DSPN - RUGBY

The 2024 Supercars Championship concluded dramatically in Adelaide with a couple of wild races won by Broc Feeney and Will Brown, helping make it a great spectacle to round out the season. Veteran motorsport broadcaster Greg Rust joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to discuss season highlights, including Brown's championship victory built on consistency and podium finishes. Greg and Marty also talk about Adelaide's vibrant setting over the weekend, Queensland Raceway returning to the calendar for 2025, and the announcement of Toyota joining in 2026. Despite the absence of the historic Ford-Holden rivalry, talented young drivers are emerging in the series, promising a bright future.

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

• Former All White Fred de Jong is all over New Zealand's 8-0 win over Samoa. NZ's now two wins away from securing their place at the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup. But what can realistically be gleaned from these Oceania matches?
• Greg Rust, longtime motorsport broadcaster, reviews the 2024 Supercars Championship, which was won by Triple Eight's Will Brown.
• Marty continues to examine the All Blacks test season, and is joined by rugby reporter from RNZ Jamie Wall to unpack the pros and cons.
• Matt Gunn - one of the few Aussies who jumped over to THIS side of the ditch - is positive about the Wallabies winning again, Doug Bracewell using cocaine, and test cricket starting soon downunder.

All that and much more!

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On the DSPN, Marty Devlin is joined by James 'Smitty' Smith - founder of In This Corner TV and host of the International Boxing Hall of Fame - to review Jake Paul's unanimous decision win over legendary heavyweight fighter Mike Tyson (who is 58 years old, for the record). Marty and Smitty dissect the legitimacy of the fight and its effect on the sport's credibility. Smitty expresses both frustration and sadness over the state of boxing, criticizing the fight as a spectacle that undermines the sport's true essence. They touch on Mike Tyson's legacy, the role of Jake Paul in the industry, and the future of boxing in this new, entertainment-driven era.

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Former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to discuss the ABs' 30-29 defeat to France in Paris on the weekend. Justin and Marty lament the narrow loss to France, which they see as a test win gone begging. They dive into the in-game decisions, such as substitutions and strategic choices, that may have impacted the outcomes, as well as questionable refereeing calls that didn't quite benefit the All Blacks. Justin and Marty briefly review other international matches, including Ireland's struggle against Argentina and Australia's thumping of Wales. Lastly, Justin shares some light-hearted moments about his visit to St. Andrews, the home of golf.

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

• Justin Marshall is all over the All Blacks' 30-29 loss to France, which may go down as the most agonising defeat of 2024 for the ABs - a test that was there for the taking. What positives can be taken out of the loss? Which players stepped up and proved their worth?
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, where they examine a handful of All Blacks-related subjects such as Cam Roigard's form and NZ's first-five stocks.
• James 'Smitty' Smith - host of the International Boxing Hall of Fame - picks apart Jake Paul's win over Mike Tyson, in one of the worst advertisements for the sport of boxing. But... people tuned into the event in record-breaking numbers, so its popularity can't be denied.
• Sports broadcasting veteran Mark 'Watto' Watson provides a fan's perspective on All Blacks-France, Jake Paul-Mike Tyson, and Tim Southee's retirement.

All that and much more!

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Martin Devlin has returned

Kiwi golfer Steven Alker is king of the Champions Tour once again, celebrating another victory in the Charles Schwab Cup. He joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, discussing his pride in maintaining consistency, the intensity of competition, and his mindset about future participation on the senior tour. Alker expresses gratitude for his career resurgence and the financial support it has provided his family, including his children's education. The support from New Zealand fans and his 'second chance' on the golf course have rejuvenated Alker, as he remains committed to competing for as long as possible.

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

• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh work through cuts from All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's press conference, after naming his side to play France in Paris this weekend. Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor return to the starting side, and there's a big reshuffle in the loose forward trio. Will the changes pay off?
• In a very special interview, top Kiwi golfer Steven Alker talks all about his successes on the Champions Tour, winning the Charles Schwab Cup and topping the money list in 2024.
• Greg Martin - ex-Wallabies fullback and the king of Brisbane radio - is all over test rugby this weekend, including his beloved Australia, as well as chatting cricket with the Aussie-India series fast-approaching.

All that and much more!

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Simon Doull - former Black Caps bowler and one of the world's best cricket commentators - joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN. New Zealand cricket is the focus with Doully and Marty discussing NZ's recent test series win in India, including the impressive performance from their spin bowlers. Right now, the Black Caps are locked in a one-day series away to Sri Lanka, and return home for a three-test series against England later in November. Doully and Marty explore the scheduling trends in cricket with an emphasis on Twenty20 and test preparations. There's even time for some playful banter about Doully's upcoming family addition and his hopes for his child's future in sports.

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

• All Blacks LEGEND Murray Mexted fantasises about lineouts in his sleep. Today though, he's talking to Marty about the ABs and their northern tour. After last weekend's impressive win over Ireland, New Zealand renew their rivalry with France this coming weekend.
• Simon Doull is a former New Zealand cricketer and now one of the sport's top commentators (but I'm sure you already knew that). Doully also lives the best life, travelling the globe to talk about sport. He joins the show to chat all things Black Caps.
• Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a new game called What Has More Chance Of Happening, before jousting over a few sporting topics on the Tight 5.

All that and much more!

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