DSPN - RUGBY

Join host Marty Devlin on the DSPN as he chats all the action from round seven of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, with longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson. Together they dissect Moana Pasifika's MASSIVE 45-29 win over the Crusaders in Christchurch - arguably the biggest result in the competition over the last decade. Tony touches on the arrival of Ardie Savea and the improved culture of Moana that has helped them become a proper threat in Super Rugby. Marty and Tony also talk about the Hurricanes impressive win over the Waratahs and what it spells for the rest of their campaign, the best midfield combination for the All Blacks, and the great Auckland stadium debate.

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Welcome to episode 69 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins the podcast as he does every Monday, recapping Super Rugby Pacific from over the weekend. The standout result from round seven was undoubtedly Moana Pasifika thumping the Crusaders 45-29 in Christchurch! We're still trying to wrap our heads around it...
• Super Rugby POWER RANKINGS are back! Marty presents his ranking of the 11 teams, while producer Lachlan attempts to chime in with his own. Will Marty promote the Blues back into the competition in favour of Georgia? Who takes top spot after the Crusaders' defeat?
• Brett McKay - co-host of the 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast - provides an Australian perspective on the Super Rugby weekend. Much to the surprise of many, the Reds are now top of the table!

All that and much more!

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Miles Davis - longtime radio host and sports broadcaster in New Zealand - joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to chat all sorts of sport ahead of another jam-packed weekend. They kick things off talking about the return of the Australia vs England Ashes series in rugby league, which Miles is a big fan of. The two also discuss the Hurricanes' Super Rugby Pacific campaign so far and their chances against the Waratahs, and the Dragoons and Warriors' contrasting starts to the 2025 NRL season. Miles also shares one of his many football hooligan-type stories from his younger years living in London as a die-hard West Ham fan.

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Every Friday on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh present Feedback Friday/Comment Corner! It's back down to two names, even though Lachie really likes the sound of Marty's Mailbag. Together they work through comments from listeners on the DSPN YouTube channel, and discuss/answer/applaud/criticise them as best they can. This week Marty does his best to jump on the Blues bandwagon, which Lachie won't allow. As well as that they remember the great Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie, talk NRL, and Marty offers a job to one listener.

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DSPN host Martin Devlin is joined by Moana Pasifika assistant coach - and former Manu Samoa player and coach - Seilala Mapusua. Moana are 1-4 so far on the Super Rugby season, coming off a 15-point defeat to the Chiefs, and next take on the red-hot Crusaders on the road. Mapusua breaks down the challenges his team has faced so far particularly on defence, and lessons learned from their defeats. Mapusua stresses the competitive nature of the competition, and the importance of his team not just "making up the numbers", but instead striving for the top six.

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Welcome to episode 68 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Moana Pasifika assistant coach, and former Manu Samoa player and coach, Seilala Mapusua joins the podcast ahead of his side's tough Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Crusaders this weekend.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh debate five separate sporting topics on the Tight 5, including Dylan Walker being granted an early release from his Warriors contract, the Rabbitohs-Panthers NRL clash, Liam Lawson reportedly being dropped by Red Bull, and more.
• Rugby reporter Jamie Wall previews this weekend's Super Rugby action. Three teams have the bye, meaning there are ONLY four matches for fans to enjoy... that's not cricket (haha no it's rugby, get it get it).

All that and much more!

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Join DSPN host Martin Devlin and former All Black and rugby commentator Murray Mexted, as they navigate their way through one of the most important and vital position areas for the ABs - loose forwards. Together Marty and Mex talk about the balance needed in a loose forward trio, the attributes each position requires from a player, and the standout contenders from Super Rugby Pacific so far. Mex is a former loosie himself, so it's hard to find anyone better than him when it comes to expertise around the 6, 7 and 8. They also talk about Super Rugby, how close the 2025 comp is, the Crusaders' bounce back season, and more.

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For the very first time on the DSPN, Fox League commentator Jake Duke joins Marty Devlin to talk all things NRL after three rounds of action. The Melbourne Storm and Canterbury Bulldogs are the only unbeaten sides at the moment, while the Dolphins, North Queensland Cowboys, and Parramatta Eels look to be 2025's cellar dwellers. Jake and Marty first talk about the surprise announcement that Daly Cherry-Evans will leave the Manly Sea Eagles at the end of the season. Where will he end up? Jake offers his opinion. The pair also talk about the early pace setters in the NRL, the Panthers' disappointing start to the year, the Wests Tigers-Warriors match coming this weekend, and much more.

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Welcome to episode 67 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Fox League commentator Jake Duke joins the podcast for the very first time, reviewing round three of the 2025 NRL season. Before talking the Warriors and other key fixtures, Jake and Marty discuss the surprising news that captain Daly Cherry-Evans will leave the Manly Sea Eagles at the end of the season.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, working through a number of NRL clubs and deciding how good their respective starts to the year have been.
• Matt Gunn is BACK being POSITIVE as always. The diehard Doggies fan talks about his beloved NRL side and their 3-0 start to 2025, as well as the Warriors, the All Whites qualifying for next year's FIFA World Cup, and more.

All that and much more!

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Welcome to episode 66 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson is back talking Super Rugby Pacific. Round six is in the books, with the standout result undoubtedly the Crusaders' 42-19 win over the Blues. Marty and Tony also remember former All Black Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie, who passed away aged 80 over the weekend.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh present their Super Rugby POWER RANKINGS. There's not a lot of argument over the order of the 11 teams, but Lachie still has an issue with Marty's ongoing scorning of the Blues.
• Ex All Blacks loosie Richard 'Pod' Turner joins the podcast (haha Pod is on the pod, get it) for the first time, offering his opinion on Super Rugby over the weekend, as well as naming some exciting young Kiwi rugby players who could be in line for All Blacks caps in the next year or two.

All that and much more!

Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network

Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn

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YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork