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DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network
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DSPN is a New Zealand rugby podcast and channel hosted by Martin Devlin, 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.
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Springboks DEPTH vs All Blacks FORM | Who Takes The Rivalry Series?
Yesterday00:24:13Tap to summarizeWe are digging straight into the mailbag as the Springboks drop their squad to face Argentina and the All Blacks. Jamie Wall & Martin Devlin break down Rassie Erasmus’s squad choices, evaluate flyhalf depth between Handrè Pollard, Manie Libbok, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and take subscriber questions on the final ten players joining our squad for South Africa. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Will Jordan try during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Did Joe Schmidt Leave the Wallabies In A Better Place?
2d ago00:28:57Tap to summarizeWe wrap up the opening block of the Nations Championship with Australian journalists Brett McKay and Christy Doran. Martin challenges the claim that Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a better position. We debate weird team selections, the transition to Les Kiss, and South Africa's terrifying dominance. IMAGE CREDIT: Joe Schmidt during the All Blacks v Australia, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup Test, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, 27 September 2025. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The CONNECTION That Powers The ALL BLACKS | Lima Sopoaga
3d ago00:35:46Tap to summarizeInternational flyhalf and former All Black Lima Sopoaga joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall on the DSPN for a wide-ranging, insider discussion on test rugby, team culture, and the All Blacks upcoming tour to South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →ALL BLACKS Tour Additions | Who Makes The Cut For The SPRINGBOK Series?
3d ago00:14:03Tap to summarizeDave Rennie is adding ten players to complete the All Blacks squad heading to South Africa. Martin, Mark, and John drop their picks for those final spots, debating forward pack depth, backline cover, and whether there is room for senior returns. Here is our breakdown of who earns a ticket on the plane for the greatest rivalry tour. IMAGE CREDIT: Du’Plessis Kirifi during the All Blacks v South Africa, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test, New Zealand, Saturday, 06 September 2025. (Photo by Blake Armstrong / action press) New Zealand Rieko Ioane during the All Blacks v South Africa, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test, New Zealand, Saturday, 06 September 2025. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) All Blacks Richie Mo'unga during the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and France at the Stade de France, Paris, France, Friday, September 08, 2023 (Photo by Lynne Cameron / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Tupou Vaa'i Is PERFECT At Six | Murray Mexted
4d ago00:31:28Tap to summarizeWe look back at a massive test match at Eden Park as the All Blacks beat Ireland 40 to 21. All Black legend Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin to break down Dave Rennie's tactical setup, the selection of Tupou Vaa'i at six, and why winning the possession battle was the secret to dominating the Irish. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Tupou Vaa’i during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →All Blacks v Ireland | The BLUEPRINT to Beat South Africa
4d ago00:26:15Tap to summarizeWatto is back from China and joining Martin and John in the studio as the Rugby Round Table reviews a huge night for the All Blacks at Eden Park. The team puts the three Nations Championship tests under the microscope to see if Dave Rennie's squad has truly has what it takes to beat the Springboks. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Luke Jacobson during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) All Blacks Josh Moorby during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →All Blacks make a STATEMENT at Eden Park | Tony Johnson
5d ago00:42:23Tap to summarizeWe are looking back at a massive night at Eden Park as the All Blacks put on an absolute clinical performance to beat Ireland 40 to 21. Sky Sport’s Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack Dave Rennie’s three-zero start and the dynamic backline combinations clicking into gear. IMAGE CREDIT: Dan Sheehan of Ireland looks on during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Ardie Savea of the All Blacks during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why South Africa Look UNBEATABLE In This Championship
5d ago00:28:45Tap to summarizeWe are looking back at a massive weekend of Nations Championship rugby as the third round wraps up. Chris Jones joins Martin to unpack the All Blacks dominant forty to twenty-one victory over Ireland. We tear into England's shocking disciplinary crisis against Argentina, and evaluate South Africa's terrifying squad depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Satisfied, Not Convinced: What the All Blacks’ Ireland Win Really Told Us
6d ago00:54:03Tap to summarizeThe initial reaction was happiness. The morning-after verdict is satisfaction, with a few important warnings. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall take a deeper look at the All Blacks’ 40-21 win over Ireland after having time to review the performance and absorb the post-match comments from both teams. Did the victory settle the midfield debate? Should Ruben Love start at 10 in South Africa? Has Tupou Vaa’i found his position at six? And could Luke Jacobson’s ill-discipline prove far more costly against the Springboks? The All Blacks are improving, unbeaten and increasingly confident. The question now is whether they are ready for South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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All Blacks 40, Ireland 21: Optimism Returns at Eden Park
6d ago00:21:36Tap to summarizeSix tries, 40 points and a statement victory over Ireland. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall react from Eden Park after the All Blacks produced their most complete performance of the July internationals, racing to a 28-7 halftime lead before closing out a convincing 40-21 win. They discuss the improved defence, Tupou Vaa’i’s successful move to number six, the dominant set piece, the key moments that broke Ireland and what the result means before the All Blacks head to South Africa. Three matches. Three wins. Is this All Blacks side beginning to click? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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