DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

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 reflects on his own journey as a rugby fan, the moments that hooked him for life, and what decades behind the microphone have taught him about fans, pundits, and the difference between opinion and reality. The chat dives deep into officiating, the role of technology, the frustrations around the TMO, and why rugby feels more complicated than it needs to be. There’s also a blunt assessment of the All Blacks’ year, grassroots struggles, pathways for young players, and why winning still matters more than ever in New Zealand rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dive into the Warriors’ recent seasons, expectations versus reality, Andrew Webster’s impact, squad depth, injuries, and what’s still missing to genuinely contend for a premiership. Zane also explains why his optimism isn’t blind faith, but grounded in watching reserve grade, tracking development players, and understanding how clubs actually build success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 of leading the attack, the freedom of playing in a different time, and how much the game and the world around it has changed. There’s also nostalgia for the 1992 World Cup, the romance of long days at the cricket, and frustration at a modern summer without test matches. Honest, funny, and full of heart, this is a love letter to cricket as it once was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 was so dominant, what made it work everywhere, and why Max Verstappen might still be the best driver on the planet regardless of trophies. Plus, we talk Oscar Piastri, Liam Lawson’s tough road back to the grid, and whether Formula One risks losing its soul as calendars expand and traditional tracks disappear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 relentless schedule, and why stopping made him realise just how empty the tank was. There’s also perspective. Foxy reflects on his career, what he would have taken as a dream outcome years ago, and how he balances ambition with gratitude. We get into majors, pressure moments, team golf, the Presidents Cup goal, and why the Masters qualification was a quietly massive milestone. Plus, a few thoughts on the All Blacks, because of course. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices