What a Lad

Jeremy Manning- What a Lad

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Manning’s rugby journey is anything but ordinary. At just 16 years old he was playing against for the Marlborough Red Devils in the NPC which...

Cam Mcbride- What a Lad

14 Jan 2026

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Cam McBride is the very talented man behind the camera responsible for bringing the Crusaders to life every week. In this episode of What a Lad, Cam t...

Owen Franks- What a Lad

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

produced and after this episode it’s easy to see why.A 108-test All Black, multiple-time World Cup winner, and a cornerstone of the Crusaders’ mos...

Holly Parkes and Greg Johnson- What a Lad

17 Dec 2025

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Holly Parkes and Greg Johnson are two of the most purpose-driven people you’ll ever hear from.Holly Parkes first came on the podcast during one of t...

Rueben O'Neil- What a Lad

10 Dec 2025

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Reuben O’Neill has one of the most interesting stories in New Zealand rugby! A proud Taranaki lad, a cult hero in every team he’s played in, and a...

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 battler who played for Manawatu, Auckland, the Blues ...

Sam Lane- What a Lad

26 Nov 2025

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Sam Lane is one of NZs very best hockey players and an absolute lad! He is 100+ gamer for the New Zealand Black Sticks, two-time Olympian, captain ...

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 incredibly talented rugby player who certainly di...

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 Taranaki man, who went from Blues prospect to a Highlan...

The Kiwiventures- Ben & Alex

05 Nov 2025

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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...

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 over to NZ for an opportunity with Auckland, where he...

Tom Christie- What a Lad

22 Oct 2025

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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...

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, unreal footwork, and a try-scoring instinct few could m...

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 absolutely everything every time he pulled on a je...

Kylem O'Donnell- What a Lad

01 Oct 2025

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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...

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 Tests for the All Blacks and now a spot in the Cru...

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 understand why. With over 100 Tests for the Wallabies, a...

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 caring for Shane Christie in his final years. Holly ha...

Du’Plessis Kirifi - What a Lad

03 Sep 2025

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Du’Plessis Kirifi has had one of the more inspiring journeys to the top and is one heck of lad to top it off. From growing up in Taranaki and spendi...

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 humble beginnings in Gisborne, to carving up for Cant...

Amy Du Plessis on What a Lad

20 Aug 2025

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For this one I am joined by one of the Black Ferns’ most exciting talents, Amy du Plessis. Amy’s journey has been nothing short of inspiring, from...

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 value to be around and has a great ability to bring ...

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 some of the most iconic NZ Schools performances w...

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 my favourite players to watch the way he plays wi...

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 will definitely recognise the voice. The man wide...

Sam Darry- What a Lad

15 Jul 2025

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Sam Darry is a massive lad! Standing at over 2 metres tall and at just 24 years old the man has achieved and been through a lot! And it feels like he ...

Mitchell Drummond- What a Lad

09 Jul 2025

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No one has won more Super Rugby titles than Mitchell Drummond! A man who has done it all in the red and black jersey, Drummy has won 3 NPC titles with...

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 most successful CEO in all sport, having been 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 rugby, and has done so for the past 18 years! Nic ...

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’ll always remember this episode for the feeling o...

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, jumps on for an absolute ripper of a chat and does n...

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 muscle mass and ran a distinctive curly mop. On the fie...

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 podcast, you think you know someone well, then you sit...

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 that man is Ioane Moananu and this is your chance to ...

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 he could be. Unfortunately for the self acclaimed b...

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, not just because of the way he played on the fie...

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 incredible skillset and more importantly he is a cham...

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 Flynn. Robbie is was widely regarded as one of the m...

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 to see why. He’s the ultimate ‘yes man’, hap...

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 Australia A side! Fast forward to 2024 and he is not ju...

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 to hear his journey and how he has stuck to the pla...

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 have spoken to has said it's too hard to juggle b...

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 deaf, Morgan’s journey to becoming a professional ...

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. The fact that Jack was keen to come on What a Lad...

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 to get him on What a Lad for this one.Plenty of p...

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 play the game, he was a champion team mate on and of...

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 Rugby World Cup with the Wallabies before changing cod...

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 the receiving end of his fair share of public crit...

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 rugby player never to be capped by the Wallabies. Stan...

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 Paris Olympics. However, what you're about to hear in ...

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 remind yourself how good he really was. The speed and ...

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 growing up in Samoa to becoming an All Black.  Some bit...

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 short of fascinating. Starting his rugby journey at ...

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 the Barretts. Kevin 'Smylie' Barrett was a Tarana...

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 involvement in the game and he's certainly been involved! Fr...

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 great Laurence Corlett has to be up there. The ma...

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 – a true legend of rugby in New Zealand with an incr...

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 and tackle success rate and after this conversati...

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 too tough to ever want to come off. Now Ross is con...

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 was to giving up on the game! After a couple of yea...

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 the heartstrings to bring tears in the eyes. This ...

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 the Olympics with the Japanese 7s side who finished ...

Tamaiti Williams- What a Lad

11 Aug 2024

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Tamaiti Williams is one of the most exciting talents in the game, he's a whopping 196cm (6ft4) and 140kg (308lbs) with the speed and light feet of an ...

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 unfortunate thing for him and all of NZ rugby fans was the...

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 away in the NZ domestic league to becoming one of t...

Joel Everson-What a Lad

21 Jul 2024

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Joel Everson with potentially the craziest story ever on What a Lad! This episode will blow your mind and I’m sure it will also inspire you and I’...

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 the voice of the game for many with his gift to art...

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! Her bubbly energy combined with a unique ability t...

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 carrier in Rugby. The man is an absolute nightmare to ta...

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 with the skillset and game awareness that this kid ...

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 he has made every post a winner, rapidly climbing t...

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 the All Black lock through himself into collisions...

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 champion humans have a very special bond, having ...

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 responsible for improving goal kicking all over the world ...

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 is of course hosted by the great Dom Harvey. I tal...

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 returning to Super Rugby in red hot form! Having starte...

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 2 time What a Lad guest Tim Bateman and his co hos...

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's quick witted, he loves a beer, he loves a punt ...

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 decision to retire from Rugby and future plans. The man ...

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 out as a teenager speaks for itself. He was NZ's lea...

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 skills and of course he scores plenty of tries. His ...

What a Lad trailer 2024

03 Mar 2024

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What a Lad is a podcast by James Marshall who talks to some of the biggest names and best lads on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Matt Todd- What a Lad

03 Mar 2024

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Matt Todd is one of the most understated Canterbury, Crusader and All Black legend there is! A man who just went about his work consistently every wee...

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 bring you the the perfect poddy to get fizzed up fo...

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 ever player to play Super Rugby at just 17years o...

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 but here he is. In his first ever podcast, the grea...

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 better way to start What a Lad season 5 than with t...

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 all time lads and who better than the All Black and...

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 scenes doing all the hard work. However in this epis...

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. Disposable income, plenty of spare time and chasing that bu...

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’ll hear in this episode with Ged Robinson, it do...

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 had a rugby career take him on some journey. He's 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 much to discuss in this last ever episode of the Dan...

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 regard for his body. He's also had to be very tough me...

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 teams in the history of the sport going at it as t...

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 episodes I've ever done, as we talk about topics which ...

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 you will see! Some of the most entertaining, competi...

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 thousands of goals in his 23 year career, which included...

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 games than what we have here. 4 Northern Hemisphere ...

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 field (even though he was an absolute animal) but ...