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DSPN - RUGBY
DSPN is a New Zealand rugby podcast and channel hosted by Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall, covering the biggest stories in the game. From the All Blacks and Super Rugby to provincial rugby, major interviews, breaking news, and sharp commentary, DSPN delivers strong opinions, smart analysis, and proper rugby discussion for New Zealand fans. DSPN is brought to you by HBO Max. All Killer No Filler.
Episodes
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Why Possession Is EVERYTHING Ahead Of England Face-Off | Murray Mexted
All Blacks icon Murray Mexted joins Marty on DSPN to run the ruler over our 43-21 win against Scotland. We look at the rise of Tupou Vaa'i at blindside…
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Who Are The Eight BEST Rugby Teams In The World?
Martin runs the ruler over world rugby after four rounds of the Nations Championship. We rank the top eight test sides on current form, from a shattered…
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Why The Rules Around Rolling Mauls HAVE To Change | Rugby Roundtable
Martin, Mark, and John rip into round four of the Nations Championship. We look at England dismantling Australia, ask if our own Bledisloe wins papered over…
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Mo'unga Is BACK! But Will Jordan & Jordie Barrett In Doubt | All Blacks TEAM UPDATE
Jamie joins Martin live from Bath with massive injury updates ahead of the Wales test. We break down Will Jordan heading for hamstring scans, Jordie Barrett…
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Mike Blair On All Blacks v Scotland & DOMINANT Second Half
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair joins us directly from Murrayfield after their win over Scotland. We break down the halftime adjustments around our…
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ALL BLACKS or SPRINGBOKS | Who Looked Better? | Nations Championship Round 4
Harry Jones joins Martin on DSPN to break down round four of the Nations Championship. We look at the Springboks putting 66 points on Italy, the All Blacks…
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HENRY POLLOCK ON THE WING?! | Breaking Down England's EMPHATIC Win Over Wallabies
UK rugby writer Chris Jones joins Marty on DSPN after a wild round four in the Nations Championship. We get straight into England putting 45 points on a woeful…
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Can Super Rugby Survive? Joey Wheeler On Private Cash & Global Talent
Former Highlanders lock and player agent Joey Wheeler joins Martin on DSPN to break down the big issues in New Zealand rugby. We dig into New Zealand Rugby…
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Are The All Blacks Ready For Scotland At Murrayfield? | Mailbag
Martin flies solo on the DSPN mailbag while Jamie heads to Edinburgh ahead of the All Blacks test against Scotland. He rips into listener feedback on dominant…
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What WE Want From The All Blacks Northern Tour
Four weeks, four tests, and plenty riding on the outcome. Martin breaks down the six big questions facing the All Blacks as we head into the final stretch of…
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The All Blacks Need To Prove THESE THINGS On Northern Tour | Rugby Roundtable
Martin Devlin is joined by John Day and Mark Watson for a massive roundtable preview as the All Blacks gear up for their opening Nations Championship test…
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All Blacks Head NORTH! | Tony Johnson Scotland Clash & Domestic Rugby Future
Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack the big announcement from NZ Rugby on the future of Super Rugby and the NPC. We look at why privatisation is off the table…
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Hybrid Roles, Du'Plessis Kirifi & Selection Questions | READING YOUR COMMENTS
It is mailbag time, and we are diving straight into your comments. Martin and Jamie break down why everyone went quiet on Du'Plessis Kirifi, Lester…
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RUGBY vs LEAGUE | Which Sport Has The Better Pathway?
If you're a young bloke chasing a professional sporting career, where do your best opportunities lie? Martin lays out the cold hard facts on rugby union versus…
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SUPER RUGBY SQAUDS ANNOUNCED | Breaking Down Every New Zealand Franchise
Nigel Yalden joins Martin Devlin to break down the Super Rugby squads for the upcoming season. We look at the Hurricanes retooling after a dominant year, the…
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Will The All Blacks Fall Short Up North Again? | Rugby Roundtable
Martin, Mark, and John rip into the newly named All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour. Mark questions the ongoing faith in older campaigners like Anton…
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Who Missed Out? All Blacks Northern Tour Squad Breakdown w/ Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson joins Martin on DSPN to dissect the freshly named 36-man All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour. We break down the big selection surprises, look…
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All Blacks Selection CRISIS | Breaking Down The 20-Player Injury Toll
We break down the All Blacks squad naming and the massive 20-player injury toll facing the team ahead of the Northern tour end of the Nations Championship…
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Eggchasers Rugby On The Gap Between The ALL BLACKS & SPRINGBOKS
Tim from Eggchasers Rugby joins Martin Devlin in the studio to break down the reality of international rugby following the South African tour. We talk Rassie…
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"All Blacks Must Be BULLETPROOF" | Sir Graham Henry On Why Defence WINS World Cups
World Cup winning coach Sir Graham Henry joins Martin Devlin on DSPN to postmortem the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup series sweep over the Wallabies. Uncle Ted…
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Can ANYONE Stop The Springboks?
