Brendan Telfer - the doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting - joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to discuss various sports topics. They delve into US President-elect Donald Trump's claim he can resolve the PGA Tour-LIV Golf conflict, and the political intricacies and sponsorship challenges impacting golf. They also review the All Blacks’ performances in 2024 under head coach Scott Robertson, expressing concerns about the team's current win rate compared to historical standards. Lastly, Telf...

Welcome to episode 9 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... All Blacks legend Murray Mexted is back talking all about the ABs, ahead of their final test of 2024 against Italy. What's a fair examination of the France loss? Is four test defeats in a single year acceptable? New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson makes a surprise appearance on the show, talking through his conversations with French rugby. The word is France will send a B or even C side to NZ for tests against the All...

In this lively chat, Miles Davis joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN to discuss a variety of sports. They kick things off with football, reminiscing about the 1980 FA Cup final and the evolution of the sport, touching on the impact of money and corruption. They delve heavily into the All Whites' road to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. The discussion pivots to international rugby, analyzing the recent Autumn Internationals, particularly England's performance, and assessing the All Blacks'...

Welcome to episode 8 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Ex-Warriors coach and proud Kiwi Tony Kemp joins the show to talk through international rugby league, and all the issues it has. Christy Doran out of The Roar in Australia celebrates the Wallabies success in the northern hemisphere, and the chances they secure an elusive Grand Slam. Miles Davis - a sports expert who talks a whole lot of nonsense - chats international rugby, football, and Alan Jones (among other topics)....

Tony Kemp, former Warriors coach and a proud Kiwi, joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to discuss the state of international rugby league. Kemp criticises the disorganised international calendar, while highlighting the potential success of a Tonga-Samoa 'State of Origin' series. Could it involve New Zealand in some capacity though? Kemp also emphasises the need for player leadership and organisational reform within NZRL to ensure future growth and competitiveness. Additionally, the discussion...

Martin Devlin and Matt Gunn bring you Let's Be Positive - a lively discussion where every week on the DSPN, they do their best to put a positive spin on all the latest happenings in sport. This week, it's all about the Wallabies and their Grand Slam hopes after a huge win over Wales. Marty and Gunny then compare punishments handed out to athletes for recreational drug use, with a focus on Doug Bracewell and Josh Addo-Carr. They also touch briefly on the first round of the 2025 NRL draw being...

The 2024 Supercars Championship concluded dramatically in Adelaide with a couple of wild races won by Broc Feeney and Will Brown, helping make it a great spectacle to round out the season. Veteran motorsport broadcaster Greg Rust joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to discuss season highlights, including Brown's championship victory built on consistency and podium finishes. Greg and Marty also talk about Adelaide's vibrant setting over the weekend, Queensland Raceway returning to the calendar for...

Welcome to episode seven of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Former All White Fred de Jong is all over New Zealand's 8-0 win over Samoa. NZ's now two wins away from securing their place at the 2026 men's FIFA World Cup. But what can realistically be gleaned from these Oceania matches? Greg Rust, longtime motorsport broadcaster, reviews the 2024 Supercars Championship, which was won by Triple Eight's Will Brown. Marty continues to examine the All Blacks test season, and is joined...

On the DSPN, Marty Devlin is joined by James 'Smitty' Smith - founder of In This Corner TV and host of the International Boxing Hall of Fame - to review Jake Paul's unanimous decision win over legendary heavyweight fighter Mike Tyson (who is 58 years old, for the record). Marty and Smitty dissect the legitimacy of the fight and its effect on the sport's credibility. Smitty expresses both frustration and sadness over the state of boxing, criticizing the fight as a spectacle that undermines the...

Former All Blacks halfback Justin Marshall joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, to discuss the ABs' 30-29 defeat to France in Paris on the weekend. Justin and Marty lament the narrow loss to France, which they see as a test win gone begging. They dive into the in-game decisions, such as substitutions and strategic choices, that may have impacted the outcomes, as well as questionable refereeing calls that didn't quite benefit the All Blacks. Justin and Marty briefly review other international...

Welcome to episode six of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Justin Marshall is all over the All Blacks' 30-29 loss to France, which may go down as the most agonising defeat of 2024 for the ABs - a test that was there for the taking. What positives can be taken out of the loss? Which players stepped up and proved their worth? Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh play a game of Glass Half Full, where they examine a handful of All Blacks-related subjects such as Cam Roigard's form...

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Kiwi golfer Steven Alker is king of the Champions Tour once again, celebrating another victory in the Charles Schwab Cup. He joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN, discussing his pride in maintaining consistency, the intensity of competition, and his mindset about future participation on the senior tour. Alker expresses gratitude for his career resurgence and the financial support it has provided his family, including his children's education. The support from New Zealand fans and his 'second...

Welcome to episode five of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh work through cuts from All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's press conference, after naming his side to play France in Paris this weekend. Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor return to the starting side, and there's a big reshuffle in the loose forward trio. Will the changes pay off? In a very special interview, top Kiwi golfer Steven Alker talks all about his successes on the Champions...

Simon Doull - former Black Caps bowler and one of the world's best cricket commentators - joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN. New Zealand cricket is the focus with Doully and Marty discussing NZ's recent test series win in India, including the impressive performance from their spin bowlers. Right now, the Black Caps are locked in a one-day series away to Sri Lanka, and return home for a three-test series against England later in November. Doully and Marty explore the scheduling trends in cricket...

Welcome to episode four of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... All Blacks LEGEND Murray Mexted fantasises about lineouts in his sleep. Today though, he's talking to Marty about the ABs and their northern tour. After last weekend's impressive win over Ireland, New Zealand renew their rivalry with France this coming weekend. Simon Doull is a former New Zealand cricketer and now one of the sport's top commentators (but I'm sure you already knew that). Doully also lives the best life,...

Sir Graham Lowe is a Kiwi rugby league icon, and one of the most lovable sports personalities NZ has to offer. He joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN to discuss the three South Island bids for a second NRL franchise in New Zealand. Sir Graham is involved in one of the three bids, and he believes his well-funded and comprehensive proposal stands out. Despite not having direct communication with the NRL yet, Sir Graham remains optimistic. There are also potential issues surrounding the crowded...

Welcome to episode three of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Kiwi football icon Wynton Rufer raves about Chris Wood, who's banging in goals for fun in the Premier League. Wood was recently named EPL player of the month - the first ever New Zealander to do so. Rugby league legend Sir Graham Lowe goes in-depth on the three separate South Island bids for a second Kiwi franchise in the NRL. Miles Davis - an expert on sport and all sorts of other nonsense - chats Premier League...

Matt Gunn - amusing Australian who just LOVES the bitter cold down in Twizel - joins Marty Devlin on the DSPN. Gunny and Marty present Let's Be Positive, where they do their best to put a positive spin on a variety of sports results, news and views. There's plenty to discuss including Pakistan beating Australia in a one-day cricket series across the ditch, the Wallabies upsetting England at Twickenham, and David Campese having to eat humble pie.   Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn ...

Welcome to episode two of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... Wallabies legend David Campese eats humble pie after ripping into Aussie players ahead of their test win over England, saying they 'only care about money and lack respect for the past'. Marty and young producer Lachlan Waugh work their way through quotes from the All Blacks stand-up featuring Jason Ryan and Cam Roigard. Ryan sheds a bit more light on Ethan de Groot's absence from the last two tests. Twizel's favourite...

Welcome to episode one of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network... It's all about the All Blacks' impressive 23-13 win over Ireland in Dublin. Marty Devlin is joined by ex-All Black and rugby commentator Justin Marshall to recap. Tony Kemp - former Warriors coach - reviews the Pacific Championships with a focus on the Kiwis' 54-12 hammering of Papua New Guinea in West Sydney. Experienced broadcaster Mark 'Watto' Watson talks rugby, offering his thoughts on the ABs win. PLUS, Marty moans...

On The DSPN, Martin Devlin interviews Justin Marshall - former All Blacks halfback and now one of the most renowned rugby commentators around the world. The ABs defeated Ireland 23-13 in a titanic rugby test in Dublin over the weekend, handing New Zealand a fifth-straight test win and arguably the sweetest for coach Scott Robertson since he took charge. Marshall praises the All Blacks' ability to close out a test match against the world's best side in their own backyard. He and Marty also...

Before we launch, this is a taste of what's to come on The DSPN. OPINION: The All Blacks are not beating Ireland this weekend, brace for it folks. And no I’m not being a negative nelly about this. We, very simply, at our best aren’t good enough to beat them at their best. Based on what you ask? Based on form, based on players, based on what we’ve seen throughout the year thus far, culminating in another worthy but hardly wildly impressive win over England last weekend. That game...

Before we launch, this is a taste of what's to come on The DSPN. The All Blacks take on Ireland In Dublin on Saturday morning in what is considered the toughest match of their northern tour. After a narrow win against England last weekend, New Zealand now face an Irish side that hasn't played since their two July tests against South Africa. Longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Marty in the studio to discuss All Black team changes and the growing rivalry between the two...