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  • Liam Messam: Boxing, Business, All Blacks and Chiefs Mana
    • Start Here: Best of ShedLife NZ,
    • Waikato & NZ Local Legends & Community Stories,
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 01/11/2026

    Liam Messam: Boxing, Business, All Blacks and Chiefs Mana

    Former All Black and Chiefs stalwart Liam Messam joins Jason Davis in the ShedLife Studio to talk about returning to club rugby, lessons from sevens and his journey into the boxing ring. From a tough teenage fitness camp to the reunion that brought him back to Hautapu, Liam shares what giving back to the game means to him.

  • Hat-Trick in the Wellington Sevens Final on Debut | Declan O'Donnell
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 25/10/2026

    Hat-Trick in the Wellington Sevens Final on Debut | Declan O'Donnell

    Declan O’Donnell thought three yellow cards had wrecked his sevens chances—until Gordon Tietjens saw something he liked. The Māori All Blacks, Waikato and Chiefs player joins Jason Davis in the ShedLife Studio to talk about his journey to Commonwealth Games silver, the people who helped him along the way, and the injuries that nearly ended his career.

  • What's It Like Playing Heartland Rugby? | Patrick Hedley
    • Short Podcasts,
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 06/10/2026

    What's It Like Playing Heartland Rugby? | Patrick Hedley

    Patrick “Paddy” Hedley joins Quentin Hill on ShedLife NZ to talk life inside the King Country Rams and the pride of representing his home region. From hours of goal kicking practice growing up in Te Kuiti to the rivalries and community spirit of Heartland Rugby, Paddy shares what provincial rugby means to him and his ambitions in the game.

  • Dwayne Sweeney: My Town, My Club, My Time | Morrinsville 2009
    • Short Podcasts,
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 20/09/2026

    Dwayne Sweeney: My Town, My Club, My Time | Morrinsville 2009

    Dwayne Sweeney joins Jason Davis on ShedLife NZ to explain why he turned down bigger Hamilton clubs to stay loyal to Morrinsville, despite 143 games and plenty of heavy defeats. He reflects on the club’s extraordinary 2009 run to the championship final after coach Darrin “Sty” Stevenson’s death, and the grief, pressure and late-night drama behind it.

  • 20+ Years With Waikato — The Debut, the Loyalty, and Becoming the Coach | Dwayne Sweeney
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 10/09/2026

    20+ Years With Waikato — The Debut, the Loyalty, and Becoming the Coach | Dwayne Sweeney

    Dwayne Sweeney joins ShedLife NZ to reflect on his journey from making his Waikato debut at just 17 to becoming the province’s attack coach. He shares the highs and lows of his playing career, the decision to turn down big money in Japan to chase 100 games for Waikato, and the challenge of moving from teammate and captain into coaching.

  • From Knowing He Was Māori to Understanding His Culture | Dwayne Sweeney
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 02/09/2026

    From Knowing He Was Māori to Understanding His Culture | Dwayne Sweeney

    Dwayne Sweeney joins ShedLifeNZ to reflect on what representing the Māori All Blacks meant to him, from reconnecting with his whakapapa and learning his pepeha to experiencing the unique culture, haka and legacy of the team.

  • Gordon Tietjens' The Toughest Coach in NZ Rugby History? Dwayne Sweeny on Brutal Sevens Training
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 26/08/2026

    Gordon Tietjens' The Toughest Coach in NZ Rugby History? Dwayne Sweeny on Brutal Sevens Training

    Dwayne Sweeney joins ShedLifeNZ to reveal what life was really like inside Gordon Tietjens’ legendary NZ Sevens programme, from brutal fitness sessions and old-school conditioning to the mental toughness and lessons that stayed with him long after rugby.

  • Dwayne Sweeney: Pulled Out of Class at 17 — Then Ian Foster Gave Him a Waikato Debut
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 23/08/2026

    Dwayne Sweeney: Pulled Out of Class at 17 — Then Ian Foster Gave Him a Waikato Debut

    In this episode of ShedLifeNZ, Jason Davis sits down with Waikato rugby centurion Dwayne Sweeney to discuss making his provincial debut at just 17, his career with Waikato and Morrinsville Sports, representing NZ Māori, reconnecting with his whakapapa, family, loyalty and life beyond rugby.

  • Every Level of NZ Rugby, One New Show | ShedLifeNZ Sport Ep 1
    • Start Here: Best of ShedLife NZ,
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • ShedLife NZ Sports Weekly Wrap,
    • 08/07/2026

    Every Level of NZ Rugby, One New Show | ShedLifeNZ Sport Ep 1

    In the first episode of ShedLifeNZ Sport, Jason Davis and Quentin Hill discuss Quentin's rugby journey, the Springbok series, the NPC season and the biggest talking points across New Zealand sport.

  • Will Jordan Makes History, Izzy Leaves CKB & Warriors Roll Tigers | ShedLifeNZ Sport Ep 2
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • ShedLife NZ Sports Weekly Wrap,
    • 14/07/2026

    Will Jordan Makes History, Izzy Leaves CKB & Warriors Roll Tigers | ShedLifeNZ Sport Ep 2

    In this episode of ShedLifeNZ Sport, Jason Davis and Quentin Hill break down the biggest stories in rugby, rugby league, cricket and combat sports while sharing their insights, predictions and opinions on the week ahead.

  • Waikato’s 2026 NPC Squad Revealed | Inside the Season Launch
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • ShedLife NZ Sports Weekly Wrap,
    • 26/07/2026

    Waikato’s 2026 NPC Squad Revealed | Inside the Season Launch

    In this episode, Jason Davis and Quentin Hill head behind the scenes at the Waikato Rugby 2026 NPC season launch, catching up with players, coaches and supporters to discuss the new squad, fresh signings, the upcoming season, the Waikato FPC campaign and the excitement surrounding provincial rugby's 50th anniversary.

  • Hautapu Break the Marist Grip to Win the Final | All Blacks Defend the Fortress & Ryan Fox Wins | ShedLifeNZ Sport Ep 2
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • ShedLife NZ Sports Weekly Wrap,
    • 20/07/2026

    Hautapu Break the Marist Grip to Win the Final | All Blacks Defend the Fortress & Ryan Fox Wins | ShedLifeNZ Sport Ep 2

    In this episode of ShedLifeNZ Sport, Jason Davis, Quentin Hill and Mark Davis break down a huge weekend of New Zealand sport, discussing Ryan Fox's historic Open Championship victory, Hautapu's dramatic Waikato Premier final comeback, the All Blacks' unbeaten Eden Park record, Warriors and UFC action, and the latest news from rugby, boxing, golf and BMX.

  • Life in the Front Row of NZ Rugby - Ayden Johnstone - Highlanders Prop & Waikato Captain | ShedlifeNZ Episode 3
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 27/11/2025

    Life in the Front Row of NZ Rugby - Ayden Johnstone - Highlanders Prop & Waikato Captain | ShedlifeNZ Episode 3

    In this episode of ShedLifeNZ, Jason Davis sits down with Ayden Johnstone, Highlanders prop and Waikato captain, to discuss professional rugby, leadership, life in the front row and the mindset required to compete at the highest level.

  • First Female CEO of Waikato Rugby | Dr Amy Marfell on Leadership, Rugby & Sideline Behaviour | ShedlifeNZ Episode 28
    • Start Here: Best of ShedLife NZ,
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 04/06/2026

    First Female CEO of Waikato Rugby | Dr Amy Marfell on Leadership, Rugby & Sideline Behaviour | ShedlifeNZ Episode 28

    In this episode of ShedLifeNZ, Jason Davis sits down with Dr Amy Marfell, CEO of Waikato Rugby, to discuss leadership, the future of provincial rugby, improving sideline behaviour and growing the game in New Zealand.

  • He Coached Rugby on 4 Continents. Now He's Home - Leon Holden | ShedlifeNZ Episode 30
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 21/06/2026

    He Coached Rugby on 4 Continents. Now He's Home - Leon Holden | ShedlifeNZ Episode 30

    In this episode of ShedLifeNZ, Jason Davis sits down with rugby coach Leon Holden to discuss coaching across four continents, developing players, leadership, high performance and returning home to New Zealand.

  • James Tucker on Resilience, 22 Surgeries and Refusing to Quit Rugby | ShedlifeNZ Episode 36
    • Start Here: Best of ShedLife NZ,
    • NZ Rugby & Waikato Rugby Stories,
    • 19/07/2026

    James Tucker on Resilience, 22 Surgeries and Refusing to Quit Rugby | ShedlifeNZ Episode 36

    In this episode of ShedLifeNZ, Jason Davis sits down with former professional rugby player James Tucker to discuss the physical toll of elite sport, overcoming 22 surgeries, life after rugby, resilience and building a new purpose beyond the game.

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