What a Lad

Super Rugby Preview- Round 8

Round 8 of Super Rugby brings not only another great round of games to look forward to but also another great Super Rugby Review/ Preview show. This time we have convinced the great Marty Banks to join us and share his insight. Also as always we are joined by arguably one of the best tipsters on the planet Searley from Searley Talks Sport.
In this episode we review last weeks games and picks, including some of the outrageous stats thrown out there by last weeks guest Jeremy Drake.
We look ahead to this weeks round and get a good insight into the highlanders camp. We all share a player to look out for and discuss the What a Lad power plays for this week. I'll give you a quick rundown on how I'm tracking in Fantasy Rugby and the players I've brought in for this week.
This episode was sponsored by Swysh, the perfect gift for sport fans – Checkthem out Here Swysh

Brett Cameron- What a Lad

At just 25 years old, Brett Cameron has had a truely unique career to date. He's won almost everything there is to win in NZ Rugby with Canterbury and the Crusaders. He's even achieved what every NZ player aspires to and has become an All Black. However, even with all that, there is still the feeling that we haven't seen the best of Brett Cameron just yet.
Brett has obviously spent a large amount of that career behind the great Richie Mo'unga and in this episode he speaks about the challenges involved with that. He also speaks about what inspired his move up to the Manawatu Turbos where he had an outstanding Bunnings Cup. We talk about his All Black call up and what a surreal feeling that was and then the challenges that come with being named an All Black.
Brett was someone who had been requested by many to come on the podcast and I now know why. He is a champion lad, who has plenty of good stories from along the way. If you enjoy this episode please give it a share and if you enjoy the podcast then please subscribe and give it a 5 star rating on whatever platform you listen to it on.
This episode was sponsored by Swysh, the perfect gift for sport fans – Checkthem out Here Swysh
If you're interested in more information about O-Studio from the legend Tim Bateman then click here O-Studio
 

Super Rugby Preview- Round 7

Another ripper round of Super Rugby ahead for round 7, with plenty of juicy match ups to preview. As always I'm joined by the lad, co-host Searley from searley talks sport. We are even joined for the preview part of the show by a very special guest in Jeremy Drake, who is loves a stat!
We start this episode with a bit of self reflection after last weeks shocking round of picks, however, we have picked ourselves up and we have found some absolute specials for you this week.
In this episode you'll hear all you need to know about Round 7 including the players to look out for, who's winning what game and by what margin and of course you'll get the run down on the What a Lad power plays for this week.
If you enjoy this episode or you know a code head who would give it a share and help the podcast out.
This episode was sponsored by Swysh, the perfect gift for sport fans – Checkthem out Here Swysh
 
 

Conor Gilsenan- What a Lad

Conor Gilsenan, the London Irish legend, the reality TV star and one of the biggest lads you'll meet joins me this week on What a Lad.
Gilly is a man who has popped up in plenty of other episodes already and with his recent appearance on the UK hit reality TV show 'The Apprentice' now was the perfect time to get him on.
However there is a lot more to this mans story than a few weeks on the Apprentice. He had an incredible rugby career which saw him play for all the Ireland age group sides. He then got selected into the Leinster academy where he trained alongside some of the greats of the game, before moving over to London Irish where he became a club legend on and off the field. He's also best mates with one of the best musicians on the planet, Nial Horan. So it was cool to hear a bit about the perks that come with having a mate like him.
As you'll hear, Gilly is one of those guys who is always brings good energy no matter the situation. He also loves a laugh and a good time. If you enjoy this episode please give it a share.
This episode was sponsored by Swysh, the perfect gift for sport fans – Checkthem out Here Swysh
Also if you're keen to get your hands on some Pure Sport products, then click this link here Pure Sport and use the discount code whatalad20 for 20% off

Super Rugby Preview- Round 6

We have a full round of Super Rugby again this week and crowds are back! How good!
I'm pumped to see crowds back and I'm sure the players will be too as it brings more intensity to a game so I'm expecting a very exciting round of footy!
In this episode you'll hear Searley from Searley talks sport and I review our picks from last week, preview all the games this week (including a player to look out for). We also talk through the What a Lad Power Plays available this week and where we see the value. As always we wrap it up with a run down on my fantasy rugby team and the big plays I'm making this week.
This episode is proudly brought to you by Swysh if you're keen to give it a try remember to use the code WHATALAD for 10% off

Tom Robinson- What a Lad

Tom Robinson is one of the real characters in NZ Rugby, so it was awesome to get him on What a Lad and hear some of his classic yarns!
Big Tom has had a different pathway to the top to most these days, not playing NZ age group but after going on a serious bulking diet things started to happen pretty quickly. He became an instant legend at the Northland Taniwha and then was picked up by the Blues where his consistent performances saw him lead the side to 2021 Super Rugby Trans Tasman success.
But what I loved about this episode is hearing how much fun this lad has off the field. Whether it's exploring new places in his yacht or van, or pranking his flatmates, everything he does just seems to be good fun.
It was also cool to hear how he started his recently launched business, Zinc or Swim. a really cool natural zinc product. Go and check it out!
As always if you enjoy this episode and get a laugh out of it then please give it a share on whatever platform you prefer and tag What a Lad.
This episode was sponsored by Swysh, the perfect gift for sport fans – Checkthem out Here Swysh
If you're interested in more information about O-Studio from the legend Tim Bateman then click here O-Studio
Finally if you're keen to get your hands on some Pure Sport products, then click this link here Pure Sport and use the discount code whatalad20 for 20% off
 

Super Rugby Preview- Round 5

What a shambles round 5 has turned out to be with Covid taking a massive toll on the NZ teams, leaving us with just 4 games for us to preview this week. 
Unfortunately due to surgery on the lefty, Tom couldn't join us this week. However, the lad and on fire tipster, Searley from Searley talks Sport does and as always brings some great energy and insight.
We look back and review what was an outstanding round 4, we also go through some players to look out for this week and find some value with the margin offer from the tab this weekend. 
This episode is proudly brought to you by Swysh be sure to use the code KICKOFF for 20% off all orders  for this weekend only

Stephen Donald- What a Lad

Stephen Donald has one of the greatest stories in sport. From a man who copped so much public criticism, he couldn’t even go to the supermarket without hiding his identity. To becoming literally the hero of a nation after kicking the penalty to win the 2011 RWC!
The story has been told through the blockbuster movie, ‘The Kick’, which was all based around the famous call up to the All Blacks leading up to the RWC final. However what you’ll hear in this episode is the whole story before that event and how that one moment really did change his life. 
On top of the great story, the man known as Beaver, is also with out a doubt one of the best lads to have ever played the game! Such a champion with plenty of great yarns from his career. I’ve got no doubt you’ll enjoy this episode and if you do please give it a share and help this podcast grow.
This episode was sponsored by Swysh, the perfect gift for sport fans – Checkthem out Here Swysh
If you're after the best coffee beans in NZ or one of there many tea selections head over to Pomeroys and use the code LAD03 for 20% off

Super Rugby Preview- Round 4

For this weeks Swysh Super Rugby Preview, we are lucky enough to be joined by the man who tipped out the Drua last week Searley, from award winning podcast Searley talks sport. He joins our usual co-host Tom Marshall as we look back to last weeks round and look ahead to what's to come.
Some good match ups this weekend and we we're all pretty similar in what we are thinking. As usual we have highlighted some players to watch so look out for them to star and we talk about the blow out that's happening in fantasy rugby with the postponed game.
A new feature at the end of the episode is the What a Lad powerplay that will be up on the tab website today for you to enjoy. *Slight change to what was mentioned in the podcast due to a late withdrawal
 

Richie Mo’unga- What a Lad

Richie Mo'unga is without a doubt one of the best players in the game and somehow even a better lad! It was awesome to get one of the greats on the Swysh What a Lad podcast and go through his journey.
From a young kid who always believed he would get to where he is, I loved hearing the mindset that Richie has had on his way to the very top.
After missing out on the NZ schools team, a set back he struggled with at the time. He now looks back at that miss selection, as a 5 time Super Rugby winner with the Crusaders and a key member in the All Blacks.
I throughly enjoyed this episode, I think this could be an extremely helpful episode for any young player coming through. Richie Mo'unga is without a doubt a lad! If you enjoy this episode as always please give it a share.
Thanks to our sponsors for helping bring this podcast to you, go and support them
Swysh
Pure Sport
O-Studio
Pomeroys