The Tight 5! Everyday on It's Only Sport, host Martin Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh dissect and debate five separate sporting topics of note in New Zealand and around the world. On this episode, Devlin and Waugh preview the first Springboks-All Blacks test of 2024, including questioning loose forward Dalton Papali'i's thumb injury. They also discuss NRL matches on this weekend, the new Champions League format, and more.

Murray Mexted - iconic All Blacks loose forward and former rugby commentator - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, looking ahead to this weekend's Springboks-All Blacks rugby test in Johannesburg. On Sunday morning (New Zealand time), it'll be the first clash between the old rivals since last year's Rugby World Cup final in Paris, which South Africa won 12-11 over New Zealand. Mexted and Devlin discuss coach Scott Robertson's All Black team named with a focus on the return of former...

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin narrows his focus on the Springboks-All Blacks rugby test this weekend in Johannesburg. Both teams have named their matchday squads, with plenty of talking points among both including flanker Sam Cane starting for New Zealand and lock Eben Etzebeth back on the bench for South Africa. First, Devlin delivers a sermon offering his thoughts on the New Zealand squad named and how familiar it looks compared to the typical 23 coach Scott...

Warriors utility forward Jazz Tevaga joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport looking ahead to the club's final match of the 2024 NRL season, which is away to the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday. The Mount Smart club are out of finals contention and have the bye in the final round, meaning this weekend's hit out in Sydney's south is their last for the year. The match doubles as Tevaga's farewell game as he will depart the Warriors after eight years. He talks to Devlin about why 2024 has been such a...

Greg Martin - former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M breakfast radio host in Brisbane - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, as he does every Thursday. Two simple-minded, middle-aged men talking about MEN'S things that MATTER. This week, Marto and Marty preview the Springboks-All Blacks rugby test in Johannesburg and touch briefly on the Wallabies clash with the Pumas in Argentina, before discussing the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL, the Paralympics in Paris, and more.

Brendan Telfer - the doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday, offering his unique and veteran perspective on a variety of sporting topics in New Zealand and around the world. This week, Telf and Marty revisit the latter's preseason prediction for the Warriors in 2024 and how accurate he was. As well as that, they discuss Lydia Ko winning her third golf major, the Springboks-All Blacks rugby test this weekend, and more.

On the podcast, a Springboks rugby icon in the form of Bob Skinstad anchors today's coverage of the first South Africa-New Zealand test this weekend in Johannesburg. Skinstad played from 1997-2007 and won a World Cup in '07. Devlin firstly delivers a sermon discussing this weekend's test, exuding plenty of confidence that the All Blacks CAN get a win over the World Champions in their own backyard. Then, Devlin is joined by Skinstad to talk international rugby, Miles Davis chats football...

Springboks rugby icon Bob Skinstad - who played for the South African side from 1997-2007 and was a Rugby World Cup winner - joins Martin Devlin on Its Only Sport, previewing the first match-up between the Boks and All Blacks in Johannesburg this weekend. The old rivals have played seven times over the last three years, with South Africa winning four of them including the 2023 World Cup final in Paris. Skinstad and Devlin discuss the excitement that is building around the test in South...

It's time to be positive! Continuing as SMG (Sydney's Matt Gunn) for the time being as opposed to TMG (Twizel's Matt Gunn), Gunny is back for another episode of Let's Be Positive, where he and It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin do their best to put a positive spin on all the latest happenings in the world of sport. On this episode, Gunny and Marty discuss the former's holiday in his homeland of Australia, the ongoing party in Belmore thanks to the Bulldogs' brilliant 2024 NRL season (so far),...

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin ramps up preview for the first Springboks-All Blacks rugby test of 2024, with the very best New Zealand rugby analyst going around - Justin Marshall. Sunday morning's (New Zealand time) test will be the first clash between the old rivals since last year's Rugby World Cup final in Paris, which South Africa won 12-11. To start the show though, Devlin delivers a sermon from the mountain top, weighing up who the favourite should be for the...

It's tiiiiime! Mark 'Watto' Watson and It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin present episode 97 of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) Podcast, where they gather around the debating table to dissect a number of key sporting topics in New Zealand and around the world right now. On this episode, Watto and Marty talk about the Paralympic Games in Paris which Watto will be commentating on, the frontrunners for Halberg Awards after Lydia Ko's major golf win on Monday, the first Springboks-All Blacks rugby...

Justin Marshall - former All Blacks halfback and current rugby commentator for Sky Sport - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, looking ahead to the first test between New Zealand and South Africa in 2024. The Springboks will host their old rivals in Johannesburg in a repeat of last year's Rugby World Cup final in Paris, which the Boks won 12-11. Marshall talks to Devlin about what it's like playing in South Africa (specifically at Ellis Park), his confidence levels in New Zealand getting...

