Episodes

  • 'Beaten Fair & Square' - Greg Martin talks Wallabies' Loss to Lions & Previews Third Test

    'Beaten Fair & Square' - Greg Martin talks Wallabies' Loss to Lions & Previews Third Test
    Aug 1 2025
    Former Wallabies fullback and current Triple M breakfast radio host Greg Martin joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, as he does every week. After first discussing moving house matters and the opposite sex, Marto delves into the second Wallabies-Lions clash, and shrugs off the late-test controversy, saying Aussies aren’t whiners and that the team showed real progress under coach Joe Schmidt (despite selection woes and some missed chances). Marto insists the third test DOES matter. The pair wrap up with NRL talk, Dolphins injury battles, and why Aussies secretly love the Warriors. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Ayesha Leti-I'iga: Inside Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup Build-up - Can They Go Back-to-Back?

    Ayesha Leti-I'iga: Inside Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup Build-up - Can They Go Back-to-Back?
    Aug 1 2025
    With the women's Rugby World Cup just around the corner, Black Ferns star winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga joins John Day in Day In The Life on DSPN, going in-depth on the team's preparation, pressure, and plentiful laughs. Leti-I'iga reveals the squad’s focus on connection, their evolving game plan, and why England’s home advantage for the World Cup advantage won’t faze them. he shares with John her humble beginnings - doing paper runs in Wellington to a surprise start in rugby - and reflects on learning from legends like Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. She talks about Alan Bunting’s “people first” coaching style, the ongoing influence of Wayne Smith, and the role her grandparents play in her journey. Plus, there’s even a cheeky story about hugging the King. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • NPC Rugby Returns: Who Makes the Semis This Year? | Rugby Roundtable

    NPC Rugby Returns: Who Makes the Semis This Year? | Rugby Roundtable
    Jul 31 2025
    It's Rugby Roundtable time! Martin Devlin, John Day, and Richard “Pod” Turner dive into all things NPC and rugby drama on the DSPN. They kick off with the hot debate -- was that late Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions decision a try or penalty? Then it’s all about provincial pride - Hawke’s Bay's stacked squad, Tasman’s comeback hopes, and who will make the semis (spoiler: nobody’s backing Auckland). Marty, JD and Pod reminisce on fierce rivalries, Battle of the Bridge brawls, and brainstorm how to pack stadiums again. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Michael Cheika on Lions Chaos & Aussie Rugby Woes

    Michael Cheika on Lions Chaos & Aussie Rugby Woes
    Jul 31 2025
    Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika joins Martin Devlin on DSPN for an unmissable deep dive into world rugby. Fresh off his return to Australia after coaching Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership, Cheika pulls no punches on: The controversial call in the second Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions Test Why rugby’s grey areas will never go away What makes the sport truly unique The current state of Australian rugby and what’s holding the Wallabies back Whether coaching the Wallabies is the toughest job in world rugby Cheika also opens up about life after Leicester, his experience coaching Argentina, and what could be next for one of rugby’s most passionate and outspoken coaches. 🎙️ This is a must-listen for rugby fans, Wallabies supporters, and anyone who loves honest, hard-hitting sports chat. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Wake-Up Call for NZ Warriors? Tony Kemp Breaks Down Shock Loss to Titans | 2025 NRL Season

    Wake-Up Call for NZ Warriors? Tony Kemp Breaks Down Shock Loss to Titans | 2025 NRL Season
    Jul 29 2025
    Martin Devlin and Tony Kemp - the former Warriors coach and Kiwis representative - are back talking Warriors on the DSPN! Together they break down the Wahs’ shock 24-16 loss to the Gold Coast Titans and what it means for the run home. Kempy explains why the Titans’ completion rate and smart kicking game exposed the Warriors, and dives deep into defensive structures - especially the much-talked-about right edge issues. He stresses that fatigue from poor ruck control, not just individual errors, is the real problem. The pair also look ahead at a tough six-game stretch, with the Dolphins clash now a must-win to keep top-four hopes alive. Can the Warriors find their form and stay in the hunt? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • 'NZ Warriors, That Was a TERRIBLE Loss. But Let's Not Panic' | Marty's Sermon & NRL Glass Half Full

    'NZ Warriors, That Was a TERRIBLE Loss. But Let's Not Panic' | Marty's Sermon & NRL Glass Half Full
    Jul 29 2025
    On the DSPN, Martin Devlin delivers a sermon on the NZ Warriors' surprise 24-16 loss to the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, casting a little bit of doubt over the Kiwi club's ability to make the top four in 2025. But Marty feels there's no need to panic... just yet. Then, Marty is joined by Matt Gunn from Twizel. Together they play a game of NRL Glass Half Full, working through a number of clubs and whether they are optimistic - or pessimistic - about said club's fortunes. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Scrum Guru Mike Cron: Working with Wallabies, All Blacks Success, Case for Player Rest & Rotation

    Scrum Guru Mike Cron: Working with Wallabies, All Blacks Success, Case for Player Rest & Rotation
    Jul 29 2025
    On the DSPN, Martin Devlin chats with legendary scrum coach Mike Cron about his new book Lessons from an All Black Legend, which dives into life inside the All Blacks camp and the mindset behind elite performance. Cron reflects on the current state of the New Zealand national side, the growing gap between Super Rugby and international level, and why confidence is as crucial as technique in the scrum. He shares fascinating insights on managing player workloads, the evolution of the front row, and the art of coaching under high stakes. He also opens up about transitioning from the police force to rugby, the challenge of coaching the Black Ferns on short notice, and why staying humble - and hungry - is key to sustained success. Click ⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 'Letter of the Law' - Christy Doran on Wallabies-Lions 2nd Test & Controversial Try That Was Awarded

    'Letter of the Law' - Christy Doran on Wallabies-Lions 2nd Test & Controversial Try That Was Awarded
    Jul 28 2025
    Christy Doran, rugby editor at The Roar in Sydney, joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to break down a Wallabies-British & Irish Lions epic overshadowed by that controversial call on 80 minutes. Christy believes, by the letter of the law, it was a penalty against Jac Morgan, and the winning try for the Lions shouldn't have stood. He reflects on the Wallabies’ brilliance in the first half, the costly Tom Lynagh knock-on, and Australia's inability to finish strong. Marty and Christy both feel Will Skelton and Rob Valetini made a huge impact, but depth and consistency remain Australia’s Achilles heel. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins