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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
- DSPN - RUGBY
MAIN TAKEAWAYS FROM DAVE RENNIE'S SQUAD! | MURRAY MEXTED'S INSIDE WORD
All Black legend Murray Mexted joins Marty in the studio for a deep, no-nonsense breakdown of the Hurricanes' spectacular championship victory and Dave…
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WHAT DO FANS THINK OF DAVE RENNIE'S ALL BLACKS SQUAD!?
The response to Monday's All Blacks squad naming has been absolutely massive. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall fire up an emergency midweek mailbag to filter…
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WHAT GRAHAM HENRY BRINGS (BACK) TO THE ALL BLACKS | JOHN AFOA
All Black legend and 516 first-class game veteran John Afoa enters the studio to pull apart Dave Rennie's first squad announcement. John explains the real…
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FEHI FINEANGANOFO ON BECOMING AN ALL BLACK & NEWCASTLE CONTRACT SITUATION
The first All Blacks squad announcement of 2026 is in the books and the emotions are running high. Jamie Wall caught up with new caps Fehi Fineanganofo, Josh…
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DID DAVE RENNIE PICK THE RIGHT ALL BLACKS SQUAD!? | Roundtable
The first All Blacks squad of the year is officially locked in. Martin Devlin sits down with Mark Watson and John Day to run through the newbies and the…
DSPN - RUGBYLIVE REACTION: Dave Rennie names his first All Blacks squad
Martin Devlin, Tony Johnson and Jamie Wall react live to Dave Rennie’s first All Blacks squad naming. They break down the four new caps, Ardie Savea’s…
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CHIEFS v HURRICANES | GRAND FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE
Clarke Laidlaw and Jono Gibbes join the captains upstairs for a press conference before the ultimate decider at the Cake Tin. We break down the massive lineout…
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WHY JORDIE BARRETT IS NEW ZEALAND'S BEST PLAYER!
The Grand Final is locked in. Special guest Ross Karl from the Aotearoa Rugby Pod joins us in the studio to preview the blockbuster Hurricanes vs Chiefs…
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'It's The Stuff You Dream Of' | OLLIE NORRIS ON THE SUPER RUGBY GRANDFINAL
The Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final is officially locked in for an absolute blockbuster matchup in Wellington. Ollie Norris joins Marty on the show to review…
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Talking to the SUPER RUGBY PLAYER OF THE YEAR + Team Announcements Reaction
The teams are officially locked in for the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final at the Cake Tin. We break down the massive squad announcements, including the scary…
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"I'm Gonna Go With The Chiefs" | ANT STRACHAN ON SUPER RUGBY FINAL + ALL BLACKS SELECTION
Former All Black Ants Strachan joins Marty to preview an incredibly highly anticipated Super Rugby final between the top two high-flying teams. We dive deep…
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"BARRETT'S HAD HIS DAY" | WILL BEAUDEN MAKE THE CUT!? | Rugby Roundtable
It’s grand final week, and the Rugby Roundtable is fired up. John Day and Mark Watson join the show to pick a winner in the blockbusting Hurricanes vs Chiefs…
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"You Expect Them To Be In Control" | TONY JOHNSON ON CRUSADERS SHOCKING SEMI-FINAL DEFEAT
The two absolute best teams have made the grand final, and Sky Sport's Tony Johnson joins Marty to unpack a sensational weekend of semifinal results. We dive…
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ENGLAND IS FLYING! CAN NZ CATCH UP? | WOMEN'S RUGBY
We are locking into a massive breakdown on the state of the women's global game. New Zealand Rugby’s Hannah Porter joins the desk to address the worrying…
DSPN - RUGBYChiefs smash Crusaders to book Super Rugby final spot | Jamie Wall in Hamilton
The Chiefs are into another Super Rugby final after a massive semi-final win over the Crusaders in Hamilton. Jamie Wall was there for DSPN as the Chiefs…
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Should The All Blacks Copy Ireland?
