DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

Martin Devlin is a seasoned sports broadcaster in New Zealand, famous for his high-energy, no-nonsense style on both radio and TV. He’s covered everything from the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup and is known for his passion for the game. Now, he’s about to take things up a notch by launching the DSPN—The Devlin Sports Podcast Network. DSPN promises to be a wild ride through the sports world, packed with Devlin’s signature energy, bold takes, and insider insights. Get ready for sports talk that’s fast-paced and unapologetically Devlin!

Episodes

Razor Cut! World Media Reacts to All Blacks Coach's Sacking

January 15, 2026 • 39 mins
We didn’t expect to be talking about this in January, but here we are. Scott Robertson is out as All Blacks coach, and the shockwaves are still rippling through world rugby. On this episode of DSPN, Marty goes global, checking in with South Africa, the UK, and Australia to unpack how this decision landed and what it means next. From Brenden Nel’s surprise in Pretoria, to Chris Jones’ blunt assessment from the Northern Hemisphere...
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Scott Robertson Sacked as All Blacks Coach: Full Reaction

January 14, 2026 • 58 mins
This is one of the biggest days in New Zealand rugby history. Scott Robertson is no longer the All Blacks head coach, and for the first time ever, NZ Rugby has made the call to remove a coach mid-cycle. We go live as the news breaks, unpacking the statements from David Kirk and Scott Robertson, the review process, and why this decision was made now. There’s empathy first, because Razor is a good man who’s just lost his dream job...
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All Blacks Coaching Crisis: Razor to Lose his Job?

January 14, 2026 • 35 mins
This might be one of the biggest rugby stories New Zealand sees this year, and it’s only January. We break down everything we know so far about the All Blacks review into the 2025 campaign, the future of the coaching group, and why this process feels unlike anything we’ve seen before. With reports of deep player dissatisfaction, cultural issues, and serious questions around leadership, this is no longer just about wins and losse...
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Super Rugby 2026 Preview: Hurricanes the Favs? Chiefs' Title Window Shut?

January 13, 2026 • 46 mins
Super Rugby is nearly back, and the pressure is already building. With preseason just around the corner, we sit down with Nigel Yalden to take a proper look at where the New Zealand sides are really at heading into 2026. From the Highlanders’ continuity and depth, to the Crusaders being ruthless when it matters most, Nigel breaks down why some teams are judged differently, and why expectations don’t disappear just because names ...
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What The All Blacks Review Needs To Fix | Rugby Roundtable

January 12, 2026 • 30 mins
This roundtable kicks off 2026 with the questions every rugby fan is already asking. What does this year actually hold, and how much hangs on what comes next? We dig into preseason predictions across Super Rugby and the Six Nations, debate who’s best placed to lift silverware, and look hard at why South Africa looms as the defining tests for the year ahead. If you want a benchmark for where the game really sits, that tour is it....
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Tony Johnson Breaks Down Rugby’s Biggest 2026 Storylines

January 12, 2026 • 28 mins
A brand new year, and plenty to talk about. We kick off 2026 by welcoming back Tony Johnson, as he joins Martin Devlin to lay out the five rugby storylines he’s most looking forward to this year. From Super Rugby and the Six Nations, to the All Blacks’ massive tour to South Africa, there’s no shortage of big questions. Tony shares his thoughts on the Crusaders as defending champions, the Highlanders’ potential, Moana Pasifika...
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Why The All Blacks 2026 Season Really Matters | Marty's Sermon

January 11, 2026 • 9 mins
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...
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Sean Fitzpatrick and Tony Johnson on All Blacks vs Springboks Rivalry

January 8, 2026 • 21 mins
The 1996 All Blacks tour of South Africa remains one of the most important moments in New Zealand rugby history, and in this DSPN Summer Series episode, Sean Fitzpatrick explains why. Fitz takes Martin Devlin back inside that iconic tour, reflecting on what it meant to finally win a test series in South Africa after decades of heartbreak. He talks about the pressure of carrying history, the significance of neutral referees, the ...
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Ex Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee: Ins and Outs of Running a Super Rugby Franchise

January 6, 2026 • 31 mins
Running a Super Rugby franchise looks glamourous from the outside. The reality is a whole lot tougher. On the DSPN, Marty sits down with Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee as he prepares to step away after more than a decade in the role. Avan reflects on the highs of winning in 2016, the lows of recent financial pressure, and what it’s really like trying to balance performance, people, and profit in modern rugby. They get into crowd num...
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Murray Mexted: All Blacks Must 'Restore Their Edge'

January 4, 2026 • 30 mins
What does it really take to be an All Black? According to Murray Mexted, it starts in the head. In this DSPN Summer Series chat, Marty catches up with one of New Zealand rugby’s most respected voices to talk frankly about where the All Blacks are at and where they need to go. Murray questions selection instability, constant experimentation, and the growing focus on fitness over mental toughness. They discuss the pressure o...
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From Clubrooms to the All Blacks: The State of Rugby in New Zealand

