DSPN - RUGBY

Welcome to episode 48 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• In a brand new segment, Marty presents RTM - Reading The Mail, where he works through a variety of comments from listeners and viewers off the DSPN YouTube and social media channels. There's some good takes, some strong opinions, and a few flat out strange ones.
• Greg Martin - former Wallabies fullback and Triple M radio host in Brisbane - casts his eye over Super Rugby Pacific rounds 1 and 2, one-day cricket's Champions Trophy, and more.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of What Has More Chance Of Happening, which on this episode centres on a number of live sports matches on this weekend, including the Chiefs vs Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific, and England vs Scotland in the Six Nations.

All that and much more!

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In a very special interview on the DSPN, former All Blacks and Blues prop Charlie Faumuina sits down in studio with Marty Devlin, to discuss his remarkable career spanning international, franchise and club rugby. From his 50 appearances for Auckland and 99 for the Blues, to his journey with the All Blacks that began in 2012 and included a 2015 World Cup win. Charlie admits he intended to make a career out of building, before an opportunity arose through Auckland rugby. The conversation touches on his early days in rugby, his mentors, and his playing stint in France, as well as representing Samoa at the 2023 World Cup. He reflects on his family’s legacy, his impactful moments on the field, including insights on the haka and various World Cup moments. Charlie and Marty also delve into the current Super Rugby and international landscape, and what is next in the former front rower's life after rugby.

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Welcome to episode 47 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Former All Blacks prop and Rugby World Cup winner Charlie Faumuina joins Marty in studio, talking all about his career, playing for New Zealand and Samoa, Super Rugby Pacific, and more. This is a snippet of the interview, the full chat can be found on the DSPN YouTube channel, as well as rova, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh are back, presenting the Tight 5, where they work through five separate sporting topics, and offer their unique opinions on each. Today includes the Black Caps impressive win over Pakistan at the Champions Trophy, and the strange story surrounding a man stalking tennis player Emma Raducanu.
• Sir Graham Lowe chats about suggestions a State of Origin match could be brought to New Zealand. How realistic is this? Lowie also touches on the Warriors 2025 NRL season, which begins in just over a week.

All that and much more!

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Justin Marshall is back! He joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, discussing the latest in rugby, including the All Blacks' schedule for 2025, highlighted by their end of year tour which includes a trip to Chicago to face Ireland. Justin and Marty review the key matches of the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, whether or not there should be law changes for the rolling maul, and Damien McKenzie's dual role for the Chiefs and All Blacks in 2025. They preview the next round of the competition - highlighting matchups like Chiefs-Crusaders and Highlanders-Blues - and reflect on Australia's strong start to the season.

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Welcome to episode 46 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Justin Marshall - one of the best rugby analysts on the planet - joins Marty on the DSPN, to discuss the All Blacks' 2025 test schedule, the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, and upcoming matches in the Six Nations. There's no one better to talk rugby with than Marshy!
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, where they offer their thoughts and feelings on a number of sporting events. Today's game has a distinct Halberg Awards flavour to it, while also chatting All Blacks-Ireland in Chicago.
• Miles Davis is back talking all sorts of pony, about Super Rugby Pacific round one, Champions League football, and Manchester United's almighty downfall.

All that and much more!

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In a very special interview, New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker speaks with Marty Devlin on the DSPN, ahead of his bout with Daniel Dubois this weekend in Saudi Arabia. The brit Dubois currently holds the IBF belt, meaning if Parker can win, he'll be a boxing world champion for the second time in his career. Joseph shares insights from his training camp in Ireland, his mental and physical preparation, and his excitement about the potential clash with Oleksandr Usyk, should he beat Dubois. Get an inside look at his mindset, strategies, and how he's transitioning from previous motivations to fighting for himself and his family. Parker confidently outlines his approach, discussing the balance of mental and physical readiness, the importance of adaptability in the ring, and the ultimate goal of becoming a two-time world champion.

Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn

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Welcome to episode 45 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker joins the podcast ahead of his mammoth bout with Brit Daniel Dubois in Saudi Arabia this weekend. A win for Parker will hand him the IBF belt. What type of fighter is Dubois? What would a win mean for Parker's immediate future?
• Rahul Patil - our resident cricket expert - previews the ICC Champions Trophy, which begins on Wednesday night (NZ time) with Pakistan taking on the Black Caps in Karachi.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh butt heads on the Tight 5 - as they do most days - debating a number of sporting topics. Today, they tackle Damian McKenzie and where he should play for the Chiefs and All Blacks, and the likely winners at the Halberg Awards.
• Matt Gunn is here to be positive about everything! Such as NRL preseason and the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific.

All that and much more!

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On the DSPN, RNZ Rugby Reporter Jamie Wall joins Marty Devlin to review the opening weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, which featured five close games. The average winning margin was five points, with the defending-champion Blues suffering the largest defeat of the round at 11 points (25-14 losers to the Chiefs). Jamie and Marty cast an eye over all fixtures, questioning how good the Australian sides can be, whether or not 2024 was a blip for the Crusaders, and how impressive the Chiefs were on a wet and wild Eden Park turf on Saturday night. They also touch on the Brumbies' use of the rolling maul against the Fijian Drua, and the good overall performance of the referees.

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Welcome to episode 44 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Jamie Wall reviews the first round of Super Rugby Pacific, which featured five entertaining fixtures, with the average margin of victory being five points. Are the Chiefs now the team to beat in the comp? How improved are the Aussie sides in 2025? Marty and Jamie do their best to answer.
• Christy Doran - rugby editor at The Roar in Australia - offers an Oz perspective on Super Rugy's opening round. All three Australian sides that took the field won.. when was the last time that happened in a single round?!?!?!
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh combine forces once again for the Tight 5, working their way through some of the most important sporting results and news from over the weekend, including Super Rugby, and the Warriors NRL preseason win over the Storm.

All that and much more!

Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn

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Former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN - as he does every week - for an entertaining chat about all things sport, dating, and old man stuff. This week Marto and Marty cast an eye over Super Rugby Pacific with the comp kicking off for 2025 on Friday night - the Crusaders host the Hurricanes in the opener. Do Australians care? Marto offers an insight into what rugby union fans across the ditch think. Together they also offer predictions on how teams will perform, and how much the British and Irish Lions Tour will dominate the Aussie side of SRP. To wrap things up, they share their plans for and past experiences of Valentine's Day.

Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn

Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn

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YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork