Hadleigh Parkes- What a Lad
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Welsh Rugby superstar Hadleigh Parkes is one of the great stories in rugby! A self described bat...
Sam Lane- What a Lad
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Lane is one of NZs very best hockey players and an absolute lad! He is 100+ gamer for the New...
Freedom Vaha'akolo- What a Lad
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Freedom Vaha'akaolo’s story is one of the wildest and most emotional you’ll ever hear. He is one...
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens- What a Lad
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is one of the most electric players in New Zealand rugby!A proud Taran...
The Kiwiventures- Ben & Alex
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two absolute lads on one outrageous mission. Alex and Ben decided they wanted to do something that w...
Steve Devine- What a Lad
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Devine is one of the toughest men to ever pull on a rugby jersey. A proud Aussie who moved ove...
Tom Christie- What a Lad
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Christie is one of the toughest workhorses in New Zealand rugby.In this episode the multiple Sup...
Mitchell Scott- What a Lad
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mitchell Scott was one of the most talented outside backs in New Zealand rugby, electric pace, unrea...
Jacob Ellison- What a Lad
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Ellison is one of Wellington’s great unsung heroes – a tough, mobile front-rower who gave ...
Kylem O'Donnell- What a Lad
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kylem O’Donnell is a lad who has truly lived the highs and lows of chasing the rugby dream. From s...
Mark Hammett- What a Lad
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Hammett has done it all in the game. With 81 games for the Crusaders, 4 Super Rugby titles, 29 ...
Will Genia- What a Lad
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Genia is one of the all-time great halfbacks and after this conversation I'm sure you'll unders...
Holly Parkes on What a Lad
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode I’m joined by Holly Parkes, someone who lived through the reality of cari...
Du’Plessis Kirifi - What a Lad
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Du’Plessis Kirifi has had one of the more inspiring journeys to the top and is one heck of lad to ...
George Bridge- What a Lad
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest Western Force signing George Bridge is our guest this week and what a lad he is! From hum...
Amy Du Plessis on What a Lad
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this one I am joined by one of the Black Ferns’ most exciting talents, Amy du Plessis. Amy’s...
Angus Ta'avao- What a Lad
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angus Ta’avao is one of the biggest characters in New Zealand rugby, someone who is always good va...
Oli Mathis- What a Lad
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oli Mathis is one of the most talented young players in the country. The Hamilton Boys star produced...
Jamison Gibson Park- Fan Favourite
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamison Gibson Park has gone on to be without a doubt one of the best 9s in world rugby! He's one of...
Daniel Bell- What a Lad
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Bell might not be a recognisable name for you all, but as soon as you hear that voice – you...
Sam Darry- What a Lad
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Darry is a massive lad! Standing at over 2 metres tall and at just 24 years old the man has achi...
Mitchell Drummond- What a Lad
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No one has won more Super Rugby titles than Mitchell Drummond! A man who has done it all in the red ...
Colin Mansbridge- What a Lad
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby fans don't get much bigger than Colin Mansbridge! Who also just happens to be potentially the ...
Nic Gill- What a Lad
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s trained the greatest All Blacks of the modern era, he's survived the pressure cooker of test ...
Michael Fatialofa- Fan Favourite
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks Fan Favourite episode we throw back to one of the most powerful episodes to date, I’...
Scott Waldrom- What a Lad
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one has it all — Scott Waldrom, one of the most explosive loose forwards to play the game, ju...
Marty Banks- What a Lad
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Banks was a cult hero, fans loved him. He looked like your average kiwi bloke, tall, low muscl...
Mark Stafford- Fan Favourite
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We got back to an early fan favourite for this one with the great Mark Stafford!The beauty of a podc...
Ioane Moananu- What a Lad
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Who's that new hooker at the Crusaders?" That's a question I'm hearing everywhere! Well in fact tha...
Scott Fuglistaller- What a Lad
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Fuglistaller was one of those champion team mates who did everything he could to be the best h...
Charlie Gubb- Fan Favourite
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Voted by you guys as the funniest episode ever!Charlie Gubb is one of my all time favourite Warriors...
Taha Kemara- What a Lad
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taha Kemara is one of the most talented players in the country, he's fast, he's tough, he has an inc...
Robbie Flynn- Fans Favourite
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 5 years of What a Lad here is one of your selected favourite episodes with the great Robbie Fl...
