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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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France-England Chaos, Ireland's Back, And Defending Henry Pollock: Six Nations Takeaways
What a ridiculous, brilliant, all-over-the-place Six Nations that was. In this episode of DSPN, we run through six big takeaways from a tournament that seemed…
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France Are Six Nations Champions After THRILLING Win vs England: Full Reaction
Join DSPN host Martin Devlin, longtime Kiwi rugby commentator Tony Johnson, and UK rugby correspondent Chris Jones as they review all the action from the final…
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Justin Marshall: Making Sense Of Chaotic Six Nations Ahead Of Final Weekend
The Six Nations has been an absolute "melting pot" of unpredictable results. All Black legend Justin Marshall joins Martin Devlin to make sense of England’s…
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Why Italy Could Beat The All Blacks, And NZ Rugby's Business Problem | Rugby Roundtable
The Rugby Roundtable is back! Martin Devlin, Mark Watson, and John Day tackle the major headlines: the potential appointment of Tana Umaga as an All Blacks…
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Anton Segner On Blues Momentum, And Justin Marshall Talks Super Rugby
A week of massive shifts in Super Rugby Pacific! Martin Devlin is joined by Blues loose forward Anton Segner to talk about their "clinical" second-half shutout…
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All Blacks Form XV: Who Starts Right Now For New Coach Dave Rennie?
If the All Blacks were picked purely on form right now, who actually makes the team? That’s the question we throw around in studio with esteemed rugby journo…
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Jeff The Ref: Why That WASN'T A Knock-On In Reds vs Brumbies
Jeff the Ref returns to dissect a weekend that left fans screaming at their TVs. We dive into the Reds' last-gasp win over the Brumbies, why an eye-gouge was…
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After England's Loss To Italy, Are The All Blacks Worse Than We Thought? | Marty's Sermon
England have lost three in a row in the Six Nations, including a historic defeat to Italy. But what does their spectacular demise tell us about the All Blacks?…
DSPN - RUGBYThe End for Steve Borthwick? England’s Spectacular Demise And More Six Nations Chaos
Has international rugby ever been stronger? Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to dissect a Six Nations weekend that shredded the form book. Italy’s historic…
DSPN - RUGBYSuper Rugby Vibe Rankings: Blues And Hurricanes Soar! But Tahs Tumble
The vibes are all over the place! Round 4 saw the Hurricanes put a "disco dancing" smackdown on the Waratahs, while the Blues out-muscled the Crusaders at Eden…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Johnson: Hurricanes Run RIOT, Blues Bully Crusaders In Super Rugby
Unpredictability is the name of the game in Super Rugby Pacific. Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to break down a wild Round 4, including the Hurricanes'…
DSPN - RUGBYBrendan Cannon: Why Aussie Super Rugby Resurgence Is Real in 2026
Wallaby legend Brendan Cannon joins the show to discuss a weekend where the "telecommunication cable" was buzzing with Aussie success. We break down the…
DSPN - RUGBYRating Dave Rennie's All Blacks Appointment And Finn Allen's INSANE Knock | Mailbag
The Dave Rennie era is here and the mailbag is overflowing. Martin Devlin and Lachlan Waugh dive into the massive reaction to the new All Blacks coach…
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Better Than The Springboks? Previewing France's Grand Slam Chances Ahead Of Scotland Match
The Six Nations is back and the stakes have never been higher. Martin Devlin and Pat McCarry from RugbyPass dive into a massive weekend of fixtures. We talk…
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Rugby Roundtable Reacts To Dave Rennie Being Named New All Blacks Coach
The search is over. Dave Rennie has been crowned the All Blacks head coach through to the 2027 World Cup. Martin Devlin is joined by Mark Watson and John Day…
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Dave Rennie's All Blacks Era Begins: Beating The Springboks And World Cup Aspirations
Minutes after the press conference wrapped at NZ Rugby HQ, Jamie Wall joins Martin Devlin to dissect the appointment of Dave Rennie. We break down Rennie’s…
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Dave Rennie Named All Blacks Coach: Full Reaction With Tony Johnson
The wait is over. Seven weeks after Scott Robertson’s exit, Dave Rennie has been officially named the next All Blacks head coach. Martin Devlin and Sky Sport’s…
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Tamaiti Williams suspended for 3-weeks | Jeff the Ref on Super Rugby Round 3
Super Rugby Pacific officiating is under the microscope again! Martin Devlin is joined by veteran club referee and North Harbour Referees Association treasurer…
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Martyn Vercoe: Inside Munster & The All Blacks Coach Hunt
What does it actually take to manage a world-class rugby team? Martyn Vercoe joins DSPN from Ireland to pull back the curtain on his role as Team Manager for…
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Seven Weeks Later, Where Is The All Blacks Coach? | Marty's Sermon
Patience is fine, but purpose is better. We’re seven weeks into the All Blacks coaching search and while we wait for NZR to crown Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie…
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Jamie Joseph Still The Frontrunner? Tony Johnson Talks All Blacks And Super Rugby
Super Rugby is wide open and the Aussies are officially leading the charge. Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson break down a massive Round 3, including the…
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Crusaders On The Up! But Highlanders Slide: Super Rugby Vibe Rankings
The vibes are shifting! Round 3 saw the Crusaders remind everyone why they’re the champions with a clinical dismantle of the Chiefs. Martin and Lachlan tear…
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Debating Best Franchise Rugby Comp And All Blacks Expectations | Mailbag
We’re battling through the "man flu" to bring you the best of the mailbag. This week, we dive into the "shameful" cancellation of the Tonga game, debate the…
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Crusaders' Poor Start To Super Rugby: Matt Todd On Breakdown Issues And Growth In Discomfort
The Crusaders are 0-2, but assistant coach Matt Todd isn't looking for excuses. The 140-game legend joins Marty to discuss the "embarrassing" loss to the…
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Why The Scott Robertson-NZ Rugby Review Doesn't Sit Right | Marty's Sermon
Scott "Razor" Robertson is back in the coaching saddle, but his return has reopened a massive can of worms. Martin Devlin breaks down Razor’s new gig with the…
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Joseph Or Rennie For All Blacks Job? Plus Justin Marshall's Razor Comments
The All Blacks coaching saga has taken a massive turn as Dave Rennie’s name jumps to the top of the pile. Martin Devlin is joined by "Nostra-Watson" (Mark…
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Mils Muliaina Talks All Blacks Coaching Race And Super Rugby After 2 Rounds
All Black centurion Mils Muliaina joins Marty in the studio to pull apart the chaos in New Zealand rugby. We dive into the "ruthless" axing of Scott Robertson…
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Tupaea's Drop-Out Fair? Jeff The Ref on Contentious Super Rugby And 6 Nations Calls
Jeff the Ref is back to tear into the most controversial calls from Round 2. We look at why Quin Tupaea’s match-winning play for the Chiefs was technically…
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Jamie Wall: Hurricanes' First-Five Crisis And Latest All Blacks Coaching News
The Crusaders took a 50-point shellacking, the Hurricanes are looking like title favorites, and the All Blacks coaching search has officially gone underground…
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Tony Johnson Reviews Six Nations: Brilliant Ireland Bounce Back vs England
The Six Nations just flipped the script again. Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson break down Ireland's clinical dismantling of England at Twickenham. We talk about…
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Tony Johnson On Brilliant Brumbies, Chiefs And Canes In Super Rugby
Round 2 was absolute carnage. Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson break down a weekend where the record books were rewritten in Christchurch. We tackle the…
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Super Rugby Vibe Rankings: Crusaders Panic, Classy Chiefs
The Super Rugby Vibe Rankings are back for 2026! Martin and Lachlan tear through the ladder after a chaotic Round 2. We talk about the Brumbies' historic…
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Greg Martin: Why Australia Needs Scott Robertson More Than New Zealand
Greg Martin is back for 2026 and he’s already calling for sackings. After the Brisbane Broncos "sightseeing" trip to Hull ended in a World Club Challenge…
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Super Rugby and Six Nations Tipping: Can Moana Pasifika Stun the Hurricanes?
