Phil Burleigh- What a Lad
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Burleigh is one of those lads you just can't not like. A top man who has had a very interesting...
RWC Preview- Round 2- Pool Play
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the first round of the RWC been and gone there was plenty to discuss in this weeks episode with...
Danny Cipriani- What a Lad
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible journey Danny Cipriani has had on and off the field! On it he's one of the best b...
Rugby World Cup Preview- Round 1 Pool Play
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come, the RWC is almost here starting with some absolute beaut games! Of course What a ...
Piri Weepu- What a Lad
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Piri Weepu is a true NZ rugby legend, the instinctive halfback had a unique ability as a 9 and showe...
RWC Preview Show- ft Searley
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the RWC just around the corner I managed to get the sport guru and absolute lad Searley back on...
Brendan Laney- What a Lad
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brendan Chainsaw Laney was one of everyones favourite players in the late 90's, he had the skills an...
Cory Jane- What a Lad
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cory Jane is widely regarded as one of the all time great wingers with a combination of his sharp fo...
Tj Va’a- What a Lad
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TJ Va'a was a school boy star and one of the brightest prospects coming through NZ rugby. The realit...
Oliver Hoskins- What a Lad
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll hear the brutal reality of professional sport, one minute Ollie Hoskins has 2...
Sione Havili Talitui- What a Lad
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm super grateful to get Sione Havili Talitui on What a Lad this week, I know it's not easy to go o...
Ryan Crotty - What a Lad
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I saw Ryan Crotty strolling down my street the other day I thought I need to get this Canterbur...
Jack Goodhue- What a Lad
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 200 I could not think of a better guest than the large chested All Black midfielder Jack...
Greig Laidlaw- What a Lad
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I think of Scotland Rugby I straight away think Greig Laidlaw, the absolute lad who has captain...
Sevu Reece & George Bower- What Lads
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s better than having one Crusader and All Black legend on the podcast? Thats right, having tw...
Paul Williams- What a Lad
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there is one job in rugby that is under appreciated it has to be the referee, such a tough job in...
Stacey Waaka- What a Lad
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey Waaka is one of the biggest stars in the womens game, she has been a key member of the succes...
Codie Taylor- What a Lad
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Codie Taylor is one of NZ rugbys great lads, a champion man on and off the field. He's also one of t...
Israel Dagg- What a Lad
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Israel Dagg is one of the all time greats! At his peak the gifted fullback made rugby look easy, eve...
Tim Bateman- Life after Rugby
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life after rugby or life after professional sport is hard. As you would’ve heard in previous episo...
Eljiah Taylor- What a Lad
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elijah Taylor is a Rugby League legend here in NZ. He has played big roles for NRL sides including t...
Michael Fatialofa- What a Lad
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Speights What a Lad podcast season 4 is under way and what a guest to start! Michael Fatialofa w...
Tamati Ellison- What a Lad
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is, the last episode of Season 3 and there is no better way to finish what has been a massiv...
Noah Hotham- What a Lad
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noah Hotham is one of the most exciting young rugby talents on the planet and it was a pleasure to g...
Jamie O’Donnell- What a Lad
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breathing is something we do every minute of the day and it's crazy how many of us don't breathe cor...
Colin Slade- What a Lad
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After however many episodes I have done so far, it's clear that every single rugby career is full of...
Tony Lamborn- What a Lad
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the recent retirement of the great American International Tony Lamborn, I knew I just had to g...
Mike Coman- Q&A
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I know you've all heard the Mike Coman story (Season 1, episode 3) which was one of the greatest epi...
Matt Duffie- What a Lad
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our first ever dual code international has jumped on What a Lad in the form of one of the greats Mat...
Ricky Riccitelli- What a Lad
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a guest Ricky Riccitelli was to get into the What a Lad studio for the last time, this man is a...
Shaun Stevenson- What a Lad
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It was awesome to get Shaun 'Shooter' Stevenson on What a Lad, this time for a yarn and not a prank ...
Joe Royal- What a Lad
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've played rugby in NZ in the last decade, it is highly likely you have either played with or ...
