Episodes
It's tiiiiime! Mark 'Watto' Watson and Martin Devlin are locked and loaded for episode 96 of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) podcast, where they discuss and debate a variety of sporting topics of note in New Zealand and around the world. On this episode, Watto and Marty talk about the All Blacks' 32-point win over Argentina, Warriors star Shaun Johnson's Mount Smart farewell this Friday night, Black Caps and New Zealand Cricket central contracts, and more.
Published 08/20/24
Justin Marshall - former All Blacks halfback and renowned rugby commentator - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to further analyse the All Blacks' impressive 42-10 victory over Argentina at Auckland's Eden Park. Coach Scott Robertson and his players served up a needed response a week after a surprise defeat to the same side in Wellington. Marshall and Devlin talk about the match and how it sets the All Blacks up for their upcoming two tests away to the Springboks, missed opportunities in...
Published 08/20/24
Tony Kemp - former Warriors coach and Kiwis representative - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Monday, reviewing round 24 in the NRL. The Warriors suffered defeat away to the Manly Sea Eagles 24-10, officially ending their finals hopes. Other key results over the weekend included the Melbourne Storm beating fellow premiership rivals the Panthers 24-22 in Penrith, and the Dragons entering the top eight with a 32-16 win over the Gold Coast Titans.
Published 08/19/24
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 talk about the All Blacks smashing Argentina 42-10 in the Rugby Championship, the Warriors' NRL season officially ending after losing to Manly, whether or not Israel Adesanya's UFC career is done after his latest defeat, and more.
Published 08/19/24
Chris Jones, experienced rugby writer for The Times and RugbyPass in the UK, joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, offering his thoughts on the All Blacks' impressive 42-10 victory over Argentina at Auckland's Eden Park. The New Zealand men avenged their opening Rugby Championship defeat to the Pumas with a clinical display, that was highlighted by a five-try opening 40 minutes from the hosts. Jones and Devlin talk about the All Blacks' response (particularly from their forwards), how...
Published 08/19/24
Southland rugby co-coach James Wilson joins Lachlan Waugh on It's Only Sport, previewing the first Ranfurly Shield match as part of the 2024 Bunnings NPC between Hawke's Bay and Southland in Napier this weekend. The Magpies won the shield off Wellington in 2023, and face their third defence against a Stags side who come off an encouraging opening-round win over Otago. Wilson and Waugh discuss the history of and passion for the Log o' Wood in New Zealand, what it feels like to win it (Wilson...
Published 08/16/24
Glen Jackson - ex-Bay of Plenty first-five and former rugby referee - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, looking back on fond memories of the Steamers' 2004 victory over Auckland in the NPC, that handed them the Ranfurly Shield. That was the only time in their history that Bay of Plenty have won the shield, and they only successfully defended it once against Waikato before losing it to Canterbury, all in the same season. Jackson looks back on memories from the game including an...
Published 08/16/24
Matt Elliott - former Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers and Warriors coach - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, looking ahead to a mouth-watering clash between the Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm on Thursday night. It's a match between second and first on the table, involving the two most successful NRL clubs over the last decade, and could be a grand final preview for 2024. Elliott and Devlin go through all the key talking points of the match, while also touching on the Warriors'...
Published 08/15/24
On today's podcast, it's all about the All Blacks once again as coach Scott Robertson named his matchday 23 to take on Argentina, in the second Rugby Championship test at Auckland's Eden Park. Robertson swung a small-sized axe by making four changes to the starting XV [15] in a move that - for Kiwi sports fans - may suggest there'll be a response from the New Zealand men's side.
First off though, Devlin heads to the mountain top and delivers a sermon on the English Premier League kicking off...
Published 08/15/24
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 talk about test rugby this weekend and whether or not the Wallabies can bounce back against a Springboks 'b side', Australia at the Paris Olympics, how breakdancer Raygun is being received across the ditch, and more.
Published 08/15/24
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has rung the changes for the second rugby test against Argentina in the Rugby Championship, being played at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday evening. Four changes have been made to the starting side XV [15], and one notable alteration to the bench with former captain Sam Cane being included. It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin runs through audio cuts of Robertson at the team naming press conference, before discussing a variety of selection-based topics with...
Published 08/15/24
On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin relives one of New Zealand's finest wins at the Paris Olympics, with none other than the athlete who claimed the gold medal - high jumper Hamish Kerr! You'll want to stick around for this interview with one of the most authentic and genuine athletes New Zealand has to offer.
Devlin kicks things off with a sermon though, discussing the All Blacks and changes he wants coach Scott Robertson to make to the matchday side for the second rugby...
Published 08/14/24
Andy Capostagno - veteran South African rugby broadcaster- joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to discuss the Springboks impressive opening performance in the 2024 Rugby Championship. South Africa - without a number of key players including halfback Faf de Klerk - dismantled Australia 33-7 in Brisbane, showcasing the gulf that exists between themselves and their southern hemisphere rivals. Capostagno and Devlin recap that match, as well as touching on the All Blacks' loss to Argentina and...