We’ve got a massive collab in the studio this week as Martin is joined by Mark from 2 Cents Rugby and Tony from Distracted Sports. The boys look at the Super…
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More All Black Coach Debate, And Do Rugby Refs Know The Rules Well Enough? | Mailbag
Mailbag time! We’re diving into your comments on everything from Nigel’s 1996 Super Rugby ticket to the ongoing TMO "shambles." Martin and Lachlan debate why…
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Tupou Vaa'i's Try And Red Card Debate: Jeff The Ref Analyses Debatable Rugby Calls
Welcome to the debut of "Jeff the Ref." Seasoned referee Jeff McGregor joins Martin Devlin to break down the most contentious calls of the weekend. We tackle…
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Watto's Redemption! Stunning Wins For Highlanders And Scotland | Rugby Roundtable
Mark Watson takes a victory lap after his "delusional" Scotland pick came true, while the Highlanders leave John Day eating humble pie. We’re tearing into the…
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Sean Fitzpatrick: All Blacks Coaching Dramas And 'Exciting' Springboks Tour
A true icon joins the studio. Sean Fitzpatrick, one of the greatest All Black captains of all time, sits down with Martin Devlin to talk about the current…
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Why Are NZ Rugby Taking So Long To Name The New All Blacks Coach? | Marty's Sermon
Is it taking too long? We’re standing at the window, staring down the drive, waiting for the next All Blacks coach to arrive. Martin Devlin breaks down the…
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France and Scotland Impress: Six Nations Rugby With Tony Johnson
Huge news out of Eden Park today—State of Origin is officially coming to Auckland in 2027! Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson break down what this means for the…
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Highlanders Impress, Magical Moana: Tony Johnson Reviews Super Rugby Round One
Super Rugby is back with a bang! Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson break down a wild opening round that saw the "worst" team beat the best. We dive into Cam…
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State Of Origin Coming To New Zealand | Sir Graham Lowe Reacts
It’s official. State of Origin is coming to New Zealand. We catch up with Sir Graham Lowe, the only Kiwi to coach Queensland, after the massive announcement…
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Judging All Blacks' Player Pool, Super Rugby, And Dating Apps | Marty's Mailbag
Mailbag time! We’re diving into the best (and worst) of your comments from the last few weeks. Martin and Lachlan tackle everything from the "Messiah" Scott…
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Super Rugby Round 1 Picks And Six Nations Preview With Jamie Wall
The wait is over—Super Rugby kicks off tomorrow night! Martin Devlin is joined by RNZ’s Jamie Wall for our first weekly Thursday preview. We tackle the "triple…
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Deliberate Knock Ons And The Breakdown: Super Rugby Ref On The Toughest Calls
Super Rugby is back, and so are the refs. Martin Devlin sits down with old mate and professional referee Angus Mabey to pull back the curtain on life with the…
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Fabian Holland OUT for Super Rugby 2026, As Rugby Roundtable Makes Its Predictions
Super Rugby is back and we’re ready for the chaos. Martin, John Day, and Watto tackle the massive blow for the Highlanders with Fabian Holland out, why we’re…
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'We Don't Need Them': Super Rugby Boss on South African Sides And Possible Expansion
Super Rugby Pacific is back, and CEO Jack Mesley joins Martin Devlin to lay out the blueprint for the competition’s future. We tackle the hard questions: why…
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Springboks Peaking Too Soon? Eddie Jones On South Africa And All Blacks Coaching Dramas
We’re joined by the one and only Eddie Jones for a deep dive into the state of the game. Eddie doesn’t hold back on the All Blacks' coaching merry-go-round…
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Tony Johnson: Six Nations Review and Explaining New Super Rugby Rules
We are back for the business end of the summer as Super Rugby Pacific finally kicks off. Martin and Tony Johnson break down a massive opening round, including…
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Chris Jones: Why the Gap Between France and Ireland is Growing
The first round of the Six Nations is in the books and it was a weekend of statements, heartbreaks, and one massive shock. Chris Jones joins us from England to…
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DSPN On Tour! Fabian Holland, Codie Taylor And More At Super Rugby 2026 Launch
Super Rugby is officially back, and we’re straight into it at the launch with players, journos, coffee, and plenty of opinions flying around. We chat to a…
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Jeff Wilson: Weight Of The All Blacks Jersey And Why Super Rugby Still Matters
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…
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Eddie O'Sullivan: France, Ireland, England - Who Wins Six Nations?
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…
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Hansen and Foster Return? Unpacking the Latest Around the Next All Blacks Coach
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…
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Super Rugby Changes TMO Power: Is This A Winner? | Marty's Sermon
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…
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DSPN Goes On the Road for Blues vs Hurricanes Super Rugby Preseason Battle
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…
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All Blacks Coaching Questions, Fan Heat And Budgy Smugglers | Marty's Mailbag
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…
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Brad Thorn: Rugby And League Success, Pressure And Battling Anxiety
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…
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'Finals Or Bust': Glen Jackson's High Super Rugby Expectations For Fijian Drua
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…
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Tupou Vaa'i: How Razor Took My Game To Another Level
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…