All Blacks Failed Season? Or Has A Corner Been Turned? | Rugby Roundtable
We’ve brought the whole crew in for this one. Marty, John Day and Mark 'Watto' Watson sit down for a full Rugby Roundtable and things get honest fast. Grades are handed out for the All Blacks’ 2025 season, and they’re not pretty. From record losses to South Africa, to the stumble in Argentina, to leaking four tries against one of the weakest Welsh sides in years, the pattern is hard to ignore.
We dig into Razor’s “we’ve turned a corner” claim and ask the obvious question: where exactly is the corner? The boys break down player depth, the 9-10, 12-13 combinations, and why the coaching group looks like it’s in real trouble.
And yes, there’s still hope. The talent is there. The passion is there. But the bad days keep coming, and the All Blacks don’t get judged on 10-3 records. They get judged on the losses that matter.
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All Blacks' 2025 Season - What's A Fair Grade? | Marty's Sermon
We’re calling it how we see it - the All Blacks get a C+ this season, the same grade as last year. And no, that’s not pessimism. It’s realism. In this episode, Marty Devlin breaks down exactly why the performances haven’t genuinely improved, even if the win-loss numbers look tidy on paper. From the highs of Eden Park to the darkest day in Wellington, we go through what really matters for this team.
We look at those losses after big wins, why consistency is still missing, and what the results actually tell us about selections, coaching, and where this side is heading. There’s plenty of belief in the ceiling of this squad, but the floor keeps dropping out.
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South Africa’s Ruthless Rise And What It Means For All Blacks
On the DSPN, we go straight to South Africa to get the view from the top of the mountain. Martin is joined by the great Andy Capostagno, who’s watched the Springboks rise from gritty winners to a frighteningly complete rugby side with depth most countries can only dream of.
Andy explains how Rassie Erasmus has rebuilt this team from the ground up, why generational talent Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is changing the way the Boks play, and how they’ve reached a point where world-class players like Handré Pollard don’t even start the big games.
We also dig into Ireland’s chaotic test, the scrum pressure the Boks applied, and why their squad could lose half a dozen stars and still win comfortably.
There’s plenty in here too for All Blacks fans: where the true gap sits, how long this Springbok window might last, and much more.
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Tony Johnson: All Blacks Finish Strong As England Continue Their Rise
What a weekend. We’re still buzzing after a stacked run of Autumn Internationals that felt like a mini Rugby World Cup.
Martin sits down with Tony Johnson to unpack the lot, from England’s gritty win over Argentina to South Africa’s relentless demolition job on Ireland.
Up north, the stadium atmospheres have been electric, and Tony gives us a first-hand look at what it’s been like following the All Blacks across Wales, Scotland, and England. We dig into the Springboks’ terrifying scrum, England’s growing confidence, Australia’s slide, and where the All Blacks sit after wrapping the tour with a 50-point statement in Cardiff.
And yes, Ruben Love, Will Jordan, and that back-three balance definitely get a mention.
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All Blacks' Broken Basics And Defending Razor's Depth Building | Marty's Mailbag
This week on DSPN's Marty's Mailbag, we rip into the fallout from that rough All Blacks loss to England, and honestly, there’s plenty to unpack. Between the panic under pressure, the broken basics, and a coaching setup still finding its feet, we’re all feeling the frustration.
But like we keep saying on the show, criticism doesn’t mean we don’t love the team. It means we want them to be better!
We dig through your messages and comments, from midfield combinations to conditioning worries, to why we’re struggling against the likes of South Africa and England. Marty and Lachie get into the importance of experience in the coaching box, whether that early Razor Sky Sport documentary was a misstep, and why fans are so desperate to see actual solutions.
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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!
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