DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

We got along to the Super Rugby 2026 launch and ended up with a proper sit-down yarn with Jeff Wilson. And as you’d expect, it didn’t take long before the conversation went well beyond just fixtures and formats. Jeff talks honestly about where Super Rugby sits in the wider rugby ecosystem, why entertainment still matters, and how the competition can reconnect fans with the game. There’s plenty on how the modern game is being played, what’s changed since his era, and why instinct and belief still sit at the heart of great rugby. We also get into the All Blacks, the weight of the black jersey, and why standards can never slip, especially with a new coach on the horizon and a massive South African tour coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Six Nations is back, and we’re not easing into it. With a Thursday night (Friday morning New Zealand time) opener in Paris and pressure everywhere you look, this year’s championship already feels uncomfortably tight. We’re joined by former Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan, who gives a brutally honest read on where Ireland actually sit right now, why France are more dangerous than their autumn form suggests, and how England have quietly rebuilt into a seriously hard team to beat. There’s plenty on injuries, ageing squads, momentum, and just how fine the line really is between a Grand Slam and a forgettable campaign. We also look beyond the Six Nations to South Africa’s growing dominance, what the new Nations Championship really means, and why knockout rugby still changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Roundtable is back and there’s no easing into this one. We kick off with a genuinely jaw-dropping sporting moment as 16-year-old Sam Ruthe breaks Sir John Walker’s New Zealand mile record, a mark that’s stood since 1982. Just how rare is what he’s done, and why does it matter so much for New Zealand sport? From there, the conversation turns sharp. Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster being approached by New Zealand Rugby raises serious questions about planning, coaching depth, and whether the organisation is quietly panicking. Is this breaking glass in case of emergency, or just good optics masking a deeper issue? We also dig into Super Rugby’s faster approach to officiating, why limiting the TMO actually improves the product, and whether it will ever translate to the international game. Finally, we look north to the Six Nations, with France vs Ireland shaping as a blockbuster way to start the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are getting way too far ahead of themselves and we reckon it’s time to steady on. On the DSPN today, we dig into Super Rugby Pacific’s recommitment to limiting TMO interference and why trusting referees might actually be the best thing for the game. Martin delivers a full sermon on flow versus flawlessness, the price of perfection, and why rugby was never meant to be officiated frame by frame. We talk Six Nations, England hype, and why genuine hatred still matters in international rugby. The Tight Five is back as well, with Sam Ruthe’s stunning mile, T20 World Cup build-up, Arsenal’s title push, NRL pre-season chatter, and a Super Bowl preview to wrap it all up. Plenty of opinions, plenty of disagreement, and absolutely no sitting on the fence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Rugby is nearly here and we’re back where rugby feels closest to the people. DSPN heads on tour to Sacred Heart College in Auckland for a stinking hot preseason clash between the Blues and the Hurricanes. We soak up the atmosphere on a school field, chat to fans, parents, and rugby tragics, and get a real sense of what this competition still means when the sun’s out and the season’s just around the corner. There’s excitement, optimism, and plenty of opinions on where Super Rugby and the All Blacks are heading. We also hear from coaches post-match on what preseason actually tells you, what matters and what doesn’t, and why games like this still matter in a professional era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mailbag time on DSPN, and as always, the gloves are well and truly off. We dive into your comments, questions and hot takes from across YouTube and social, and there’s no shortage of strong opinions this week. From where Max has gone, to player interviews that challenge lazy narratives, to claims we’re “too negative” about the All Blacks, we respond to it all. We unpack the current coaching situation, the state of New Zealand rugby, and why being honest isn’t the same as being negative. There’s debate around governance, selection processes, overseas players, potential coaching combinations and whether the All Blacks job is still the most prized role in world rugby. Plus, a few lighter moments, some unexpected gifts, and the usual DSPN chaos that keeps the mailbag a must-listen every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does real belief actually look like when it’s earned, not gifted? Brad Thorn joins Martin Devlin for one of the most open and powerful conversations we’ve had on the DSPN. From anxiety and self-doubt to faith, discipline and mental resilience, Brad reflects on the moments that shaped him long before the trophies arrived. They talk through Brad’s new book Champions Do Extra, the lessons passed down from his father, the pressure of World Cup finals, State of Origin, and why belief only comes after the work is done. Brad also opens up about anxiety, leadership, coaching at the Reds, and why you’re never truly defeated if you’re willing to stand and fight. It’s honest, grounded, and full of perspective from a man who’s been to the very top and knows exactly what it costs to stay there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season comes with expectations, and Glen Jackson isn’t shying away from them. The Fijian Drua head coach joins Martin Devlin ahead of Super Rugby Pacific to talk pressure, progress, and why making the playoffs is non negotiable. From paying their own way to New Zealand, to learning how to win away from Fiji, Glen gives an honest look at what the Drua are trying to fix this year. They also cover the emotional week in Mount Maunganui, training alongside the Chiefs, the challenge of travelling as a young squad, and why staying grounded matters just as much as winning. Glen reflects on leadership, experience, and the balance between Fijian flair and shutting games down when it counts. It’s a candid, thoughtful chat about growth, responsibility, and what success really looks like for one of Super Rugby’s most watchable teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when the game gets taken away from you for the first time? Today on the DSPN, Martin sits down with All Blacks and Chiefs forward Tupou Vaa’i as he opens up about his knee injury, a long road back to fitness, and what being sidelined taught him about rugby and life. From lonely mornings watching the boys on tour to finding clarity through family time, Tupou reflects on a season that changed him. We also get into confidence, imposter syndrome, and the moments that helped lift his game to another level back in 2024. Tupou talks honestly about working alongside Scott Barrett, the impact of mental skills coaching, and how becoming a father shifted his entire perspective. It’s a grounded, thoughtful conversation with one of the All Blacks’ most quietly important players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Rugby Roundtable, we’re covering two very different sporting flashpoints that somehow end up in the same place. Pressure, performance, and who really controls the narrative. We kick things off with the Coco Gauff racket smash at the Australian Open, and whether elite athletes should expect privacy anywhere off the court. Is it fair game, or are we crossing a line when emotion spills over away from the spotlight? Then it’s full noise on the All Blacks coaching situation. From Scott Robertson’s exit to the narrow pool of available replacements, we dig into whether New Zealand Rugby actually had a plan. We talk Jamie Joseph, Dave Rennie, coaching depth, culture breakdowns, player management, and why Super Rugby fans keep getting short-changed. It’s passionate, frustrated, and very Kiwi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the All Blacks coaching process really as simple as we’re being told? We’re told to trust it, respect it, and be patient. But when you strip it back, there are some uncomfortable questions that refuse to go away. In this sermon, we dig into how New Zealand Rugby has arrived at this point, why timing matters more than people want to admit, and what the current criteria actually means for who can and cannot be considered. We look at the names fans keep raising, the ones who are unavailable, unwilling, or already committed elsewhere, and why that narrows the field far more than most realise. This isn’t about negativity or hindsight. It’s about realism. The All Blacks are meant to be the best team in the world. So doesn’t that job deserve the best possible coach in the world, not just the best option available right now? Because history tells us that process alone won’t win anything unless everything around it is right too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Blacks coaching conversation just shifted again, and we finally have some clarity. With New Zealand Rugby publicly outlining the criteria for