DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

Tony Johnson joins us for a full, honest debrief on the All Blacks season, and we get straight into what worked, what didn’t, and what absolutely has to change. Martin fronts with his C+ assessment of the year, pointing to those three costly losses and the frustrating habit of following big wins with flat performances. Tony digs into the big-picture issues - leadership on the field, the domino eff...

We start with Martin’s five positives from the All Blacks season: the crucial Eden Park win over South Africa, the undeniable world-class status of Cam Roigard and Ardie Savea, the loyal “rah-rah” fans, next year’s stacked schedule, and the blessing that the World Cup isn’t until 2027 . Then, Marty and young producer Lachlan rip through What Has More Chance Of Happening? Will the All Blacks win th...

We’re closing the book on the All Blacks season, and there’s only one man we trust to call it exactly how he sees it - Murray Mexted. Mex joins us in the studio and doesn’t waste a second getting straight into it. We talk through everything from rotation and the modern mindset, to where the loose forwards sit, why the scrum has slipped, and why letting a player walk off after 43 minutes still wind...

This week on DSPN we dive headfirst into one of the spiciest Mailbags we’ve ever had. You sent us a mountain of comments about the All Blacks season, and we took the lot on. Are we improving? Are we repeating old mistakes? Are the coaches getting it right? And why on earth did Razor admit Scott Hanson is effectively running the show? We talk leadership, selection standards, and whether the All Bla...

We’ve brought the whole crew in for this one. Marty, John Day and Mark 'Watto' Watson sit down for a full Rugby Roundtable and things get honest fast. Grades are handed out for the All Blacks’ 2025 season, and they’re not pretty. From record losses to South Africa, to the stumble in Argentina, to leaking four tries against one of the weakest Welsh sides in years, the pattern is hard to ignore. We...

We’re calling it how we see it - the All Blacks get a C+ this season, the same grade as last year. And no, that’s not pessimism. It’s realism. In this episode, Marty Devlin breaks down exactly why the performances haven’t genuinely improved, even if the win-loss numbers look tidy on paper. From the highs of Eden Park to the darkest day in Wellington, we go through what really matters for this team...

On the DSPN, we go straight to South Africa to get the view from the top of the mountain. Martin is joined by the great Andy Capostagno, who’s watched the Springboks rise from gritty winners to a frighteningly complete rugby side with depth most countries can only dream of. Andy explains how Rassie Erasmus has rebuilt this team from the ground up, why generational talent Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu...

What a weekend. We’re still buzzing after a stacked run of Autumn Internationals that felt like a mini Rugby World Cup. Martin sits down with Tony Johnson to unpack the lot, from England’s gritty win over Argentina to South Africa’s relentless demolition job on Ireland. Up north, the stadium atmospheres have been electric, and Tony gives us a first-hand look at what it’s been like following the Al...

This week on DSPN's Marty's Mailbag, we rip into the fallout from that rough All Blacks loss to England, and honestly, there’s plenty to unpack. Between the panic under pressure, the broken basics, and a coaching setup still finding its feet, we’re all feeling the frustration. But like we keep saying on the show, criticism doesn’t mean we don’t love the team. It means we want them to be better! We...

Greg Martin is back on DSPN and the timing couldn’t be better. Schoolies is erupting across the Gold Coast, the Ashes are underway, and both Australia and New Zealand's rugby teams are wobbling around like newborn calves. Marto takes us inside the madness of Schoolies, including the harsh truth about what really happens when 17 and 18-year-olds flood Surfers Paradise. Let’s just say it isn’t crick...

We’ve got Tony Johnson with us from a very chilly Cardiff, and there is plenty to unpack. The All Blacks have named a completely reshuffled side to take on Wales, with 13 changes and a real mix of experience, youth, and players desperate to prove a point . Tony takes us inside camp mood, the review process after Twickenham, and why the coaches felt they had to stick to their word and give fresh co...

We’ve been hanging out for this one. Today on DSPN, we finally sit down with Tim Cocker, the voice and mind behind Eggchasers Rugby - one of the biggest rugby creators on YouTube. We get into everything from England’s resurgence to why the All Blacks feel “one year behind” in their rebuild, as well as the raw atmosphere at Twickenham after that gut-punch loss for New Zealand. Tim opens up about lo...

