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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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'Magic Round was WAY better' | Unpacking the Magic vs Super Round Debate
2d ago00:32:15Tap to summarizeWe 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 themselves, or is the NRL genuinely leaving Super Rugby in the dust? We break down the real TV viewing figures from Sky, look at why Eden Park never looks full, and explain why the All Blacks still sit on a completely different level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Are Super Rugby Laws Protecting Dangerous High Tackles? | Jeff the Ref
3d ago00:33:34Tap to summarizeOur 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 from the weekend, including Ben O’Keeffe’s early "freebie" warning, the highly controversial forward pass that gave Fehi Fineanganofo his record-equalling try, and why the current tackle laws are rewarding dangerous play through pure luck of the draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Magic Round vs Super Round: Who did it better? | Rugby Roundtable
3d ago00:36:57Tap to summarizeThe 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 Rugby League's organic tribalism and the corporate, polished script of Super Rugby. From the Warriors taking over Brisbane to the cavernous reality of our local grounds, we ask if rugby has simply treated fans with disdain for too long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Six HOT TAKES from Super Rugby Round 14 | DSPN
4d ago00:19:04Tap to summarizeMartin 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 aren't championship material, the heartbreaking Achilles injury to Caleb Tangitau, and why Australian rugby teams are a complete puzzle. Plus, we look at the hype around Zach Lomax and slam a ridiculous bonus point rule in the Northern Hemisphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Blues Are Found Out! Tony Johnson Breaks Down the Eden Park Shellacking
4d ago00:41:29Tap to summarizeSky 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 Hurricanes' high-IQ tactical masterclass at Eden Park. Plus, we look at Damian McKenzie's brutal injury protocols, debate the staggering $2,400 cost for a World Cup final seat, and pay tribute to Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why the Anzac Test Should Be the Bledisloe Cup | Mailbag
1w ago00:46:12Tap to summarizeFrom 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 on Gilbert Enoka’s return, the ongoing Richie Mo'unga eligibility saga, and why New Zealanders need to stop being so insular about the Northern Hemisphere game. Plus, a radical idea for the Bledisloe Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Gilbert Enoka on Dave Rennie, Leadership, and the All Black Legacy
1w ago00:36:56Tap to summarizeThe 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 Rennie and why leadership is about who you are, not where you sit. We dive into the "No Dickheads" policy, the challenge of winning versus losing environments, and how the All Black jersey remains the ultimate multiplier for talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →"Archaic & Ridiculous": Watto Tears Into NZR Over Richie Mo'unga
1w ago00:38:30Tap to summarizeThe 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 the eject button" on archaic paperwork and pick our best 23 for the most important series in 50 years? Plus, we break down Sir Graham Henry’s return and why Rennie is hunting for "brutality" over Instagram highlights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Is Super Rugby Dying? Bernard Jackman’s Honest Take from Ireland
1w ago00:45:54Tap to summarizeWe 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 to why Super Rugby is falling off the radar in the North, we cover it all. Bernard gives us the inside word on Andy Farrell’s impact and what the All Blacks can expect when Ireland heads south. Image Credit: Highlanders Timoci Tavatavanawai during the Highlanders v Waratahs, Super Rugby Pacific match, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Saturday, 9 May 2026, (Photo by Michael Thomas / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Was That a Try? Breaking Down the Reds-Chiefs Chaos | Jeff the Ref
1w ago00:29:22Tap to summarizeJeff McGregor from Web Wonks joins Martin to dissect a controversial weekend of Super Rugby officiating. We’re talking Marcus Playle’s "shocking" night in Brisbane, the Reds’ post-match fury, and why Angus Gardner is setting the standard for referees. Image Credit: Chiefs George Dyer in action during the Reds v Chiefs, Super Rugby Pacific match, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia. Friday, 8 May 2026, (Photo by Pat Hoelscher / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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