DSPN - RUGBY

Welcome to episode 80 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Danny Buderus - Newcastle Knights and New South Wales rugby league royalty - joins Martin Devlin to preview the NRL weekend ahead, with a focus on the Knights' away trip to Christchurch to face the Warriors on Anzac Day.
• Miles Davis talks all sorts of nonsense on today's podcast - as he always does. Both oval ball codes, along with English football and Anzac Day remembrances are covered off.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of What Has More Chance Of Happening, where they preview the sporting weekend ahead with predictions for a variety of matches. They discuss Super Rugby Pacific - including the Blues' chances against the Reds - and the NRL... can the Broncos bounce back against the Bulldogs?

All that and much more!

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All Blacks icon and former rugby commentator Murray Mexted is back on the DSPN, talking all things oval ball with Martin Devlin. This week, Marty and Mex briefly talk about the importance of grassroots rugby in New Zealand, before tucking into recent Super Rugby Pacific results, including the Crusaders' tight win over the Blues and the Brumbies' impressive uptick in form. The pair talk about All Blacks backline depth, the departure of wing Mark Tele'a from next year, and whether or not five teams is too many for NZ in Super Rugby. Finally, Marty and Mex talk about the favourites for the Super Rugby title and recent referee performances.

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Every week on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin welcomes on long-time Sky Sport Rugby commentator Tony Johnson, to review the latest action in Super Rugby Pacific 2025. Following round 11, Marty and Tony discuss key moments from the Crusaders-Blues showdown in Christchurch, and why the Blues should feel good about themselves despite losing. The pair do their best to make sense of the Hurricanes, Waratahs and Drua seasons, question New Zealand's depth and whether they should have a fifth franchise, and share their opinions on draws and golden point.

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Welcome to episode 79 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Tony Johnson - longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator - reviews the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific action alongside Martin Devlin. They also look ahead to the Anzac weekend of matches. Even though they lost to the Crusaders, have the Blues shown enough to suggest they're a finals team? What's going on with the Hurricanes? And what do we make of the strange finals format?
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh present their ever-popular Super Rugby POWER RANKINNGS. This time last month, Marty was sticking it to the Blues... now? He's their biggest fan, it seems.
• And Blues hooker Kurt Eklund joins the podcast to preview their trip to Brisbane to play the Reds.

All that and much more!

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Tony Kemp - the former Warriors coach and Kiwis representative - is back on the DSPN with host Martin Devlin, reviewing round seven action in the 2025 NRL season. The Warriors bagged their fourth win in six to start the year, edging the Brisbane Broncos 20-18 in a thrilling golden point contest at Auckland's Mount Smart stadium. Kempy and Marty dissect the Warriors victory, which was resilient when considering the players they were missing and the heavy loss to the Melbourne Storm just a week prior. They cover off the importance of turning Mount Smart into a fortress, the emergence of key young players like Leka Halasima, and the club's top eight hopes. Kempy and Marty also talk about other notable results in the NRL, including the Canterbury Bulldogs' 32-0 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs, continuing their unbeaten start to the season.

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Welcome to episode 78 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• It's Big League Tuesday! Even though it feels like a Monday. Former Warriors coach Tony Kemp joins Martin Devlin in studio, to review the Wahs' 20-18 golden point victory over the Brisbane Broncos, as well as other NRL results from the Easter weekend.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, where they offer their thoughts and feelings on a number of NRL clubs. Lachie found it tough to get into work today after he watched in the flesh his beloved Broncos lose to the Warriors...
• Matt Gunn out of Twizel is all things POSITIVE about the NRL, his Bulldogs, the Warriors, and English Premier League football.

All that and much more!

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DSPN host Martin Devlin is joined by Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar, ahead of his side's Super Rugby Pacific clash at home to the Blues on Good Friday. The Crusaders are top of the table with six wins from eight, and face a team they beat 42-19 just four weeks ago. Brad talks to Marty about their preparation for Friday, expectations due to their successful season so far, lessons learnt from a tough 2024 and finding their identity. Is there a chip on the team's shoulder after such a poor campaign last year? Are they determined to prove doubters wrong even more so? Brad talks all about that. The two also dive into the Auckland-Canterbury sporting rivalry which spawned in the old-school NPC days.

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Welcome to episode 77 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar joins Marty Devlin, to preview their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues on Good Friday. Brad talks all about their turnaround from a tough 2024, and much more.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of What Has More Chance Of Happening, where they work through sporting fixtures over the weekend and offer predictions. The likes of Super Rugby Pacific, the NRL and Formula One are discussed.
• Greg Martin is BACK talking all sorts of MEN'S THINGS like sport (Super Rugby and NRL mainly), beer, carpentry, and more.

All that and much more!

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Join Martin Devlin on the DSPN, as he welcomes on a New Zealand sporting icon - Murray Mexted. The pair work through a number of major rugby talking points in New Zealand such as the All Black lock stocks, the importance of height when playing the Springboks, and the chance that either Scott Barrett or Tupou Vaa'i play blindside flanker in 2025 - Mex like the idea of one of those two moving to six, but which one? They also cover off the form of Beauden Barrett and whether or not he is ahead of Damian McKenzie in the race for the number 10 jersey.

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Join DSPN host Martin Devlin, as he welcomes a very special guest onto the podcast - renowned rugby broadcaster and former coach Matt Williams. The Australian-native has made a name for himself as one of the top voices in rugby, spending over a decade in Ireland working for Virgin Media and the Irish Times. The two delve into the complexities of the global rugby calendar, the French Top 14 and the best sides on show, and why the All Blacks should actually be worried about a 'French B' side coming downunder in July. Matt talks about the differing styles of rugby in the northern and southern hemispheres, and touches on the future of the sport. The interview wraps up with Matt sharing his opinion on the 7-1 bench split made famous by the Springboks under Rassie Erasmus, and how the method is damaging to rugby from a tactical and safety perspective.

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