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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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Sir Steve Hansen: How The All Blacks Can Topple Springboks In 2026
Sir Steve Hansen is back with Martin, and as always, there is no soft serve here. From Christchurch’s new stadium buzz to the All Blacks’ future, this is a…
DSPN - RUGBYTe Kaha Stadium: Inside Christchurch’s New Sporting Home
After 15 years of waiting, planning, debating and building, Christchurch finally has its new stadium, and Marty is right in the thick of it. Martin Devlin…
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Super Rugby With Jeff The Ref: Head Contact, Spider Cam And A Wild Try
Ever watched a game and thought, “how on earth is that the rule?” Yeah, same. That’s where Jeff the Ref comes in. This week, Jeff McGregor joins us to break…
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Rugby Roundtable: Crusaders' Resurgence, Super Round’s Future Location
Christchurch finally got its big rugby weekend, and fair play, it looked and felt like the sort of thing Super Rugby has been begging for. But should Super…
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Tony Johnson: Crusaders Looming Large as Super Rugby Finals Approach
Now we get into the rugby. After the buzz of Christchurch, Tony Johnson sticks around to break down a massive Super Rugby round and what it means for the run…
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Tony Johnson on Super Round: A Big Win for Super Rugby and Christchurch
Super Rugby's Super Round absolutely delivered! After a cracking weekend in Christchurch, we’re back from Te Kaha Stadium with Tony Johnson to unpack why this…
DSPN - RUGBYDan Carter: All Blacks’ Depth, First-Five Battle And Super Round
At Super Rugby’s Super Round, Dan Carter joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN for a wide-ranging chat. He reflects on the city’s earthquake recovery, Crusaders…
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Super Rugby Transfers, Union vs League, Lachlan Signs Off | Mailbag
This one starts in the Mailbag and ends with a proper farewell. We get stuck into your feedback on Super Rugby, from whether the comp is actually sustainable…
DSPN - RUGBYTodd Blackadder: Crusaders' 2026 Form And Why Super Rugby Is Good
We caught up with Crusaders legend and ex All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder to talk about the brand new stadium in Christchurch - it is a massive moment for…
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Rugby Roundtable: Ardie Savea’s Next Move And All Blacks 10 Debate
Riley Higgins is off, Ardie Savea’s next move is suddenly a proper talking point, and we’re still no closer to a clean answer on the All Blacks No. 10 jersey…
DSPN - RUGBYJeff the Ref: Why Blues' Zarn Sullivan Should Have Been Red Carded
Some of rugby’s toughest calls went under the microscope this week, and we got Jeff the Ref in to break it all down properly. We go through a stack of big…
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Murray Mexted: Chiefs vs Hurricanes, All Blacks Loosies, And NZ Rugby’s Future
Who should wear six, seven and eight for the All Blacks? We got Murray Mexted back on to do what he does best - get right into the guts of loose forward play…
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Tony Johnson: Chiefs Edge Canes, Drua Stun Brumbies, Black Ferns Click
That was one of those Super Rugby weekends where the table shifted, the pressure cranked up, and nobody got to hide. We get into the Chiefs’ statement win over…
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Super Rugby Vibe Rankings: There’s a New King as Chiefs Soar, Crusaders Fall
The Super Rugby Vibe Rankings are back and, honestly, it is absolute carnage. This week on DSPN, we try to make sense of a Super Rugby comp where the Chiefs…
DSPN - RUGBYChiefs Edge Hurricanes In THRILLER, Crusaders Lose Again | Super Rugby Review
This round had everything. A golden-point gut punch in Hamilton, the Drua pulling off a proper stunner in Canberra, and the Crusaders coughing up a 19-nil…
DSPN - RUGBYRuben Love’s ‘Time To Shine’ And Fixing All Blacks Eligibility | Mailbag
Ruben Love at 10? We’re done dancing around it. This week’s DSPN Mailbag gets stuck into the big one, with plenty of you making the case to just hand him the…
DSPN - RUGBYSuper Rugby In Crisis? Plus, All Blacks Loose Forward Debate | Rugby Roundtable
Super Rugby is back in the spotlight, and not always for the right reasons. We get stuck into what happens next for the competition after Moana Pasifika’s…
DSPN - RUGBYJamie Wall: Why Moana Pasifika Failed And What Happens Next
Moana Pasifika is all but done, and we’re still trying to work out what that really means. We get Jamie Wall in to unpack the sadness around the club’s…
DSPN - RUGBYGraham Henry And Brent Impey: All Blacks' Future And Keeping Up With South Africa
What actually needs to change if the All Blacks want to stay at the top? That’s the big question in this one, and we get stuck into it with two men who know…
DSPN - RUGBYJeff The Ref: Should Tip Tacklers in Rugby be Sin Binned?
Not every big hit is a good hit, and not every whistle needs to blow. This week on the DSPN, we get Jeff the Ref back in to work through some of the trickiest…
DSPN - RUGBYSuper Rugby Top Six ‘Locked In’ As Hurricanes DOMINATE | Vibe Rankings
The vibe rankings are back and things are starting to feel very real. On the DSPN, Marty and Lachie break down where every Super Rugby team actually sits right…
DSPN - RUGBYAnt Strachan Breaks Down Hurricanes vs Blues and All Blacks Selection Race
The Hurricanes are humming, the Chiefs are waiting, and suddenly every big Super Rugby matchup feels like an All Blacks trial. On the DSPN, Marty is joined by…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Johnson: Hurricanes Cook Blues As Super Rugby Finals Race Heats Up
The Hurricanes are flying and Martin can barely hide it. On the DSPN today, Marty and Tony Johnson get stuck into a wild round nine of Super Rugby Pacific…
DSPN - RUGBYShould Rieko Ioane Still Be Picked For The All Blacks? | Mailbag
Marty and Young Producer Lachlan dive into a massive Mailbag session this week, questioning if the All Blacks are looking backwards by sticking with Rieko…
DSPN - RUGBYMurray Mexted: Defending Ian Foster And Picking All Blacks Starters For South Africa
Murray Mexted is back with us on DSPN and this one covers a lot of ground. From Ian Foster’s book to the inner workings of NZ Rugby, there’s plenty to unpack…
DSPN - RUGBYJamie Wall’s Super Rugby Pacific Form XV After 8 Rounds
Halfway through Super Rugby Pacific, we’ve done what rugby fans love doing most: picked a team and invited the arguments. Jamie Wall joins us to name a pure…
DSPN - RUGBYRugby Roundtable: Super Rugby Easter Chaos And Shannon Frizell Returns
The DSPN crew is back to tear into the absolute mess that was the Super Rugby Easter schedule. Martin, Mark, and John don't hold back on the "lame" excuses…
DSPN - RUGBYJeff The Ref: Analysing Crusaders' Cards And Finau’s Big Hits
Martin and Jeff the Ref are back to break down a strange weekend of Super Rugby Pacific. With only three games on the slate, there was still plenty of drama to…
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Sean Maloney And Brett McKay: Super Rugby Contenders And Easter Schedule
Super Rugby Pacific hits the halfway mark and, honestly, it still feels like the comp is making it up as it goes. We get Sean Maloney and Brett McKay on with…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Johnson: Super Rugby's Sad Easter Schedule And Chiefs' Statement Win
Super Rugby gave us only three games over Easter, but there was still plenty to get stuck into. On this episode, Martin and Tony Johnson unpack why the…
DSPN - RUGBYDarren Shand: How The All Blacks Built A World Class Environment
What actually makes the All Blacks successful? It is not just what happens on the field. Martin Devlin sits down with former All Blacks manager Darren Shand…
DSPN - RUGBYBeauden Barrett On Beating Springboks In South Africa And 2027 World Cup
All Black legend Beauden Barrett joins Martin to talk about the "deep feeling of hurt" that’s driving him toward the 2027 World Cup. He opens up about the…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Black Coaching Strategy, Crusaders Super Rugby’s Giant Killers Of 2026? | Mailbag
We are diving deep into the mailbag this week as Martin and Lachlan tackle the big questions in New Zealand rugby. From the "swimming" tactics in the mall to…
DSPN - RUGBYRugby Refs ‘Coaching The Players’, And Moana Pasifika’s Relevance | Rugby Roundtable
We are halfway through the Super Rugby season, and there is plenty to celebrate. From the All Whites’ historic win over Chile to the emergence of Ruben Love…
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Ardie, Codie, Scott: Who Should Captain The All Blacks Next?
