DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

One round to go in the Super Rugby round-robin and the playoff picture is absolute chaos. Martin and Jamie dive straight into the numbers, breaking down the Hurricanes’ record-breaking run of 50-plus point games and their insane 11 bonus points. We look at the genius coaching innovation behind Leicester Faingaʻanuku playing at seven, whether Sevu Reece has just played his way back into the All Blacks conversation, and why the psychology of the final round means nobody is going to roll over.

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Hurricanes Ruben Love, front, fails to stop a loose ball during the Hurricanes v Highlanders, Super Rugby Pacific match, Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand. Saturday, 23 May 2026, (Photo by Marty Melville / action press)]

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Tony Johnson joins Martin straight after calling an absolute crackerjack of a match between the Crusaders and Chiefs. We break down the incredible atmosphere in Christchurch's new stadium, look at the brutal calf injury concerns for Will Jordan, and question why Dave Rennie sees Leicester Leicester Faingaʻanuku as a winger when he’s currently playing flanker. Plus, we address the excruciating disappointment around Caleb Tangitau and look ahead to a massive final round of regular-season action.

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Crusaders Johnny McNicholl try during the Crusaders v Chiefs, Super Rugby Pacific match, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand. Friday, 22 May 2026, (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press)

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It’s Friday and the mailbag is completely overflowing. Martin and Jamie dive headfirst into your best comments from the week, tackling everything from the real physics behind that forward pass drama to why the All Blacks rely so heavily on veteran experience for a massive tour to South Africa. Plus, we uncover some mind-blowing tackle stats comparing Super Rugby to the URC and officially validate a very rare word.

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Selecting an All Blacks side always gets people talking, but picking a midweek touring squad for South Africa is a whole different beast. Rugby journalism veteran Nigel Yalden joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall to lock in a 15 to face the Stormers. We debate everything from the Richie Mo'unga eligibility drama to the wide-open race for the number six and thirteen jerseys.

Image Credit: All Blacks Cam Roigard during the All Blacks v France Lipovitan-D July Series, Forysth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand, Saturday, 05 July 2025. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press)

All Black Ruben Love celebrates scoring a try during the Wales v All Blacks match, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Saturday, 22 November 2025. (Photo by Benjamin Gilbert / action press)

New Zealand Rieko Ioane during All Blacks v Argentina Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship match, Estadio VŽlez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina, , 23 August 2025. (Photo by stringer / action press)

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South African Rugby Journalist Brenden Nel joins us to hit back at the inflammatory headlines targeting the back-to-back world champions. From uncovering the true operational logistics behind South Africa's drug testing reduction to breaking down the tragic weights-loss cocktail that sidelined Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Brenden plays open cards on the actual facts.

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