Episodes
Thursday May 24, 2018
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Black Ferns' contracts a step in the right direction
Thursday May 24, 2018
Thursday May 24, 2018
Scotty, Mils, and producer Alice are joined by Aaron Lloyd to talk about the laws of rugby, before the boys get on the phone with Hannah Porter to celebrate the recent Black Ferns' contracts, and Mils the oracle gives his thoughts on the big clash this weekend between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes.
Tuesday May 15, 2018
Tuesday May 15, 2018
Scotty and Mils are joined by Niall Williams all the way from Canada to discuss their huge win over Australia, the boys also talk to Stephen Hoiles about his recent comment that Aussie rugby needs to get 'better at cheating', and there's a KFC bet placed on producer Alice's All Blacks' picks.
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Wednesday May 09, 2018
Mils and Scotty are here again this week to talk about the Highlander's poor performance last weekend, Scotty comes to terms with being another year older, the boys show their support for Hurricanes winger Ben Lam, and discuss the Aussie super rugby sides with Jay Staunton.
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Season 3 - Episode 15 - New Zealand Rugby needs more dancing
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Tuesday May 01, 2018
Scotty and Mils are reunited to talk the week in super rugby. Joined by Alice the Short Ball Producer, listen in as they chat about the Blues, the Jaguares, a savoury donut, and a cow that peed on a bar.
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Season 3 - Episode 14 - It's time for a New Zealand women's Super Rugby tournament
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Thursday Apr 26, 2018
Scotty is alone in the studio today while Mils is at home in Invercargill, instead he is joined by recently rugby retired Dan Bowden, New Zealand Black Fern fullback Selica Winiata, and Australian commentator Andrew Swain over the phone.
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Folau is creating a divide within the sport
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
This week join Scotty, Mils, and special guest James McOnie as they get real about the impact of Israel Folau's statements, talk about the losing streak Australian teams are on against our own, and give a special shout out to the Highlanders' forwards.
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Which Aussie team is the best?
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Wednesday Apr 11, 2018
Mils is back from Hong Kong this week and joins Scotty to talk Israel Folau, Tomás Lavanini, how the Sharks have figured out how to beat any kiwi team, and Mils the oracle gives you his winning picks for upcoming super rugby clashes.
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Blues' blues and Lorde's super rugby influence
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
Wednesday Apr 04, 2018
While Mils is partying in Hong Kong at the Sevens, James McOnie joins Scotty to talk what the Blues can learn from the Chiefs, the place of maths in rugby, and The Smiths make James' heart soar.
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Season 3 - Episode 10 - How young is too young for a player to sign a contract?
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Scotty Stevenson is joined by Simon Porter, CEO of CSM, New Zealand's largest sports agency. In a rare feat for the Short Ball, the boys get serious and discuss the ethics of scouting young players and how local clubs are able to compete against the money giants of the northern hemisphere.
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Season 3 - Episode 9 - The best rugby player in the world right now is...
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Wednesday Mar 21, 2018
Mils and Scotty join you again in the podcast studio to talk Highlanders spirit, Hurricances power, and find out who the boys think is the best rugby player in the world.