Episodes
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
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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!
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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!
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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!
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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!
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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Martin Devlin has returned
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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!
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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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!
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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Sir Graham Lowe is a Kiwi rugby league icon, and one of the most lovable sports personalities NZ has to offer. He joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN to discuss the three South Island bids for a second NRL franchise in New Zealand.
Sir Graham is involved in one of the three bids, and he believes his well-funded and comprehensive proposal stands out. Despite not having direct communication with the NRL yet, Sir Graham remains optimistic. There are also potential issues surrounding the crowded bidding field and the NRL’s broader plans, including expansion to Perth and Papua New Guinea.
Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
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