'Draw Favours All Blacks' - Jamie Wall on Rugby Championship, NPC, & Super Rugby's Super Round
Kiwi rugby reporter Jamie Wall joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN for a wide-ranging rugby chat, covering Super Rugby Pacific’s 2026 “super round” and the pros and cons of its structure. Jamie backs the concept but warns against mixing party vibes with Anzac Day commemorations. In the NPC, the pair work through key storylines across the first two rounds, including Leicester Fainga'anuku's recent performance for Tasman, and Auckland's exciting attack despite two opening losses. The pair then preview the Rugby Championship - the Springboks play the Wallabies and Pumas face the All Blacks in the opening weekend. Jamie believes the All Blacks’ underdog status adds intrigue, with South Africa the ultimate test.
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Tony Kemp: 'Time to Panic' After NZ Warriors' 3rd Loss in A Row | 2025 NRL Season
On the DSPN, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon the N Z Warriors losing ANOTHER game - their third in a row and fifth in seven - going down to the Canterbury Bulldogs 32-14 in the NRL. Is the top four dream over? Could this team be in danger of slipping out of the top six?
Then, Marty and ex Warriors coach Tony Kemp dive into the club's worrying slide, with their once-comfortable finals buffer now under threat. Kempy reflects on injuries, the mental and physical toll of the season, and the dangers of relying too heavily on missing players like Mitch Barnett. He warns that current form won’t cut it against determined sides like the Dragons, who are finding momentum. Both agree the only focus now should be securing a win on Friday night - ugly or not - to keep the finals push alive and restore confidence.
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Scott Robertson: Why This Rugby Championship Matters MOST For the All Blacks
On the DSPN today, Martin Devlin joins the All Blacks press conference to speak with coach Scott Robertson, asking a couple of questions around the importance of the 2025 Rugby Championship for New Zealand, and whether or not it is more important to win the two South African tests than the tournament itself.
Marty then works through questions asked by other members of the media scrum, which includes DSPN's very own John Day, who covers off Simon Parker, Kyle Preston, and Razor's famous match-winning try versus Argentina in 2001.
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Tony Johnson: Why Springboks are Favs for Rugby Championship
Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to preview a wide-open Rugby Championship, highlighting South Africa as clear favourites. But there's certainly hope for New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, who are all capable of toppling the back-to-back World Cup winners. TJ stresses that the Eden Park clash between the All Blacks and Springboks could decide the title.
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Tony Johnson Picks His All Blacks Team to Play Argentina - Do You Agree?
Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to run through his predicted All Blacks lineup to face Argentina in the opening weekend of the Rugby Championship. New Zealand is on the road against the Pumas, playing in the northern city of Córdoba. TJ believes Codie Taylor is a lock at hooker, he reckons the ABs selectors will go for a familiar looking face at blindside, and expects one of the country's brightest talents to return to the loose forward trio. The halves? They 'pick themselves', while tried and trusted players will prevail when it comes to the midfield and outside backs.
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Martin Devlin is a seasoned sports broadcaster in New Zealand, famous for his high-energy, no-nonsense style on both radio and TV.
He’s covered everything from the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup and is known for his passion for the game.
Now, he’s about to take things up a notch by launching the DSPN—The Devlin Sports Podcast Network.
DSPN promises to be a wild ride through the sports world, packed with Devlin’s signature energy, bold takes, and insider insights.
Get ready for sports talk that’s fast-paced and unapologetically Devlin!