We are digging straight into the million-dollar question regarding the health of global rugby pathways. Irish rugby journalist Caolán Scully joins Jamie to…
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Are the Chiefs CURSED? | Chiefs v Crusaders SEMI-FINAL Preview
We are diving straight into the high stakes Super Rugby semifinals. Nigel Yalden joins the studio to break down whether Jono Gibbes has the European experience…
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THE BOLTERS WHO COULD BEAT SOUTH AFRICA | All Blacks Roundtable
The Rugby Roundtable is completely locked in for a brutal semifinal weekend. Mark and John join the desk to unveil our 2026 All Black bolters and debate…
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Aussie Rugby Roundtable: Sean Maloney & Brett McKay’s Brutal Reality Check
The Super Rugby semifinals are here, but unfortunately, every single Australian team is watching from the couch. Australian Rugby Commentator Sean Maloney and…
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Should Refs Stop Warning Players & Just Penalize? | Reading Your Comments
Martin and Jamie dive into a massive qualifying finals mailbag to address the feedback surrounding Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley's appearance. We look at the…
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'Final's Footy Is Where We Truly Come Alive' | Leicester Faingaʻanuku Interview
We're checking in with one of the real standout stars of the Crusaders as the team heads into a massive knockout clash at Te Kaha. Leicester Faingaʻanuku joins…
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How are the Aussies feelings going into the Qualifying Finals | Les Kiss & Ben Mowen
We are officially strapped in for the Super Rugby qualifying finals. Martin Devlin sits down for a couple of massive, back-to-back exclusive interviews with…
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Can The Hurricanes Shut Down The Brumbies In Wellington? | Cory Jane
Hurricanes assistant coach Cory Jane joins the show ahead of their massive sudden-death quarter-final against the Brumbies in Wellington. We tackle the fallout…
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Super Rugby Qualifying Finals Preview: Is There An Upset Coming?
It’s qualifying finals time! Martin and Jamie break down the stats and structures for the massive three-match schedule. We look at the top-form Hurricanes…
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'Some people DON'T like FACTS' | Super Rugby CEO reveals TRUTH about Audience Numbers
Let’s be honest, people love to paint a negative picture about crowd sizes, but the numbers tell a very different story. Martin sits down for an exclusive chat…
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Who WE think belongs in the All Blacks | Rugby Roundtable
It's Roundtable time on DSPN, and we are laying down the 34 names for our All Blacks side. Martin, John Day, and Mark Watson don't fanny around with these…
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Why Referees Need to Stop the Warnings | Jeff the Ref
Martin Devlin and resident rule expert Jeff the Ref sit down with a glass of water—or vodka—to dismantle the most glaring officiating moments from the weekend…
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Super Rugby Sudden-Death: Who survives The Quarter-Finals?
Sky Sport's Tony Johnson joins Marty to break down the three massive qualifying finals this weekend. We tackle the Hurricanes’ strategic "rest vs rust" choices…
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Do Schoolboy Steroid Gains Last Into Professional Rugby? | Mailbag
It’s mailbag time and we are ripping into your hottest takes. We address the terrifying culture of schoolboy steroid use in South Africa and whether those…
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Should Rugby League Adopt the 20-Minute Red Card
Martin and Jamie back up after a chaotic 24 hours to preview a high-stakes Round 16. We delve into the Ashley Klein Origin red card controversy and explain why…
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"Lost Up Its Own Backside" | Duncan Garner on the DEMISE of Rugby
Editor-in-Chief host Duncan Garner joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall on the DSPN today! We're tearing into Duncan’s controversial Listener piece claiming New…
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High Degree of Danger! Why Are Red Card Upgrades Taking Seven Minutes?
Our resident whistle-blower Jeff McGregor returns for another edition of Jeff The Ref ahead of international referee Ben O'Keeffe rolling into the studio…
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McKenzie, Roigard, or Jordan? Who's The MOST Crucial Injury Loss
The Rugby Roundtable is back to tackle the state of the game as the round robin wraps up. Mark Watson and John Day join the show to break down the emergence of…
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Hurricanes "Haven't Missed A Beat" | SIX Super Rugby Hot Takes
One round to go in the Super Rugby round-robin and the playoff picture is absolute chaos. Martin and Jamie dive straight into the numbers, breaking down the…
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The Super Rugby Finals Jigsaw: Who Faces Who In The Quarterfinals?
Tony Johnson joins Martin straight after calling an absolute crackerjack of a match between the Crusaders and Chiefs. We break down the incredible atmosphere…
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Super Rugby NOT Worth Watching? | Mailbag
It’s Friday and the mailbag is completely overflowing. Martin and Jamie dive headfirst into your best comments from the week, tackling everything from the real…
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Selecting 15 to Play Stormers | All Blacks South Africa Tour Squad
Selecting an All Blacks side always gets people talking, but picking a midweek touring squad for South Africa is a whole different beast. Rugby journalism…
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Are the Springboks DRUG cheats? | Brenden Nel Hits Back
South African Rugby Journalist Brenden Nel joins us to hit back at the inflammatory headlines targeting the back-to-back world champions. From uncovering the…
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'No Regrets' | Brad Shields on playing overseas and the Hurricanes stellar season
Brad Shields joins the DSPN studio to talk about the Hurricanes’ flying season, his incredible global rugby journey, and what it’s really like to navigate…
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'Magic Round was WAY better' | Unpacking the Magic vs Super Round Debate
We tackle a packed (extra) mailbag following our recent Roundtable debate about Magic Round vs Super Round. Are Warriors fans getting a bit too ahead of…
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Are Super Rugby Laws Protecting Dangerous High Tackles? | Jeff the Ref
Our resident whistle-blower Jeff McGregor joins us live from Manila for another unfiltered edition of Jeff the Ref. We break down the absolute head-scratchers…
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Magic Round vs Super Round: Who did it better? | Rugby Roundtable
The numbers from the NRL's Magic Round are undeniable, but do they tell the full story? We look beyond the scoreboard to break down the massive divide between…
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Six HOT TAKES from Super Rugby Round 14 | DSPN
Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall go rapid-fire through six hot takes from the rugby weekend. We break down why the Blues’ shellacking at Eden Park proves they…
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The Blues Are Found Out! Tony Johnson Breaks Down the Eden Park Shellacking
Sky Sport's Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to dissect a seismic Round 14. We drop the analytical hammer on the Blues' defensive collapse and credit the…
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Why the Anzac Test Should Be the Bledisloe Cup | Mailbag
From titanium plates in jaws to the "river of piss" at Athletic Park, we’re diving into the brutal, messy, and honest side of rugby. We address your feedback…
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Gilbert Enoka on Dave Rennie, Leadership, and the All Black Legacy
The man behind the All Blacks' mental fortitude for over two decades is back. Gilbert Enoka joins us to discuss his return to the management team under Dave…
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"Archaic & Ridiculous": Watto Tears Into NZR Over Richie Mo'unga
The Mo'unga debate isn't going away. We dive into the "wide gulf" between Dave Rennie’s plans and New Zealand Rugby’s eligibility rules. Is it time to "push…
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Is Super Rugby Dying? Bernard Jackman’s Honest Take from Ireland
We welcome Irish rugby royalty Bernard Jackman to the show for a proper deep dive into the state of the game. From Rieko Ioane’s positional shift at Leinster…
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Was That a Try? Breaking Down the Reds-Chiefs Chaos | Jeff the Ref
Jeff McGregor from Web Wonks joins Martin to dissect a controversial weekend of Super Rugby officiating. We’re talking Marcus Playle’s "shocking" night in…
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Graham Henry is BACK! | Breaking Down the All Blacks Presser
The All Blacks management group opened the doors at NZR HQ, and we were there to see what the Dave Rennie era actually looks like. From the shock return of Sir…
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The New Names Dave Rennie CAN'T Ignore | Tony Johnson
Leicester Fainga'anuku’s move to flanker has gone from a "roll of the dice" to a genuine tactical revolution. We break down the Crusaders' dominant defensive…
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Will Winning Super Rugby Get Ruben Love an All Blacks Jersey?
We dive back into the mailbag to tackle the biggest calls in Kiwi sport. Martin and Jamie break down the Ruben Love hype, the "boring" winning culture of…
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Will Cam Roigard’s Injury Derail the Hurricanes' Season? | DSPN
Jamie Wall joins the starting lineup full-time as we tackle a massive Round 13 in Super Rugby. We’re looking at the fallout of Cam Roigard’s "significant"…
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Can Dave Rennie Bring Back the Innovation We've Lost? | Daryl Gibson
Crusaders and All Blacks great Daryl Gibson joins us to celebrate the opening of Christchurch’s new roofed stadium. We dive deep into the state of Super Rugby…
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Is Super Rugby Failing The All Blacks? Jamie Salmon give his Two Cents
Rugby legend and dual All Black/England international Jamie Salmon joins Martin to break down the widening gap between the two hemispheres. We dig into why the…
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Do the Refs Actually Know the Laws? Breaking Down Super Rugby Round 12
Martin Devlin and "Jeff the Ref" tackle a weekend of absolute chaos on the grass. We break down the shockers from the Hurricanes and Crusaders clash, from…
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Rugby in Crisis? Why 11 Top NZ Players are Quitting Super Rugby
The trickle has become a river. Martin Devlin, John Day, and Mark Watson dive into the massive talent drain hitting New Zealand rugby, with 11 big names…
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Crusaders Robbed? Round 12 Super Rugby Breakdown with Tony Johnson
We’re breaking down a massive Round 12 where the Crusaders might have every right to feel aggrieved over a shocker of a forward pass. Tony Johnson joins us to…
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The Hurricanes Are In Control... Or are they? | Marty's Sermon
Let’s be honest, we all saw it coming — or in the case of that Crusaders try, we all saw the forward pass that the TMO somehow missed. Martin breaks down six…
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Super Rugby Is NOT Dead, Lachlan signs off | Mailbag
It’s an emotional final mailbag as we bid farewell to Lachlan Waugh before he heads off to Sky. We dive into the massive success of the Christchurch Super…