Andy Ellis- What a Lad
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Ellis is one of the most well connected lads on the planet and after this episode it’s clear ...
Harry Wilson- What a Lad
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Wilson in 2023 missed out on the Wallabies RWC squad and was even struggling to make the Austr...
Kyle Preston- What a Lad
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Preston is someone who deserves every bit of success he gets. His work ethic is unmatched and t...
Christian Lio-Willie- What a Lad
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fact that Christian Lio-Willie is a qualified dentist still blows my mind! Almost every player I...
Morgan Mitchell- What a Lad
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for one of the most inspiring episodes yet with the legendary lad Morgan Mitchell. Born de...
Jack Mesley- What a Lad
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Super Rugby just around the corner, who better to talk to than the Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley....
Tom Walsh- What a Lad
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Walsh has been one of the best shot-putters in the world for the last decade so it was an honour...
Brayden Mitchell- What a Lad
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone who has played with Brayden Mitchell will testify that he is one of the greatest lads to pl...
Mark Nawaqanitawase- What a Lad
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Nawaqanitawase has had one of the most eventful 12 months in sport! Firstly heading to the Rugb...
Rob Penney- What a Lad
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The life of a head coach can be as brutal at times and it's fair to say that Rob Penney has been on ...
Hugh Pyle- What a Lad
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on What a Lad we are joined by Hugh Pyle who in my opinion is the greatest Australian rugb...
Hamish Kerr- What a Lad
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hamish Kerr is officially the greatest High Jumper in the world having recently won Gold at the Pari...
Christian Cullen- What a Lad
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Cullen is a legend. You only have to watch a few minutes of his highlights package to remi...
Casey Laulala- What a Lad
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Laulala is one of the most likeable characters you'll meet with an inspiring story from growin...
Ross Filipo- What a Lad
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Filipo is one of the greatest lads in our game, whose journey through rugby has been nothing sh...
Kane Barrett- What a Lad
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about the greatest rugby family in this country ever, it's almost impossible to go past...
Aaron Mauger- What a Lad
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Mauger loves rugby, he's so passionate about the game and he is so grateful for his involvemen...
Laurence Corlett- What a Lad
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves a battler and when it comes to one of the greatest battlers to ever play the game the...
Colin Cooper- What a Lad
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Cooper is one of the great great human beings, he's one of the wisest souls on the planet – ...
Carlo Tizzano- What a Lad
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carlo Tizzano has burst on to the international rugby scene this season with an incredible work rate...
Ross Devlin - Living with a Brain Injury
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Devlin was your classic old school player, he threw his body and head into everything and was t...
Bailey Simonsson- What a Lad
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bailey Simonsson is one of the best outside backs in the NRL and it was crazy to hear how close he w...
Chris Eaton- What a Lad
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Chris Eaton episode is one that left my cheeks sore from laughing so much, while also pulled on ...
Lomano Lemeki- What a Lad
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Japanese royalty Lomano Lemek! The Japanese rugby legend who has been to th...
Tamaiti Williams- What a Lad
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tamaiti Williams is one of the most exciting talents in the game, he's a whopping 196cm (6ft4) and 1...
Richard Kahui- What a Lad
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Kahui is one of those player that when fit was one of the best in the world and the unfortun...
Daryl Mitchell- What a Lad
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daryl Mitchell is the NZ Black Cap who deserves every single bit of success he gets! From battling a...
Joel Everson-What a Lad
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Everson with potentially the craziest story ever on What a Lad! This episode will blow your min...
Bryn Hall- What a Lad
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bryn Hall has not only been one of the best 9's in NZ rugby for the last decade but he's also been t...
Shiray Kaka- One of the greats
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shiray Kaka is the NZ Black Ferns 7s star who is also one of the biggest personalities in the game! ...
Timoci Tavatavanawi- What a Lad
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Timoci Tavatavanawi is the Fijian powerhouse who has quickly become the most destructive ball carrie...
Jamie Hannah- What a Lad
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Hannah is one of the most impressive young players in our game, you don't often see forwards w...
Cam Roigard- What a Lad
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cam Roigard is one of the most exciting talents in the game right now. In the last couple of years h...
Norm Maxwell- What a Lad
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Norm Maxwell was pound for pound the hardest hitter this game has probably ever seen. At just 90kgs ...
