DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

The vibes are all over the place! Round 4 saw the Hurricanes put a "disco dancing" smackdown on the Waratahs, while the Blues out-muscled the Crusaders at Eden Park. Martin and Lachlan tear through the Vibe Rankings, debating the controversial finish in Brisbane, the "village idiot" performance of the Tars, and why Caleb Clarke is officially the king of the left wing. Plus, a grim look at the Blac...

Wallaby legend Brendan Cannon joins the show to discuss a weekend where the "telecommunication cable" was buzzing with Aussie success. We break down the Crusaders' massive momentum shift against the Chiefs, why the TMO needs to stay out of the micro-moments, and why James Slipper is "sprinkled with magical fairy dust." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dave Rennie era is here and the mailbag is overflowing. Martin Devlin and Lachlan Waugh dive into the massive reaction to the new All Blacks coach, Rennie's "no loyalty" message, and the possibility of Richie Mo'unga’s early return. Plus, we address the "Usain Bolt" controversy—can an All Black actually run 40 Ks? We also tackle Finn Allen’s T20 masterclass and why Marty is finally eating humb...

The Six Nations is back and the stakes have never been higher. Martin Devlin and Pat McCarry from RugbyPass dive into a massive weekend of fixtures. We talk Ireland's "bonus point mission" against Wales, why Steve Borthwick is stuck in a "doom loop," and the absolute doozy between Scotland and France. Plus, we get the northern hemisphere reaction to Dave Rennie being named All Blacks coach. Learn...

The search is over. Dave Rennie has been crowned the All Blacks head coach through to the 2027 World Cup. Martin Devlin is joined by Mark Watson and John Day for a high-energy Roundtable. We discuss why Jamie Joseph missed out, the "Superman" effect of Ardie Savea's captaincy, and why Rennie's unprompted mention of Richie Mo'unga has shifted the eligibility debate. Plus, Watto actually admits to h...

Minutes after the press conference wrapped at NZ Rugby HQ, Jamie Wall joins Martin Devlin to dissect the appointment of Dave Rennie. We break down Rennie’s "assured" performance, his immediate "yes" to winning the World Cup, and the shock mentions of Richie Mo'unga and Brodie Retallick. Plus, we look at why Jamie Joseph missed out and the logistical nightmare of Rennie juggling two jobs until June...

The wait is over. Seven weeks after Scott Robertson’s exit, Dave Rennie has been officially named the next All Blacks head coach. Martin Devlin and Sky Sport’s Tony Johnson break down the shock announcement, why Rennie’s international experience with the Wallabies and success with the Chiefs gave him the edge over Jamie Joseph, and what his first 100 days look like. Plus, we look at the potential...

Super Rugby Pacific officiating is under the microscope again! Martin Devlin is joined by veteran club referee and North Harbour Referees Association treasurer Jeff McGregor for another edition of "Jeff the Ref." In this episode, we deep-dive into the technicalities that swung the momentum in Round 3 04:34 - MP vs Force: George Bridge try controversy 06:07 - Reds vs Highlanders: Illegal throw-in d...

What does it actually take to manage a world-class rugby team? Martyn Vercoe joins DSPN from Ireland to pull back the curtain on his role as Team Manager for Munster. After five successful seasons with the Chiefs and stints with the All Blacks 15 and New Zealand Under 20s, Martyn provides a unique perspective on the differences between the two hemispheres. 02:09 - Moving from Chiefs to Munster wit...

Patience is fine, but purpose is better. We’re seven weeks into the All Blacks coaching search and while we wait for NZR to crown Jamie Joseph or Dave Rennie, Rassie Erasmus is already planning Springbok camps with a 70-man squad. Martin Devlin breaks down why New Zealand is dropping behind in preparation, what the next boss needs to demand from a "fractured" squad, and why just "being an All Blac...

Super Rugby is wide open and the Aussies are officially leading the charge. Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson break down a massive Round 3, including the Brumbies' clinical win over the Blues and the Crusaders' explosive comeback in Hamilton. We tackle the latest All Blacks coaching whispers, the "secret squirrel" process in Dunedin, and why James Slipper might be the best kick-chase prop in history....

The vibes are shifting! Round 3 saw the Crusaders remind everyone why they’re the champions with a clinical dismantle of the Chiefs. Martin and Lachlan tear through the Vibe Rankings, debating whether the Hurricanes are "village idiots" for their loss in Fiji, why the Brumbies are the undisputed top dogs, and whether the Highlanders are already looking like last year's broken model. Learn more abo...