the next head coach, the speculation is narrowing fast, and a few big names are already out of the race. Marty and TJ unpack Vern Cotter’s surprise decision to leave the Blues, what it means for the All Blacks shortlist, and why international coaching experience is now non-negotiable. They dig into the five-person selection panel, the mystery retired All Black still to be named, and which candidates are realistically left standing. There’s also a deep dive into Super Rugby Pacific preseason as the competition fires back up. From disciplinary debates to high-ball tactics and what these warm-up games really tell us, it’s a wide-ranging, honest look at where the game is heading as another massive year begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one’s a proper rugby pub yarn. Tony Johnson joins us to tackle one of the biggest debates in New Zealand sport. Who are the greatest All Blacks captains of all time? No stats spreadsheets, no definitive rankings. Just leadership, mana, and the moments that define greatness. TJ and Marty work through names that shaped generations. From pioneers like David Gallaher, through statesmen such as Wilson Whineray and Graham Mourie, to modern-era icons including Sean Fitzpatrick and Richie McCaw. It’s about courage under fire, thinking the game differently, and the calm heads who carried the jersey when it mattered most. We also give credit where it’s due to leaders like Wayne Shelford, whose impact went far beyond the win-loss column. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inbox exploded and honestly, we’re not surprised. This week’s DSPN Mailbag takes on the All Blacks coaching fallout, the Razor decision, and the sheer volume of opinions flying around New Zealand rugby right now. Martin and Lachlan dig into everything from Wayne Smith’s reaction to Razor's departure, to the ongoing debate around player power, accountability, and whether this All Blacks group is really as weak as some fans claim. There’s also a deep dive into the England comparison, why Baltimore is hosting a Test against South Africa, and what that actually means for travelling fans. Along the way, we read the good, the bad, and the downright unhinged comments. Some fair. Some funny. Some that probably should’ve stayed in drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricanes preseason, Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, team culture and player development all come under the microscope as former All Black and current Canes assistant coach Cory Jane joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN. Cory breaks down how the Hurricanes have approached their summer, why connection and belonging inside the group matters, and how that culture held firm even when results weren’t coming. We talk about accountability within the squad, how players take ownership, and why creating a safe environment leads to better performance. There’s also a deep dive into Super Rugby realities. Cory explains why playoff rugby is a different beast, what mistakes get punished harder, and what Hurricanes need to do differently if they want to win the competition. We finish with a detailed look at high-ball contests, law interpretations, refereeing trends, and why fans may see far more kicking this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming home is one thing. Coming home after nearly a decade in Europe is something else entirely. This week on DSPN, Martin sits down with Pita Ahki to talk about his long stint overseas, the grind of French rugby, and what it really takes to survive and thrive in a relentless competition. From winning titles in France to learning how to look after his body and mind over a ten month season, Pita opens up about how much the experience shaped him both as a player and as a person. Now back in New Zealand and settling into life with the Blues, Pita reflects on returning home, reconnecting with family, and the challenge of earning his spot in a talented midfield. There’s also chat about playing for Tonga, the inspiration of veterans still going strong, and why overseas rugby can be such a powerful growth experience for Kiwi players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one cuts through the noise. Tony Brown finally speaks, and in doing so answers just about every question New Zealand rugby fans have been asking for months. From his current commitment to South Africa, to his openness about wanting the All Blacks job, this was honesty you don’t often hear from someone in his position. We react to Tony’s interview with Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB, unpack what it says about the All Blacks coaching process, and ask why NZ Rugby keeps finding itself on the back foot when it comes to controlling the narrative. There’s praise where it’s deserved, frustration where it’s earned, and plenty of curiosity about how things might have played out differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, this one’s a proper rabbit hole. Scott Robertson is gone, the dust still hasn’t settled, and New Zealand Rugby feels more confused than confident right now. On this episode of DSPN's Rugby Roundtable, we unpack what’s really happened since the decision dropped. From the timeline around the All Blacks coaching review, to the growing assumption that Jamie Joseph is next cab off the rank, and the big unanswered question around Tony Brown, nothing feels straightforward. We also dig into the rumours, the leaks, and why the longer New Zealand Rugby stays quiet, the louder the speculation gets. There’s empathy for Razor as a person, frustration with the process, and a real concern about public trust, perception, and whether this reset actually fixes anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a bruising few weeks for everyone connected to the All Blacks, and today on DSPN, we’re not sugar-coating it. Martin opens with a sermon from the mountaintop, laying out a simple but serious wishlist for what comes next in New Zealand rugby. No corporate buzzwords, no fluffy slogans. Just three survival words that matter right now: experience, unity, and stability. We dig into why international rugby eats “vibes” for breakfast, why learning on the job doesn’t cut it at this level, and why New Zealand Rugby needs to lean on the people who’ve actually been there, won it, and felt the full weight of World Cup pressure. There’s also a clear message about egos, alignment, and the reality that everything from here to the next World Cup will be under a microscope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What actually happens when a top coaching job starts to unravel? And how much warning do you really get? Martin Devlin sits down with former Wales and Fiji coach Wayne Pivac for a wide-ranging and brutally honest conversation about elite rugby, leadership, and what life looks like after the biggest job of your career ends. Wayne reflects on his journey through international coaching, the realities of national team pressure, losing the dressing room, and why consistency is the hardest thing to achieve in test rugby. The chat also dives into the All Blacks, the gap to South Africa, player power, overseas eligibility, and what a new coach actually needs to fix when they walk through the door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five days on from Scott Robertson’s removal, and the questions are only getting louder. On this episode of DSPN, we get stuck into what’s actually happened behind closed doors at the All Blacks, why the silence from Razor doesn’t sit right, and why fans deserve more than a PR statement. This isn’t about witch hunts or pitchforks. It’s about accountability, transparency, and respect for the jersey. We dive into a massive mailbag, tackling everything from player unrest and leadership failures, to culture, performance, captaincy, and what success even looks like from here. Was this a rugby decision or a player-driven one? Was the experiment rushed? And what does the next coach walk into? It’s honest, uncomfortable at times, and exactly the conversation a lot of supporters have been waiting for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Blacks coaching bombshell is still reverberating, and we’re not done talking about it. With Scott Robertson out mid-cycle, questions around timing, process, player feedback and leadership are everywhere. Tony Johnson joins us to unpack what really drove the decision, why New Zealand Rugby felt they had no choice but to act now, and how much weight was given to performance versus trajectory. We dig into the player power debate, the role of feedback from senior players, and whether that narrative does justice to the review process. There’s also a hard look at what comes next. Potential coaching combinations, the importance of international experience, what this means for the current playing group and whether the All Blacks have enough time to reset before a brutally demanding year. We close with a heartfelt tribute to former All Black Grant Batty, who passed away on Saturday, reflecting on his impact, personality and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We didn’t expect to be talking about this in January, but here we are. Scott Robertson is out as All Blacks coach, and the shockwaves are still rippling through world rugby. On this episode of DSPN, Marty goes global, checking in with South Africa, the UK, and Australia to unpack how this decision landed and what it means next. From Brenden Nel’s surprise in