DSPN is a New Zealand rugby podcast and channel hosted by Martin Devlin, covering the biggest stories in the game. From the All Blacks and Super Rugby to provincial rugby, major interviews, breaking news, and sharp commentary, DSPN delivers strong opinions, smart analysis, and proper rugby discussion for New Zealand fans.
Richie Mo'unga RETURNS! | Will he join All Blacks in SOUTH AFRICA?
Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack an action packed opening weekend of NPC rugby. We dive into Canterbury taking down Auckland at the new Christchurch stadium, Richie Mo'unga scoring the clutch winning try, and Hawke's Bay putting on a show against Wellington. IMAGE CREDIT: Canterbury Richie Mo'unga during the Canterbury v Auckland, NPC Match, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, 1 August 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Blacks SQUAD SELECTION | Who Starts Against The Stormers?
Martin Devlin and Tony Johnson sit down to play selectors and build a potential All Blacks lineup for the tour opener against the Stormers. They break down key rotation strategies, evaluates player fitness, and discusses how Dave Rennie will balance fresh talent with core starters across the opening weeks IMAGE CREDIT: Beauden Barrett during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) New Zealand Fabian Holland during the All Blacks v France Lipovitan-D July Series, FMG Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand, Saturday, 19 July 2025. (Photo by Blake Armstrong / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can The All Blacks BEAT The Springboks? | Breaking Down The Series
Veteran rugby journalist Chris Jones joins Martin Devlin to break down the upcoming All Blacks tour of South Africa. Chris lays out why home advantage and squad depth give the Springboks the edge, what Dave Rennie can learn from the four-test series, and why this tour feels just like a Lions campaign for New Zealand. IMAGE CREDIT: Dave Rennie during the captains run, Henry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, 10 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) All Blacks Ardie Savea during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is ELLIS PARK Really a FORTRESS? | Mailbag
We are wading through a massive pile of mailbag feedback as the All Blacks prepare to fly out to South Africa. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall debate the decision to rest Ardie Savea for the opening week, look back at the legacy and goal-kicking perfection of Grant Fox, and ask if coaches are actually using artificial intelligence to pick their test lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Hart Reflects On 1996 South Africa Tour, Jonah Lomu & Rassie Erasmus
Former All Blacks coach John Hart joins Marty in the studio to reflect on the legendary 1996 tour of South Africa. 30 years after making history as the first New Zealand side to win a test series in the Republic, John breaks down the groundbreaking logistics, player management, and brutal test matches that defined a new era of professional rugby. IMAGE CREDIT: Sean Fitzpatrick and John Hart after a match. All Blacks v South Africa, New Zealand Tour of South Africa, 1996. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a MASSIVE Risk for The All Blacks | Rugby Roundtable
Martin Devlin sits down with John Day and Mark Watson for the Rugby Roundtable to dissect Dave Rennie’s forty-four man All Blacks squad heading to South Africa. The boys debate resting skipper Ardie Savea until the first test, question carrying only three halfbacks, and evaluate whether this group has the physical power to roll the Springboks. IMAGE CREDIT: Ardie Savea during a training session, Auckland, New Zealand, 14 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ant Strachan Breaks Down ALL BLACKS Squad for BRUTAL South African Tour
Former All Black halfback Ant Strachan joins Martin Devlin to break down Dave Rennie's 44-man squad for the tour of South Africa. We dive into the decision to take only three halfbacks, look at the physical options selected in the loose forwards, and ask if this squad has what it takes to beat the Springboks on home soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'It's ALL About Winning' | ALL BLACKS Unpack the GREATEST RIVALRY TOUR
We are joined by three All Blacks players courtesy of All Blacks Travel and Hospitality right before they board the plane to South Africa. Luke Jacobson, Quinn Tupaea and Simon Parker break down building momentum through the Nations Championship block, taking on the world champion Springboks, and learning off-field lessons from the historic 1996 touring side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Blacks Squad for South Africa: Bolters, Comebacks and Big Omissions
The 44-man All Blacks squad for South Africa has been revealed. Martin Devlin is joined by Tony Johnson to analyse the bolters, returning stars and surprise omissions. They examine the recalls of Rieko Ioane, Ethan Blackadder and Emoni Narawa, the three new caps, the lack of a fourth halfback and whether Josh Jacomb’s selection changes the picture for Richie Mo’unga. Jamie Wall also joins from All Blacks HQ as the team considers what these selections reveal about Dave Rennie’s plan for taking on the Springboks. Follow DSPN for full coverage throughout the tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Springboks DEPTH vs All Blacks FORM | Who Takes The Rivalry Series?
We are digging straight into the mailbag as the Springboks drop their squad to face Argentina and the All Blacks. Jamie Wall & Martin Devlin break down Rassie Erasmus’s squad choices, evaluate flyhalf depth between Handrè Pollard, Manie Libbok, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, and take subscriber questions on the final ten players joining our squad for South Africa. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Will Jordan try during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Joe Schmidt Leave the Wallabies In A Better Place?