December 30, 2025 • 46 mins
Is rugby still working the way we think it is? In this Summer Series episode of the DSPN, Martin Devlin and Mark Philpott from United Rugby Fans talk honestly about the state of the game, from grassroots clubrooms right through to the All Blacks. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about where rugby is thriving, where it’s broken, and why so many volunteers are holding the whole thing together with little support. Martin refl...
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NZ Warriors Squad Breakdown: What’s Working, What’s Not

December 29, 2025 • 29 mins
Being a Warriors fan isn’t for the faint hearted. And few people understand that better than Zane, also known as The Warriorholic. In this chat on the DSPN, Marty catches up with one of the most passionate and positive voices in Warriors fandom. Zane talks about why perspective matters, how COVID changed the way he viewed sport, and why remembering players are people first has become central to everything he does online. They...
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Ex Blackcap Danny Morrison: Inside The Golden Years Of NZ Cricket

December 28, 2025 • 35 mins
The DSPN summer series rolls on with one of the great characters of New Zealand cricket. Danny Morrison joins us for a wide-ranging chat about his Black Caps career, the era that shaped him, and why test cricket still matters. We dive into replacing Richard Hadlee, touring with legends, facing the West Indies at their peak, and what it was really like being part of the so-called Wild Bunch. Danny reflects on the responsibility o...
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Vincenzo Landino: Lando Norris' F1 Title, Max Verstappen's Place in History, and Liam Lawson

December 23, 2025 • 26 mins
Another Formula One season wrapped, and there was only one person we wanted to call. Vincenzo Landino joins us to unpack whether the right driver won the championship, why Lando Norris deserves the title, and why the debate around it misses the point entirely. We dig into the final race drama, steward decisions, team politics, and what really separates champions from contenders. There’s also a deep dive into why McLaren’s car wa...
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Golfer Ryan Fox on PGA Tour Wins, Burnout, and Resetting for 2026

December 22, 2025 • 24 mins
Two PGA Tour wins in one season should feel like pure celebration. For Ryan Fox, it came with pride, exhaustion, and some hard reflection. We catch up with Foxy as he opens up about winning in playoffs at Myrtle Beach and the Canadian Open, what it really takes to stay competitive at the highest level, and why chasing perfection can be both the best and worst part of golf. He talks honestly about burnout, the toll of a relentles...
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Warriors Coach Andrew Webster On NRL Finals Lessons And Growth Ahead of 2026

December 21, 2025 • 30 mins
We love chatting footy with Andrew Webster, and this one’s as honest as it gets. The Warriors coach joins us to reflect on the 2025 NRL season, what finals footy really exposes, and why this year felt different to runs past. We get into the Pacific Championships and why Webster reckons representative footy deserves a proper place in the middle of the season. He opens up on injuries, squad depth, developing young players the righ...
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DSPN Rugby Awards | The Good, Bad & Ugly of 2025

December 17, 2025 • 25 mins
Martin Devlin and Lachlan Waugh sit down for the first ever DSPN Rugby awards. They talk about the highlights, lowlights and surprises from throughout the year as they present awards in categories such as Best Player, Best Game and Biggest disappointment. 04:34 Biggest Disaster and Memorable Matches 05:25 Team of the Year 07:42 Player of the Year 09:31 Most Disappointing Moment 11:50 Memorable Games and Experiences 13:23 Exciting ...
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Rugby 2025 Wrap-Up: Insights & Predictions for 2026

December 16, 2025 • 26 mins
Martin Devlin joins Mark 'Watto' Watson and John Day for their weekly roundtable to discuss this year in rugby and give predictions for 2026. 00:54 Best Winner of the Year 03:02 Biggest Disaster of the Year 03:53 Team of the Year 06:10 Player of the Year 08:00 Most Disappointing Moment 10:22 Best Game Experiences 11:51 Memorable Matches and Surprises 13:45 Key Players and Positions 15:30 Biggest Disappointments 16:51 Ch...
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Best All Blacks Performance? Standout Player? Tony Johnson's NZ Rugby Awards

December 16, 2025 • 40 mins
We wrap up the year on the DSPN with Tony Johnson, breaking down what 2025 really told us about the All Blacks, where the pressure points sit, and what’s coming next in a massive year of rugby. We get into the Six Nations, England’s rise, France’s uncertainty, and Ireland’s changing guard, before turning our focus back home. Tony gives his read on the All Blacks season, the South African reality check, missed opportunities, and ...
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Pat Lam: All Blacks, Super Rugby and What MUST Change

December 14, 2025 • 40 mins
Pat Lam doesn’t mince his words. And honestly, that’s why we wanted this chat. From his base in the UK as Bristol Bears Director of Rugby, Pat joins Martin to talk about where New Zealand rugby really sits right now, and why pretending we’re still the best is holding us back. They dig into Super Rugby without South Africa, the state of NPC and club rugby, coaching structures, and why fundamentals matter more than flash. Pa...
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