Pretoria, to Chris Jones’ blunt assessment from the Northern Hemisphere, and Christy Doran’s warning signs from across the ditch, the reaction is unanimous. This is seismic. We dig into player power, whether New Zealand Rugby blinked too early, and the big question everyone’s asking. Is this actually a change for the better? With Jamie Joseph, Tony Brown, and other names circling, the pressure is already on whoever steps in next, with a South African tour and a World Cup cycle ticking away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of the biggest days in New Zealand rugby history. Scott Robertson is no longer the All Blacks head coach, and for the first time ever, NZ Rugby has made the call to remove a coach mid-cycle. We go live as the news breaks, unpacking the statements from David Kirk and Scott Robertson, the review process, and why this decision was made now. There’s empathy first, because Razor is a good man who’s just lost his dream job in the harshest way possible. But there’s also honesty about performance, player power, and why this situation became untenable. Martin Devlin, producer Lachlan Waugh, and broadcaster Mark Watson dig into what went wrong, what it says about NZ Rugby’s new leadership, and where the All Blacks go next. From Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown to Wayne Smith, Joe Schmidt, and beyond, this is the full, unfiltered DSPN reaction to a seismic moment in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This might be one of the biggest rugby stories New Zealand sees this year, and it’s only January. We break down everything we know so far about the All Blacks review into the 2025 campaign, the future of the coaching group, and why this process feels unlike anything we’ve seen before. With reports of deep player dissatisfaction, cultural issues, and serious questions around leadership, this is no longer just about wins and losses. Martin Devlin is joined by Jamie Wall to unpack Liam Napier’s reporting, the role of new chair David Kirk, and the growing conversation around player power, transparency, and trust inside New Zealand Rugby. With the review expected imminently, we talk through what could happen next, what must happen next, and why this moment feels critical for the future of the All Blacks. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Rugby is nearly back, and the pressure is already building. With preseason just around the corner, we sit down with Nigel Yalden to take a proper look at where the New Zealand sides are really at heading into 2026. From the Highlanders’ continuity and depth, to the Crusaders being ruthless when it matters most, Nigel breaks down why some teams are judged differently, and why expectations don’t disappear just because names do. We get into the Hurricanes’ growing connection, the Chiefs’ unfinished business, and the Blues’ championship-or-bust mindset. There’s also a wider conversation about player management, All Blacks workloads, squad depth, and why Super Rugby has no easy games anymore. Add in a detour through NFL misery and coaching pressure, and it’s a classic DSPN deep dive to kick the year off. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This roundtable kicks off 2026 with the questions every rugby fan is already asking. What does this year actually hold, and how much hangs on what comes next? We dig into preseason predictions across Super Rugby and the Six Nations, debate who’s best placed to lift silverware, and look hard at why South Africa looms as the defining tests for the year ahead. If you want a benchmark for where the game really sits, that tour is it. The conversation then turns to the All Blacks end-of-year review. How transparent does it need to be, what should the public know, and where does accountability actually sit between coaches, players, and the board? Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A brand new year, and plenty to talk about. We kick off 2026 by welcoming back Tony Johnson, as he joins Martin Devlin to lay out the five rugby storylines he’s most looking forward to this year. From Super Rugby and the Six Nations, to the All Blacks’ massive tour to South Africa, there’s no shortage of big questions. Tony shares his thoughts on the Crusaders as defending champions, the Highlanders’ potential, Moana Pasifika’s importance to the competition, and what a new Christchurch stadium could mean for rugby in New Zealand. There’s also a frank discussion around refereeing, the role of the TMO, and whether the game needs to accept a bit more human error. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year and welcome to 2026 on DSPN! We kick things off with a sermon from Marty that sets the tone for what might be the most important year New Zealand rugby has faced in a long time. This is a year of optimism, but also honesty. With a packed rugby calendar ahead, including Super Rugby, the Six Nations, major test matches and the long road toward the 2027 World Cup, we ask the big questions. How good are the All Blacks really? Are the players and coaches aligned? And can this group rebuild belief after a shaky season? Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1996 All Blacks tour of South Africa remains one of the most important moments in New Zealand rugby history, and in this DSPN Summer Series episode, Sean Fitzpatrick explains why. Fitz takes Martin Devlin back inside that iconic tour, reflecting on what it meant to finally win a test series in South Africa after decades of heartbreak. He talks about the pressure of carrying history, the significance of neutral referees, the transformation of South Africa through sport, and the lifelong bonds formed with teammates. Tony Johnson then joins Martin to revisit the most memorable All Blacks versus Springboks matches they’ve seen, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-final, Eden Park classics, Cape Town battles, and moments that swung entire campaigns in a single lineout or tackle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running a Super Rugby franchise looks glamourous from the outside. The reality is a whole lot tougher. On the DSPN, Marty sits down with Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee as he prepares to step away after more than a decade in the role. Avan reflects on the highs of winning in 2016, the lows of recent financial pressure, and what it’s really like trying to balance performance, people, and profit in modern rugby. They get into crowd numbers, star power, NZ Rugby’s influence, player payments, and why Super Rugby viewership is booming while bums on seats are not. Avan also opens up about leadership under scrutiny, tough calls, and the Hurricanes haka controversy, speaking candidly about what he learned from one of the most challenging moments of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it really take to be an All Black? According to Murray Mexted, it starts in the head. In this DSPN Summer Series chat, Marty catches up with one of New Zealand rugby’s most respected voices to talk frankly about where the All Blacks are at and where they need to go. Murray questions selection instability, constant experimentation, and the growing focus on fitness over mental toughness. They discuss the pressure of wearing the jersey, the responsibility that comes with it, and why chopping and changing players risks damaging the All Blacks’ winning culture. Murray also reflects on the heavy Wellington loss to South Africa, the impact of replacements on team resilience, and why test rugby is no place for experimentation. With a brutal South African tour looming, Murray believes this is the ultimate test. A chance to rebuild belief, consistency, and the All Blacks’ edge ahead of the next World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is rugby still working the way we think it is? In this Summer Series episode of the DSPN, Martin Devlin and Mark Philpott from United Rugby Fans talk honestly about the state of the game, from grassroots clubrooms right through to the All Blacks. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about where rugby is thriving, where it’s broken, and why so many volunteers are holding the whole thing together with little support. Martin reflects on his own journey as a rugby fan, the moments that hooked him for life, and what decades behind the microphone have taught him about fans, pundits, and the difference between opinion and reality. The chat dives deep into officiating, the role of technology, the frustrations around the TMO, and why rugby feels more complicated than it needs to be. There’s also a blunt assessment of the All Blacks’ year, grassroots struggles, pathways for young players, and why winning still matters more than ever in New Zealand rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a Warriors fan isn’t for the faint hearted. And few people understand that better than Zane, also known as The Warriorholic. In this chat on the DSPN, Marty catches up with one of the most passionate and positive voices in Warriors fandom. Zane talks about why perspective matters, how COVID changed the way he viewed sport, and why remembering players are people first has become central to everything he does online. They dive into the Warriors’ recent seasons, expectations versus reality, Andrew Webster’s impact, squad depth, injuries, and what’s still missing to genuinely contend for a premiership. Zane also explains why his optimism isn’t blind faith, but grounded in watching reserve