Who should captain the All Blacks right now? It sounds simple, but once you start pulling at the thread, it gets complicated pretty quickly. We get stuck into…
DSPN - RUGBYJeff The Ref: Super Rugby HIA Rules & North Harbour Power Outage Explained
Jeff McGregor joins Martin to dig into a massive weekend of Super Rugby officiating. We’re looking at why those head clashes in the Moana Pasifika v…
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Hurricanes Are Mesmerizing! And Making Sense of Chiefs, Reds and Brumbies | Super Rugby Vibe Rankings
It’s vibe rankings time and things are starting to split. At the top, it’s pretty clear. The Hurricanes and Blues have separated themselves from the rest. But…
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Tony Johnson: Red-Hot Hurricanes, Best Super Rugby Wingers, And All Blacks Captaincy
The Hurricanes are humming, and we mean properly humming. Today on DSPN, Marty and Tony Johnson get stuck into a massive Super Rugby round, starting with a…
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Hurricanes On FIRE, And Are The Waratahs Back? | Super Rugby With Jamie Wall
Round seven gave us a bit of everything, and then chucked in a proper sideline meltdown from England for good measure. We get stuck into the Hurricanes…
DSPN - RUGBYShould Ardie Be Next All Blacks Captain? More North vs South Rugby Debate | Mailbag
The DSPN mailbag is overflowing this week. Martin and Lachlan dive into the heated debate over the All Blacks captaincy—is Ardie Savea really the right man for…
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Greg Martin Talks New All Blacks Assistants And Les Kiss' Coaching Smarts
Greg Martin joins the show for a massive cross-code preview. We dive into the "hard bastard pie" being served up by the new All Blacks assistants, Neil Barnes…
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Can Reds Topple Hurricanes? Tony Johnson Previews Super Rugby Round 8
Sky Sport’s Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to look ahead to a massive Round 7. We break down the "battle within a battle" between the Hurricanes and the…
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Tony Johnson: 'Relief' As All Blacks Coaches Confirmed, And Debating First-Five Options
Sky Sport’s Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to break down the newly named All Blacks coaching crew. We discuss the "relief" of the appointments, why Mike…
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Greg Barclay Talks NZ Rugby's Growth And International Calendar
Greg Barclay has held the top job at the ICC and now sits as a director for New Zealand Rugby and our man at World Rugby. He joins Martin Devlin to pull back…
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All Blacks First Five Debate: Who Should Dave Rennie Turn To In 2026
The No. 10 jersey is the most important position in New Zealand sport, and right now, it’s entirely up for grabs. Martin Devlin breaks down the four-way battle…
DSPN - RUGBY'Back To Grassroots': Neil Barnes And Tana Umaga All Blacks Appointments Explained
Jamie Wall joins Martin Devlin straight from NZR Headquarters after the first official press conference with the new All Blacks assistants. We break down the…
DSPN - RUGBYSuper Rugby: Roigard's Try, Numia's Scrummaging With Jeff The Ref
Jeff "The Ref" McGregor joins Martin to pull apart the big calls from the Highlanders vs. Hurricanes and Blues vs. Waratahs. We dive into Cam Roigard’s "cheat…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Assistants Confirmed: Grading Dave Rennie's Team | Rugby Roundtable
The wait is over. Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching staff has been officially unveiled via press release. Martin Devlin, Mark Watson, and John Day dive into…
DSPN - RUGBYFlanders An All Blacks Shoe-In? Super Rugby Form XV With Jamie Wall
Jamie Wall joins Martin Devlin to pull apart a rambunctious round of Super Rugby. We ask the big questions: are the Hurricanes the real deal or just flat-track…
DSPN - RUGBYSuper Rugby Vibe Rankings: Chiefs Are Chokers, Canes Are Class
Martin and Lachlan pull no punches in this week's Vibe Rankings. We dissect the Chiefs’ inability to close big games, the Waratahs’ "comical" performance…
DSPN - RUGBYRuben Love's All Blacks Stock Rises, Holland Named Next Blues Coach | Super Rugby Review
What a round. We got a Blues comeback that looked unlikely, a Chiefs loss that will still sting, and a Hurricanes performance that made plenty of us sit up a…
DSPN - RUGBYTana Umaga 'Deserves More Respect', And Ireland's Chances vs All Blacks | Mailbag
We’re clearing out the DSPN mailbag this week and it’s a heavy one. Martin and Lachlan tackle the polarizing feedback on Tana Umaga—is his "All Black aura"…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks In Waiting? Tony Johnson Names His Form Super Rugby Players
Sky Sports’ Tony Johnson joins Martin to break down the standout performers in Super Rugby so far. From Will Jordan’s leadership to the "lethal" form of Caleb…
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Tana Umaga To The All Blacks: Why It Makes Sense | Marty's Sermon
The whispers are getting louder: Tana Umaga might be joining Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching staff. Martin Devlin dives into whether this is a masterstroke…
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'Dave Rennie's The Man': Murray Mexted RAVES About New All Blacks Coach
All Black legend Murray Mexted joins Martin to break down the "supreme continuity" seen in the Six Nations and what it means for the All Blacks. We dive deep…
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Why Scott Hansen Staying In The All Blacks Is Risky | Rugby Roundtable
The rugby round table reconvenes to pull apart the messy Scott Hansen situation. Martin Devlin, Mark Watson, and John Day ask the tough question: how do you…
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Laurie Daley Talks NZ Warriors Unbeaten Start And State Of Origin Eligibility
Rugby League royalty Laurie Daley joins Martin Devlin for a deep dive into the 2026 NRL season. Daley breaks down the Warriors' "breathtaking" start…
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Jeff The Ref Unpacks Pulu's Red Card, Halfbacks Cheating At The Breakdown
Referees are under the pump, and Jeff McGregor is here to explain why. We tackle the Augustine Pulu red card, the technical mastery of international scrums…
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Super Rugby Vibe Rankings: Canes And Blues Soar, But Waratahs Can't Hide From Marty
The vibes are shifting! Martin Devlin and Lachlan Waugh break down the Round 5 Vibe Rankings, and there's a major disagreement at the top. Marty argues the…
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The Value Of Tana Umaga In The All Blacks, And Our Super Rugby Form XV
The "no loyalty" era is officially underway. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall sit down for the second edition of Form 15, selecting an All Blacks side based…