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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.

  1. 8 HR AGO

    Super Rugby Transfers, Union vs League, Lachlan Signs Off | Mailbag

    This one starts in the Mailbag and ends with a proper farewell. We get stuck into your feedback on Super Rugby, from whether the comp is actually sustainable to draft systems, salary caps, provincial pride, and why league keeps pinching hearts and minds. There’s plenty on the Chiefs vs Hurricanes thriller too, including the Cam Roigard substitution, Ruben Love at 10, golden point, and whether a draw is actually the smarter option. We also get into Silver Lake, dodgy tackle calls, the state of rugby administration, and why some media still seem determined to moan their way through a genuinely good comp. Then, right at the end, there’s the big one: Lachlan is off to Sky, and next week’s Mailbag will be his last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min
  2. Todd Blackadder: Crusaders' 2026 Form And Why Super Rugby Is Good

    8 HR AGO

    Todd Blackadder: Crusaders' 2026 Form And Why Super Rugby Is Good

    We caught up with Crusaders legend and ex All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder to talk about the brand new stadium in Christchurch - it is a massive moment for the city. We also get his honest take on the current state of Super Rugby, the Crusaders' season so far, and what he thinks about players moving between international competitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Rugby Roundtable: Ardie Savea’s Next Move And All Blacks 10 Debate

    Riley Higgins is off, Ardie Savea’s next move is suddenly a proper talking point, and we’re still no closer to a clean answer on the All Blacks No. 10 jersey. This week on the DSPN’s Rugby Roundtable, we get into what Higgins leaving actually says about New Zealand Rugby, whether players should be free to move right across Super Rugby, and why Damian McKenzie might have pushed himself back to the front of the first-five queue. We also dig into whether the Chiefs and Hurricanes are giving us proper test-level footy, and whether the Crusaders are cooked or just biding their time. Plus, Whitney Hansen’s influence on the Black Ferns, why that win over Canada felt different, and the argument over whether Auckland is a rugby city anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  4. Jeff the Ref: Why Blues' Zarn Sullivan Should Have Been Red Carded

    2 DAYS AGO

    Jeff the Ref: Why Blues' Zarn Sullivan Should Have Been Red Carded

    Some of rugby’s toughest calls went under the microscope this week, and we got Jeff the Ref in to break it all down properly. We go through a stack of big moments from across Super Rugby, including the Zarn Sullivan tackle that had everyone split on red versus yellow, head-on-head collisions, forward pass debates, and whether the TMO is getting involved in the right situations. There’s also a really interesting chat around quick tap penalties near the line and why defending them might be close to impossible. As always, Jeff brings the law book, the real-world ref perspective, and a bit of common sense to it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  5. 2 DAYS AGO

    Murray Mexted: Chiefs vs Hurricanes, All Blacks Loosies, And NZ Rugby’s Future

    Who should wear six, seven and eight for the All Blacks? We got Murray Mexted back on to do what he does best - get right into the guts of loose forward play and explain what actually matters when selectors start circling names. We dig into Chiefs vs Hurricanes, the back row battle inside that game, and why Mex still believes the All Blacks trio will come from those two sides. He breaks down the different roles of six, seven and eight, explains why size still matters, and gives his thoughts on players like Jacobson, Kirifi, Lakai, Flanders and Sititi. We also get into the bigger picture, including whether Kiwi players should be allowed to head offshore and still be picked, and why Murray reckons rugby’s decline in New Zealand is very real if the grassroots game keeps getting neglected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  6. 3 DAYS AGO

    Tony Johnson: Chiefs Edge Canes, Drua Stun Brumbies, Black Ferns Click

    That was one of those Super Rugby weekends where the table shifted, the pressure cranked up, and nobody got to hide. We get into the Chiefs’ statement win over the Hurricanes in Hamilton, why Damian McKenzie’s influence mattered so much late, and what golden point does to the blood pressure. Then it’s on to the Drua pulling off one of the biggest away wins the comp’s seen, the Crusaders looking vulnerable again, and the Blues doing enough before nearly leaving the back door open. We also finish on the Black Ferns, with Whitney Hansen’s first big marker as coach. The result over Canada mattered, but so did the way it happened. More structure, more control, and a performance that looked like a side with a clear plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  7. 3 DAYS AGO

    Super Rugby Vibe Rankings: There’s a New King as Chiefs Soar, Crusaders Fall

    The Super Rugby Vibe Rankings are back and, honestly, it is absolute carnage. This week on DSPN, we try to make sense of a Super Rugby comp where the Chiefs have muscled their way to the top, the Hurricanes picked the wrong time to get loose, and half the ladder feels like it could beat the other half on any given day. We get into why the Chiefs now deserve the flowers after closing out a huge win over the Canes, why Wellington’s game management let them down late, and why the Blues are still sitting right in the mix. We also try to work out what on earth to do with the Brumbies, Crusaders, Reds, Waratahs, Force, Highlanders and Drua, who all seem to be taking turns confusing us. Plus, there’s some love for Moana Pasifika’s effort, some proper chat about form versus feel, and a reminder that Super Round is nearly here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    23 min
  8. Chiefs Edge Hurricanes In THRILLER, Crusaders Lose Again | Super Rugby Review

    4 DAYS AGO

    Chiefs Edge Hurricanes In THRILLER, Crusaders Lose Again | Super Rugby Review

    This round had everything. A golden-point gut punch in Hamilton, the Drua pulling off a proper stunner in Canberra, and the Crusaders coughing up a 19-nil lead. Just a normal weekend in Super Rugby, obviously. On this episode, Martin and Jamie rip through all the big Round 10 talking points, starting with whether the Hurricanes blew their shot against the Chiefs and what Damien McKenzie’s control said about the first five battle. We get into the Drua’s away win, the Crusaders’ latest wobble, whether the Blues showed title-winning signs, and where the All Blacks loose forward pecking order is heading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
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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.

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