DSPN - RUGBY

Welcome to episode 11 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Chris Jones from The Times and RugbyPass recaps all the international rugby action from over the weekend, including the All Blacks' underwhelming 29-11 win over Italy in Turin.
• Formula One analyst Vincenzo Landino dials in LIVE from Las Vegas, after the Vegas GP which saw Red Bull driver Max Verstappen win his fourth successive F1 Championship. Marty and Vincenzo talk about Kiwi driver Liam Lawson as well, and whether he's impressed enough to secure a full-time drive for 2025.
• Tom Rennie from talkSPORT talks Premier League football, after Manchester City's shock 4-0 loss to Tottenham, which allowed Liverpool to open up an eight-point lead at the top of the table.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh debate a variety of results and topics from over the weekend - such as India's impending test cricket win over Australia, and All Blacks coach Scott Robertson vaping in the coaches' box - on the Tight 5.

All that and much more!

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The Warriorholic Zane Inglis joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to cover off the release of the 2025 NRL draw. The two focus on the Warriors' list of fixtures, discussing the favourable draw and chances of making the top four. It highlights the team's competitive edge, replacement plans, and potential stumbling blocks. The unpredictability of the league and the necessity for squad depth, especially given injuries, are also discussed. Zane and Marty finish things off by predicting the results of all the Warriors' matches next year.

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Welcome to episode 10 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Greg Martin - former Wallabies fullback and Triple M Breakfast radio host in Brisbane - talks a slew of sporting codes on both sides of the ditch, including Australia vs India in test cricket and the Australia-Scotland rugby test.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh work through cuts of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson at the team-naming press conference, ahead of this weekend's test away to Italy.
• Zane Inglis, known as The Warriorholic in NRL circles, works through the 2025 NRL draw and predicts how many wins the Warriors will get. Are they a top eight side next year?
• Our resident cricket expert Rahul Patil chats test cricket with Aus-India starting today, and the Black Caps vs England fast-approaching.

All that and much more!

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In a detailed discussion following the All Blacks' close loss to France, Marty Devlin welcomes ABs icon Murray Mexted onto the DSPN, to analyse the test in Paris and look ahead to the final match of the year against Italy in Turin. Mex, in spirited fashion, critiques the All Blacks' performance last weekend, emphasising critical aspects like possession, the penalty count, set pieces, and decision-making. Should coach Scott Robertson consider positional changes for the final match of the year? Both Marty and Mex grade the test season, and hope for continued improvement under coach Razor in 2025.

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Brendan Telfer - the doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting - joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to discuss various sports topics. They delve into US President-elect Donald Trump's claim he can resolve the PGA Tour-LIV Golf conflict, and the political intricacies and sponsorship challenges impacting golf. They also review the All Blacks’ performances in 2024 under head coach Scott Robertson, expressing concerns about the team's current win rate compared to historical standards. Lastly, Telf and Marty talk about the All Whites' recent victories and lament the lack of televised coverage.

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Welcome to episode 9 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• All Blacks legend Murray Mexted is back talking all about the ABs, ahead of their final test of 2024 against Italy. What's a fair examination of the France loss? Is four test defeats in a single year acceptable?
• New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson makes a surprise appearance on the show, talking through his conversations with French rugby. The word is France will send a B or even C side to NZ for tests against the All Blacks in 2025 (after listening to this podcast, you'll quickly find out that Mark Robinson doesn't quite sound like Mark Robinson).
• Ha Kung Wong - host of the Football Garbage Time podcast - dials in LIVE from New York, running his eye over the NFL season after 11 weeks.
• The doyen of NZ sports broadcasting Brendan Telfer talks solving the golf civil war and the All Blacks.

All that and much more!

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In this lively chat, Miles Davis joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to discuss a variety of sports. They kick things off with football, reminiscing about the 1980 FA Cup final and the evolution of the sport, touching on the impact of money and corruption. They delve heavily into the All Whites' road to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. The discussion pivots to international rugby, analyzing the recent Autumn Internationals, particularly England's performance, and assessing the All Blacks' overall year. Miles and Marty also cover the significance of the Grand Slam and Australia's pursuit of, and they finish off with a lighter anecdote about football manager Ian Holloway's quirky method to combat Swindon’s bad form.

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Welcome to episode 8 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...

• Ex-Warriors coach and proud Kiwi Tony Kemp joins the show to talk through international rugby league, and all the issues it has.
• Christy Doran out of The Roar in Australia celebrates the Wallabies success in the northern hemisphere, and the chances they secure an elusive Grand Slam.
• Miles Davis - a sports expert who talks a whole lot of nonsense - chats international rugby, football, and Alan Jones (among other topics).
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh debate a range of sporting topics - such as All Black Harry Plummer's move to France and Donald Trump ending golf's civil war - on the Tight 5.

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Tony Kemp, former Warriors coach and a proud Kiwi, joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to discuss the state of international rugby league. Kemp criticises the disorganised international calendar, while highlighting the potential success of a Tonga-Samoa 'State of Origin' series. Could it involve New Zealand in some capacity though? Kemp also emphasises the need for player leadership and organisational reform within NZRL to ensure future growth and competitiveness. Additionally, the discussion touches on the potential for a new NRL side in Christchurch and the prospects for the Warriors in the 2025 season.

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Martin Devlin and Matt Gunn bring you Let's Be Positive - a lively discussion where every week on the DSPN, they do their best to put a positive spin on all the latest happenings in sport. This week, it's all about the Wallabies and their Grand Slam hopes after a huge win over Wales. Marty and Gunny then compare punishments handed out to athletes for recreational drug use, with a focus on Doug Bracewell and Josh Addo-Carr. They also touch briefly on the first round of the 2025 NRL draw being released, and the India vs Australia Test series starting in Perth.

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