grade, tracking development players, and understanding how clubs actually build success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DSPN summer series rolls on with one of the great characters of New Zealand cricket. Danny Morrison joins us for a wide-ranging chat about his Black Caps career, the era that shaped him, and why test cricket still matters. We dive into replacing Richard Hadlee, touring with legends, facing the West Indies at their peak, and what it was really like being part of the so-called Wild Bunch. Danny reflects on the responsibility of leading the attack, the freedom of playing in a different time, and how much the game and the world around it has changed. There’s also nostalgia for the 1992 World Cup, the romance of long days at the cricket, and frustration at a modern summer without test matches. Honest, funny, and full of heart, this is a love letter to cricket as it once was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another Formula One season wrapped, and there was only one person we wanted to call. Vincenzo Landino joins us to unpack whether the right driver won the championship, why Lando Norris deserves the title, and why the debate around it misses the point entirely. We dig into the final race drama, steward decisions, team politics, and what really separates champions from contenders. There’s also a deep dive into why McLaren’s car was so dominant, what made it work everywhere, and why Max Verstappen might still be the best driver on the planet regardless of trophies. Plus, we talk Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson’s tough road back to the grid, and whether Formula One risks losing its soul as calendars expand and traditional tracks disappear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two PGA Tour wins in one season should feel like pure celebration. For Ryan Fox, it came with pride, exhaustion, and some hard reflection. We catch up with Foxy as he opens up about winning in playoffs at Myrtle Beach and the Canadian Open, what it really takes to stay competitive at the highest level, and why chasing perfection can be both the best and worst part of golf. He talks honestly about burnout, the toll of a relentless schedule, and why stopping made him realise just how empty the tank was. There’s also perspective. Foxy reflects on his career, what he would have taken as a dream outcome years ago, and how he balances ambition with gratitude. We get into majors, pressure moments, team golf, the Presidents Cup goal, and why the Masters qualification was a quietly massive milestone. Plus, a few thoughts on the All Blacks, because of course. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love chatting footy with Andrew Webster, and this one’s as honest as it gets. The Warriors coach joins us to reflect on the 2025 NRL season, what finals footy really exposes, and why this year felt different to runs past. We get into the Pacific Championships and why Webster reckons representative footy deserves a proper place in the middle of the season. He opens up on injuries, squad depth, developing young players the right way, and why sometimes the flashy moments don’t tell the full story. There’s also insight into the Warriors’ halves picture, the growth of players like Erin Clark, the challenge of managing expectations, and why Webster believes the club is closer than many think, even if the work ahead is still massive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Devlin and Lachlan Waugh sit down for the first ever DSPN Rugby awards. They talk about the highlights, lowlights and surprises from throughout the year as they present awards in categories such as Best Player, Best Game and Biggest disappointment. 04:34 Biggest Disaster and Memorable Matches 05:25 Team of the Year 07:42 Player of the Year 09:31 Most Disappointing Moment 11:50 Memorable Games and Experiences 13:23 Exciting Matches and Surprising Results 15:16 Key Players and Positions for Next Year 17:02 Biggest Disappointments 19:24 Looking Forward to 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Devlin joins Mark 'Watto' Watson and John Day for their weekly roundtable to discuss this year in rugby and give predictions for 2026. 00:54 Best Winner of the Year 03:02 Biggest Disaster of the Year 03:53 Team of the Year 06:10 Player of the Year 08:00 Most Disappointing Moment 10:22 Best Game Experiences 11:51 Memorable Matches and Surprises 13:45 Key Players and Positions 15:30 Biggest Disappointments 16:51 Changes and Future Prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up the year on the DSPN with Tony Johnson, breaking down what 2025 really told us about the All Blacks, where the pressure points sit, and what’s coming next in a massive year of rugby. We get into the Six Nations, England’s rise, France’s uncertainty, and Ireland’s changing guard, before turning our focus back home. Tony gives his read on the All Blacks season, the South African reality check, missed opportunities, and why next year shapes everything heading toward the World Cup. There’s also a deep dive into Super Rugby, standout performances, emerging players, coaching questions, and the results of our end-of-year polls. Honest, measured, and sharp as always - this is the kind of rugby conversation we all need before switching off for summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat Lam doesn’t mince his words. And honestly, that’s why we wanted this chat. From his base in the UK as Bristol Bears Director of Rugby, Pat joins Martin to talk about where New Zealand rugby really sits right now, and why pretending we’re still the best is holding us back. They dig into Super Rugby without South Africa, the state of NPC and club rugby, coaching structures, and why fundamentals matter more than flash. Pat also opens up about his role in Europe, how success should actually be measured, why money and development are inseparable, and what New Zealand could learn from overseas systems. There’s also plenty on the All Blacks, Razor’s coaching setup, the missed opportunity with Tony Brown, and why depth alone won’t save us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Martin rolls in for his final DSPN appearance of the year and he is absolutely in holiday mode… just with two trolleys of alcohol to get through first. Before he disappears to an island for five weeks, we run through his best and worst moments of 2025, from wooden spoon stunts to beer-stuffed bachelor’s handbags on breakfast radio. On the rugby front, Greg’s highlight was beating South Africa in Johannesburg, while the lowlights were basically everything else the Wallabies touched. Argentina, Italy, France… the heartbreak reel is long. He’s brutally honest about Australia’s lack of depth, the player drain overseas, and why the Joe Schmidt experiment might be the final straw for Kiwi coaches in green and gold. We also get into rugby league stealing the country, the R360 delay, and what actually gives him hope heading into 2026. Plus cricket, the Broncos, the Lions, and a full serve of Greg’s trademark Aussie self-deprecation. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s DSPN Marty's Mailbag absolutely lit up, and to be fair, we love it. Nothing says rugby season like passionate fans firing off takes about the All Blacks, the Springboks, the laws, the refs and everything in between. We sift through the best (and wildest) comments and unpack the big talking points shaping the sport right now. Martin and Lachlan dive into the eye-gouge saga, the 12-week ban, and why intent isn’t the same as action. We also get stuck into the South Africa tour expectations, the debate over whether a two-all draw is realistic or soft, and why replacements, offside lines and captain’s challenges have fans calling for change. Plus, Matt Burke’s thoughts on Aussie rugby, Tony Johnson’s fixes for the game, and a few listeners who came in absolutely swinging. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DSPN's Rugby Roundtable gets spicy fast, as Martin, John Day and Mark 'Watto' Watson dive straight into the mess around the All Blacks coaching group. Jason Holland heading back to the Hurricanes has everyone raising eyebrows, and the boys don’t hold back on what it might say about life inside the current setup. From there we rip into Eben Etzebeth’s eye-gouge defence, Razor’s role being “re-explained” by NZ Rugby, and whether Scott Hansen is actually steering the All Blacks more than anyone wants to admit. Then it’s prediction time. We map out who makes the Rugby World Cup 2027 final, who chokes in the quarters, and which powerhouse could be running on fumes by the time Australia rolls around. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Marty dives into the heat around Scott Robertson, the All Blacks review, and why NZ Rugby’s delay and vague explanations aren’t sitting well with fans. Razor’s the head coach, that much is clear, but does the setup around him actually stack up when you put it under the microscope? We talk through what this review really needs to uncover, why the public deserves more transparency, and how long it’s been since the All Blacks showed real progress. It’s not a development side. The job is to win test matches, full stop. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got Wallabies royalty on DSPN today, and honestly, it’s a treat. Matthew Burke joins us to talk through the state of Australian rugby, the messy World Cup draw, and why planning too far ahead in this sport is basically asking for chaos from the rugby gods. Matt opens up on everything from the physicality gap in Super Rugby to why Australia’s depth up front matters more than any superstar in the backline. He also gives a brutally honest take on league converts, the reality of building consistency, and why the new offside interpretations are driving him up the wall . We also get some gold about catching high balls, what AFL skills rugby desperately needs, and the transition to Les Kiss as Wallabies coach. It’s smart, layered chat from one of the sharpest minds in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on DSPN, we hand the whiteboard to Tony Johnson and ask him to redesign rugby. Not all of it… just the parts that are driving us all a bit mad. Tony turns up with a Christmas wishlist of six ideas, from reducing TMO interference to rethinking scrums, kicking contests and the chaotic length of modern test matches. We get into the balance between human error and over-officiating, whether box kicks have swung the pendulum too far, and why fatigue used to make footy better. Tony also floats a few “just hear me out” ideas that could speed the game up or open it up, depending on your point of view. It’s all up for debate, and we want your thoughts. What would you change? What did Tony miss? And yes, Sweet Caroline cops a mention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Devlin and Lachlan Waugh dive into a brutally honest look at next year’s All Blacks tour to South Africa, and Martin makes his stance crystal clear: offer him a two-all draw today and he’d take it without blinking. This isn’t defeatism. It’s rugby logic. The Springboks are operating on a different level right now, and the numbers back it up. We break down why this four-test stretch is shaping as the hardest assignment the All Blacks have faced since 1996, what the squad is missing at the moment, and why the rugby gods may need to put in overtime across Super Rugby. From there, Glass Half Full hits cricket, the Ashes, England’s bizarre decision-making, a frustrating Phoenix derby, Premier League chaos, Lando vs Oscar in F1, and Hayden Paddon’s WRC return. Plus, a chat on the All Blacks review date that has us asking… why on earth is this taking until January? Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on DSPN, we dive into the rivalry that shapes modern rugby, and there’s no better guide than Harry Jones. He joins us to unpack Rassie Erasmus re-signing through to 2031, what that means for South African rugby, and why Springbok fans are so welded to the man who rebuilt their entire identity. We also get Harry’s brutally honest read on where the All Blacks sit under Razor right now. Are we too cautious? Is the Springbok machine simply further ahead? And how much will next year’s four-test South Africa tour tell us about the road to 2027? From the politics of hosting future Rugby World Cups, to Tony Brown’s growing influence, to the return of the scrum as rugby’s great equaliser, this is a wide-ranging, clever, and very real chat about where the sport is heading. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s DSPN mailbag is stacked, and honestly, the game keeps giving us material. We kick off with the Eben Etzebeth eye-gouge saga and the eyebrow-raising drop from an 18-week ban to 12. We’ve all watched the footage. No excuses, no mitigating fairy dust, just a dirty act that should’ve stayed at the top end of the scale. From there, we dive into the R360 delay and whether “strategic timing” is just a polite way of saying the whole thing’s run out of juice or players. Either way, 2028 suddenly feels very far away. And yes, the World Cup draw has everyone heated again. Six pools, 24 teams, and somehow the top two sides still collide in the quarterfinals. Throw in the All Blacks conversation around Razor, Richie Mo’unga’s return, and where Beauden Barrett fits, plus your cuts, keeps, and question marks, and it’s a wonderfully chaotic inbox. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got Matt Williams back on DSPN because the rugby world has been flipped on its head again, and we needed someone unfiltered to walk us through it. This World Cup draw has landed the All Blacks and South Africa on a quarterfinal collision course, and Matt doesn’t hold back on why that simply shouldn’t be happening. We dig into why World Rugby keeps repeating the same administrative headaches, how the top two teams could end up cancelling each other out early, and what this means for the entire tournament. Then we shift to on-field reality. Right now, South Africa look miles ahead of everyone else, and Matt explains in detail why their mix of power, skill, and insane depth is setting the standard. We finish with the tough questions around the All Blacks. Are we improving? What needs fixing? And what kind of pressure is Scott Robertson really under heading into a brutal 2025? It’s a frank, fascinating chat about where the game is heading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The World Cup draw has landed and, honestly, World Rugby has cooked it again. The All Blacks are likely to face the Springboks in the 2027 quarter-finals, and everyone’s asking the same question. How does a sport end up with its top two seeds crashing into each other that early? We dig into the mess, the maths, and the madness. Martin breaks down the draw logic that somehow rewards the loser of the opening New Zealand-Australia match with the easier path. We also look at the gulf between the top sides and the teams ranked nine to 12, and why that pushes the whole format out of shape. We also spoke with Razor and Scott Barrett at a press conference this morning, talking through the implications, the strategy, and how you prepare when you’re already pencilled in to meet the world champions in the knockout stages. Plenty to chew on. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got Tony Johnson back from the Northern Tour and straight into the fire, because there is so much to unpack. The World Cup 2027 draw is out, and yep… the All Blacks have copped the toughest path. Tony walks us through how the seedings landed us here, why New Zealand and South Africa are staring at a quarterfinal collision, and whether World Rugby has painted itself into a corner by locking draws in years out. We get into the (likely) Australia opener, the logistics versus logic debate, and the ripple effects for teams like England, Ireland, Fiji and France. Then we shift to the All Blacks themselves. Tony breaks down the coaching structure questions swirling around Scott Robertson and Scott Hansen, what’s real, what needs clarifying, and how much of this conversation exists purely because the team didn’t close out England. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Devlin, John Day, and Mark 'Watto' Watson run a full All Blacks selection review based completely on this season’s performances. No predictions, no World Cup chatter - just a hard look at who should be on the plane to South Africa next year. We break down every group: props, hookers, locks, loose forwards, halves, midfielders, and outside backs. Expect strong takes on Luke Jacobson, Samipeni Finau, Quinn Tupaea, Will Jordan, Caleb Clarke, and of course… the Barrett family. Mark comes in swinging. John refuses to budge. Marty keeps the peace (barely). If you’re an All Blacks tragic or love selection drama, this is your episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naas Botha knows Springbok rugby better than almost anyone, and today he gives us a brutally honest look at how South Africa have become the top team in the world in 2025. We rewind the season, the early stumbles, and the moment the Boks clicked into a different gear. Naas talks through what’s changed in attitude, selection and belief, why that second half in Wellington was the real turning point, and how Rassie Erasmus' decision-making has unlocked a level of depth South Africa have never had. He also explains the impact of Tony Brown and why the Boks are now scoring tries they simply didn’t score in past years. We dive into the luxury problem at first-five, with Sacha, Handré and Manie all bringing something different. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R360 was meant to breathe new life into rugby. Instead, it’s been shoved all the way back to 2028, and no one seems convinced it’ll ever actually launch. So, on the DSPN we brought in two of the best: Christy Doran from The Roar and long-time rugby journalist Chris Jones, to help us figure out what on earth happens next. Christy talks through what the delay really means, why key investors walked, and why signing players six to 12 months before a World Cup makes the whole concept almost impossible. He also explains the chaos now facing league converts who quit their NRL deals expecting this thing to exist. Then, Chris Jones joins us with 40 years of perspective, calling R360 everything from a pantomime season to rugby’s latest attempt to copy the IPL without understanding rugby’s actual market. No players, no coaches, no broadcast deal, and a billion-euro budget? You can guess his verdict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re wrapping the season with one of the sharpest minds in New Zealand rugby media. Jamie Wall jumps in with us to take a clear, honest look at where the All Blacks really sit right now, and why Scott Robertson’s second year has created more questions than answers. Jamie talks us through the coaching setup, what Razor actually does day to day, and whether the assistants should be feeling a bit nervous as NZ Rugby begins its end-of-season review. We also dig into the set piece struggles, the attack going missing at key moments, and why the South African tour next year could define the entire coaching group. Plus, Jamie gives us some great context on Wales, the Springboks’ ridiculous depth, and why one shining performance at Eden Park might still matter. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Martin is back talking Wallabies, and how Aussie has managed to sink to their worst calendar year on record. It’s a rough watch for fans, and even Marto admits the players coming home are “embarrassed” about what 2025 has turned into. We revisit that false dawn in Johannesburg, the Lions series they could have won, and how everything since has unravelled. Marto talks openly about constant selection changes, the lack of a genuine five-eighth, and the impact of losing Will Skelton. He also gives us a window into Joe Schmidt’s final months, why Les Kiss wasn’t involved on tour, and how messy the transition has become behind the scenes. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Johnson joins us for a full, honest debrief on the All Blacks season, and we get straight into what worked, what didn’t, and what absolutely has to change. Martin fronts with his C+ assessment of the year, pointing to those three costly losses and the frustrating habit of following big wins with flat performances. Tony digs into the big-picture issues - leadership on the field, the domino effect of mistakes, and why the England loss felt so deflating even after a strong start. There’s plenty of positivity too, from the emergence of real depth at lock and prop. We look at the next two years, the coaching questions that still linger, what the attack is actually trying to be, and the brutal schedule ahead. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start with Martin’s five positives from the All Blacks season: the crucial Eden Park win over South Africa, the undeniable world-class status of Cam Roigard and Ardie Savea, the loyal “rah-rah” fans, next year’s stacked schedule, and the blessing that the World Cup isn’t until 2027 . Then, Marty and young producer Lachlan rip through What Has More Chance Of Happening? Will the All Blacks win their four-test South Africa series? Could Razor realistically lose his job if results crumble? Are England any chance of winning the Ashes if they refuse to change their approach? All that and much more! Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re closing the book on the All Blacks season, and there’s only one man we trust to call it exactly how he sees it - Murray Mexted. Mex joins us in the studio and doesn’t waste a second getting straight into it. We talk through everything from rotation and the modern mindset, to where the loose forwards sit, why the scrum has slipped, and why letting a player walk off after 43 minutes still winds him up. Murray takes us inside his view of the tight five, the lineout issues that keep showing up, and why he thinks we haven’t improved since France. Razor’s role, the assistants, the structure around the team, the aura of the jersey - nothing’s off-limits as Murray hands out his end-of-year grade and tells us what has to sharpen up before next season. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on DSPN we dive headfirst into one of the spiciest Mailbags we’ve ever had. You sent us a mountain of comments about the All Blacks season, and we took the lot on. Are we improving? Are we repeating old mistakes? Are the coaches getting it right? And why on earth did Razor admit Scott Hanson is effectively running the show? We talk leadership, selection standards, and whether the All Blacks have slipped into “just okay” territory. We also get into the big ones: conceding tries, the scrum going soft at the wrong moments, and whether fans are justified in demanding more. Plus a bit of England cricket chat, Team New Zealand comparison, and the eternal struggle between stats and the eyeball test. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve brought the whole crew in for this one. Marty, John Day and Mark 'Watto' Watson sit down for a full Rugby Roundtable and things get honest fast. Grades are handed out for the All Blacks’ 2025 season, and they’re not pretty. From record losses to South Africa, to the stumble in Argentina, to leaking four tries against one of the weakest Welsh sides in years, the pattern is hard to ignore. We dig into Razor’s “we’ve turned a corner” claim and ask the obvious question: where exactly is the corner? The boys break down player depth, the 9-10, 12-13 combinations, and why the coaching group looks like it’s in real trouble. And yes, there’s still hope. The talent is there. The passion is there. But the bad days keep coming, and the All Blacks don’t get judged on 10-3 records. They get judged on the losses that matter. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re calling it how we see it - the All Blacks get a C+ this season, the same grade as last year. And no, that’s not pessimism. It’s realism. In this episode, Marty Devlin breaks down exactly why the performances haven’t genuinely improved, even if the win-loss numbers look tidy on paper. From the highs of Eden Park to the darkest day in Wellington, we go through what really matters for this team. We look at those losses after big wins, why consistency is still missing, and what the results actually tell us about selections, coaching, and where this side is heading. There’s plenty of belief in the ceiling of this squad, but the floor keeps dropping out. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSPN, we go straight to South Africa to get the view from the top of the mountain. Martin is joined by the great Andy Capostagno, who’s watched the Springboks rise from gritty winners to a frighteningly complete rugby side with depth most countries can only dream of. Andy explains how Rassie Erasmus has rebuilt this team from the ground up, why generational talent Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is changing the way the Boks play, and how they’ve reached a point where world-class players like Handré Pollard don’t even start the big games. We also dig into Ireland’s chaotic test, the scrum pressure the Boks applied, and why their squad could lose half a dozen stars and still win comfortably. There’s plenty in here too for All Blacks fans: where the true gap sits, how long this Springbok window might last, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a weekend. We’re still buzzing after a stacked run of Autumn Internationals that felt like a mini Rugby World Cup. Martin sits down with Tony Johnson to unpack the lot, from England’s gritty win over Argentina to South Africa’s relentless demolition job on Ireland. Up north, the stadium atmospheres have been electric, and Tony gives us a first-hand look at what it’s been like following the All Blacks across Wales, Scotland, and England. We dig into the Springboks’ terrifying scrum, England’s growing confidence, Australia’s slide, and where the All Blacks sit after wrapping the tour with a 50-point statement in Cardiff. And yes, Ruben Love, Will Jordan, and that back-three balance definitely get a mention. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on DSPN's Marty's Mailbag, we rip into the fallout from that rough All Blacks loss to England, and honestly, there’s plenty to unpack. Between the panic under pressure, the broken basics, and a coaching setup still finding its feet, we’re all feeling the frustration. But like we keep saying on the show, criticism doesn’t mean we don’t love the team. It means we want them to be better! We dig through your messages and comments, from midfield combinations to conditioning worries, to why we’re struggling against the likes of South Africa and England. Marty and Lachie get into the importance of experience in the coaching box, whether that early Razor Sky Sport documentary was a misstep, and why fans are so desperate to see actual solutions. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Martin is back on DSPN and the timing couldn’t be better. Schoolies is erupting across the Gold Coast, the Ashes are underway, and both Australia and New Zealand's rugby teams are wobbling around like newborn calves. Marto takes us inside the madness of Schoolies, including the harsh truth about what really happens when 17 and 18-year-olds flood Surfers Paradise. Let’s just say it isn’t cricket they’re watching. We also dive into the Ashes buildup, why Test cricket is still the purest sporting drama, and how Marto reckons half of Australia tries to hype it long before anything actually happens. Then we swing to rugby, where Marto lays out exactly why the Wallabies look like a rabble right now. From selection chaos to fading combinations, he doesn’t hold back. It’s loose, honest, and full of the kind of stories only Marto can deliver. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got Tony Johnson with us from a very chilly Cardiff, and there is plenty to unpack. The All Blacks have named a completely reshuffled side to take on Wales, with 13 changes and a real mix of experience, youth, and players desperate to prove a point . Tony takes us inside camp mood, the review process after Twickenham, and why the coaches felt they had to stick to their word and give fresh combinations a crack. We talk Will Jordan’s switch, Reuben Love’s big chance, that new-look forward pack, and the pressure on the boys to finish the year properly. Plus, Tony gives us the vibe on the ground in Wales, why locals aren’t giving their team much of a shot, and the other massive rugby fixtures lighting up the weekend. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been hanging out for this one. Today on DSPN, we finally sit down with Tim Cocker, the voice and mind behind Eggchasers Rugby - one of the biggest rugby creators on YouTube. We get into everything from England’s resurgence to why the All Blacks feel “one year behind” in their rebuild, as well as the raw atmosphere at Twickenham after that gut-punch loss for New Zealand. Tim opens up about losing his dream job, starting his channel in a campervan at the World Cup, and how he sees the sport evolving on and off the field. There’s talk of South Africa’s brilliance, the madness of world rugby admin, fan culture, TMO interruptions, and why some players are genuine “test match animals". Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Test cricket's best rivalry - The Ashes - is back, and we’re fizzing for it. This week on the DSPN, we get stuck into a proper Australia vs England chat with Andre Adams, the former Blackcap who spent time as Australian bowling coach not too long ago. Andre breaks down why the opening test in Perth could swing England’s way, especially with Australia missing a couple of big-name bowlers. We talk fast tracks, fast bowlers, and why the first two tests arriving bang bang will push both squads to their limits. He also opens up on what it’s really like inside an Aussie dressing room during a huge series, why Ben Stokes is the heartbeat of England’s hopes, and how the media circus can be more comical than helpful. A cracking listen for any cricket tragic as the summer gets underway. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get straight into it today, because the All Blacks conversation has gone somewhere it probably shouldn’t have. After the hiding at Twickenham, the team’s social feeds fired out smiley post-match pics and early hype for Wales. Martin reckons that completely missed the moment, and we break down why authenticity matters when fans are still hurting. Producer Lachlan then joins in, as we work through a game of Glass Half Full, with questions around the All Blacks, the Springboks, England, Ireland and everyone in between. From the gap between New Zealand and South Africa to what actually counts as a “bounce back”, we go deep on where this team really sits. Plus, cricket scheduling chaos, Samoa squeezing through to the World Cup, and why some awards make zero sense. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back around the table and straight into the question every Kiwi is wrestling with - what’s actually happening to the All Blacks, and are we being honest about how deep this rut really goes? Martin, John Day and Mark 'Watto' Watson pull apart the England loss, the messy patterns we keep repeating, and whether any of the numbers we’re being fed match what we’re all seeing on the field. We look hard at the coaching setup, accountability inside the camp, and that line from Razor about coaches “learning on the job”. John argues the turnaround is still possible if the right tweaks are made. Watto says the whole thing needs a reset and New Zealand Rugby won’t make the tough calls. Martin pushes on the lack of connection with fans and whether anyone is telling the truth behind closed doors. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few days have passed since Twickenham, but the questions are not going away. So we turn to one of the sharpest rugby minds in the country - Murray Mexted joins us on DSPN to break down exactly why England were able to take control of that second half, and why the All Blacks are struggling to find any real rhythm. Mex gets into the numbers, the possession split, the defensive lapses, and what England did strategically that New Zealand could not answer. We talk locks, loose forwards, the bench selections, and why the All Blacks are still getting beaten late in games. Mex also raises concerns about coaching roles, too many voices, and whether some players are simply not in the right positions. We look ahead to Wales as well. Do you back the same group to respond, or is it time for targeted changes? Max is clear on what he thinks needs to happen. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be honest. That loss to England hit differently. This week on DSPN we dig into it properly with Telegraph rugby writer Gavin Mairs, who joins us from the UK with a clear view on what is working for England and what is not working for the All Blacks. We talk through England’s tactical shift, their smart coaching additions, and why Steve Borthwick finally has a side that looks like it knows exactly what it wants to do. Then we flip the lens back on our own backyard. Why are we still seeing the same patterns after 12 tests? Where is the ruthless edge that used to define New Zealand rugby? What does it mean when Razor is openly saying some of his assistants are learning on the job? We also cover the Autumn Internationals, the Ireland-South Africa blockbuster, and the upcoming Nations Cup. Gavin gives a grounded northern perspective, and we try to figure out where the All Blacks go from here. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be honest, that performance at Twickenham told us everything we already feared. Two years into this regime, 26 tests deep, and the All Blacks don’t just look stalled. In too many key areas, they’ve gone backwards. Today, Marty lays it all out with a bluntness the moment demands. He breaks down the muddled attack, the shaky leadership, the high-ball issues everyone in world rugby now targets, and the complete loss of direction once England wiped out that early 12-0 New Zealand lead. This wasn’t panic. This was clarity. If we’re halfway through a Rugby World Cup cycle and still look this unco, still repeating the same patterns, then something fundamental is off. Razor is a great bloke, but that doesn’t matter right now. The only thing that matters is whether this team is improving. And on current evidence, it isn’t. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you ask a Northern Hemisphere rugby man what’s going on with the All Blacks, you know you’re going to get the unvarnished version. And Chris Jones delivers exactly that. England’s comeback at Twickenham wasn’t a one off to him. It was a pattern New Zealand keeps repeating, and he can’t believe we still haven’t learned how to close out a game. We talk through the recurring issues: losing momentum, basic skill errors, yellow cards, a forward pack going missing after halftime, and a coaching group Razor admits is still “learning on the job.” Chris can’t fathom that at this level. Neither can we. He also looks at leadership gaps, and why the All Blacks look anything but sure of themselves after 12 tests this year. From Argentina’s guts, to South Africa thriving with 14 men, to Wales’ struggles, he gives us the full Northern picture. Plus, Belgium are one win away from a Rugby World Cup. Yes, really. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s be honest, we’re all still feeling the sting of that England loss. Three defeats this year, and this one might be the most frustrating of the lot. So today we sat down with Tony Johnson, who’s been right in the middle of it all, calling the games and talking to the people who know what’s actually going on inside the All Blacks camp. We break down the moments that swung the match: missed kicks for touch, defensive lapses, the Codie Taylor yellow card, the domino effect of errors, and the injuries to Cam Roigard and Beauden Barrett. Tony spells out the five or six controllables that hurt us and why those flat patches keep haunting this team. We also look ahead. Cardiff looms, there are selection headaches everywhere, Jason Holland is leaving, and big questions remain about whether parts of this coaching group are still learning on the job. Tony doesn’t shy away from any of it. Plus, fair dues to England. Tony explains exactly how they got their tactics right and why the bench was the difference. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

