DSPN - RUGBY

Welcome to episode 29 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Former Black Cap and cricket commentator Simon Doull joins the show to review the cricketing year, with a focus on the Black Caps and White Ferns.
• Rugby journalist Jamie Wall looks ahead to 2025 on the rugby calendar, with Super Rugby Pacific just around the corner.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full.
• The doyen Brendan Telfer recaps 2025 with a variety of sports to look back on, including a record-breaking Paris Olympics for New Zealand.

All that and much more!

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Welcome to episode 28 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Our cricket expert Rahul Patil runs his magnifying glass over the Black Caps' third test win over England in Hamilton. How much can seriously be taken out of a dead-rubber victory?
• White Ferns bowler Lea Tahuhu previews her side's one-day series against Australia, which begins on December 19 at Wellington's Basin Reserve.
• Olympic speed climber Julian David recaps what's been a superb 2024 for him, featuring at the Paris Games and winning a Halberg Award.
• Miles Davis is back talking a lot of pony about the final NZ-England cricket test, roundball football, and offers his sporting predictions for 2025.

All that and much more!

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Marty Devlin is joined by New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox on the DSPN, talking all about the joy and challenges of hosting a tournament at Royal Auckland, and reflections on a year filled with highs and lows. Ryan shares his experiences from the PGA Tour and golf majors, dealing with injuries, and securing his tour card for next season. Ryan also touches on the performances of fellow Kiwi golfers Steven Alker and Ben Campbell, and gives his take on the upcoming Showdown between PGA and LIV golfers. Don't miss this engaging and candid chat with one of golf's finest!

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Welcome to episode 27 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is back in New Zealand for a bit, and he was kind enough to come on the show, and chat to Marty all about his 2024 on the course, what's ahead on the PGA Tour, and more.
• We play the full interview of Supercars broadcaster Mark Larkham, who goes in-depth on the sport's drivers and tracks, and its future.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh have plenty to talk about on the Tight 5, including cricket commentator Isa Guha's MVP comment that's caused a stir, and Brisbane Bronco Ezra Mam's soft punishment for a head-on collision road.
• Marty along with Mark 'Watto' Watson and Matt Gunn (Gunny) are FIRED UP and ready to argue, about the likes of the Black Caps meaningless test win over England and sporting highlights of 2024.

All that and much more!

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Marty Devlin welcomes former All Blacks coach Ian Foster onto the DSPN, who is set to embark on his first season coaching Toyota Verblitz in the Japan Rugby League One competition. Foster discusses the team's preseason preparations, the international stars on the roster such as former ABs halfback Aaron Smith, and his reasons for moving to club rugby rather than continuing on the international stage. He shares insights into the differences between coaching in Japan versus New Zealand. Foster also reflects on his time with the All Blacks, the pressures that came with the role, and the strong desire to let go of the past (mainly the heartbreaking 2023 Rugby World Cup final), while staying focused on his new journey. Additionally, Foster touches on Joey Manu and his entry into union from league.

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Welcome to episode 26 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• We play the entire interview between Marty and former All Blacks coach Ian Foster, who discusses his current work in Japan, life after leaving the All Blacks job, whether the current Springboks side would beat the ABs of 2015, and more.
• UK football broadcaster Andy Buckley talks Manchester City's surprise 2-1 loss to Manchester United, and other Premier League storylines.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh debate five separate sporting topics on the Tight 5, including the Black Caps third and final test vs England and Tim Southee's ongoing selection.
• Mark Larkham - iconic Supercars broadcaster - will join the show tomorrow to recap 2024 with Marty. Today though, we bring you a small five minute clip of their chat.

All that and much more!

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Join Marty Devlin on the DSPN as he catches up with Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw, chatting about the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Clark discusses the team's preparations, the departure of legendary players like TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea, and the evolving roles within the squad. He shares insights on the team's focus areas for improvement, player empowerment, and some of the key players to watch. Additionally, Clark predicts which teams will be strong contenders and big improvers in 2025. It's a must-watch for Hurricanes fans looking forward to the new season!

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Welcome to episode 25 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh work through cuts from Black Caps stand-ups with Gary Stead ad Will Young, ahead of the third test vs England. Some of the comments Stead makes around Tim Southee's ongoing inclusion in the test side will shock you. It seems player empowerment has gone to another level within NZ cricket!
• Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw discusses his side's preseason so far, memories from a good 2024 season where they fell just short of the final, and more.
• We play a snippet of Marty's chat with former All Blacks coach Ian Foster, who talks about last year's World Cup final loss and his coaching future. The full interview will be released on Monday, 16 December.
• Marty and Lachie play a game of What Has More Chance Of Happening?
• Rugby league mastermind Jason 'Costo' Costigan is back, talking Papua New Guinea's confirmation as the 18th NRL side and Isaah Yeo being named international golden boot winner.

All that and much more!

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DSPN host Marty Devlin warmly welcomes Crusaders coach Rob Penney to discuss the team's preparations for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. The Crusaders had one of their worst seasons in franchise history in 2024, failing to make finals, having won seven of the previous eight Super Rugby competitions they competed in. Rob reflects on the challenges faced this year, particularly the injury setbacks and the absence of key players. He talks about the thorough internal review conducted by the Crusaders organisation and the constructive outcomes from it. Rob emphasises the resilience and bounce-back spirit of the team, touching on historical comebacks as motivation. He acknowledges the external criticism but focuses on the internal support and the drive within the team.

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Welcome to episode 24 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Crusaders coach Rob Penney dials in soon after holding a preseason training session with his players and fellow coaches. How is the team tracking ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby season? What lessons have they learned to improve on a disappointing 2024? Rob answers that and more.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh stick their necks out to debate five separate sporting topics on the Tight 5, including who the starting Crusaders first-five for 2025 should be, and Saudi Arabia being confirmed as hosts of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
• Brett McKay from RugbyPass out of Canberra talks Rugby Australia's ambitious and somewhat delusional aspirations to be the best rugby nation in the world in five years' time.
• Brendan Telfer - the doyen of NZ sports broadcasting - is here to teach Marty and other kids about golf and football, among other topics.

All that and much more!

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

Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn

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