Published 08/14/24
Hamish Kerr, one of New Zealand's many gold medallists at the Paris Olympic Games, joins It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin in a very special interview, a matter of days after winning the men's high jump in the Olympic stadium. Kerr became the first New Zealand male to win gold in a field event at the Olympics, when he beat American Shelby McEwen in a jump off to take gold. Kerr talks to Devlin all about the occasion and the emotions he endured before, during and after the final. He also...
Published 08/14/24
On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin continues the post-mortem of the All Blacks' 38-30 defeat to Argentina, which no doubt shocked Pumas supporters as much as it did Kiwi sports fans.
First off, Devlin delivers a sermon on the Warriors, offering the New Zealand NRL club a reality check on their so-called success. While the club has (likely) enjoyed a fruitful 18 months when it comes to ticket and merchandise sales along with general support, when it comes to winning? They...
Published 08/13/24
Justin Marshall - former All Blacks halfback with 81 test caps to his name, and now one of the most respected rugby commentators around the world - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, to further unpack New Zealand's surprise 38-30 defeat to Argentina in Wellington. It was the third time the All Blacks had lost a test to the Pumas, with all three coming within the last four years. Marshall and Devlin delve into specifics around the All Black performance including set piece, lineout and...
Published 08/13/24
It's tiiiiime! Mark 'Watto' Watson and Martin Devlin are back for episode 95 of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) podcast, where they bicker and butt heads over a handful of sporting topics. On this episode, Watto and Marty focus on the three sports that New Zealanders are talking about most at the moment - the Paris Olympics, the All Blacks losing to Argentina, and the Warriors' NRL finals hopes coming to an end.
Published 08/13/24
On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin covers off a busy sporting weekend with three major stories doing the rounds in New Zealand, highlighted by a hugely successful Paris Olympic Games. New Zealand's achieved its greatest ever Olympics with a record-breaking 10 gold medals, and a record-equalling 20 medals in total.
Devlin kicks the show off delivering a sermon on the success at the Games, and how much pride it fills him with. Then, Dame Lisa Carrington's coach Gordon...
Published 08/12/24
Dame Lisa Carrington's longtime coach Gordon Walker joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, recapping a sensational Paris Olympic Games for Carrington. The 35-year-old won three gold medals at Paris 2024, giving her eight all-time, which further extends her record for most gold medals won by a Kiwi athlete at the Games. Carrington is also just one of 18 athletes in the history of the Olympic Games to win eight or more gold medals. Walker and Devlin talk about the medal expectations they had...
Published 08/12/24
Chris Jones - experienced rugby journalist with The Times and RugbyPass in the UK - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, to offer a foreign perspective on the All Blacks' surprise 38-30 defeat at home to Argentina to kick off their Rugby Championship campaign. The hosts failed to score a single point in the final 28 minutes of the test, as the Pumas ran in 13 unanswered points to win only their second match over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil. Jones and Devlin talk about whether the...
Published 08/12/24
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 talk about Dame Lisa Carrington winning another gold medal and where she ranks among New Zealand's greatest Olympians, Alex Paulsen joining Auckland FC on loan, All Blacks-Argentina rugby preview, and more.
Published 08/09/24
Warriors captain Tohu Harris joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, as the end of the 2024 NRL regular season nears. The Warriors remain a very slim chance of making the finals series, but need to win their remaining four fixtures while hoping other results go their way. Harris talks to Devlin about his recovery from a chronic wrist injury that's sidelined him for the rest of the season, how the injury has impacted simple tasks in his everyday life, the Warriors' inconsistent form in 2024,...
Published 08/09/24
On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin tackles the All Blacks team naming for their rugby test against Argentina in Wellington this weekend. Coach Scott Robertson sprung a couple of surprises, which suggest a bright (near) future for some players while no doubt putting others on notice.
First off, Devlin delivers a sermon talking about the ABs side named, applauding coach Robertson for a couple of bold selections - particularly in midfield and loose forward - and straying...
Published 08/08/24
Greg Martin - Triple M breakfast host in Brisbane and former Wallabies fullback - 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, they talk about the upcoming Wallabies-Springboks rugby test in Brisbane and a surprise selection for Australia at openside flanker, the struggles of the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL, Australia's record gold medal tally at the Paris Olympics, and more.
Published 08/08/24
The All Blacks side to play Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship test of 2024 has been named, with a couple of eyebrow-raising calls made by coach Scott Robertson. It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh present quotes from Robertson's team naming press conference, where he discusses the selections at lock, loose forward and midfield. Devlin and Waugh then share their thoughts on the team named, expressing their pleasure at certain selections.
Published 08/08/24