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DSPN is a New Zealand rugby podcast and channel hosted by Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall, covering the biggest stories in the game. From the All Blacks and Super Rugby to provincial rugby, major interviews, breaking news, and sharp commentary, DSPN delivers strong opinions, smart analysis, and proper rugby discussion for New Zealand fans. DSPN is brought to you by HBO Max. All Killer No Filler.
Episodes
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Can Super Rugby Survive? Joey Wheeler On Private Cash & Global Talent
Former Highlanders lock and player agent Joey Wheeler joins Martin on DSPN to break down the big issues in New Zealand rugby. We dig into New Zealand Rugby sticking with the status quo, look at how bringing Japanese corporate teams into Super Rugby could inject massive money, and discuss the…
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Are The All Blacks Ready For Scotland At Murrayfield? | Mailbag
Martin flies solo on the DSPN mailbag while Jamie heads to Edinburgh ahead of the All Blacks test against Scotland. He rips into listener feedback on dominant forward packs, the Christchurch stadium heat debate, Super Rugby squad announcements, and why writing off Scotland at Murrayfield is a...
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What WE Want From The All Blacks Northern Tour
Four weeks, four tests, and plenty riding on the outcome. Martin breaks down the six big questions facing the All Blacks as we head into the final stretch of the Nations Championship. We look at realistic expectations, who is playing for their World Cup future, and why England at Twickenham is…
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The All Blacks Need To Prove THESE THINGS On Northern Tour | Rugby Roundtable
Martin Devlin is joined by John Day and Mark Watson for a massive roundtable preview as the All Blacks gear up for their opening Nations Championship test against Scotland at Murrayfield. Following a grueling year of test rugby, we look at the historical record against the Scots, the danger posed...
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All Blacks Head NORTH! | Tony Johnson Scotland Clash & Domestic Rugby Future
Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack the big announcement from NZ Rugby on the future of Super Rugby and the NPC. We look at why privatisation is off the table, the idea of All Blacks playing across the ditch, and look ahead to the Nations Championship kickoff against Scotland at Murrayfield.…
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Hybrid Roles, Du'Plessis Kirifi & Selection Questions | READING YOUR COMMENTS
It is mailbag time, and we are diving straight into your comments. Martin and Jamie break down why everyone went quiet on Du'Plessis Kirifi, Lester Fainga'anuku's hybrid bench role, and whether World Rugby needs to increase World Cup squad sizes. Plus, we look at the selection mystery around…
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RUGBY vs LEAGUE | Which Sport Has The Better Pathway?
If you're a young bloke chasing a professional sporting career, where do your best opportunities lie? Martin lays out the cold hard facts on rugby union versus rugby league, breaking down the odds, global markets, and post-career earnings. IMAGE CREDIT: Will Jordan during the All Blacks training...
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SUPER RUGBY SQAUDS ANNOUNCED | Breaking Down Every New Zealand Franchise
Nigel Yalden joins Martin Devlin to break down the Super Rugby squads for the upcoming season. We look at the Hurricanes retooling after a dominant year, the Crusaders and Chiefs setups, and the Wallabies welcoming back an old grunter. IMAGE CREDIT: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 03: Richie...
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Will The All Blacks Fall Short Up North Again? | Rugby Roundtable
Martin, Mark, and John rip into the newly named All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour. Mark questions the ongoing faith in older campaigners like Anton Lienert-Brown and Beauden Barrett, while John defends the value of proven test experience. We look at the loose forward mix, dissect Jamie…
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Who Missed Out? All Blacks Northern Tour Squad Breakdown w/ Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson joins Martin on DSPN to dissect the freshly named 36-man All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour. We break down the big selection surprises, look at who missed out, and talk through Leicester Fainga'anuku's return as a hybrid loose forward.
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All Blacks Selection CRISIS | Breaking Down The 20-Player Injury Toll
We break down the All Blacks squad naming and the massive 20-player injury toll facing the team ahead of the Northern tour end of the Nations Championship. From bracketed front-rowers to last-man-standing depth. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks wing Leroy Carter is tackled during the All Blacks v...
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Eggchasers Rugby On The Gap Between The ALL BLACKS & SPRINGBOKS
Tim from Eggchasers Rugby joins Martin Devlin in the studio to break down the reality of international rugby following the South African tour. We talk Rassie Erasmus, Springbok depth, and where the All Blacks sit on the road to the World Cup. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Scott Barrett during the All...
