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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 - RUGBYCould Reece Walsh be an All Black? | Graham Lowe Weighs in
Martin Devlin joins Graham Lowe and John Day to discuss the potential impact of Rugby League star Reece Walsh switching over to Rugby Union. The conversation…
DSPN - RUGBYErin Clark on the Pacific Championships, Passion for the Black & White Jersey
Martin Devlin sits down with rugby league player Erin Clark to discuss all things Rugby League. Clark discusses the significance of wearing the black and white…
DSPN - RUGBYRebuilding or Living on Reputation? | Murray Mexted All Blacks Squad Announcement & Marty's Sermon
In this episode of DSPN, Marty Devlin and Murray Mexted go over the All Blacks squad for the upcoming Northen Tour. They detail recent player changes…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks' Latest Squad, Bathurst 1000, No Kane Williamson for Blackcaps | Tight 5
On the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh present the Tight 5, where they dissect and debate five separate sporting topics. They cover…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Johnson on R360 - 'The Money is Big & Real... But So Are the Risks'
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to review the NPC quarterfinals, with all the home seeds prevailing and securing their spots in the semis. TJ and Marty praise…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Johnson - All Blacks' 'Conservative' Selections for Northern Tour
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to analyse the All Blacks squad named for their northern tour, which includes tests on the road against Ireland…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks' Season Grades & Justice for John Mitchell | Marty's Mailbag
It's time for Marty's Mailbag! Every week on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh work through comments from viewers and listeners on…
DSPN - RUGBYBrisbane is Buzzing! Greg Martin on NRL & AFL Triumphs, Wallabies' Depth Issues
Greg Martin - former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M breakfast radio host - joins Martin Devlin to celebrate Brisbane’s sporting dominance, describing…
DSPN - RUGBY'That's Being Generous' Murray Mexted Grades All Blacks Season So Far
On the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and former All Black Murray Mexted dissect New Zealand's mixed Rugby Championship campaign, debating coach Scott Robertson’s…
DSPN - RUGBYGoodbye R360! Rugby Finally Grows a Spine | Marty's Sermon & Tight 5
First up on the DSPN today, host Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on R360, celebrating the rugby competition's supposed demise. Devlin describes the comp as a…
DSPN - RUGBY'Best I've Ever Seen' - Tony Kemp on Reece Walsh & Broncos' NRL Premiership Win
First off, DSPN host Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on New Zealand Cricket, and how the current format of the sport in NZ has turned him off COMPLETELY. Then…
DSPN - RUGBY'I Was So Young' - John Mitchell on All Blacks Tenure & Personal Development
In part 2 of the John Mitchell interview, the former All Blacks coach reflects on his evolution from young New Zealand mentor to leading England’s dominant…
DSPN - RUGBYJohn Mitchell Part 1 - England’s World Cup Triumph & Rise of Women’s Rugby
England women’s rugby coach and former All Blacks mentor John Mitchell reflects on guiding the Red Roses to their World Cup triumph at Twickenham - a landmark…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks' Progress & Wallabies' Coaching Future Under Joe Schmidt + Les Kiss
DSPN host Martin Devlin opens up with a sermon, questioning whether the All Blacks have truly improved since their record loss to South Africa in Wellington…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Back on Track? Nigel Yalden Reviews 2025 Rugby Championship
Martin Devlin and Nigel Yalden dive deep into the Rugby Championship on the DSPN, weighing standout games, influential figures, and what defines true All…
DSPN - RUGBYChris Jones on All Blacks’ Grand Slam Push & Springboks' Success
On the DSPN, host Martin Devlin chats with UK rugby reporter Chris Jones about the state of international rugby following the Rugby Championship, and ahead of…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Johnson - All Blacks 'Showing Signs of Progress' After Wallabies Win in Perth
Longtime rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to review the All Blacks’ Rugby Championship campaign, praising their resilience with…
DSPN - RUGBYImproved All Blacks Beat Wallabies in Perth | Post-Match Reaction
Join DSPN host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh for post-match reaction, to the All Blacks 28-14 win over the Wallabies in Perth. The Rugby…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Concerns, NRL Predictions, Bagging Refs | Marty's Sermon & Mailbag
On the DSPN today, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon predicting winners in the second Bledisloe Cup test between the Wallabies and All Blacks, as well as the NRL…
DSPN - RUGBYJamie Wall: All Blacks Face Crucial Test of Consistency in 2nd Bledisloe Cup Match
RNZ rugby reporter Jamie Wall joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, previewing this weekend's second Bledisloe Cup test between the Wallabies and All Blacks in…
DSPN - RUGBY'Razor Doesn't Know His Best XV' - All Blacks Team Naming For Bledisloe 2
Martin Devlin is joined by former All Black Steven Gordon on the DSPN, to break down the All Blacks team named to face Australia in the second Bledisloe Cup…
DSPN - RUGBYGreg Martin's BOLD Bledisloe Cup & NRL Grand Final Predictions
Former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M radio host Greg Martin jumps on the DSPN for a fun and free-flowing chat with Martin Devlin, that mixes rugby…
DSPN - RUGBYJustin Harrison - Wallabies Growth & Bledisloe Cup Reffing Performance
Wallabies legend Justin Harrison joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN for a lively, wide-ranging chat that blends rugby memories with reflections on the game today…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Team Predictions - Who's In & Who's Out For 2nd Wallabies Test?
On the DSPN, host Marty Devlin firstly delivers a sermon reassessing the All Blacks' 33-24 win over the Wallabies. Marty initially graded the win a B minus for…
DSPN - RUGBYMurray Mexted - All Blacks MUST Make 'Fundamental Fixes'
All Blacks icon Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, assessing the ABs test season with one week remaining in the Rugby Championship. Mex critiques…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Kemp Previews NRL Grand Final - Who Has the Edge Between Melbourne & Brisbane?
Tony Kemp joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to cover off the NRL preliminary finals, and look ahead to the decider. It will be a repeat of the 2006 final, as the…
DSPN - RUGBYJamie Joseph is All Blacks XV Coach - Should Razor Be Nervous? | Marty's Sermon & Tight 5
Martin Devlin's back! He delivers a sermon on the DSPN today, talking all about Jamie Joseph being confirmed in the role of All Blacks XV coach. Does this…
DSPN - RUGBY'Give Him the Job' - Assessing All Blacks' Performance & Debating Captaincy Change
Former All Blacks halfback Ant Strachan joins Tony Johnson on the DSPN, to break down the New Zealand's gritty win over the Wallabies at Eden Park. The pair…
DSPN - RUGBYDid Referee Cost the Wallabies? Tim Horan Recaps Bledisloe Cup Defeat to All Blacks
Wallabies legend Tim Horan joins Tony Johnson on the DSPN, to reflect on Australia's 33-24 loss to New Zealand in the first Bledisloe Cup rugby test at Eden…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Beat Wallabies at Eden Park to Retain Bledisloe Cup | Post Match Reaction
DSPN host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh review the All Blacks' 33-24 win over the Wallabies at Eden Park, which locks away the Bledisloe Cup…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Changes We NEED to See & Scott Robertson vs Joe Schmidt | Marty's Mailbag
It's time for Marty's Mailbag! Minus the Marty part... again. Every week on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh work through comments…
DSPN - RUGBY'We've Got to Respond' - Black Ferns Coach Allan Bunting Ahead of France Playoff
The Black Ferns are preparing for their Rugby World Cup bronze medal clash against France after a heartbreaking loss to Canada. Director of Rugby Allan Bunting…
DSPN - RUGBYTension Between Razor & Joe Schmidt? All Blacks vs Wallabies Preview
It's All Blacks team naming Thursday! Coach Scott Robertson has named his 23 for Saturday's first of two Bledisloe Cup tests against the Wallabies. DSPN…
DSPN - RUGBYEx Wallabies Captain James Horwill on Joe Schmidt's Magic & All Blacks Challenge
Former Wallabies captain James Horwill joins DSPN producer Lachlan Waugh, to preview this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup clash at Eden Park. Horwill believes the…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks vs Wallabies - Iconic Matches & Picking a Combined XV
On the DSPN, Bledisloe Cup build-up ramps up as young producer Lachlan Waugh and MediaWorks sports journo John Day dive deep into All Blacks vs Wallabies…
DSPN - RUGBYTime to Ditch Super Rugby? Matt Williams on Rugby’s Money Game & Top 14 Power
In part two of young producer Lachlan's chat with Matt Williams, the conversation moves more towards the global rugby scene. The pair cover off how tight the…
DSPN - RUGBYMatt Williams on Tight Rugby Championship & Australian Rugby's Revival
Former rugby coach and renowned pundit Matt Williams joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN in a very special interview. The pair discuss the 2025 Rugby Championship…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Kemp: Panthers' Push For Five in a Row - Is It Destiny? | 2025 NRL Finals
Former Warriors coach Tony Kemp is back on the DSPN with Lachlan Waugh, diving deep into a thrilling weekend of NRL finals action, that saw the Panthers and…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks vs Wallabies Preview - Can Aussie Climb Everest?
Experienced Aussie rugby commentator Greg Clark reflects on the Wallabies' long Bledisloe Cup drought, recalling the last win at Eden Park in 1986 and the…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Johnson - All Blacks' 'Pivotal Week' & Black Ferns semifinal exit with Kristina Sue
Tony Johnson starts off with an editorial on what he describes as the most important fortnight for the All Blacks in 2025, as well as touching on a couple of…
DSPN - RUGBYMatthew Elliott on NZ Warriors' Premiership Window & NRL Finals Week 2
Former Warriors, Panthers and Raiders coach Matthew Elliott joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN, to preview the second weekend of NRL finals action for 2025. Matt…
DSPN - RUGBY'Outmuscled With Little Resilience' - Ant Strachan on All Blacks' Key Issues
Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN, to further reflect on New Zealand's heavy defeat to South Africa in Wellington, and what the…
DSPN - RUGBY'Black Ferns MUST Be at Best to Beat Canada' - Les Elder Previews Rugby World Cup semis
Former Black Ferns captain Les Elder joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN to preview a crucial women’s Rugby World Cup semifinal between New Zealand and Canada…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Black Cam Roigard on Injury Rehab & Return to NPC Rugby with Counties
In the latest edition of Day In The Life, John Day is joined by All Blacks, Hurricanes and Counties Manukau halfback Cam Roigard, ahead of the latter's return…
DSPN - RUGBY'Need Better Players': Tony Kemp Reviews Warriors' NRL Season & Broncos-Raiders Drama
Tony Kemp - former Warriors coach and Kiwis representative - brings energy and insight as he breaks down a thrilling weekend of NRL finals action on the DSPN…
DSPN - RUGBYWe Found Devlin! All Blacks-Springboks Analysis with Marty & Producer Lachie
The All Blacks’ record-breaking loss to the Springboks has left fans stunned and questioning everything from coaching to player motivation. Young producer…
DSPN - RUGBYSpringboks Smash All Blacks - Was That the Greatest South African Rugby Performance?
Longtime South African rugby reporter Brenden Nel joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN, to cover off the Springboks incredible 43-10 victory over the All Blacks…
DSPN - RUGBY'Springboks Did Wallabies NO Favours' - Gordon Bray on All Blacks' Historic Defeat
Tony Johnson is joined on the DSPN by the voice of Australian rugby - Gordon Bray. Together they review the weekend's two Rugby Championship matches, that saw…
DSPN - RUGBYTony Johnson & James Parsons on All Blacks' Bumbling Set Piece, Springboks' Brilliance
Former All Blacks and Blues hooker James Parsons joins longtime rugby commentator Tony Johnson on the DSPN, to dissect New Zealand's crushing and…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks HUMILIATED by Springboks in Wellington | Extended Post-Match Reaction
Join us on the DSPN for post-match reaction to the All Blacks' record-breaking 43-10 loss to the Springboks in Wellington. Young producer Lachlan Waugh…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks' Selection Changes & Why Dan Carter is the GOAT | Marty's Mailbag
It's time for Marty's Mailbag! Minus the Marty part. Every week on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh work through comments from…
DSPN - RUGBY'NZ Warriors NEED to Get in the Grind' - We Preview NRL Finals Week One
Zane The Warriorholic joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN to preview the NRL finals series, with a distinct Wahs flavour. The pair look to Saturday's clash with…
DSPN - RUGBYWhy the Wallabies & Joe Schmidt Have Turned the Corner For Good
Christy Doran, rugby editor at The Roar in Sydney, joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN to break down a wild week for the Wallabies and Rugby Championship action…
DSPN - RUGBYJohn Smit - Springboks' Development Under Rassie & Rivalry with All Blacks
In a very special interview, Springboks legend John Smit joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN, in between the two All Blacks-South Africa rugby tests. Smit talks…
DSPN - RUGBYAll Blacks Team Naming - Leroy Carter's Rapid Rise & Noah Hotham's Return
Longtime Kiwi sports broadcaster Nigel Yalden joins the DSPN to break down coach Scott Robertson’s latest All Blacks selections, for this weekend's test…
DSPN - RUGBYStorm vs Panthers Grand Final AGAIN?! Tony Kemp Previews NRL Playoffs
Former Warriors coach and Kiwis representative Tony Kemp joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN, to preview an action-packed NRL finals weekend. Kemp breaks down all…
DSPN - RUGBYIs Ardie Savea Already the All Blacks GOAT? We Debate
Lachlan Waugh and John Day are in the DSPN studio for a free-flowing chat about all things rugby ahead of the second New Zealand-South Africa test in…
DSPN - RUGBYTwo Springboks Legends DROPPED - Rassie Swings the Axe for 2nd All Blacks Test
On the DSPN, Lachlan Waugh is joined by Philasande Sixaba - sports broadcaster for SuperSport in South Africa - to dive headfirst into the All Blacks and…
DSPN - RUGBYHow Concerning is NZ Warriors Form? Tony Kemp Unpacks Penrith NRL Finals Clash
Tony Kemp - former Warriors coach, and ex Newcastle Knights, Leeds and Castleford player - joins Lachlan Waugh on the DSPN, following the final round of the…
DSPN - RUGBYMurray Mexted - 'All Blacks Were Good, But They MUST Improve'
Rugby legend Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin to unpack the All Blacks’ nail-biting 24-17 win over the Springboks at Eden Park. Mex is thrilled with the…