DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, for a lively rugby chat ahead of the All Blacks’ clash with England at Twickenham. Mex reckons the All Blacks must dominate possession to have any chance. He praises young lock Fabian Holland, warns about loose forward depth, and stresses mental strength after letting Scotland back into the contest last weekend. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

South African rugby journalist Brenden Nel joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to break down the Springboks’ brutal win over France and the growing gap between the Boks and everyone else. They talk red card controversy, Malcolm Marx’s dominance, Tony Brown’s influence on attack, and the team’s fearless next-gen talent pushing veterans aside. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Former Queensland Origin coach and Kiwi league legend Sir Graham Lowe joins Martin Devlin to rave about the Kiwis’ comeback win over Samoa, and the quality of the Pacific Championships. Lowie says the Kiwi side is stacked with genuine NRL-level talent, and praises Stacey Jones for creating belief, connection and clarity in just a few weeks. He highlights young gun Casey McLean as a future supersta...

Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins the DSPN from London, chatting through the atmosphere and intensity of the All Blacks’ win over Scotland in Edinburgh. TJ talks about the energy in the stadium, the swings in momentum, and the big moments that ended up deciding things. There’s praise for certain players, a bit of honesty about discipline issues, and a look ahead to a huge clash at Twi...

First off on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin delivers a sermon reviewing the weekend of rugby, with a focus on South Africa's impressive 32-17 victory over France in Paris. How much better are the Springboks compared to the rest of the world? Then, Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh present Glass Half Full, where they offer their optimism - or pessimism - about a variety of sports news, views and...

Join DSPN host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh, as they present post-match coverage of the All Blacks' 25-17 win over Scotland at Murrayfield. The pair also talk about the Springboks' impressive 32-17 victory vs France in Paris. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

First off on the DSPN, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on the MASSIVE weekend of sport ahead, which features the All Blacks playing Scotland and France hosting the Springboks. Then, Marty is joined by Young Producer Lachlan Waugh for another edition of Marty's Mailbag! Every week the boys work through comments from viewers and listeners on the YouTube, Spotify and social channels, and discuss/answ...

Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is back on the DSPN with Martin Devlin, dialing in from Edinburgh ahead of this weekend's All Blacks vs Scotland rugby test at Murrayfield. TJ and Marty discuss the New Zealand team named and its key talking points, including Wallace Sititi starting at blindside flanker and the new midfield combination. They cover off Scotland's 23, the importance of first-...

On the DSPN, Martin Devlin chats with rugby writer Gregor Paul about everything swirling around the All Blacks right now. They talk through that messy red-card situation for Ireland in Chicago, why refereeing common sense seems to come and go, and how different competitions end up with completely different interpretations. Then, the focus shifts to the All Blacks themselves, with the Scotland test...

Martin Devlin checks in with SuperSport reporter Philasande Sixaba to look ahead to a huge November rugby test between France and the Springboks. They chat about the lingering emotion from the World Cup quarterfinal, how prepared each side looks, and why South Africa’s depth keeps giving them selection flexibility. Philasande explains the Springboks’ evolving game plan, balancing defence with a mo...

Scottish TV sports reporter Jamie Borthwick joins Martin Devlin, to offer a different flavour to All Blacks build-up. New Zealand's in Edinburgh to take on the cots on Sunday morning (NZ time).v Jamie discusses the buzz in Edinburgh whenever the ABs arrive, and explains Scotland’s challenge - they have their strongest squad in decades, exciting attacking flair, but still struggle to break through...

Martin Devlin delivers a sermon, further dissecting the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland and whether fans should be wanting wins or good performances more. While beating one of the best teams in the world is great, should that excuse an ordinary first hour's play? Then, Marty and Young Producer Lachlan Waugh dissect and debate five separate sporting topics on the Tight 5, including Eliesa Katoa'...

It's Rugby Roundtable time on the DSPN! Mark 'Watto' Watson and John Day join Martin Devlin, all wrestling with the same emotional crisis - the All Blacks won... so why are we still furious? New Zealand was pretty ordinary for 60 minutes against Ireland, but brilliant for the final 20. It is like being a terrible date who suddenly remembers how to flirt right before the bill arrives. The big quest...

Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, LIVE from Edinburgh, as the All Blacks' Grand Slam push continues. TJ describes the buzz in Scotland, with many believing this is their best chance in over a century to finally beat New Zealand. He says the All Blacks’ win over Ireland was patchy, with a poor first, half but an outstanding final 20 minutes that showed real p...

On the DSPN, host Martin Devlin reflects on the All Blacks’ 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago, acknowledging the importance of the result while questioning the quality of the performance. Then, Irish rugby pundit Pat McCarry provides a green perspective, expressing frustration at letting the match slip and discussing Ireland’s transition to a new generation of players. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Former All Black Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to review New Zealand's 26-13 win over Ireland, a test he describes as stop-start. Mex reckons constant TMO interference prevented flow, hurting the spectacle for a U.S. audience. Despite losing Scott Barrett early and reshuffling key combinations, the All Blacks’ composure and final stretch - four tries to one - demonstrated their sup...

Join DSPN host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh, as they present LIVE post-match coverage of the All Blacks-Ireland rugby test in Chicago, which was won by New Zealand 26-13. Marty and Lachie will also talk about England vs Australia and South Africa vs Japan. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Greg Martin - former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M breakfast host in Brisbane - joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN as he does every week, talking all sorts of MEN"S things This week they discuss the incredible form of Kangaroos and Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh, rugby's Autumn Internationals kicking off, strange radio stunts involving chickens and beer cans. All that and much more! Clic...

First off, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on the All Blacks team named to take on Ireland in Chicago. Marty is a fan, and wonders if this is the best possible 23 coach Scott Robertson can roll out at the moment. Then, young producer Lachlan Waugh joins for Marty's Mailbag! Every week the boys work through comments from viewers and listeners on the YouTube, Spotify and social channels, and discuss...

Former All Black Richard 'Pod' Turner joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to break down the side named to face Ireland in Chicago. Pod backs the selectors’ decision to field what he sees as the strongest possible lineup, saying this is no time for experimentation with the Grand Slam goal at stake. Turner praises the tight five’s growing depth, especially Fletcher Newell and Fabian Holland reclaiming r...

DSPN host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh are back for a game of Glass Half Full! The pair share their optimism - or pessimism - about a variety of sporting results, news, and everything alike. The pair praise the Silver Ferns for showing fight and restoring credibility, despite losing the Constellation Cup. They discuss the Blackcaps thrashing England, whether or not Beauden Barret...

Veteran UK rugby reporter Chris Jones joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN for a BIG preview of rugby's the Autumn Internationals. Chris and Marty assess the state of the northern nations ahead of the All Blacks’ Grand Slam tour - Chris says Wales are struggling financially and mentally, England are selecting emerging talent to build combinations, and Ireland are returning to familiar faces. He believe...

Coach Ricky Henry joins the DSPN ahead of the Kiwi Ferns’ massive showdown against Australia at Eden Park. He reflects on the dramatic comeback win over Samoa and says the resilience shown in the second half gives the group confidence. Henry emphasises the underdog mindset, noting the Ferns have not beaten Australia in Auckland since 2003, and says the team is motivated to “rewrite the history boo...

Former Irish rugby international Alan Quinlan joins the DSPN ahead of this weekend's All Blacks-Ireland test in Chicago. He reflects on how the rivalry has shifted since 2016 and how belief inside the Irish camp has evolved. Alan discusses Ireland’s current transition, the pressure on experienced players, and the challenge of being “undercooked” compared to a battle-hardened New Zealand. Quinlan a...

First off on the DSPN today, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon previewing the New Zealand-Ireland rugby test in Chicago this weekend. Marty reckons the All Blacks need to win more than Ireland. Do you agree? Following that, Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh dissect and debate five separate sporting topics on the Tight 5, including Dame Noeline Taurua returning as Silver Ferns coach, the Formula...