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"All Blacks Must Be BULLETPROOF" | Sir Graham Henry On Why Defence WINS World Cups
World Cup winning coach Sir Graham Henry joins Martin Devlin on DSPN to postmortem the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup series sweep over the Wallabies. Uncle Ted breaks down how training intensity has shifted since South Africa, evaluates backline play, and explains why defense will decide the next…
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Can ANYONE Stop The Springboks?
UK rugby writer Chris Jones and Australian analyst Brett McKay join Martin Devlin on DSPN for an in-depth breakdown of the Springboks. The panel examines South Africa's terrifying squad depth, their World Cup trajectory, and whether any side in world rugby can challenge their dominance. IMAGE...
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Can The All Blacks Carry Bledisloe Momentum Up North? | Rugby Roundtable
Martin Devlin, John Day, and Mark Watson break down the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup series sweep over the Wallabies. The panel tackles the stunning 36-7 first-half blitz in Sydney, Damian McKenzie's performance at first five, and what lies ahead for the squad up north. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks…
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How The All Blacks Blew Australia Away In The First Half | Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin after calling Northland's epic NPC semifinal win to break down the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup performance in Sydney. We look at that dominant first half, the mounting 19-player injury list, and what lies ahead on the Northern Hemisphere tour.
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All Blacks’ Sydney Win Revisited: Ant Strachan on Why There’s More to Celebrate
A night’s sleep and another look at the game have changed the mood. Was that first half in Sydney the clearest picture yet of what these All Blacks can become? Martin Devlin is joined by former All Black Ant Strachan and Jamie Wall in Sydney to reassess the 43–21 win over the Wallabies and look...
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All Blacks Beat Wallabies 43–21: Brilliant First Half, Familiar Frustrations: Live Reaction
Seven tries and another big win over the Wallabies. So why did the final whistle feel a little flat? Martin Devlin and Ross Karl from Aotearoa Rugby Pod unpack the All Blacks’ 43–21 victory in Sydney, with Jamie Wall reporting from the ground. A sensational first half promised a hiding, but a...
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Can The All Blacks Repeat Their Eden Park Performance In Sydney? | Mailbag
Martin Devlin looks at where the All Blacks actually stand heading into the second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney. While the second half performance at Eden Park was outstanding, Marty breaks down why South Africa remains the benchmark and why fans have every right to question preparations and...
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All Blacks Team Named: Kirifi Returns, Tavatavanawai Gets His Chance
Du’Plessis Kirifi is back and Timoci Tavatavanawai gets his shot. But how much time will they get to make an impact against the Wallabies? Martin Devlin and Nigel Yalden dissect the All Blacks team for the second Bledisloe Cup Test, with Jamie Wall joining from Sydney. Dave Rennie has backed the...
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What The Wallabies Can Learn From Eden Park Defeat | John Eales
Wallabies legend John Eales joins Martin Devlin on DSPN to reflect on the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park. We break down Australia's promising start, the crucial moments that shifted momentum, and what Les Kiss and his side need to fix before stepping out in Sydney.
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Murray Mexted On Peter Lakai, Wallace Sititi, And Loose Forward Roles
All Black icon Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin to dissect the All Blacks' dominant 50-19 victory against Australia at Eden Park. Mex breaks down the physical performance, loose forward depth, and what needs to improve before the second test in Sydney. IMAGE CREDIT: New Zealand Jordie Barrett...
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All Blacks... Where Are We At?
Martin Devlin looks at where the All Blacks actually stand heading into the second Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney. While the second half performance at Eden Park was outstanding, Marty breaks down why South Africa remains the benchmark and why fans have every right to question preparations and...
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Did The All Blacks Turn A Corner At Eden Park? | Rugby Roundtable
Martin, John, and Watto jump into the studio to dissect the All Blacks' dominant win against Australia at Eden Park. Watto addresses his comments from last week, the panel breaks down Scott Barrett's physical return, and we look ahead to what needs fixing before the second test in Sydney. IMAGE...
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How The All Blacks Blew Away The Wallabies At Eden Park | Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to postmortem the All Blacks' 33-5 second-half surge against the Wallabies at Eden Park. We break down the clinical performance, praise Andrew Brace's refereeing, address hip drop tackles, and preview the upcoming NPC semi-finals.
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All Blacks Reclaim Killer Edge? | Chris Jones On Eden Park Victory
Times Online rugby writer Chris Jones joins Martin Devlin to break down the All Blacks' dominant 33-5 second half performance against the Wallabies at Eden Park. We discuss the team's relentless intensity, the return of Scott Barrett, and how tough lessons from South Africa are paying off.
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Were we wrong about the All Blacks? The morning-after verdict with Ant Strachan
The selections raised eyebrows. The preparation came under scrutiny. Then the All Blacks put 50 points on Australia. Time to reconsider? Martin Devlin, Jamie Wall and former All Black Ant Strachan return with their morning-after verdict on New Zealand’s 50–19 Bledisloe Cup win at Eden Park. Ant...
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All Blacks smash Australia 50–19: Are we getting carried away? Post-Match Hot Takes
The All Blacks put 50 on Australia and retain the Bledisloe Cup. A win worth celebrating, but how much does it tell us? Martin Devlin and Aotearoa Rugby Pod’s Ross Karl deliver their immediate post-match verdict, with Jamie Wall reporting from Eden Park. Cam Roigard puts on a clinic, Damian...
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Are Fans Turning On Dave Rennie After Three Consecutive All Black Losses?
Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall jump back into the studio for a massive mailbag episode on DSPN. We confront the growing fan backlash surrounding head coach Dave Rennie following three consecutive test match losses. The team breaks down the pressure on the All Blacks to defend their 42-year Eden…
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Can The Wallabies Break The Eden Park Record? | BLEDISLOE CUP PREVIEW
CODE Sports journalist Jamie Pandaram joins us to break down the Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe One at Eden Park. We discuss why Australian fans remain optimistic, how Les Kiss has injected genuine spark into the squad, and the tactical areas where Australia will look to rattle the All Blacks.
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Can The All Blacks Fix Their Scrum Before Facing The Wallabies? | John Afoa Breaks It Down
All Black legend John Afoa joins Martin Devlin to celebrate Counties Manukau locking away the Ranfurly Shield for the summer. John breaks down the technical art of scrummaging, the physical mindset needed to dominate set piece, and warns why the Wallabies pose a genuine threat at Eden Park. IMAGE...
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McKenzie at 10, Barrett Brothers Back: All Blacks’ Bledisloe Team Verdict
Damian McKenzie gets the nod at 10 after Richie Mo’unga’s injury, all three Barrett brothers start and Shannon Frizell returns. Is this the All Blacks team to put the Wallabies away at Eden Park? Martin Devlin, Nigel Yalden and Jamie Wall break down the Bledisloe Cup selections, the big omissions...
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All Blacks... Let's Reset
Time to reset. With six tests left in the All Blacks season, Martin Devlin breaks down the seven crucial areas our team must address starting with Australia at Eden Park. From accepting the reality of the South Africa losses to fixing the high ball nightmare, returning veterans, and demanding six...
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Can Dave Rennie Afford Another Loss? | Rugby Roundtable
Martin Devlin, John Day, and Mark Watson return to set the record straight ahead of the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park. We question whether giving the squad three weeks off after consecutive losses to South Africa was the right move, tackle ongoing issues under the high ball, and demand…
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Is Rugby Dying? | NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster Responds
NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall in studio for an unfiltered interrogation. Steve fronts up on the three consecutive losses to South Africa, the financial reality behind the $66M forecast numbers, and why Dave Rennie remains locked in for the World Cup. IMAGE…
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Can The All Blacks Fix Their High Ball Issues Before Eden Park? | Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin in the studio to preview the upcoming Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park. We break down the absolute minimum requirements for the All Blacks after a tough series against South Africa, address the ongoing high ball issues, and look at the squad selection changes...
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Was Scott Barrett A Reluctant Captain? | Reading YOUR Feedback
Jamie Wall and John Day sit down for a special mailbag edition of DSPN. We pay tribute to New Zealand sports journalism legend Phil Gifford following his passing at 79. Plus, we react to Ardie Savea signing a one-year deal with the Blues, address Scott Barrett's reluctant captain label, and…
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Have We Got The Right All Blacks To Defend Eden Park? | Debating Rennie's Selections
Today on the Rugby Roundtable we're breaking down Dave Rennie's 34-man All Blacks squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series. Codie Taylor takes the captaincy with Ardie Savea out injured, while Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell return to the forward pack. We discuss the selection surprises, the...
