ShedLifeNZ Podcast

The Kiwis are into the Rugby League World Cup final, the All Blacks have beaten Scotland 43 to 21, and Beauden Barrett has reached 50 Test tries! Jason Davis and Quentin Hill are back with another ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap, and there's plenty happening across New Zealand sport. Jason's ready to relive the Kiwis' famous 2008 World Cup victory as we look ahead to another showdown wit...

Tai Tupou grew up in West Auckland, tried out for the Warriors reserve grade and snapped his ankle in two places. That was the start of a long road back. He went on to speak in schools for around a decade and to found the Last Chance Project, a Hamilton-based group where men check in with each other every week. In this episode of ShedLife NZ, Tai sits down with Jason Davis for an honest conversati...

Can the Chiefs finally bring home another Super Rugby title? With the new squads announced, plenty of Waikato talent getting opportunities and the All Blacks preparing to face Scotland, there's heaps to get into this week! Jason Davis and Quentin Hill are back for another ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap, covering the latest in New Zealand rugby, rugby league, boxing, cricket and local sport.🏉 C...

From the Chiefs and Waikato to the boxing ring and a knockout tournament for local clubs, Liam Messam has a story that goes well beyond the field. Former All Black, one of the most capped Chiefs of all time, Waikato centurion, sevens captain, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Hautapu clubman and boxer. Liam is now the athlete development and performance coach for the sevens, and the founder of 10...

From a sevens tournament with three yellow cards to the Ranfurly Shield and a Commonwealth Games silver medal, Declan O’Donnell has one of the most interesting careers in Waikato rugby. Declan thought he’d wrecked his chances when he picked up three yellow cards at a tournament in Australia. Instead, Gordon Tietjens loved his aggression, and a few months later he was scoring three tries in the Wel...

The All Blacks came flying out against the Wallabies, but what happened to that attacking spark in the second half? And after a cracking Kiwis versus Kangaroos rugby league clash, how close are New Zealand to turning the tables on Australia? Jason Davis and Quentin Hill are back for another ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap, covering a massive weekend of New Zealand rugby, international rugby league,...

From arm wrestling on school rubbish bins to playing Tai Kaliso in Gears of War, Maateiwarangi has one of the most unusual stories in New Zealand sport. Aotearoa arm wrestling champion since 2012, four-time and current Oceania champion, six-time Australasian champion, Arnold Classic champion in 2017 and 2019, AWE Intercontinental champion in 2023, and New Zealand’s strongest bench press at 262.5kg...

#AllBlacks #NPC #Rugby The All Blacks answered all the talk about the Eden Park record with a statement win over the Wallabies. Did they just prove the fortress still stands? This week on ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap, Jason Davis and Quentin Hill (now a father of two, congratulations Quentin) break down the All Blacks’ big win over an Australian side that arrived on a six-game winning streak. The...

From representing South Africa to becoming a World Champion Silver Fern, Leana de Bruin has one of the great stories in New Zealand netball. 34 international tests for South Africa, 104 for New Zealand, a Netball World Championship, two Commonwealth Games gold medals and a return to the court at 48. Leana has achieved plenty, but there's a lot more to her story than what happened on the netbal...

Can the All Blacks keep their incredible Eden Park record intact against the Wallabies? This week on  ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap , Jason Davis and Quentin Hill get into the Bledisloe Cup clash, Australia’s five game winning streak and the All Blacks’ remarkable run at Eden Park. We look at the injuries affecting New Zealand, the players coming back into the side and whether Eden Park can once a...

Patrick Hedley joins Jason Davis on ShedLife NZ for a conversation about King Country rugby, life in the Heartland Championship, goal kicking, club rugby and what it means to represent the region you grew up in. Patty grew up in Te Kuiti before heading to the University of Waikato, where he played for Varsity. His rugby has since taken him through King Country, Hawke’s Bay and back into the Waikat...

Ashleigh Hoeta is the first woman in the world to bench press over 300kg. She's a five-time New Zealand arm wrestling champion. A mother of two, currently studying to become a physio. But her journey to the top started with heartbreak, nearly ended before it began, and was carried by a promise she refused to break. In this episode of ShedLife NZ, Ashleigh sits down for a raw, honest conversati...

Leighton Cosgrove left Hamilton Boys' High at 16 with no real plan, no job lined up, and a simple ultimatum from his dad: you can leave school, but you don't come home until you've found work. What he found instead was a workshop with its doors open — and he offered to sweep the floors for free, just for the chance to learn. In this episode of ShedLife NZ with Jason Davis, Leighton wal...

We are back for another  ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap , getting into the NRL finals, Bunnings NPC, Waikato Rugby, the Black Ferns, Heartland Championship, NZ Breakers, boxing, grassroots league and international rugby. The Knights produced a huge performance against Penrith, playing part of the game with 12 men and booking a Grand Final meeting with the Roosters. We talk Nathan Cleary’s injury, K...

The Warriors season is over, but this one is bigger than just the final result. Jason Davis and Quentin Hill look back on the 2026 NZ Warriors season, the atmosphere at Eden Park, the players who stood out and why following the Warriors means so much more than wins and losses. Jason was there for the final and reflects on a season full of packed crowds, family, mates, Warriors fans and some massiv...

The All Blacks fall short against South Africa, the Warriors still have another life, and there is plenty happening across New Zealand sport this week. Jason Davis and Quentin Hill are back for the  ShedLife NZ Sport Weekly Wrap , starting with rugby’s biggest rivalry and what stood out from the All Blacks series against the Springboks. Quentin gives his standout players from both sides, including...

WBA Oceania champion Francis Waitai is back in the ShedLife NZ Studio with his coach Shaun George from Never Surrender, fresh off a first-round knockout of Cowin Ray. We get straight into the fight. Francis and Shaun break down how a game plan they had drilled for weeks ended the contest in about two minutes, what they saw in Cowin Ray, and how a new strength and conditioning program changed the w...

The Warriors finish the regular season with a massive one-point win, and Jason Davis and Quentin Hill are back in the ShedLife NZ Studio to wrap another big week across New Zealand sport. The Warriors got it done against Manly in a tight one, closing it out with a late drop goal and building plenty of confidence heading into the finals. Jason is well and truly on the bandwagon, the old Warriors je...

Kenny’s journey is anything but ordinary. From the dirt jumps of Minnesota to living on a mile-and-a-half-long circus train with 300 people from 14 different countries, his stories are wild. We dive into his 2.5 years with the legendary Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the transition to performing on ice for Disney, and the discipline it takes to perform 98 shows in a year without mi...

What a weekend of sport! The Springboks got the job done 33–26 to level the series, but how good was that jet flyover?! Absolutely unreal. Quentin and I break down the Test, talk about where the All Blacks fell short and give our predictions for the big decider in Johannesburg. We’re still backing the boys! Then it’s onto the Wahs. What a comeback! I was inside Go Media Stadium for another massive...

What a weekend for New Zealand sport —  the All Blacks beat the Springboks at Ellis Park, the Warriors are NUMBER ONE in the NRL, and the NPC has produced one of the great Ranfurly Shield stories. Jason Davis is joined by rugby expert  Quentin Hill  for this week’s ShedLife Sport, starting with the All Blacks’ outstanding  33–16 victory over South Africa at Ellis Park . Jason and Quentin both pick...

Dwayne Sweeney’s rugby story started in a maths class at Hamilton Boys’ High - when he was called to the principal’s office, handed a phone number, and suddenly found Ian Foster on the other end telling him he was about to make his Waikato debut at just 17 years old. From there came a career built around Waikato, Morrinsville, NZ Māori, family, identity and a deep connection to home. In this episo...

NZ sport is firing, and we’re covering all the action in Episode 7 of Shedlife Sport! The Warriors are flying high and pushing towards the NRL minor premiership, NPC rugby is delivering incredible games, and the Heartland Championship has kicked off with a bang. We also celebrate Hauraki North Stickmen winning the Stan Wilson Cup, recap the latest Ranfurly Shield action, make our NPC and Heartland...

Former All Black, Highlanders champion and Samoa international Lima Sopoaga joins ShedlifeNZ for an honest conversation about the historic 2015 Super Rugby title, his unforgettable debut at Ellis Park, and the year on social media that changed his life after rugby. From feeling like a superhero in the black jersey to becoming a Sky Sport broadcaster, Lima opens up about the defining moments, decis...

Big weekend of sport and plenty to yarn about on this one. The Warriors were unreal, Waikato are 2 from 2, the All Blacks are building nicely, and David Nyika got another big win. Quentin and I also get into the NPC picks, Sheilla Yama, Manu Vatuvei vs Rene Ranger, a bit of arm wrestling, local rugby, hockey and whatever else came across the plate. We’re just fans having a chat, backing our teams...