Hoani Macdonald- What a Lad
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not often we get someone on who has literally died while playing but in this episode with one o...
Pablo Matera- What a Lad
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pablo Matera is one of the best loose forwards in the world, he is the very passionate captain of hi...
Papa Wharewera- What a Lad
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I suppose I get a lot of guests on who go on to become All Blacks or get to where they strived to be...
Dan Hawkins- What a Lad
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Picton prince, Dan Hawkins is a self acclaimed white battler but what he is really most known fo...
Ngani Laumape- Announcement
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The great Ngani Laumape is back on What a Lad and this time we get to hear what is next for the most...
Jona Nareki- What a Lad
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As many of you will already know, Jona Nareki is a lad! A lad with plenty of good stories from his c...
Grayson Hart- Pure Sport
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the arrival of Pure Sport to NZ shores there is no better time to be joined by the Pure Sport C...
Everyday with Garage Gym NZ ft James Marshall
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I jumped on the Everyday with Garage Gym NZ podcast as we speak about the What a Lad...
Dan Perrin- What a Lad
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m joined by Tasman Mako co head coach and one of the best butchers going around Dan Pe...
Pek Cowan- What a Lad
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not often I get Australian Rugby legends on What a Lad, so this episode with Western Force and ...
International Preview- Test 3
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a huge comeback from all the Northern Hemisphere teams last week the scene has been set for a ...
Scott Hamilton- What a Lad
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After plenty of requests, it was awesome to get the great Scott Hamilton on What a Lad and I now kno...
International Rugby Preview- Test 2
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How good is International rugby at the moment! Some great last week so it was only fitting to get th...
John Schwalger- What a Lad
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Those who know John Schwalger will know he is one of the genuine good guys of our game. Such a great...
International Rugby Preview- 1st Test
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back by popular demand we got all the lads back from the Super Rugby Preview shows to look into the ...
Sam Cane- What a Lad
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Cane the All Black skipper and Chiefs legend has just proven how much of a lad he is, by jumping...
Kendra Cocksedge- What a Lad
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've done it, we have finally got a female on the podcast and what a guest to start! Kendra Cocksed...
Super Rugby Final Review
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last review show of what has been an awesome Super Rugby season! What a final it was, what a cli...
Super Rugby Preview- The Final
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Then there were two! The final is here and the scene is set. The 2 top teams all season, a sold out ...
Ben Smith- What a Lad
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Smith the self acclaimed 'white battler', who has gone on to be one the the greatest outside bac...
Super Rugby Preview- Semi Final
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And then there were 4! Semi Final time, with a couple of huge match ups to look forward to! Before w...
Naitoa Ah Kuoi- What a Lad
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is lads and then there is Naitoa Ah Kuoi! Geez there were some laughs in this one, such a char...
Super Rugby Preview- Quarter Finals
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finals Footy is here! We've been pumped for this weekend for ages and now it's finally here! After l...
Ajeet Rai- Bonus Mental Health episode
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of days after sitting down with Ajeet for a What a Lad episode, he messaged me. He asked if...
Ajeet Rai- What a Lad
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NZs number 1 tennis player Ajeet Rai is on What a Lad this week and it was awesome to get an insight...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 15
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last games of round robin are here before we get into the excitement of knockout footy! Heaps to...
Dave Porecki- What a Lad
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Porecki is a perfect example of how far you can get when you commit to something and you're wil...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 14
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How good is Super Rugby! Another cracking weekend last weekend and the match ups this weekend make f...
James Evans- What a Lad
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered what being a punter in American Football is like then this is the episode fo...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 13
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 12 provided some magic which in this episode Searley and I will review. We talk about which pl...
Mark Telea- What a Lad
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You all know Mark Telea as one of the most dangerous wingers in rugby. He has the footwork, fend, D ...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 12
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Geez last week really threw a few spanners in the mixer after the all the Aussie teams impressed. Al...
Craig Newby- What a Lad
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Newby was someone that I had been told by many as being a seriously good lad and after this ep...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 11
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Jackson Garden-Bachop join us as we preview Round 11 of Super Rugby, which should ...