We wrap up the opening block of the Nations Championship with Australian journalists Brett McKay and Christy Doran. Martin challenges the claim that Joe Schmidt leaves the Wallabies in a better position. We debate weird team selections, the transition to Les Kiss, and South Africa's terrifying dominance. IMAGE CREDIT: Joe Schmidt during the All Blacks v Australia, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup Test, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, 27 September 2025. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The CONNECTION That Powers The ALL BLACKS | Lima Sopoaga
International flyhalf and former All Black Lima Sopoaga joins Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall on the DSPN for a wide-ranging, insider discussion on test rugby, team culture, and the All Blacks upcoming tour to South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ALL BLACKS Tour Additions | Who Makes The Cut For The SPRINGBOK Series?
Dave Rennie is adding ten players to complete the All Blacks squad heading to South Africa. Martin, Mark, and John drop their picks for those final spots, debating forward pack depth, backline cover, and whether there is room for senior returns. Here is our breakdown of who earns a ticket on the plane for the greatest rivalry tour. IMAGE CREDIT: Du’Plessis Kirifi during the All Blacks v South Africa, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test, New Zealand, Saturday, 06 September 2025. (Photo by Blake Armstrong / action press) New Zealand Rieko Ioane during the All Blacks v South Africa, Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship Test, New Zealand, Saturday, 06 September 2025. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) All Blacks Richie Mo'unga during the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and France at the Stade de France, Paris, France, Friday, September 08, 2023 (Photo by Lynne Cameron / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Tupou Vaa'i Is PERFECT At Six | Murray Mexted
We look back at a massive test match at Eden Park as the All Blacks beat Ireland 40 to 21. All Black legend Murray Mexted joins Martin Devlin to break down Dave Rennie's tactical setup, the selection of Tupou Vaa'i at six, and why winning the possession battle was the secret to dominating the Irish. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Tupou Vaa’i during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Blacks v Ireland | The BLUEPRINT to Beat South Africa
Watto is back from China and joining Martin and John in the studio as the Rugby Round Table reviews a huge night for the All Blacks at Eden Park. The team puts the three Nations Championship tests under the microscope to see if Dave Rennie's squad has truly has what it takes to beat the Springboks. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Luke Jacobson during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) All Blacks Josh Moorby during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Blacks make a STATEMENT at Eden Park | Tony Johnson
We are looking back at a massive night at Eden Park as the All Blacks put on an absolute clinical performance to beat Ireland 40 to 21. Sky Sport’s Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack Dave Rennie’s three-zero start and the dynamic backline combinations clicking into gear. IMAGE CREDIT: Dan Sheehan of Ireland looks on during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Ardie Savea of the All Blacks during the All Blacks v Ireland international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 18 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why South Africa Look UNBEATABLE In This Championship
We are looking back at a massive weekend of Nations Championship rugby as the third round wraps up. Chris Jones joins Martin to unpack the All Blacks dominant forty to twenty-one victory over Ireland. We tear into England's shocking disciplinary crisis against Argentina, and evaluate South Africa's terrifying squad depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Satisfied, Not Convinced: What the All Blacks’ Ireland Win Really Told Us
The initial reaction was happiness. The morning-after verdict is satisfaction, with a few important warnings. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall take a deeper look at the All Blacks’ 40-21 win over Ireland after having time to review the performance and absorb the post-match comments from both teams. Did the victory settle the midfield debate? Should Ruben Love start at 10 in South Africa? Has Tupou Vaa’i found his position at six? And could Luke Jacobson’s ill-discipline prove far more costly against the Springboks? The All Blacks are improving, unbeaten and increasingly confident. The question now is whether they are ready for South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All Blacks 40, Ireland 21: Optimism Returns at Eden Park
Six tries, 40 points and a statement victory over Ireland. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall react from Eden Park after the All Blacks produced their most complete performance of the July internationals, racing to a 28-7 halftime lead before closing out a convincing 40-21 win. They discuss the improved defence, Tupou Vaa’i’s successful move to number six, the dominant set piece, the key moments that broke Ireland and what the result means before the All Blacks head to South Africa. Three matches. Three wins. Is this All Blacks side beginning to click? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does RATIMA Deserve A Spot Over PRESTON? | ALL BLACKS V IRELAND MAILBAG
We're digging into the massive listener mailbag before the All Blacks run out against Ireland tomorrow night. Jamie joins Martin to look at the massive front row row, debate the fine margins keeping Wallace Sititi out of the twenty-three, and tear into the static five-minute cameos currently stalling Cortez Ratima. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Cortez Ratima during the All Blacks v Italy international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, 11 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) All Blacks Wallace Sititi during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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