit, he found himself back at his parents house in Scotland, looking fo...

Beauden Barrett- What a Lad from 2021-06-11T04:00

Beauden Barrett is one of the best players in world rugby and one of the best lads you'll meet. It was awesome to get him on What a Lad and go through his journey to date as his journey is one o...

Theo Brophy Clews- What a Lad from 2021-06-07T04:00

I was shocked last week to hear that one of Englands most promising young players had to retire due to concussion. It was therefore great to get young Theo Brophy Clews on the podcast and hear h...

John Plumtree - What a Lad from 2021-05-31T04:00

The current All Black assistant coach and absolute lad John Plumtree joins me this week on What a Lad to go through his incredible career to date.

Plum has a very impressive CV, where he ...

Brendan McKibbin - What a Lad from 2021-05-24T04:00

With Super Rugby Trans Tasman underway I thought it was a great time to get an Aussie great on What a Lad and who better than the lad himself Brendan Mckibbin.

Brendan had a very successf...

Ben Lam- Prank from 2021-05-17T04:00

After the recent episode with Mark Abbott where we spoke about a few pranks, I thought it was a great chance to play one of my favourite pranks that he did during his time in the Hurricanes info...

TJ Perenara - Announcement from 2021-05-11T04:00

This is it, the moment you have all been waiting for (until it got leaked haha) but that's all good because in this episode we have one of the best lads in the game on the podcast, talking in de...

Mark Abbott- What a Lad from 2021-05-10T04:00

It was great to get me old mate Mark Abbott aka Jared on the What a Lad podcast and go through the big marns journey.

After being let go from the Canterbury Academy, Jared decided to back...

WRL- What a Lad Rugby League Side from 2021-05-07T04:00

We're trying something new for this one, I've got 3 absolute lads on who have all been on before, Marty Banks, Jackson Garden Bachop and Tom Marshall as we try to pick an NRL side out of 2021 Su...

Willis Halaholo- What a Lad from 2021-05-03T04:00

I’ve been looking forward to getting the great Willis Halaholo on What a Lad for a while now and man does he deliver with this one!

From life as a troubled teenager,...

Will Tupou -What a Lad from 2021-04-26T04:00

Crossing codes seems to be a hot topic at the moment, so who better to get on What a Lad than one of the greatest to ever do it, Will Tupou.

Will was a NRL sensation at a young age playin...

Iopu Iopu Aso - What a Lad from 2021-04-19T04:00

Stoked to have one of the great lads, Iopu Iopu Aso join me this week!

Some players just can’t catch a break, in 2015 Iopu was in career best form, he had just signe...

Jamison Gibson- Park - What a Lad from 2021-04-12T04:00

In this episode I catch up with the Irish legend himself, Jamison Gibson-Park and geez what a lad he is!

The kid who was raised on Great Barrier Island, is one of those guys who is good a...

Jeremy Thrush - What a Lad from 2021-04-05T04:00

The man many of you have been waiting for, the lad, the All Black, Jeremy Thrush joins me for this one!

Thrushy has it all, a great mo, a great laugh, a great jaw, an amazing voice and of...

Johnny Williams - What a Lad from 2021-03-29T05:00

The recently crowned Six Nations winner, Johnny Williams joins me on What a Lad this week and what a lad he is!

At only 24 years old, the current Welsh international has had a rollercoast...

Angus Ta'avao - What a Lad from 2021-03-26T05:00

Angus Ta'avao, what a lad he is! Man it was a good laugh to get one of the real characters in the game on What a Lad and go through his unbelievable journey! 

One thing I admire about big...

Tim Bateman- What a Lad from 2021-03-22T05:00

Tim Bateman has probably been one of the most under appreciated rugby players in New Zealand. He's someone you don't really notice how much he does for a team until he's in your side. He has a m...

Conrad Smith- What a Lad from 2021-03-15T05:00

Here is an absolute treat for you, Conrad Smith, the All Black great, the Hurricane legend and genuinely one of the greatest lads I've come across throughout my career. He is here on What a Lad!...

Brad Shields- What a Lad from 2021-03-12T06:00

Two English greats back to back! How good! This time I've got the great lad Brad Shields on to take me through his story and what a story it is!