Isaia Walker-Leawere- What a Lad
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are cruisy people in this world, then there is Izzy from Gizzy! There is not much that phases ...
Super Rugby Preview- Super Round
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Super Round is here, such a cool concept and an awesome weekend for any rugby fan to get along to or...
Jimmy Gopperth- What a Lad
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Gopperth has had an incredible 19 year rugby career, where he has made a name for himself on b...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 9
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are lucky enough to be joined by Crusaders coach and goat lad Andrew Goodman, who joins...
Simon Hickey- What a Lad
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've never heard anyone ever say anything bad about Simon Hickey as a person. He’s a genuine lad w...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 8
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 8 of Super Rugby brings not only another great round of games to look forward to but also anot...
Brett Cameron- What a Lad
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At just 25 years old, Brett Cameron has had a truely unique career to date. He's won almost everythi...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 7
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another ripper round of Super Rugby ahead for round 7, with plenty of juicy match ups to preview. As...
Conor Gilsenan- What a Lad
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Gilsenan, the London Irish legend, the reality TV star and one of the biggest lads you'll meet...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 6
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a full round of Super Rugby again this week and crowds are back! How good! I'm pumped to see...
Tom Robinson- What a Lad
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Robinson is one of the real characters in NZ Rugby, so it was awesome to get him on What a Lad a...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 5
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a shambles round 5 has turned out to be with Covid taking a massive toll on the NZ teams, leavi...
Stephen Donald- What a Lad
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Donald has one of the greatest stories in sport. From a man who copped so much public critic...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 4
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks Swysh Super Rugby Preview, we are lucky enough to be joined by the man who tipped out...
Richie Mo’unga- What a Lad
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Richie Mo'unga is without a doubt one of the best players in the game and somehow even a better lad!...
Super Rugby Preview Round 3
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this weeks Swysh Super Rugby Preview, we have a very special guest in podcast guru Searley, from...
Ben May- What a Lad
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben May is officially the oldest player to ever play Super Rugby and unofficially he is one of the m...
Super Rugby Preview- Round 2
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another round of Super Rugby and another What a Lad preview! As you may have heard last week, Tom Ma...
Filipo Levi- What a Lad
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The life after sport transition is something that plays on all athletes minds. It's hard to prepare ...
Super Rugby Preview
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're trying something a bit different with this one and giving you a Marshall brother preview Super...
Elliot Dixon- What a Lad
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Was it a try, or did he drop it? That has been the question that has followed Elliot Dixon since his...
Denny Solomona- What a Lad
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professional sport always sounds like the dream lifestyle but as you'll hear, in this episode from D...
Victor Vito- What a Lad
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most fans will know Victor Vito as the big physical beast, who is big fast and strong and has all th...
Ethan Blackadder- What a Lad
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 of What a Lad is here and there is no better way to start the new season, than with one of ...
James Lowe- What a Lad
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Lowe has had an incredible journey to becoming the Irish International winger! The kid gift...
Ardie Savea- What a Lad
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The lads just keep coming and honestly they don't get much bigger than Ardie Savea. The man who is l...
Jordie Barrett- What a Lad
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jordie Barrett, yes the great Jordie Barrett, has come on what a lad and as he has always done on th...
Will Jordan- What a Lad
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There aren’t too many players who make the game of rugby look as easy as Will Jordan does, his spe...
Pari Pari Parkinson - What a Lad
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pari Pari Parkinson is one of the most unique characters in NZ rugby. From his unique hairstyles on ...
Damian Mckenzie- What a Lad
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The legend that is Damian Mckenzie joins me this week on What a Lad and geez what a lad he is! In th...
Regan Ware & Andrew Knewstubb- What a Lad
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by not just one great lad on the podcast but two of them! Who better to get on...
Ollie Norris- Prank
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Prank Friday is back with a very familiar prank for What a Lad listeners, "Dougie" from TVNZ has...
Willie Havili- What a Lad
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The recent Moana Pacifica signing and Tasman Mako, Willie Havili joins me on What a Lad this week. I...
Luca Inch- What a Lad
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luca Inch may not be a household name just yet but this lad is without a doubt one of the biggest ch...