DSPN - RUGBY

DSPN host Martin Devlin welcomes Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson onto the podcast once again, to review round six of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. First off, the pair pay tribute to Former All Black Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie, who died over the weekend aged 80. They talk about Wyllie's career and share fond memories of their interactions with him. Then, Marty and Tony dive into the five Super Rugby matches over the weekend, with a focus on the Crusaders' huge win over the Blues and whether or not the Auckland-based franchise's title defence is finally over. They also talk about the good form of the Australian teams continuing, with four currently sitting inside the top six. Tony also shares some refereeing observations from the last few days.

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Longtime radio host and sports broadcaster Miles Davis is back on the DSPN, joining host Martin Devlin to talk all things sport in New Zealand, and a little bit in Miles' homeland of England. The two talk about the All Whites' straightforward path to FIFA World Cup qualification, Super Rugby Pacific games on this weekend - including the Blues vs Crusaders... both Marty and Miles admit they're backing the 'Saders. They also talk about the Warriors in the NRL, Thomas Tuchel's first squad as England football manager, and more.

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Every Friday on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin and young producer Lachlan Waugh present Comment Corner! Or Fan Forum, or Marty's Mailbag... we're now tossing up between THREE names. Together they work through comments from listeners on the DSPN YouTube channel, and discuss/answer/applaud/criticise them as best they can. This week a lot is discussed around the Crusaders firming as the form side in Super Rugby Pacific 2025, the Warriors' chances at going 2-1 to start the NRL season, and All Blacks eligibility rules.

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Every week on the DSPN, host Marty Devlin and Lachlan Waugh play a game of What Has More Chance Of Happening. Marty tables to his young producer two sporting events, asking which one has more chance of happening. This week they discuss the likes of Super Rugby and NRL matches this weekend including the Warriors' chances at a 2-1 start to the NRL season, the White Ferns hopes of beating Australia in women's cricket, and more.

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Join DSPN host Martin Devlin, as he welcomes longtime rugby broadcaster and ex All Blacks commentator Nigel Yalden onto the podcast, to talk a whole lot of rrrrruuugggbbbyyy! Round six of Super Rugby Pacific for 2025 begins with Moana Pasifika taking on the Chiefs in Pukekohe. Arguably the two matches of the round are a day later, with the Blues playing the Crusaders at Eden Park before the Waratahs host the Brumbies in Sydney. Marty and Nigel discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Crusaders, Chiefs, and other top teams, as well as working through the Blues' tough start to the season and whether they can bounce back. The pair also list off their early favourites for key All Blacks positions, like openside flanker and first-five.

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Welcome to episode 65 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Longtime rugby broadcaster and ex All Blacks commentator Nigel Yalden joins the show, to preview round six of Super Rugby Pacific for 2025, while also teasing potential All Blacks selections in key positions for this year.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh debate five separate sporting topics on the Tight 5, such as World Rugby's latest men's rankings, the NRL matchup between Melbourne and Penrith, and Super Rugby Aupiki crowds.
• Greg Martin from Triple M in Brisbane (he also used to play for the Wallabies many years ago) is back on the podcast, talking all sorts of MEN'S THINGS! Such as rugby union and league, cricket being played outside of summer, and eating sardines in the office.

All that and much more!

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DSPN host Marty Devlin is joined by Vincenzo Landino, a Formula One analyst at Business of Speed. Together, Marty and Vincenzo review the F1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, which was won by McLaren's Lando Norris, with four-time defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull in second. Verstappen's teammate and New Zealander Liam Lawson failed to finish the race - a disappointing start to his first season as a full-time driver. Marty and Vincenzo delve into the ramifications of Lawson's poor finish and if he's already on the hot seat, especially with a promising showing from Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda.

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DSPN host Marty Devlin is joined by Joel Gould - rugby league reporter for AAP in Brisbane - to review a wild round two in the 2025 NRL season. They kick things off discussing the Warriors' impressive 36-16 win over the Manly Sea Eagles. Joel offers his thoughts on the performance of the Warriors spine, including halfback Luke Metcalf. The pair talk about some surprise 2-0 teams, including the Canberra Raiders and South Sydney Rabbitohs, as well as the competition's early strugglers in the form of the North Queensland Cowboys and Parramatta Eels.

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Welcome to episode 64 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• It's BLT - Big League Tuesday! Joel Gould from AAP in Brisbane dials in to recap round two of the 2025 NRL season, with a focus on the Warriors' impressive 36-16 win over the Manly Sea Eagles.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, where they work through all the NRL teams and grade their starts to the season. It's a tough segment for Lachlan to endure, being a massive Brisbane Broncos fan.
• Matt Gunn is positive about EVERYTHING! Including his Bulldogs beating the Gold Coast Titans, the Warriors, Super Rugby Pacific, and the Formula One Australian Grand Prix.

All that and much more!

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Join DSPN host Martin Devlin and longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson, as they dive into round five of Super Rugby Pacific, which featured another host of exciting rugby matches. The Crusaders, Reds and Brumbies were big winners, while the Hurricanes and Chiefs grinded out tough wins in Kiwi derbies. Marty and Tony question whether or not the Crusaders are the new competition favourites, if the Blues season is done after another loss, whether or not the Reds are Australia's top side, and how much of a worry the Chiefs' last two performances are. The pair also touch on Cam Roigard and Harry Godfrey emerging as the future All Blacks 9/10 combination, and France winning the Six Nations after beating Scotland.

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