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Why The Springboks Perth Loss Does NOT Worry Rassie | Brenden Nel
Brenden Nel returns to DSPN to break down the fallout from the Springboks loss to the Wallabies in Perth. We discuss whether making 13 changes backfired on Rassie Erasmus, how South African fans are reacting, and why Brenden believes this loss will only make the world champions stronger in the…
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Are The Wallabies Real Contenders At Eden Park? | Sean Maloney Breaks Down Aussie's SHOCK Victory
Stan Sport’s Sean Maloney joins us after an unbelievable night of test footy in Perth. We break down the Wallabies' 42-38 victory over the Springboks, praising Ryan Lonergan's game management, Len Ikitau's midfield presence, and how Australia held on with just 11 men.
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All Blacks Squad Named For BLEDISLOE CUP | Instant Reaction
Dave Rennie has named his 34-man All Blacks squad for the upcoming Bledisloe Cup series against the Wallabies. Codie Taylor takes the captaincy reins with Ardie Savea sidelined through injury, while Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell make big returns to the forward pack. We run through all the...
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MYTH BUSTED? Wallabies Put An End To Springboks DEPTH Claims | Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson and Jamie Wall break down Australia's impressive win over the Springboks in Perth. We look at Len Ikitau's move to centre, Ryan Lonergan's clutch goal-kicking, and whether Rassie Erasmus's squad depth was exposed?
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Five BIG Questions After The Springboks Series | Ant Strachan
Former All Black Ant Strachan joins us to answer five pressing questions following the 3-1 series loss to the Springboks. We break down where the squad sits, how to fix set-piece and high-ball struggles, coaching pressure, and which NPC standouts could make the end-of-year tour. IMAGE CREDIT: All...
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Rassie Erasmus Deploys Nuke Bomb Squad For In Perth For The Wallabies
The Wallabies are heading to Perth on a five-match unbeaten streak, but Rassie Erasmus is bringing a scary-looking Springbok bench to town. We chat with Aussie rugby writer Christie Doran about whether Australia can stay in the fight for more than fifty minutes, or if South Africa's nuclear bomb...
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Why The All Blacks Need PATIENCE With Dave Rennie | Ross Karl
Ross Karl from the Aotearoa Rugby Pod joins us to reflect on the Springboks series and what the All Blacks can learn from Rassie Erasmus. We discuss Rassie’s media tactics, how South Africa manipulates refereeing gray areas, the shocking collapse of the Kiwi lineout, and why New Zealand Rugby…
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Can Australia SHOCK South Africa in Perth? | Tony Johnson Breaks It Down
Tony Johnson, Nigel Yalden, and Jamie Wall take the reins on DSPN while Martin Devlin takes a break. The team breaks down the upcoming test in Perth between the Wallabies and Springboks, Jamie’s wild experience losing his passport in the United States, and why judging the All Blacks' season right...
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Fans REACT To All Blacks Series LOSS In South Africa | Mailbag
We are opening up the DSPN mailbag to go through your feedback after the Springboks swept the tour. We tackle the hard questions around Super Rugby's ability to prepare us for test footy, ongoing high-ball disasters, forward pack mindsets, and why heeding these brutal lessons is the only way...
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The Super Rugby Gap EXPOSED By The Springboks | Murray Mexted
All Black legend Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin to wrap up our post-mortem of the four-test series against the Springboks. Mexted reflects on the wild atmosphere in Soweto, the massive gulf between Super Rugby and test match footy, and why Dave Rennie's side must learn from this physical…
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Boks Are UNSTOPPABLE? | Sean Maloney On Springboks DOMINANCE & Bledisloe Cup
Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joins Martin Devlin to look back on the epic four-test series between the All Blacks and the Springboks. Sean gives an outsider perspective on South Africa's sheer physical dominance, why Cape Town remains world rugby's best walk-up, and what the Wallabies are...
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DSPN is a New Zealand rugby podcast and channel hosted by Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall, covering the biggest stories in the game. From the All Blacks and Super Rugby to provincial rugby, major interviews, breaking news, and sharp commentary, DSPN delivers strong opinions, smart analysis, and proper rugby discussion for New Zealand fans.
DSPN is brought to you by HBO Max. All Killer No Filler.
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