Test cricket's best rivalry - The Ashes - is back, and we’re fizzing for it. This week on the DSPN, we get stuck into a proper Australia vs England chat with Andre Adams, the former Blackcap who spent time as Australian bowling coach not too long ago. Andre breaks down why the opening test in Perth could swing England’s way, especially with Australia missing a couple of big-name bowlers. We talk f...

We get straight into it today, because the All Blacks conversation has gone somewhere it probably shouldn’t have. After the hiding at Twickenham, the team’s social feeds fired out smiley post-match pics and early hype for Wales. Martin reckons that completely missed the moment, and we break down why authenticity matters when fans are still hurting. Producer Lachlan then joins in, as we work throug...

We’re back around the table and straight into the question every Kiwi is wrestling with - what’s actually happening to the All Blacks, and are we being honest about how deep this rut really goes? Martin, John Day and Mark 'Watto' Watson pull apart the England loss, the messy patterns we keep repeating, and whether any of the numbers we’re being fed match what we’re all seeing on the field. We look...

A few days have passed since Twickenham, but the questions are not going away. So we turn to one of the sharpest rugby minds in the country - Murray Mexted joins us on DSPN to break down exactly why England were able to take control of that second half, and why the All Blacks are struggling to find any real rhythm. Mex gets into the numbers, the possession split, the defensive lapses, and what Eng...

Let’s be honest. That loss to England hit differently. This week on DSPN we dig into it properly with Telegraph rugby writer Gavin Mairs, who joins us from the UK with a clear view on what is working for England and what is not working for the All Blacks. We talk through England’s tactical shift, their smart coaching additions, and why Steve Borthwick finally has a side that looks like it knows ex...

Let’s be honest, that performance at Twickenham told us everything we already feared. Two years into this regime, 26 tests deep, and the All Blacks don’t just look stalled. In too many key areas, they’ve gone backwards. Today, Marty lays it all out with a bluntness the moment demands. He breaks down the muddled attack, the shaky leadership, the high-ball issues everyone in world rugby now targets,...

When you ask a Northern Hemisphere rugby man what’s going on with the All Blacks, you know you’re going to get the unvarnished version. And Chris Jones delivers exactly that. England’s comeback at Twickenham wasn’t a one off to him. It was a pattern New Zealand keeps repeating, and he can’t believe we still haven’t learned how to close out a game. We talk through the recurring issues: losing momen...

Let’s be honest, we’re all still feeling the sting of that England loss. Three defeats this year, and this one might be the most frustrating of the lot. So today we sat down with Tony Johnson, who’s been right in the middle of it all, calling the games and talking to the people who know what’s actually going on inside the All Blacks camp. We break down the moments that swung the match: missed kick...

England week always brings a bit of extra edge, and this one’s no different. We break down the All Blacks side named for Twickenham, the message it sends, and why this is not the week for experiments. Rieko Ioane’s future comes sharply into focus too. He’s been overtaken, shifted, reshuffled, and now not even making the bench with injuries around him. We talk honestly about where things have lande...

We’re staring down the biggest test of the Grand Slam tour, and Tony Johnson joins us from London with everything we need to know ahead of All Blacks v England at Twickenham. The selections are locked in, the locals are confident, and the bookies have England as favourites. Yep, favourites. Tony gives us a proper look at the key matchups: the loose forwards, the new midfield combo, and why England...

Greg Martin joins Marty on the DSPN for another BRILLIANTLY unfiltered chat about Aussie rugby chaos, cash conspiracies, and Christmas gravy. Between slagging off the Wallabies’ coaching circus, defending Paul Kelly as the 'voice of Australia', and reminiscing about when Australia could actually catch a high ball, Marto and Marty deliver pure gold. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Former Springboks speedster Breyton Paulse joins the podcast, for an uplifting chat full of energy and heart. Breyton chats with Marty about the unity and incredible culture behind South African rugby’s rise. He shares personal stories from his playing days, pays tribute to current captain Siya Kolisi’s leadership, and reveals how coach Rassie Erasmus and assistant Tony Brown have transformed the...

Martin Devlin kicks things off by delivering a sermon, unpacking all the important details of the All Blacks vs England test at Twickenham. How damaging will it be for New Zealand if they lose? How much pressure could the coaching group be under? Then, Mark 'Watto' Watson and John Day join Marty for another installment of Rugby Roundtable, dissecting the All Blacks and other rugby topics. Watto sa...