UK rugby writer Chris Jones and Australian analyst Brett McKay join Martin Devlin on DSPN for an in-depth breakdown of the Springboks. The panel examines South…
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Can The All Blacks Carry Bledisloe Momentum Up North? | Rugby Roundtable
Martin Devlin, John Day, and Mark Watson break down the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup series sweep over the Wallabies. The panel tackles the stunning 36-7…
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How The All Blacks Blew Australia Away In The First Half | Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin after calling Northland's epic NPC semifinal win to break down the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup performance in Sydney. We look at…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks’ Sydney Win Revisited: Ant Strachan on Why There’s More to Celebrate
A night’s sleep and another look at the game have changed the mood. Was that first half in Sydney the clearest picture yet of what these All Blacks can become?…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Beat Wallabies 43–21: Brilliant First Half, Familiar Frustrations: Live Reaction
Seven tries and another big win over the Wallabies. So why did the final whistle feel a little flat? Martin Devlin and Ross Karl from Aotearoa Rugby Pod unpack…
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Can The All Blacks Repeat Their Eden Park Performance In Sydney? | Mailbag
Martin Devlin looks at where the All Blacks actually stand heading into the second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney. While the second half performance at Eden Park…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Team Named: Kirifi Returns, Tavatavanawai Gets His Chance
Du’Plessis Kirifi is back and Timoci Tavatavanawai gets his shot. But how much time will they get to make an impact against the Wallabies? Martin Devlin and…
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What The Wallabies Can Learn From Eden Park Defeat | John Eales
Wallabies legend John Eales joins Martin Devlin on DSPN to reflect on the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park. We break down Australia's promising start, the…
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Murray Mexted On Peter Lakai, Wallace Sititi, And Loose Forward Roles
All Black icon Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin to dissect the All Blacks' dominant 50-19 victory against Australia at Eden Park. Mex breaks down the physical…
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All Blacks... Where Are We At?
Martin Devlin looks at where the All Blacks actually stand heading into the second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney. While the second half performance at Eden Park…
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Did The All Blacks Turn A Corner At Eden Park? | Rugby Roundtable
Martin, John, and Watto jump into the studio to dissect the All Blacks' dominant win against Australia at Eden Park. Watto addresses his comments from last…
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How The All Blacks Blew Away The Wallabies At Eden Park | Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to postmortem the All Blacks' 33-5 second-half surge against the Wallabies at Eden Park. We break down the clinical…
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All Blacks Reclaim Killer Edge? | Chris Jones On Eden Park Victory
Times Online rugby writer Chris Jones joins Martin Devlin to break down the All Blacks' dominant 33-5 second half performance against the Wallabies at Eden…
DSPN - RUGBYWere we wrong about the All Blacks? The morning-after verdict with Ant Strachan
The selections raised eyebrows. The preparation came under scrutiny. Then the All Blacks put 50 points on Australia. Time to reconsider? Martin Devlin, Jamie…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks smash Australia 50–19: Are we getting carried away? Post-Match Hot Takes
The All Blacks put 50 on Australia and retain the Bledisloe Cup. A win worth celebrating, but how much does it tell us? Martin Devlin and Aotearoa Rugby Pod’s…
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Are Fans Turning On Dave Rennie After Three Consecutive All Black Losses?
Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall jump back into the studio for a massive mailbag episode on DSPN. We confront the growing fan backlash surrounding head coach Dave…
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Can The Wallabies Break The Eden Park Record? | BLEDISLOE CUP PREVIEW
CODE Sports journalist Jamie Pandaram joins us to break down the Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe One at Eden Park. We discuss why Australian fans remain…
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Can The All Blacks Fix Their Scrum Before Facing The Wallabies? | John Afoa Breaks It Down
All Black legend John Afoa joins Martin Devlin to celebrate Counties Manukau locking away the Ranfurly Shield for the summer. John breaks down the technical…
DSPN - RUGBYMcKenzie at 10, Barrett Brothers Back: All Blacks’ Bledisloe Team Verdict
Damian McKenzie gets the nod at 10 after Richie Mo’unga’s injury, all three Barrett brothers start and Shannon Frizell returns. Is this the All Blacks team to…
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All Blacks... Let's Reset
Time to reset. With six tests left in the All Blacks season, Martin Devlin breaks down the seven crucial areas our team must address starting with Australia at…
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Can Dave Rennie Afford Another Loss? | Rugby Roundtable
Martin Devlin, John Day, and Mark Watson return to set the record straight ahead of the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park. We question whether giving the squad three…
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Is Rugby Dying? | NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster Responds
NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall in studio for an unfiltered interrogation. Steve fronts up on the three consecutive losses to…
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Can The All Blacks Fix Their High Ball Issues Before Eden Park? | Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin in the studio to preview the upcoming Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park. We break down the absolute minimum requirements for…
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Was Scott Barrett A Reluctant Captain? | Reading YOUR Feedback
Jamie Wall and John Day sit down for a special mailbag edition of DSPN. We pay tribute to New Zealand sports journalism legend Phil Gifford following his…
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Have We Got The Right All Blacks To Defend Eden Park? | Debating Rennie's Selections
Today on the Rugby Roundtable we're breaking down Dave Rennie's 34-man All Blacks squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series. Codie Taylor takes the captaincy…
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Why The Springboks Perth Loss Does NOT Worry Rassie | Brenden Nel
Brenden Nel returns to DSPN to break down the fallout from the Springboks loss to the Wallabies in Perth. We discuss whether making 13 changes backfired on…
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Are The Wallabies Real Contenders At Eden Park? | Sean Maloney Breaks Down Aussie's SHOCK Victory
Stan Sport’s Sean Maloney joins us after an unbelievable night of test footy in Perth. We break down the Wallabies' 42-38 victory over the Springboks, praising…
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All Blacks Squad Named For BLEDISLOE CUP | Instant Reaction
Dave Rennie has named his 34-man All Blacks squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies. Codie Taylor takes the captaincy reins with…
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MYTH BUSTED? Wallabies Put An End To Springboks DEPTH Claims | Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson and Jamie Wall break down Australia's impressive win over the Springboks in Perth. We look at Len Ikitau's move to centre, Ryan Lonergan's clutch…
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Five BIG Questions After The Springboks Series | Ant Strachan
Former All Black Ant Strachan joins us to answer five pressing questions following the 3-1 series loss to the Springboks. We break down where the squad sits…
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Rassie Erasmus Deploys Nuke Bomb Squad For In Perth For The Wallabies
The Wallabies are heading to Perth on a five-match unbeaten streak, but Rassie Erasmus is bringing a scary-looking Springbok bench to town. We chat with Aussie…
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Why The All Blacks Need PATIENCE With Dave Rennie | Ross Karl
Ross Karl from the Aotearoa Rugby Pod joins us to reflect on the Springboks series and what the All Blacks can learn from Rassie Erasmus. We discuss Rassie’s…
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Can Australia SHOCK South Africa in Perth? | Tony Johnson Breaks It Down
Tony Johnson, Nigel Yalden, and Jamie Wall take the reins on DSPN while Martin Devlin takes a break. The team breaks down the upcoming test in Perth between…
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Fans REACT To All Blacks Series LOSS In South Africa | Mailbag
We are opening up the DSPN mailbag to go through your feedback after the Springboks swept the tour. We tackle the hard questions around Super Rugby's ability…
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The Super Rugby Gap EXPOSED By The Springboks | Murray Mexted
All Black legend Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin to wrap up our post-mortem of the four-test series against the Springboks. Mexted reflects on the wild…
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Boks Are UNSTOPPABLE? | Sean Maloney On Springboks DOMINANCE & Bledisloe Cup
Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joins Martin Devlin to look back on the epic four-test series between the All Blacks and the Springboks. Sean gives an…
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Which All Blacks Could Make The Springbok 23?
After watching the Springboks sweep the tour, Martin Devlin asks the ultimate question: how many All Blacks would actually crack their starting 23? Devlin…
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What The All Blacks Need To FIX To Beat South Africa In The World Cup | Harry Jones
Harry Jones from the Lekker Rugby Pod joins Martin Devlin for a full post-mortem on the four-test series between the All Blacks and the Springboks. The boys…
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All Blacks REALITY CHECK | The Hard Lessons We MUST Take on Board
Martin Devlin, Mark Watson, and John Day gather for the Rugby Roundtable to deliver a frank assessment of the All Blacks’ 3-1 series loss to the Springboks…