Carlaw Park Die Hards

From the mud and blood of Carlaw Park to the VIP ropes guarding global superstars! 🤯

Join the Carlaw Park Die Hards for Episode 14 as we sit down with the ultimate rugby league journeyman, Glen "GM" Moore. This is a story of pure grit, unbelievable versatility, and a post-footy career that sounds like a Hollywood movie script.

Whether he was doing the hard yards on the field or managing high-stakes security off it, GM holds nothin...

Roger Rota | The Stylist of Carlaw Park

In an era often defined by raw bulk and power, Roger Rota stood out as a true master of timing, vision, and technique. In Episode 13 of the Carlaw Park Die Hards, we trace the journey of a gifted back who turned the wing and center positions into an art form.

From his early days as an opening bowler at Mt Albert Grammar to becoming a cornerstone of the Otahuhu Leopards, Roger’s story is a mas...

In Episode 12 of the Carlaw Park Die Hards, we’re joined by a man who defined "tough." Mark "Horse" Bourneville wasn't just a player; he was a one-man wrecking ball who lived by a simple creed: Run it straight.

Horse openly admits he never figured out how to sidestep, and frankly, he didn't need to. Whether he was leading the charge for the New Lynn Stags and Mt Albert Lions or stepping into the ring as a "one tough customer" for F...

Welcome back to the field of dreams! In Episode #11 of the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast, we sit down with absolute rugby league royalty: former Kiwi international and Otahuhu Leopards legend, Gary Prohm.

From his debut for the New Zealand national team in 1978 to his incredible 23-test match run, Gary was a versatile force of nature who could do damage anywhere from the wing to the back row. We dive deep into his legendary career,...

Strap yourselves in for a massive episode of the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast! This week, we are joined by the uncompromising, hard-hitting Riki Cowan to unpack a rollercoaster rugby league career that has absolutely everything.

From grassroots glory to the blood and thunder of international test matches, Riki pulls no punches as he sha...

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast. This week, hosts Troy Hardy and Gordy Gibbons are sitting down with absolute rugby league royalty: the ultimate enforcer, New Zealand’s Player of the Century, and the first Kiwi ever inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame, Mark Graham.

From the hallowed, muddy turf of Carlaw Park to dominating the Winfield Cup with the North Sydney Bears, Mark holds nothing back in this episode...

🚨 EP 8: THE LEGEND SPEAKS – Don Mann's Life in Rugby League | Carlaw Park Die Hards

Strap in, footy fans—the legend is in the building! 🎙️🔥

Welcome to Episode #8 of the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast. This week, we are sitting down with an absolute titan of New Zealand Rugby League: the one and only Big Don Mann.

From lacing up the boots in the golden days of Carlaw Park to calling the shots from the coach's box, we’re holdin...

In this explosive sixth episode of the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast, we sit down with a man whose name is synonymous with the grit, the glory, and the pure "old school" soul of Auckland Rugby League: Ron O’Regan.

Known in his prime as "Ronnie the Rogue," O’Regan wasn’t just a player; he was a standard-bearer for an era when pulling on the jersey meant war. This week, we go on a deep-dive journey from his early days at Mt Albert to...

KIWIS REUNION EXCLUSIVE: Sir Peter Leitch, Sir Graham Lowe & Hugh McGahan | Die Hards Christmas Special

🚨 KIWIS LEGENDS UNLEASHED! Your hosts Gordy Gibbons and Troy Hardy crash the New Zealand Kiwis Reunion 2025 for an unforgettable Christmas Special! This is the ultimate, unfiltered, behind-the-scenes access to the legends o...

CLAYTON FRIEND — THE MAGNIFICENT #7** Kia ora whānau — welcome back to the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast! I’m Troy Hardy, joined by my co-host, the walking rugby-league almanac himself… Gordon “Gordy” Gibbons. And today… mate… we have cooked up an absolute beauty. This is Episode Four, and we’re sitting down with one of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby league — Clayton “The Magician” Friend. A Kiwi icon. A North Syd...

He personifies our tagline — Carlaw Park: Where Legends Were Born and Warriors Are Made. 🏟️ This week, we sit down with the one and only Dean “Deano” Bell — a true Kiwi Rugby League legend. From Manukau to Wigan, from the roar of Carlaw Park to wearing the New Zealand Kiwis jersey, and then helping build the NZ Warriors legacy — Deano has done it all. ⚫️⚪️ In this powerful, emotional, and unfiltered episode, Dean opens up about ...

In this episode, we sit down with one of New Zealand rugby league’s true greats — Dane O’Hara.

Originally from the Bay Roskill Vikings before joining the Glenora Bears, Dane carved out a remarkable career that took him from the heart of Auckland club footy to the grand stage of English Super League.

In 1981, Dane joined Hull FC, where he went on to play 271 games, scoring 116 tries and becoming a fan favourite across Yorkshire. He ...

Where Legends Were Born and Warriors Are Made Step into the beating heart of New Zealand rugby league with hosting legends Troy Hardy and Gordy Gibbons. Broadcasting from the spiritual home of the game, the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast celebrates the history, passion, and people who shaped Aotearoa’s league culture. Each episode brings you raw stories, untold memories, and powerful conversations with the players, coaches, and fa...

Where Legends Were Born and Warriors Are Made Step into the beating heart of New Zealand rugby league with hosting legends Troy Hardy and Gordy Gibbons. Broadcasting from the spiritual home of the game, the Carlaw Park Die Hards Podcast celebrates the history, passion, and people who shaped Aotearoa’s league culture. Each episode brings you raw stories, untold memories, and powerful conversations with the players, coaches, and fa...