England week always brings a bit of extra edge, and this one’s no different. We break down the All Blacks side named for Twickenham, the message it sends, and why this is not the week for experiments. Rieko Ioane’s future comes sharply into focus too. He’s been overtaken, shifted, reshuffled, and now not even making the bench with injuries around him. We talk honestly about where things have landed and whether Wales next week might be his last test. Then it’s a stacked mailbag. Grand Slam definitions, cricket grounds, Fabian Holland hype, the intercept rule blow-ups, the Kiwis league comeback, Samoan pride, Springboks dominance, a disgruntled fan named Foxy Yum Yum, and even a kudu steak that didn’t survive the dog. Plenty in here. Plenty to push back on. Plenty to agree with. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re staring down the biggest test of the Grand Slam tour, and Tony Johnson joins us from London with everything we need to know ahead of All Blacks v England at Twickenham. The selections are locked in, the locals are confident, and the bookies have England as favourites. Yep, favourites. Tony gives us a proper look at the key matchups: the loose forwards, the new midfield combo, and why England’s 6-2 split says everything about how they want to win this. We also dig into the aerial game, the kicking battle, and what Damien McKenzie’s super-sub form means for the jersey. There’s plenty about the mood on the ground too, from the All Blacks’ setup outside London to the realities of a massive, not-so-friendly Twickenham crowd. A big week, a big test, and a chance to keep the slam alive. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Martin joins Marty on the DSPN for another BRILLIANTLY unfiltered chat about Aussie rugby chaos, cash conspiracies, and Christmas gravy. Between slagging off the Wallabies’ coaching circus, defending Paul Kelly as the 'voice of Australia', and reminiscing about when Australia could actually catch a high ball, Marto and Marty deliver pure gold. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Springboks speedster Breyton Paulse joins the podcast, for an uplifting chat full of energy and heart. Breyton chats with Marty about the unity and incredible culture behind South African rugby’s rise. He shares personal stories from his playing days, pays tribute to current captain Siya Kolisi’s leadership, and reveals how coach Rassie Erasmus and assistant Tony Brown have transformed the modern Boks. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Devlin kicks things off by delivering a sermon, unpacking all the important details of the All Blacks vs England test at Twickenham. How damaging will it be for New Zealand if they lose? How much pressure could the coaching group be under? Then, Mark 'Watto' Watson and John Day join Marty for another installment of Rugby Roundtable, dissecting the All Blacks and other rugby topics. Watto says New Zealand still lacks a true 'statement performance' this year, while John slams poor discipline and soft defence for underwhelming results - for the most part - in 2025. All three agree England will define the season - win and the All Blacks are back, lose and the pressure on Razor explodes. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, for a lively rugby chat ahead of the All Blacks’ clash with England at Twickenham. Mex reckons the All Blacks must dominate possession to have any chance. He praises young lock Fabian Holland, warns about loose forward depth, and stresses mental strength after letting Scotland back into the contest last weekend. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South African rugby journalist Brenden Nel joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to break down the Springboks’ brutal win over France and the growing gap between the Boks and everyone else. They talk red card controversy, Malcolm Marx’s dominance, Tony Brown’s influence on attack, and the team’s fearless next-gen talent pushing veterans aside. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Queensland Origin coach and Kiwi league legend Sir Graham Lowe joins Martin Devlin to rave about the Kiwis’ comeback win over Samoa, and the quality of the Pacific Championships. Lowie says the Kiwi side is stacked with genuine NRL-level talent, and praises Stacey Jones for creating belief, connection and clarity in just a few weeks. He highlights young gun Casey McLean as a future superstar and credits veteran Kieran Foran for steering the attack. Lowe argues the tournament proves a Pacific-based Origin concept is now undeniable. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins the DSPN from London, chatting through the atmosphere and intensity of the All Blacks’ win over Scotland in Edinburgh. TJ talks about the energy in the stadium, the swings in momentum, and the big moments that ended up deciding things. There’s praise for certain players, a bit of honesty about discipline issues, and a look ahead to a huge clash at Twickenham against England. The Grand Slam is still on! Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First off on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin delivers a sermon reviewing the weekend of rugby, with a focus on South Africa's impressive 32-17 victory over France in Paris. How much better are the Springboks compared to the rest of the world? Then, Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh present Glass Half Full, where they offer their optimism - or pessimism - about a variety of sports news, views and results. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join DSPN host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh, as they present post-match coverage of the All Blacks' 25-17 win over Scotland at Murrayfield. The pair also talk about the Springboks' impressive 32-17 victory vs France in Paris. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First off on the DSPN, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on the MASSIVE weekend of sport ahead, which features the All Blacks playing Scotland and France hosting the Springboks. Then, Marty is joined by Young Producer Lachlan Waugh for another edition of Marty's Mailbag! Every week the boys work through comments from viewers and listeners on the YouTube, Spotify and social channels, and discuss/answer/applaud/criticise them as best they can. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is back on the DSPN with Martin Devlin, dialing in from Edinburgh ahead of this weekend's All Blacks vs Scotland rugby test at Murrayfield. TJ and Marty discuss the New Zealand team named and its key talking points, including Wallace Sititi starting at blindside flanker and the new midfield combination. They cover off Scotland's 23, the importance of first-five Finn Russell, and how they can exploit the ABs' weakness under the high ball. All that and much more! Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSPN, Martin Devlin chats with rugby writer Gregor Paul about everything swirling around the All Blacks right now. They talk through that messy red-card situation for Ireland in Chicago, why refereeing common sense seems to come and go, and how different competitions end up with completely different interpretations. Then, the focus shifts to the All Blacks themselves, with the Scotland test fast-approaching. Marty and Gregor talk new combinations, who’s stepping up, who might get another run, and much more. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Devlin checks in with SuperSport reporter Philasande Sixaba to look ahead to a huge November rugby test between France and the Springboks. They chat about the lingering emotion from the World Cup quarterfinal, how prepared each side looks, and why South Africa’s depth keeps giving them selection flexibility. Philasande explains the Springboks’ evolving game plan, balancing defence with a more expansive style, and the excitement around young playmakers pushing into key roles. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scottish TV sports reporter Jamie Borthwick joins Martin Devlin, to offer a different flavour to All Blacks build-up. New Zealand's in Edinburgh to take on the cots on Sunday morning (NZ time).v Jamie discusses the buzz in Edinburgh whenever the ABs arrive, and explains Scotland’s challenge - they have their strongest squad in decades, exciting attacking flair, but still struggle to break through against the world’s top teams. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martin Devlin delivers a sermon, further dissecting the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland and whether fans should be wanting wins or good performances more. While beating one of the best teams in the world is great, should that excuse an ordinary first hour's play? Then, Marty and Young Producer Lachlan Waugh dissect and debate five separate sporting topics on the Tight 5, including Eliesa Katoa's concerning head knocks and All Blacks midfield changes for Scotland test. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Rugby Roundtable time on the DSPN! Mark 'Watto' Watson and John Day join Martin Devlin, all wrestling with the same emotional crisis - the All Blacks won... so why are we still furious? New Zealand was pretty ordinary for 60 minutes against Ireland, but brilliant for the final 20. It is like being a terrible date who suddenly remembers how to flirt right before the bill arrives. The big question is, whether the team is actually improving or just scraping by on moments of individual magic. Scotland suddenly looks terrifying, which is a sentence nobody ever expected to say out loud. The coaching setup is still confusing, selection debates are raging, and nobody knows whether Beauden Barrett is genius or chaos. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, LIVE from Edinburgh, as the All Blacks' Grand Slam push continues. TJ describes the buzz in Scotland, with many believing this is their best chance in over a century to finally beat New Zealand. He says the All Blacks’ win over Ireland was patchy, with a poor first, half but an outstanding final 20 minutes that showed real progress. Injuries to Scott and Jordie Barrett mean a likely midfield of Quinn Tupaea and Leicester Fainga’anuku. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the DSPN, host Martin Devlin reflects on the All Blacks’ 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago, acknowledging the importance of the result while questioning the quality of the performance. Then, Irish rugby pundit Pat McCarry provides a green perspective, expressing frustration at letting the match slip and discussing Ireland’s transition to a new generation of players. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices