Happy New Year and welcome to 2026 on DSPN! We kick things off with a sermon from Marty that sets the tone for what might be the most important year New Zealand rugby has faced in a long time.

This is a year of optimism, but also honesty. With a packed rugby calendar ahead, including Super Rugby, the Six Nations, major test matches and the long road toward the 2027 World Cup, we ask the big questions. How good are the All Blacks really? Are the players and coaches aligned? And can this group rebuild belief after a shaky season?

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