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin indulges in one of the best New Zealand sport stories of the year - golfer Lydia Ko winning the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews, her third career major title and first in over eight years. The New Zealander only a fortnight ago won gold at the Paris Olympics, and you would have to think she is the frontrunner for the Halberg Supreme Award in early 2025. To kick things off though, Devlin delivers a sermon talking about the Warriors' final...

Tony Kemp - former Warriors coach and ex-Kiwis representative - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, recapping round 25 of the 2024 NRL season. The weekend was highlighted by the Warriors playing their final home game of the year, meaning it was the last time Shaun Johnson, Jazz Tevaga and Addin Fonua-Blake played in front of home fans in a Warriors jumper. As well as that, the Melbourne Storm secured yet another minor premiership, and the Penrith Panthers' loss to the Canberra Raiders saw...

Ross MacLeod - PGA golf professional and putting coach - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, recapping Lydia Ko winning her third major title and first in over eight years. Ko's won the AIG Women's Open at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, to go along with her Olympic gold medal won in Paris a fortnight ago. She birdied the 18th hole to break a three-way tie for the lead, ultimately winning by two strokes at seven under par. MacLeod as in attendance, and talks to Devlin about the...

Howard Bryant - senior baseball writer for ESPN and acclaimed author - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, talking Major League Baseball with the start of the postseason nearing. Every franchise has around 30 games left in their season, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees currently boasting the best records in the National League and American League respectively. Bryant and Devlin discuss the race for playoff spots, who the strongest looking teams are, whether there could be...

Former Warriors captain and current rugby league commentator Monty Betham joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, previewing the club's final home game of the 2024 NRL season against the Canterbury Bulldogs in Auckland on Friday night. The game doubles as a farewell for Shaun Johnson, Jazz Tevaga and Addin Fonua-Blake who will all play as a Warrior in front of home fans for the final time. Betham and Devlin talk about Shaun Johnson in particular, how important a win for the club is despite...

It's time to be positive on It's Only Sport, but things look a little different this week. It's not Let's Be Positive with TMG (Twizel's Matt Gunn), but instead with SMG (Sydney's Matt Gunn) as Gunny and his family are enjoying holiday across the ditch. Gunny and Martin Devlin discuss the Bulldogs and their superb NRL season continuing, Warriors star Shaun Johnson's home farewell on Friday night, news coverage - if any - the Wallabies are receiving in Australia, and more.

Greg Martin - former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M breakfast radio host in Brisbane - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Thursday. Two simple-minded, middle-aged men talking about MEN'S things that MATTER. This week, Marto and Marty discuss the surprising news Leon MacDonald is stepping down as All Blacks assistant coach, Ron Coote being named the 14th rugby league Immortal on Wednesday night, and more.

In a shocking move, attack coach Leon MacDonald is departing the All Blacks, effective immediately. MacDonald has only been involved with the national side for five test matches, having been brought on board as an assistant to coach Scott Robertson ahead of the 2024 test season. Rugby reporter Jamie Wall joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to dissect the news and how it may have come about. Then, Devlin works through cuts from Robertson at his stand-up in Christchurch, where he...

Brendan Telfer - the doyen of New Zealand sports broadcasting with over 50 years of experience - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday. This week, Marty and Telf discuss tennis star Jannik Sinner being cleared of wrongdoing after failing two drugs tests, the upcoming rugby tests between the Springboks and All Blacks, the Warriors, and more.

Longtime radio broadcaster and sports expert Miles Davis joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday - a couple of blah blah merchants talking absolute bollocks. This week, Davis and Devlin discuss the English Premier League kicking off and the performance of Miles' beloved West Ham, tennis star Jannik Sinner being cleared of wrongdoing after testing positive for banned substances, NPC rugby, and more.

David Campese - 1991 Rugby World Cup winner and legendary Wallabies outside back - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, talking all things rugby after the opening fortnight of the Rugby Championship. The Wallabies have suffered two heavy defeats to the Springboks on home soil, and face two tough tests on the road against Argentina. Campese and Devlin discuss the state of Australian rugby, the modern day rugby player and how they differ from those of the past, whether or not players are...

Murray Mexted - iconic All Blacks loose forward and ex-rugby commentator - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, to give his take on the All Blacks' 42-10 win over Argentina and their upcoming tests away to the Springboks. New Zealand coach Scott Robertson's record in 2024 so far is 4-1 with victories over England, Fiji and Argentina, and a loss to the Pumas. South Africa will no doubt be the toughest challenge he's faced as All Blacks mentor. Mexted and Devlin go in-depth on the Argentina...