DSPN - RUGBY

Welcome to episode 43 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Greg Martin - former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M radio host in Brisbane - joins the show to preview Super Rugby Pacific kicking off, whether or not rugby is making any noise in Australia, and Valentine's Day.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh work through some sporting fixtures on this weekend - such as Super Rugby, NRL preseason, and Champions Trophy cricket warm-up matches - and predict the results.

All that and much more!

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The DSPN's Super Rugby Pacific preview for 2025 continues, with a very special guest in Blues loose forward Anton Segner joining the podcast. He and Marty Devlin talk through the season ahead, which begins for the Auckland franchise on Saturday against the Chiefs at Eden Park - a rematch of last year's final. Anton also talks through preseason and players' conditioning, how they are approaching 2025 being the defending champions, and the coaching style and messaging from coach Vern Cotter. The interview concludes with Anton - a German native - talking about his aspirations to play for the All Blacks.

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Welcome to episode 42 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Blues loose forward and German native Anton Segner joins the podcast to preview his side's opening game of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, up against the Chiefs at Eden Park on Saturday. Segner talks about preseason, hopes of repeating as champions, and his All Blacks aspirations.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh gather around the debating table once again for the Tight 5. Today they discuss Super Rugby sides named for round one, highlighted by four young Kiwi first-fives being picked. As well as that, Kevin Durant hitting 30,000 points in the NBA, and pre-tournament Champions Trophy cricket matches are discussed.
• Paepaetele Geoff Brown - lead for the Mana Pasifika bid - runs through his plans to bring a second NRL franchise to New Zealand. Mana Pasifika would be based in Auckland, just like the Warriors, with the hopes of creating a Pasifika powerhouse. How viable is this bid?

All that and much more!

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Longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, looking ahead to the start of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. The Crusaders host the Hurricanes in Christchurch on Friday to open this year's tournament. The highlight match of the weekend is arguably the defending-champion Blues playing the Chiefs in Auckland, in a repeat of last year's decider. Tony and Marty work through the favourites for the competition this year, with a focus on last year's two finalists. They question whether or not the Crusaders can bounce back, how much success the Highlanders will have under returning coach Jamie Joseph, and they list players to watch out for and potential All Blacks bolters.

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Welcome to episode 41 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Veteran Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Marty in studio to preview the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific this weekend. The Crusaders and Hurricanes kick off the competition from Christchurch. Are the defending-champion Blues the favourites? Can the Highlanders exceed expectations? Tony and Marty answer all of that and more.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh present the Tight 5, where they dissect and debate five separate sporting topics. Today they talk about the ongoing trial involving former Spanish football president Luis Rubiales, New Zealand Rugby's collapsed sponsorship deal with Ineos, and more.
• Miles Davis is back talking nothing but absolute bollocks, such as England's tight win over France in the Six Nations, the Champions League, and Sam Kerr being found not guilty of racial abuse.

All that and much more!

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Former Warriors skipper Tohu Harris joins Marty Devlin in a very special interview on the DSPN, talking about his sudden retirement from rugby league. Tohu candidly discusses the decision and the emotional journey of coming to terms with it. He and Marty delve into the impact of lifelong injuries, particularly his wrist issues, and how they've altered his life and career. Tohu also reflects on his fondest memories in the NRL and international league, from winning a premiership with the Melbourne Storm in 2017 to the overwhelming support from Warriors fans. He opens up about the tough times during the Covid-19 period that forced the Warriors to relocate to Australia, and the special moments that bonded the team. Lastly, Tohu shares his thoughts on the future, the potential career paths he might explore within rugby league, and how he's preparing for life after professional sport.

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Welcome to episode 40 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Tohu Harris - the now former Warriors captain, who recently retired from professional rugby league - joins Marty on the DSPN, talking all about his sudden medically-forced retirement, highlights form his playing career in the NRL and international league, and what's next in his life.
• Ha Kung Wong from the Football Garbage Time Podcast reviews Super Bowl 59 and the Philadelphia Eagles' impressive 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
• Marty and producer Lachlan lock horns again on the Tight 5, debating five separate sporting topics, such as the Black Caps trial matches ahead of the Champions Trophy, and how Sam Kerr should be punished for her racial insult against a London police officer.
• Matt Gunn sprinkles all of his positivity over the Super Bowl, Super Rugby Pacific kicking off this weekend, and his viral TikTok post from last week.

All that and much more!

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DSPN host Marty Devlin and rugby legend Justin Marshall join forces for an action-packed discussion, on the latest results in rugby's Six Nations. Ireland kept their Grand Slam hopes alive with an impressive 32-18 road win over Scotland, England edged France 26-25 in a thriller, while Wales suffered their 14th successive defeat, going down to Italy 22-15. Marty and Justin dissect the riveting England-France test, England's newfound game strategies, and the impact of recent performances on the future squad selections. In addition to Six Nations analysis, the duo delves into Super Rugby Pacific, with Marshall emphasising the importance of his beloved Crusaders making a statement in the opening round this coming weekend.

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Welcome to episode 39 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Former All Black Justin Marshall recaps the second weekend of rugby's Six Nations, which included impressive wins for Ireland and England over Scotland and France respectively, and Italy handing Wales their 14th successive defeat. Marty and Justin also touch on Super Rugby Pacific kicking off this coming weekend.
• Marty and producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, offering their thoughts on a number of sports topics such as Super Bowl 59, the Black Caps beating Pakistan in one-day cricket, and New Zealand's performance at the Sydney SailGP regatta.
• Chris Jones - longtime rugby writer from The Times and RugbyPass in the UK - offers a northern hemisphere take on the latest Six Nations results, and their impacts on British and Irish Lions selections.

All that and much more!

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Join Marty Devlin on the DSPN, as he dives deep into the Warriors 2025 NRL season ahead with The Warriorholic Zane (@thewarriorholic). Together, they discuss Friday night's preseason opener against the Cronulla Sharks in Sydney and what fans can expect. Marty and Zane touch on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's injury and whether or not it is serious, where the squad is deep and areas of concern, and the importance of mental strength. The pair also touch on Sam Healey and other exciting young players, as well as the likely make-up of the Warriors' spine.

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