DSPN - RUGBY

The DSPN summer series rolls on with one of the great characters of New Zealand cricket. Danny Morrison joins us for a wide-ranging chat about his Black Caps career, the era that shaped him, and why test cricket still matters.

We dive into replacing Richard Hadlee, touring with legends, facing the West Indies at their peak, and what it was really like being part of the so-called Wild Bunch. Danny reflects on the responsibility of leading the attack, the freedom of playing in a different time, and how much the game and the world around it has changed.

There’s also nostalgia for the 1992 World Cup, the romance of long days at the cricket, and frustration at a modern summer without test matches. Honest, funny, and full of heart, this is a love letter to cricket as it once was.

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Another Formula One season wrapped, and there was only one person we wanted to call. Vincenzo Landino joins us to unpack whether the right driver won the championship, why Lando Norris deserves the title, and why the debate around it misses the point entirely.

We dig into the final race drama, steward decisions, team politics, and what really separates champions from contenders. There’s also a deep dive into why McLaren’s car was so dominant, what made it work everywhere, and why Max Verstappen might still be the best driver on the planet regardless of trophies.

Plus, we talk Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson’s tough road back to the grid, and whether Formula One risks losing its soul as calendars expand and traditional tracks disappear.

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Two PGA Tour wins in one season should feel like pure celebration. For Ryan Fox, it came with pride, exhaustion, and some hard reflection.

We catch up with Foxy as he opens up about winning in playoffs at Myrtle Beach and the Canadian Open, what it really takes to stay competitive at the highest level, and why chasing perfection can be both the best and worst part of golf. He talks honestly about burnout, the toll of a relentless schedule, and why stopping made him realise just how empty the tank was.

There’s also perspective. Foxy reflects on his career, what he would have taken as a dream outcome years ago, and how he balances ambition with gratitude. We get into majors, pressure moments, team golf, the Presidents Cup goal, and why the Masters qualification was a quietly massive milestone. Plus, a few thoughts on the All Blacks, because of course.

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We love chatting footy with Andrew Webster, and this one’s as honest as it gets. The Warriors coach joins us to reflect on the 2025 NRL season, what finals footy really exposes, and why this year felt different to runs past.

We get into the Pacific Championships and why Webster reckons representative footy deserves a proper place in the middle of the season. He opens up on injuries, squad depth, developing young players the right way, and why sometimes the flashy moments don’t tell the full story.

There’s also insight into the Warriors’ halves picture, the growth of players like Erin Clark, the challenge of managing expectations, and why Webster believes the club is closer than many think, even if the work ahead is still massive.

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Martin Devlin joins Mark 'Watto' Watson and John Day for their weekly roundtable to discuss this year in rugby and give predictions for 2026.

03:02 Biggest Disaster of the Year

03:53 Team of the Year

06:10 Player of the Year

08:00 Most Disappointing Moment

10:22 Best Game Experiences

11:51 Memorable Matches and Surprises

13:45 Key Players and Positions

15:30 Biggest Disappointments

16:51 Changes and Future Prospects

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We wrap up the year on the DSPN with Tony Johnson, breaking down what 2025 really told us about the All Blacks, where the pressure points sit, and what’s coming next in a massive year of rugby.

We get into the Six Nations, England’s rise, France’s uncertainty, and Ireland’s changing guard, before turning our focus back home. Tony gives his read on the All Blacks season, the South African reality check, missed opportunities, and why next year shapes everything heading toward the World Cup.

There’s also a deep dive into Super Rugby, standout performances, emerging players, coaching questions, and the results of our end-of-year polls. Honest, measured, and sharp as always - this is the kind of rugby conversation we all need before switching off for summer.

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Pat Lam doesn’t mince his words. And honestly, that’s why we wanted this chat.

From his base in the UK as Bristol Bears Director of Rugby, Pat joins Martin to talk about where New Zealand rugby really sits right now, and why pretending we’re still the best is holding us back.

They dig into Super Rugby without South Africa, the state of NPC and club rugby, coaching structures, and why fundamentals matter more than flash.

Pat also opens up about his role in Europe, how success should actually be measured, why money and development are inseparable, and what New Zealand could learn from overseas systems. There’s also plenty on the All Blacks, Razor’s coaching setup, the missed opportunity with Tony Brown, and why depth alone won’t save us.

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Greg Martin rolls in for his final DSPN appearance of the year and he is absolutely in holiday mode… just with two trolleys of alcohol to get through first. Before he disappears to an island for five weeks, we run through his best and worst moments of 2025, from wooden spoon stunts to beer-stuffed bachelor’s handbags on breakfast radio.

On the rugby front, Greg’s highlight was beating South Africa in Johannesburg, while the lowlights were basically everything else the Wallabies touched. Argentina, Italy, France… the heartbreak reel is long. He’s brutally honest about Australia’s lack of depth, the player drain overseas, and why the Joe Schmidt experiment might be the final straw for Kiwi coaches in green and gold.

We also get into rugby league stealing the country, the R360 delay, and what actually gives him hope heading into 2026. Plus cricket, the Broncos, the Lions, and a full serve of Greg’s trademark Aussie self-deprecation.

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This week’s DSPN Marty's Mailbag absolutely lit up, and to be fair, we love it. Nothing says rugby season like passionate fans firing off takes about the All Blacks, the Springboks, the laws, the refs and everything in between.

We sift through the best (and wildest) comments and unpack the big talking points shaping the sport right now.

Martin and Lachlan dive into the eye-gouge saga, the 12-week ban, and why intent isn’t the same as action. We also get stuck into the South Africa tour expectations, the debate over whether a two-all draw is realistic or soft, and why replacements, offside lines and captain’s challenges have fans calling for change.

Plus, Matt Burke’s thoughts on Aussie rugby, Tony Johnson’s fixes for the game, and a few listeners who came in absolutely swinging.

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