DSPN - RUGBY

Former All Whites captain and Kiwi football icon Ryan Nelsen joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, for an enlightening chat about all things roundball football. First off, Ryan and Marty delve into the sold-out derby match at Auckland's Go Media Mount Smart Stadium this weekend between Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix, which could set an A-League regular season attendance record for a game in NZ if every ticket purchased turns up. They also explore the rise of professional pathways for Kiwi footballers, the invaluable role of the US collegiate system, and compare the developmental trajectories of New Zealand and Australian football. Ryan also touches on the expansion of the men's FIFA World Cup to 48 teams and its implications for global football growth. The conversation wraps up with appreciation for New Zealand's remarkable striker, Chris Wood, whose consistent performances in the Premier League are a rare achievement for a Kiwi. A recount of Ryan's experiences during the September 11 attacks adds a memorable touch to the conversation.

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Welcome to episode 19 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• All Whites legend Ryan Nelsen joins the show to talk all things roundball football, including the Auckland FC-Wellington Phoenix A-league clash this weekend and Chris Wood's incredible feats in the English Premier League.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh are back debating a number of sporting topics on the Tight 5, such as EPL players not wanting to wear rainbow armbands/clothing.
• Former Black Cap Craig Cumming previews the second cricket test between New Zealand and England, and touches on his new job in England.
• Brendan Telfer - the doyen of NZ sports broadcasting - is back putting Marty in his place about transgender participation in golf and test cricket.

All that and much more!

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Former Black Cap Craig Cumming joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, looking ahead to the second cricket test between New Zealand and England in Wellington. First off, Craig talks about his new coaching job up in England, before discussing selection dilemmas for the New Zealand side, and technical aspects of player performance such as Devon Conway's batting form. Craig and Marty also reflect on the historical significance of cricket tests at the Basin Reserve, and the critical need for the Black Caps to perform consistently to avoid going 2-0 down in the series.

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Marty Devlin is joined by Warriors coach Andrew Webster on the DSPN, to discuss all things NRL and rugby league as preseason for 2025 ramps up. Webster talks through their rigorous training, focussing on fitness and fundamentals. Players are measured on fitness standards before and after the Christmas break. Webster emphasises the importance of making incremental improvements in training that result in better in-game performance. The key challenges highlighted are turning tight contests into victories and rebuilding confidence and resilience. Webster also talks to Marty about the construction of the 30-man roster, with just one spot left. Webster sees the Las Vegas opener against the Canberra Raiders next year as a significant opportunity, not a distraction, for the Warriors and the NRL.

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Welcome to episode 18 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• In a very special interview, Warriors coach Andrew Webster joins the show to talk us through the club's preseason so far, lessons learned from a disappointing 2024 NRL season, the make-up of the team for next year, and more.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh debate a slew of selection questions surrounding the Black Caps on Glass Half Full.
• Miles Davis is BACK talking a whole lot of pony about roundball football, test cricket, and Sevu Reece's run-in with the law (again).
• Jason 'Costo' Costigan - probably the biggest rugby league fan and best broadcaster on the planet - chats Laurie Daley being named the new New South Wales State of Origin coach.

All that and much more!

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On the DSPN, Peter FitzSimons - a former Wallaby, acclaimed author, and all-round good bloke - joins Marty Devlin to talk all sorts of sport, starting off with the Australian men's rugby side and their 2024 test season. Peter reflects on the team's highs and lows, including recent wins over England and Wales. He also delves into the coaching profiles of Eddie Jones and Joe Schmidt, and praises younger players like Fraser McReight. The conversation shifts to cricket, where both Australia and New Zealand faced recent defeats, and ends with Peter's favourite Aussie sporting moment of the year - Raygun at the Paris Olympics.

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Welcome to episode 17 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Peter FitzSimons - a former Wallaby and renowned author, among many other talents - joins the show to talk all sorts of Aussie sport including rugby and test cricket.
• Former New Zealand cricketer and coach John Wright chats about the Black Caps' loss to England in the opening test.
• UK rugby reporter Chris Jones talks through the new Six Nations logo, which is causing quite the stir in oval ball circles.
• Matt Gunn is SO POSITIVE about sport on both sides of the ditch.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh argue about five separate sporting topics - including Laurie Daley being named the new New South Wales Origin coach, and Formula One wanting to have a female driver in 10 years' time - on the Tight 5.

All that and much more!

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In this in-depth discussion on the DSPN, Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton joins Marty Devlin to talk all about their recent win at the America's Cup in Barcelona, hailing it as their "most complete effort" yet. Grant details the exceptional performance across all team sectors from sailors to shore crew, and answers pressing questions about their dominance, technology, and competition. He emphasises continual improvement, robust team culture, and suggests the potential for future races in Auckland, provided financial and infrastructural support is viable. Grant candidly reflects with Marty on past campaigns, potential threats, and future strategies, while maintaining an unwavering focus on winning. The discussion also touches on the camaraderie with Ngāti Whātua and the significance of cultural unity in their success.

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Welcome to episode 16 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Our resident cricket expert Rahul Patil is in studio to review a very disappointing opening cricket test between New Zealand and England, which the Black Caps lost by eight wickets.
• British football broadcaster and diehard Manchester City fan Andy Buckley chats Premier League football, after City's 2-0 defeat away to Liverpool. The Reds now have a nine-point lead at the top of the table.
• We play one last clip from Marty's chat with Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton. The full interview is available now, on here and wherever else you find your podcasts.
• Mark 'Watto' Watson brings plenty of energy and enthusiasm to recap a number of sporting events, including the Black Caps' loss to England, Auckland FC winning ANOTHER match in the A-League, and a strange story headline involving the All Blacks and Spain.

All that and much more!

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Welcome to episode 15 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Greg Martin - once a rugby player, now Brisbane's best radio host - joins the show as he does every week, to chat Aussie rugby, next year's Super Rugby comp, the Brisbane Broncos' offseason, and his sporting highlights of 2024.
• We play another clip of Marty's chat with Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton, who delves into the chances of Auckland hosting the next America's Cup. The full interview with Grant will be released on Monday 2 December.
• The doyen of NZ sports broadcasting Brendan Telfer puts Marty in his place about the TJ Perenara haka controversy, as well as discussing the rise in sponsorship for women's golf in the USA.

All that and much more!

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