Brads a player who I felt was playing well...

Lewis Moody- What a Lad from 2021-03-08T06:50:22

Not many people know this but todays guest Lewis Moody, is not only an English Rugby great and an absolute lad who is doing amazing things in this world, but he is also my brother in law. So it ...

John Hardie- What a Lad from 2021-03-05T06:00

The legend of John Hardie joins me for this one and he does not disappoint! Currently with the Newcastle Falcons, Hardsauce is probably better well known as the Scotland international, the Highl...

Austin Hay - What a Lad from 2021-03-01T07:00

I'm mixing it up a little bit with this one, going deeper in to the very important topic of mental health. For this episode I'm lucky enough to get on Austin Hay, a young English rugby player wh...

Loni Uhila- Prank from 2021-02-26T07:00

With the Joseph Parker fight this weekend, I thought it was a perfect chance to release the Loni Uhila aka The Tongan Bear prank. This prank was done in 2016, just before The Tongan Bear was abo...

Jebb Sinclair - What a Lad from 2021-02-22T06:00

I've held off getting this guest on as long as I could. I know you need to time your big names well, so I think now is a great time to take the podcast global and get on an international sensati...

Richard Watt- Prank from 2021-02-19T06:43:13

We are back with a prank, it's been a long time! This one was found deep in the archives which takes us back to 2015 when a young Mark Abbot calls Hurricanes forwards coach Richard (hard parts) ...

Mark Stafford- What a Lad from 2021-02-15T07:00

The beauty of a podcast, you think you know someone well, then you sit with them on the podcast and you are absolutely blown away with their story. That is exactly how this episode with the grea...

Blair Cowan- What a Lad from 2021-02-12T06:00

In this episode I catch up with the Scotland international and London Irish star, Blair Cowan. 

I found this an interesting yarn hearing that Blair was someone who never really took rugby...

Robbie Flynn- What a Lad from 2021-02-08T06:00

Man this episode with Robbie Flynn got me good, it is the classic case of talent vs discipline but with so much more to it. Robbie Flynn really should be a household name. He should be known as ...

Jacob Atkins- What a Lad from 2021-02-05T07:00

Many of you will be wondering who is Jacob Atkins? Well I can tell you right now, that he is a very talented rugby player and an absolute Lad who just loves code!

Although the man they ca...

Marty Banks - What a Lad from 2021-02-01T06:00

For the first episode of season 2 I knew I had to get one of the biggest lads in the game on! Good news, I have got one in the form of the absolute lad himself, Marty Banks!

Banksy, who h...

What a Lad- Season 2 update from 2021-01-31T08:29:18

I've just squeezed in an extra episode (solo) before the first episode with Marty Banks is released tomorrow, just to update you all on the plans for What a Lad going forward.

In the epis...

Brad Weber- What a Lad from 2020-12-18T06:00

Here we are, the last episode of season 1! For this one I felt the pressure to bring you one of everyones favourite lads and I think I have come up trumps here, with the champion lad and unbelie...

Andrew Goodman- What a Lad from 2020-12-14T06:00

Get ready for this one as the GOAT lad Andrew Goodman joins me, as we go through his journey as well as some classic yarns along the way!

Goody in most known for being the Tasman Mako leg...

Ngani Laumape- What a Lad from 2020-12-11T06:00

In this episode I catch up with the hardest player on this planet to tackle, Ngani Laumape.

Unfortunately the audio quality on this episode is not great but Ngani certainly makes up for t...

Aaron Smith- What a Lad from 2020-12-07T06:00

In this episode I catch up with All Black legend, Aaron Smith.

In 2007 both Aaron and I missed out on the NZ u19s and I clearly remember sitting in the room with him afterwards both gutte...

Rieko Ioane- Prank from 2020-12-04T06:27:58

Here's a prank from late Super Rugby Aotearoa, where we call one of the best finishers in world rugby, Rieko Ioane. So for this prank, our prank expert Reggie Goodes makes the call, as he is loo...

Finlay Christie- What a Lad from 2020-11-30T06:00

I never thought this day would come, Finlay Christie coming on What a Lad but we did it!

It was a pleasure to sit down with this Scotland born legend, as he talks through his pathway to b...

Mitchell Hunt- What a Lad from 2020-11-27T06:00

In this episode I catch up with the NZ Halberg award winner for the best sporting moment of the year 2017 and potentially the decade Mitchell Hunt.

Hunty who was born and raised in Nelson...

Dan Cron- What a Lad from 2020-11-23T06:42:39

In this episode I catch up with a man very well known for his stories, Hurricanes scrum coach, Dan Cron.

Crono has had a pretty unique pathway through the coaching ranks which has seen hi...

Leicester Fainga'anuku- What a Lad from 2020-11-20T06:00

In this episode I catch up with one of the most talented and most exciting young talents coming through the NZ ranks at the moment, Leicester Fainga'anuku. 

Leicester was a school boy sup...

Grayson Hart- What a Lad from 2020-11-16T06:00

With the exciting new partnership What a Lad has formed with Pure Sport CBD, I just had to get on the Co Founder, the self acclaimed journeyman and absolute lad himself, Grayson Hart.

So ...

John Plumtree- Prank from 2020-11-13T06:19:43

For this prank we go back a few years to when current All Black assistant coach John Plumtree was coaching the Hurricanes. Plum had just had a back operation mid season from carrying the side, so w...

Quentin MacDonald- What a Lad from 2020-11-09T07:00

The king of Blenheim joins me for this one, as I sit down and go through the career of Tasman Mako legend Quentin MacDonald. Although Q has only ever played for one Provincial side in Tasman, he...

Tim O'Malley- What a Lad from 2020-11-06T07:00

I've said it before but I'll say it again, you can't have a podcast called 'What a Lad' without getting the best lads in the game on! So the lad himself Tim O'Malley was an absolute must! He may...

Kieron Fonotia- What a Lad from 2020-11-02T07:00

The setting was perfect, the backdrop of the famous deck which over looks the sea, the shiny new bike just to my right with the sofa seat attached and a cold fortune favours in hand. Podcast set...

Anton Segner- What a Lad from 2020-10-30T06:00

In this episode, I catch up with the one of the most promising players coming through the NZ ranks at the moment, young German sensation Anton Segner! 

Anton who was born and raised in Fr...

Isaac Ross - What a Lad from 2020-10-26T06:00

When you've been playing Rugby professionally for the past 15 seasons for teams which include, the Crusaders, the Highlanders, the Chiefs, NZ Maori, NTT Shining Arcs and the All Blacks you're bo...

Dan Hollinshead -What a Lad from 2020-10-23T06:00

In this episode I catch up with the youngest journeyman in NZ rugby Dan Hollinshead. Dan has played for Bay of Plenty since leaving school and has also had stints with Agen in France, the Coca C...

Alex Nankivell- What a Lad from 2020-10-19T06:00

In this episode I catch up with Tasman Mako and Chiefs legend Alex Nankivell, who takes us through his journey to date.

Its hard to believe but Alex has played the past 6 seasons with the...

Otere Black- What a Lad from 2020-10-16T06:00

Anyone who has had the pleasure of playing with or just knowing Otere Black, will know that he is one of the best lads you could meet! One of the greats! So it was awesome to have him come on th...

Quin Strange- What a Lad from 2020-10-14T06:00

In this episode I catch up with one of the newest All Blacks named in the current squad, Quin Strange. He has been on such a crazy rollercoaster the past few weeks, from being named in the lates...

Louie Chapman- What a Lad from 2020-10-12T06:00

Here he is, the lad that most of you asked for, the super talented, the very popular, Louie Chapman!

Louie has burst onto the NZ rugby scene this season with his impressive cameos off the...

Isaac Ross- Prank from 2020-10-09T06:00

Like I've been saying the past few weeks, pranks are getting really hard now! However, as always, when a new player arrives a new team, they are always vulnerable. So as soon as I heard Isaac Ro...

James Marshall- An Ordinary Kiwi from 2020-10-05T06:00

Here's an episode I jumped on last week for one of the Nelson lads, Conner Karena, who is out there doing real good things with his podcast. It's always cool to jump on someone else's podcast, t...