Chelsea and Alana Bremner
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by the legendary Black Fern sisters Chelsea and Alana Bremner. These two...
Peter Breen- What a Lad
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the lad Peter Breen, who is the founder of Rugby Bricks which is responsi...
The Dom Harvey Podcast
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I jump on one of the biggest podcasts in the country, The Dom Harvey podcast which ...
Johnny McNicholl- What a Lad
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the great lads of Welsh and NZ rugby Johnny McNicholl is on What a Lad this week, after retur...
The O-Studio Podcast-Ft James Marshall What a Lad
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode I jump on the other side of the mic by going on the O-Studio podcast hosted by the ...
Tim Naki- What a Lad
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Naki has to be one of the most likeable lads you'll meet. He's as down to earth as they come, he...
Sam Whitelock- What a Lad
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Whitelock is one of the all-time greats of rugby! In this episode he discusses his recent decisi...
Dexter Dunn- What a Lad
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dexter Dunn is one of the greatest Harness Drivers ever, period. His strike rate since he started ou...
Will Jordan- What a Lad
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will Jordan is one of those rugby players who is just a joy to watch. He's fast, he's got all the sk...
What a Lad trailer 2024
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a Lad is a podcast by James Marshall who talks to some of the biggest names and best lads on th...
Matt Todd- What a Lad
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Todd is one of the most understated Canterbury, Crusader and All Black legend there is! A man w...
What a Lad x Sporting Rumble: Super Rugby Super Pod
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mulls & John from The Sporting Rumble and Jimmy Marshall from What a Lad have joined forces to b...
James O'Connor- What a Lad
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I think of genuine superstars of Australian rugby, I think James O’Connor. He is the youngest...
Joe Moody - What a Lad
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not many thought I would be able to rope in the humble All Black legend Joe Moody on to What a Lad b...
Brodie Retallick - What a Lad
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brodie Retallick is one of the all time great All Blacks and also one of the all time lads so what b...
Anton Lienert-Brown - What a Lad
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is, the last episode of season 4 and as always I love to finish the season with one of the a...
Kayla Ahki- One of the greats!
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We always hear about the journey from an athletes point of view but never from the one behind the sc...
Paul Iffil- What a Lad
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gambling addictions are growing in society rapidly and even more so if professional sport. Disposabl...
Ged Robinson- Life after Rugby
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The life after rugby transition has been a struggle for so many who have been through it and as you’...
Corey Flynn- What a Lad
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Flynn is the definition of a lad! He's just one of those truely genuine good blokes who has ha...
The RWC Final- Dance in France final Review
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That’s it! The 2023 RWC is all over and man has that taken us on an emotional rollercoaster. So mu...
Hugh Renton- Mental Health
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh Renton is one of the NZ rugbys hard men, he's tough, he's aggressive and he has a reckless rega...
RWC Dance in France- The Final
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is! We are at the pinnacle of the sport a Rugby World Cup final with 2 of the most dominant ...
Shane Christie - What a Lad
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Christie is one of NZ's great lads! This is one of the the most honest, raw and engaging episo...
RWC Dance in France- Semi Finals
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before we start talking Semi Finals, lets sit back and take in what was the best weekend of Rugby yo...
Phill Jones- What a Lad
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phill Jones is one of the best shooters of a Basketball this country has ever seen. He scored thousa...
RWC Dance in France - Quarter Finals!
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How good is this Rugby World Cup! You couldn't ask for a more even, hard to predict quarter final ga...
Charlie Gubb- What a Lad
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Gubb is one of my all time favourite Warriors, not just because of the way he played on the ...
RWC Dance in France Preview- Round 5
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The last round of pool play is here and knockout rugby has come a week early for a few teams, which ...
Brad Mika- What a Lad
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big Brad Mika was one of those guys I loved watching growing up, an absolute beast with the skill se...
RWC Dance in France Preview- Round 4 pool play
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How good is the RWC, no game for the All Blacks but that didn’t stop the drame, Aussie gone, Dupon...
Sam Matavasi- What a Lad
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Matavasi is someone who certainly hasn't had the typical pathway to the top. In this episode we ...
RWC Dance in France Preview- Pool Play round 3
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How good is the Rugby World Cup, huge wins from NZ, SA and Ireland. Fiji with a massive win in the c...