DSPN - RUGBY

Jamie joins Martin live from Bath with massive injury updates ahead of the Wales test. We break down Will Jordan heading for hamstring scans, Jordie Barrett recovering from an HIA, and Richie Mo'unga returning to full fitness. Plus, Jason Ryan calls out rolling maul laws after Scotland scored two drive tries against our pack.

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Richie Mo’unga during the All Blacks captains run, Sydney, Australia, 16 October 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix)
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All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair joins us directly from Murrayfield after their win over Scotland. We break down the halftime adjustments around our kicking game, weathering two yellow cards, and shutting out Scotland in the second half. Plus, Mike opens up about an emotional week honoring Logan.

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Mike Blair during the All Blacks v Italy international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, 11 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press)

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Harry Jones joins Martin on DSPN to break down round four of the Nations Championship. We look at the Springboks putting 66 points on Italy, the All Blacks crushing Scotland at Murrayfield, and why our set piece dominance proves we took the hard lessons from the South African tour. Plus, we debate rolling maul laws and rank the top eight sides in world rugby.

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All Blacks Fabian Holland attempts to evade Ben White of Scotland during the All Blacks v Scotland Nations Championship Northern Series match, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, 07 November 2026. (Photo by Stuart Wallace / Alphapix)
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UK rugby writer Chris Jones joins Marty on DSPN after a wild round four in the Nations Championship. We get straight into England putting 45 points on a woeful Wallabies side, Henry Pollock playing 40 minutes on the wing, and whether Steve Borthwick is actually secure in his job. Plus, we call out the cynical scrum tactics creeping into the international game.

IMAGE CREDIT: Henry Pollock celebrates after beating the Australia defence to score his second try. Photograph: Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images

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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 threat of Australian rugby league scouts targeting our best schoolboy talent.

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