DSPN - RUGBY

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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Welcome to episode 63 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Tony Johnson is back talking rrrrrugby! As he is every Monday. The longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator chats with Marty about round five of Super Rugby Pacific, questioning whether the Crusaders of old are back, is the Blues' season over, and how good the Reds can be in 2025. They also briefly touch on the Six Nations.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh provide their Super Rugby POWER RANKINGS. There's a fair bit of movement from last week, thanks in large part to the Hurricanes beating the Highlanders, and the Reds walloping the Waratahs.
• Chris Jones - veteran rugby reporter for The Times and RugbyPass in the UK  -reviews the final round of the Six Nations, where France beat Scotland to win their seventh crown and second in four years.

All that and much more!

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Welcome to episode 62 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Charlie Morgan, rugby reporter for The Telegraph in England, joins the podcast to preview the final round of rugby's Six Nations. Mathematically speaking, France, England, Ireland and Scotland all have a chance at winning the competition, but France sit in the box seat.
• It's Friday, which means it's time for Fan Forum! (or Marty's mailbag... we've managed to narrow the name of the segment down to those two). Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh work through comments from listeners on the DSPN YouTube channel, and discuss/answer/applaud/criticise them as best they can
• Miles Davis is back talking all sorts of pony about Super Rugby Pacific, with a couple of tasty New Zealand derbies to get excited about this weekend. He and Marty also cast an eye over the NRL, and a strange story involving football side FC Seoul and sex dolls.

All that and much more!

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Charlie Morgan from The Telegraph in England joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN. talking rrrrrugby! The Six Nations concludes this weekend, and mathematically speaking, four teams - France, England, Ireland and Scotland - can win it. Of course, for Scotland - who currently sit fourth - to win would require a lot to go their way. France are in the box seat, and it appears unlikely they'll fail to hoist the trophy come Monday morning (New Zealand time). Charlie and Marty dive deep into Wales vs England and France vs Scotland, key player in those matches, and potential outcomes. They also cover off the impact of this year's Six Nations on the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, and selection choices coach Andy Farrell will have to make.

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Welcome to episode 61 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson - also a former first-five for the Chiefs and Bay of Plenty, and ex  professional referee - joins Marty on the podcast following his side's first win in Super Rugby Pacific 2025, beating the Chiefs 28-24 in Lautoka. Glen talks all about assuming the head coaching role ahead of this season, what he's learnt, rugby fans in Fiji, and more.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of What Has More Chance Of Happening. Today it's all about comparing Super Rugby, NRL and Six Nations fixtures this weekend.
• Greg 'Marto' Martin - former Wallabies fullback, and current Triple M breakfast radio host in Brisbane - is back talking all things rugby and league, as well as Formula One in Melbourne and Cyclone Alfred.

All that and much more!

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A very special guest joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN in the form of Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson, who's no doubt  a happy camper after his side's first win of 2025 against the Chief 28-24 in Lautoka. Glen - who formerly played first-five for the Chiefs, Bay of Plenty and Saracens, and held the whistle for a long time as a professional referee - talks all about that victory and how good it feels to finally get his first win as a head coach, after opening the Super Rugby Pacific season with three successive losses. He and Marty also discuss the passionate rugby fans in Fiji and how the sport is almost a religion, the disruptions that surrounded the Hurricanes match in Napier, and the push for the Super Rugby finals and whether or not they're on track. Glen also reflects on his personal growth as a head coach.

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Kiwi Supercars drivers Andre Heimgartner and Ryan Wood join Marty Devlin in studio, for a very special interview on the DSPN. The trio delve into all the excitement and anticipation attached to this weekend's Formula One Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, which Supercars will also compete at. Andre and Ryan discuss 2025's opening Supercars round in Sydney, which was dominated by Cam Waters. They also touch on the Albert Park circuit, what the weekend ahead looks like for them, the New Zealand round in Taupō next month, what it's like driving in wet conditions compared to dry, and much more. Tune in for an insightful chat with two of New Zealand's best driving exports!

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Zane The Warriorholic joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to celebrate 30 years since the New Zealand Warriors first ever NRL game. It was the opening round of the 1995 ARL season, where the Warriors faced the Brisbane Broncos at Ericsson Stadium, losing 25-22. Marty and Zane work through a whole heap of highs and lows, exploring the enduring love, the moments of joy, the pain of defeats, and the unwavering hope that defines being an NZ Warriors fan. Whether it's recalling where they were during key moments - such as the club's NRL Grand Final appearances in 2002 and 2011 - or discussing the passion that keeps them hooked.

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In a special interview on the DSPN, host Martin Devlin is joined by former Kiwis captain Richie Barnett, who is also a rugby league analyst for Sky Sport. Together, they talk all things NRL after the opening round of action, where the Brisbane Broncos, Manly Sea Eagles and Melbourne Storm were without a doubt the standout teams. Marty and Richie review the six recent fixtures, as well as complexities of player selection and the recent performance of the Warriors in Vegas. Richie delves into the impact the Warriors' forward pack's performance had on the spine, Luke Metcalf's new role as starting halfback, and where Roger Tuivasa-Sheck should play. Marty and Richie also preview Friday's matchup with Manly at Mount Smart Stadium, and how tough a challenge it will be for the Wahs.

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Welcome to episode 60 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Former Kiwis skipper Richie Barnett, now analysing the Warriors and other rugba loooiiiguuee on Sky Sport, joins the podcast to recap round one of the 2025 NRL season, as well as talking about the Warriors. After the pummeling they took at the hands of the Canberra Raiders in Las Vegas, the Wahs have the Manly Sea Eagles next... it doesn't get any easier.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh buttheads on the Tight 5, dissecting and debating five sports topics. Among them include Dylan Brown's MONSTER contract with the Newcastle Knights, the Blackcaps defeat to India in the Champions Trophy final, and the F1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
• Matt Gunn is as POSITIVE AS ALWAYS! This week he and Marty talk about the NRL and the strong showing from Gunny's Doggies against the Dragons, the Blues' poor form in Super Rugby, and women doing men's shopping for them.

All that and much more!

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