Leicester Fainga'anuku- Prank from 2020-10-02T07:00

For this prank I tried the exact same formula as the Billy Proctor prank but this time with Crusader and Tasman Mako star Leicester Fainga'anuku. Here I call up Leciester as a Dunedin radio host...

Billy Guyton- What a Lad from 2020-09-28T07:00

With it being the Mental Wellbeing Round in the Mitre10 cup this weekend, I had to get on Billy Guyton a man who has an incredible mental health story, that just blew me away the first time I he...

Billy Proctor- Prank from 2020-09-25T06:00

This prank was inspired by real life events, for anyone who has a brother or someone who looks like them. When I came back to Nelson to see my family, I was always mistaken for my brother Tom an...

David Havili- What a Lad from 2020-09-21T06:00

In this episode I catch up David Havili, the most passionate man in NZ rugby. He's an All Black, a Crusader and of course the very inspirational skipper of Tasman Mako.

Davie has had a to...

Kane Leaupepe- Prank from 2020-09-18T06:00

For this prank we go back 2 years to when the big Samoan International, Kane Leaupepe, had just joined the Hurricanes halfway through the year. Whenever that happened it always meant there was a...

Tom Marshall- What a Lad from 2020-09-14T06:00

In this episode I finally get to catch up with my brother, Tom Marshall, who comes on to make his What a Lad debut! It was good times reminiscing on what life was like for us growing up, the rel...

Hugh Renton- Prank from 2020-09-11T06:00

After having the great Hugh Renton on the podcast on Monday, I thought it was a good time to go back and find the prank I tried on him when he had just arrived to the Hurricanes straight out of ...

Hugh Renton- What a Lad from 2020-09-07T06:00

Some players just get no luck during their careers and that pretty much sums up Hugh Rentons career to date. Hugh has had a massive wrap on him as a player since joining the Hurricanes straight ...

Dalton Papali'i- Prank from 2020-09-04T06:00

For this prank I call one of the stand out young players in NZ, Dalton Papali'i to see if he would be interested in becoming the face of the aquarium Kelly Tarltons. Now I don't know Dalton pers...

Tevita Koloamatangi- What a Lad from 2020-08-31T06:00

If there was an award for the best team mate in World Rugby the my guest for this episode, Tevita Koloamatangi would be shortlisted every year. Absolute champion bloke on and off the field! Tevi...

Mitchell Hunt- Prank from 2020-08-28T05:00

This prank was inspired by the recent naming of the North v South teams and seeing a young Nelson lad Mitchell Hunt named in the North team. So I thought it would be a good idea to see if I coul...

James Marshall- Life Livers Academy from 2020-08-26T06:00

Here is an episode that I jumped on a couple of months ago on the podcast called the Life Livers Academy with Jamie O' Donnell. It's an awesome podcast with lots of cool guests who talk about wa...

Christian Cullen- Prank from 2020-08-24T05:00

Pranks are getting tough, players have switched on so we thought it was time to get a legend, who better than potentially the greatest player to ever play the game Christian Cullen!

So, C...

Julian Savea- What a Lad from 2020-08-21T06:00

He is back and straight on the What a Lad podcast to tell us all about it. It is one of the biggest names in the game, Julian Savea who joins me after his second week training with the Hurricane...

Simon Hickey- Prank from 2020-08-19T06:00

For this prank we go back to a time when Simon Hickey had just arrived at the Hurricanes, a time when the keyboard warriors were out in full force targeting whoever was named in the 10 jersey. S...

Dane Coles- What a Lad from 2020-08-16T07:00

We did it, we finally got the best hooker to play the game Dane Coles, to come on and share his stories. Colesy is a completely misunderstood bloke, one of the best guys you'll ever meet off the...

Jamie Booth- What a Lad from 2020-08-12T06:00

In this episode I catch up with one of the real lads of the Hurricanes and Manawatu Turbos, Jamie Booth. Boothy has had an eventful rugby journey to date, playing for plenty of teams as he's sat...

Mike Lash- What a Lad from 2020-08-09T12:02:52

With this weekend being Mental Wellbeing round of Super Rugby Aotearoa, I thought it'd be a good chance to chat with Ex professional referee Mike Lash. Lashy has had his own mental health journe...

Kobus van Wyk- What a Lad from 2020-08-06T09:00

In this episode I catch up with Hurricanes flyer Kobus van Wyk, as he takes us through his story which has led him to be starring on the wing for the Hurricanes this season. He also talks about ...

Damian Mckenzie- Prank from 2020-07-31T06:00

For this prank I call All Black and Chiefs star Damian Mckenzie to see if I can get him to do a nude calendar for the new food company he's using. Damian is one of the real good lads of NZ rugby...

Shaun Stevenson- Prank from 2020-07-24T06:00

For this prank I call on my expert pranker Reggie Goodes, who calls Chiefs winger Shaun Stevenson to see if he can get him to invest in a really bad investment idea. 

This prank ...

TJ Perenara- What a Lad from 2020-07-18T06:30

In this episode I catch up with one of the biggest names in NZ rugby TJ Perenara. TJ has achieved so much in his career already that it's hard to believe that he is still only 28! He's already t...

Ngani Laumape- Prank from 2020-07-15T15:01:25

For this prank we call a young Ngani Laumape who had just joined the Hurricanes. The plan was to see if we could get him to run out for his Hurricanes debut match with a dreadlock wig on, just t...

Jona Nareki- Prank from 2020-07-09T06:00

For this new prank I give Keithy another crack at calling a player, this time it's Highlanders winger Jona Nareki who gets the invite around for dinner. I had never met Jona before this prank bu...

Hisa Sasagi- Prank from 2020-07-07T06:30

This one here was my very first prank which was on a young Hisa Sasagi who had just arrived to the Hurricanes. I call him as a Hurricanes fan called Keithy and try to invite him to my farm. Hisa...

Alex Fidow- What a Lad from 2020-07-03T14:00

In this episode I catch up with the extremely talented Hurricanes prop Alex Fidow. Not only is he super talented on the field but he also has a few hidden talents off it! The man they call Axe t...

Pita Ahki- Prank from 2020-06-29T14:32:29

For this prank I call a young Pita Ahki who had just joined the Hurricanes. I call him as someone from one of our new sponsors (they weren't a sponsor) Pita Pit and offer him an average offer to...

Jackson Garden Bachop- What a Lad from 2020-06-27T18:54:40

In this episode I catch up with the Hurricanes no10 Jackson Garden Bachop. Jacko is from one of the most famous rugby families in NZ rugby with both his parents representing NZ at the highest le...

Fletcher Smith- Prank from 2020-06-25T16:00

In this episode I call Fletcher Smith from the Hurricanes as a "new sponsor" and offer him a pretty average deal to join the team. Have a listen to see if he's keen..

If you enjo...

Liam Mitchell- What a Lad from 2020-06-20T12:39:34

In this episode I catch up with Liam Mitchell aka Chippy, who has a crazy story! In the space of 2 years, he went from being the leader of the famous Manawatu Turbo bucketheads to go on to play ...

Mike Coman- What a Lad from 2020-06-14T21:24:43

In this episode we have the most requested guest join us to take us through his journey, Mike Coman! Mike shares stories from his time with Canterbury, Hawkes Bay, The Hurricanes, Edinburgh and ...

Salesi Rayasi with Jonty- Prank from 2020-06-11T20:14:49

Here is the prank where Salesi Rayasi gets a call from Jonty (a passionate Hurricanes fan) who tries to make things as awkward as possible for the new signing. 

Follow the 'What a Lad' po...

Salesi Rayasi - What a Lad from 2020-06-10T13:20:55

In this episode we catch up with the next big thing in NZ rugby Salesi Rayasi. We talk about everything from growing up in Japan, to why he tucks his pants up so high. He also takes us through h...

Reggie Goodes- What a Lad from 2020-06-03T19:20

In this episode I catch up with Ex Hurricane Reggie Goodes who takes us through his incredible journey which involves everything from moving to NZ from South Africa at the tough age of 13, to ha...