Podcast Episodes

Freedom Vaha'akolo- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 297

Freedom Vaha'akaolo’s story is one of the wildest and most emotional you’ll ever hear. He is one incredibly talented rugby player who certainly didn't take the typical pathway.

From the age of just 11…

Published on 8 hours ago

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 296

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is one of the most electric players in New Zealand rugby!

A proud Taranaki man, who went from Blues prospect to a Highlanders star as his story takes a wild turn when a r…

Published on 1 week ago

The Kiwiventures- Ben & Alex

Season 6 Episode 295

Two absolute lads on one outrageous mission. Alex and Ben decided they wanted to do something that would really push them to their limits for Movember so became the first ever to walk across New Zeal…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Steve Devine- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 294

Steve Devine is one of the toughest men to ever pull on a rugby jersey. A proud Aussie who moved over to NZ for an opportunity with Auckland, where he quickly made NZ home. Where the fearless competi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Tom Christie- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 293

Tom Christie is one of the toughest workhorses in New Zealand rugby.

In this episode the multiple Super Rugby champion opens up on leadership, injuries, and why he’s leaving the Crusaders to chase a n…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Mitchell Scott- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 292

Mitchell Scott was one of the most talented outside backs in New Zealand rugby, electric pace, unreal footwork, and a try-scoring instinct few could match. But behind the highlight reels was a roller…

Published on 1 month ago

Jacob Ellison- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 291

Jacob Ellison is one of Wellington’s great unsung heroes – a tough, mobile front-rower who gave absolutely everything every time he pulled on a jersey. From the Wellington Lions and Hurricanes to the…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Kylem O'Donnell- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 290

Kylem O’Donnell is a lad who has truly lived the highs and lows of chasing the rugby dream. From starring at Hamilton Boys’ High to winning an NPC title with Taranaki and travelling the world with th…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mark Hammett- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 289

Mark Hammett has done it all in the game. With 81 games for the Crusaders, 4 Super Rugby titles, 29 Tests for the All Blacks and now a spot in the Crusaders Hall of Fame, Hammer’s rugby journey is an…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will Genia- What a Lad

Season 6 Episode 288

Will Genia is one of the all-time great halfbacks and after this conversation I'm sure you'll understand why. With over 100 Tests for the Wallabies, a Super Rugby title with the Reds and stints with …

Published on 2 months ago