We’re battling through the "man flu" to bring you the best of the mailbag. This week, we dive into the "shameful" cancellation of the Tonga game, debate the measuring stick for our next All Blacks coach, and ask why you can't buy a Hurricanes jersey with Roigard on the back. Plus, Marty and Lachlan face their pronunciation demons and discuss the "elite versatility" of a man who knows his back-rowe...

The Crusaders are 0-2, but assistant coach Matt Todd isn't looking for excuses. The 140-game legend joins Marty to discuss the "embarrassing" loss to the Brumbies, why the breakdown has become a major focus, and how they plan to turn it around in a massive Round 3 clash against the Chiefs. We talk honest reviews, the "Ferrari vs. Massey Ferguson" battle, and what it’s like transitioning from Richi...

Scott "Razor" Robertson is back in the coaching saddle, but his return has reopened a massive can of worms. Martin Devlin breaks down Razor’s new gig with the Barbarians and asks the hard questions about his exit from the All Blacks. From secret reviews to the lack of "natural justice," we look at why the official narrative feels a little too neat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

The All Blacks coaching saga has taken a massive turn as Dave Rennie’s name jumps to the top of the pile. Martin Devlin is joined by "Nostra-Watson" (Mark Watson) and John Day to debate why Jamie Joseph isn't a done deal, the "morally corrupt" way Scott Robertson was handled, and why the Crusaders are currently looking like a "Mickey Mouse outfit." Plus, we preview a massive Super Rugby Round 3. L...

All Black centurion Mils Muliaina joins Marty in the studio to pull apart the chaos in New Zealand rugby. We dive into the "ruthless" axing of Scott Robertson, why the All Blacks need to find their identity again, and why results in South Africa must come before development. Plus, Mils previews a massive Round 3 of Super Rugby, including the high-stakes Chiefs vs. Crusaders clash. Learn more about...

Jeff the Ref is back to tear into the most controversial calls from Round 2. We look at why Quin Tupaea’s match-winning play for the Chiefs was technically illegal, the "neck yank" incident that should have been a red card, and whether Moana Pasifika was robbed of a penalty try against the Hurricanes. Plus, we break down the brilliance and law-bending of Finn Russell. Learn more about your ad choi...

The Crusaders took a 50-point shellacking, the Hurricanes are looking like title favorites, and the All Blacks coaching search has officially gone underground. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall break down why the cancellation of the Tonga game is a disgrace for the sport, why being a Highlander is the best way to get a black jersey right now, and why we all need to apologize for hyping up England. Lear...

The Six Nations just flipped the script again. Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson break down Ireland's clinical dismantling of England at Twickenham. We talk about Jamison Gibson-Park’s "great" performance, the porous English defense, and why Maro Itoje might need to be shut down. Plus, we look at Scotland's gutsy comeback against Wales and that "piece of instinctive brilliance" from Finn Russell. Lea...

Round 2 was absolute carnage. Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson break down a weekend where the record books were rewritten in Christchurch. We tackle the Brumbies' historic 50-point demolition of the Crusaders, the Chiefs' clinical road form, and the "Ferrari" pace of Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau. Plus, we look at the injury crisis hitting the Hurricanes' first-five stocks. Learn more about your...

The Super Rugby Vibe Rankings are back for 2026! Martin and Lachlan tear through the ladder after a chaotic Round 2. We talk about the Brumbies' historic "pants down" win in Christchurch, why the Crusaders are looking like 2024 all over again, and why the Chiefs are the undisputed number one—even without Damien McKenzie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Martin is back for 2026 and he’s already calling for sackings. After the Brisbane Broncos "sightseeing" trip to Hull ended in a World Club Challenge disaster, "Marto" doesn’t hold back. We talk the "five-eighth crisis" in Australian rugby, why Razor Robertson's surfing attitude actually suits the Wallabies better than the All Blacks, and the impending invasion of 10,000 drunk Queenslanders fo...

We’ve got a massive collab in the studio this week as Martin is joined by Mark from 2 Cents Rugby and Tony from Distracted Sports. The boys look at the Super Rugby slate, from Moana Pasifika's big test against the Canes to the "ugly" Blues performance. Plus, we dive into the Six Nations drama, Scotland’s rise, and why Wales looks so lost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Mailbag time! We’re diving into your comments on everything from Nigel’s 1996 Super Rugby ticket to the ongoing TMO "shambles." Martin and Lachlan debate why Scotland needs to pretend every team is England, whether foreign refs should be in Super Rugby, and why Marty’s "appalling" South African accent isn’t going anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices