What a Lad

Sean Maitland- What a Lad

I know everyone will remember Sean Maitlands beautiful stride as he galloped down the field, what an athlete and what a journey he has had! From growing up in Tokoroa, to

The Greatest Rivalry Test 4 Review Ft Searley

Well that's the Greatest Rivalry tour all done and dusted and it was a tour that lived up to the hype. This tour had high expectations but after producing 4 incredible te

The Greatest Rivalry Preview TEST 4 Ft Searley

The final Test of the Greatest Rivalry Tour is here, with the All Blacks and Springboks heading to Baltimore for one last showdown! South Africa lead the series 2-1 afte

The Greatest Rivalry Test 3 Review Ft Bryn Hall

The All Blacks vs Springboks Greatest Rivalry Tour continues to deliver, with another massive Test match that had everything! Bryn Hall joins me to break down the third

The Greatest Rivalry Preview TEST 3 Ft Bryn Hall

The Greatest Rivalry Tour is all square at 1-1 and Test Three is set to be massive! Bryn Hall joins me to break down where the All Blacks can improve, the Springboks’ se

Dr Kerry Spackman- What a Lad

Dr Kerry Spackman has spent decades studying one fascinating question — what separates the very best from everyone else? As a cognitive neuroscientist and high-performa

The Greatest Rivalry Test 2 Preview Ft Jeff McTainsh

Episode 3 of The What a Lad Greatest Rivalry series, reviewing the All Blacks’ thrilling midweek clash against the Lions and previewing a massive second Test against the

The Greatest Rivalry Test 1 Review Ft Searley

Episode 2 of The What a Lad Greatest Rivalry series, reviewing an incredible opening Test between the All Blacks and Springboks at Ellis Park! For this episode, I’m join

The Greatest Rivalry Test 1 Preview Ft Tamati Ellision & Searley

Episode 1 of The What a Lad Greatest Rivalry preview show where we preview all you need to know about the test between the All Blacks and the Springboks this weekend! Fo

Uilisi Halaholo- What a Lad

Uilisi Halaholo has a story so good it was one of the reasons I started this podcast. A naturally gifted player from a young age, who was heading down the wrong path to m

Daniel Kirkpatrick- What a Lad

Dan Kirkpatrick was an age grade superstar who was starting Super Rugby with the Hurricanes at just 20 years old. He’s a guy I always remember as being just a genuine goo

Kurt Eklund - What a Lad

Kurt Eklund has one of the most unique journeys in New Zealand rugby. A Super Rugby champion, Māori All Blacks captain and one of the most respected hookers in the countr

Antonio Shalfoon- What a Lad

Antonio Shalfoon is someone who is a very different person off the field than he may seem on it. Known as a bit of a grub on the field, off the field he is one of the gre

Jeremy Eparaima - Change is Possible

Jeremy's story is one of the most powerful we've ever shared on What a Lad. Growing up in an abusive household, Jeremy experienced years of physical violence. Carrying t

Daniel Hobbs- Change is Possible

Daniel Hobbs may not be a household name in New Zealand sport, but his story is one of the most powerful we've ever shared on What a Lad. Known throughout Tasman rugby a

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto - What a Lad

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has one of the most remarkable stories in Australian rugby. He didn't even start playing rugby union until Year 12, yet just a few years later he was

Ben Volavola- What a Lad

Ben Volavola has one of the most unique careers in world rugby. Across a 13-year professional journey, he's played for the Waratahs, Crusaders, North Harbour, Canterbury,

Super Rugby Review + All Black naming reaction

The 2026 Super Rugby season is officially done and what a finish it was. The Hurricanes capped off a remarkable campaign with a dominant 60-5 victory in the final, produc

Liam Squire- Fan Favourite

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 t

Jayden Broome- What a Lad

Jayden Broome is one of the most inspiring young rugby players you'll come across. A proud Gore local who spent his childhood with a rugby ball in his hands with a dream