Episodios

  • Should Rieko Ioane Still Be Picked For The All Blacks? | Mailbag

    Should Rieko Ioane Still Be Picked For The All Blacks? | Mailbag
    Apr 10 2026
    Marty and Young Producer Lachlan dive into a massive Mailbag session this week, questioning if the All Blacks are looking backwards by sticking with Rieko Ioane and Beauden Barrett. They tackle the bizarre excuses for the Super Rugby Pacific Easter schedule, debate who should lead the team under Dave Rennie, and preview the massive Hurricanes vs Blues clash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • Murray Mexted: Defending Ian Foster And Picking All Blacks Starters For South Africa

    Murray Mexted: Defending Ian Foster And Picking All Blacks Starters For South Africa
    Apr 9 2026
    Murray Mexted is back with us on DSPN and this one covers a lot of ground. From Ian Foster’s book to the inner workings of NZ Rugby, there’s plenty to unpack and not all of it is comfortable listening. We get into the pressure Foster faced behind the scenes, the decision to name a new coach before a World Cup, and why Mexted believes the All Blacks setup wasn’t properly supported. There’s also a strong take on how coaches develop over time, why experience matters, and what Dave Rennie brings to the role. Then we shift to something Mexted knows better than most, loose forwards. He breaks down the modern demands of the position, why size matters against teams like South Africa, and names the players he believes can handle it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 m
  • Jamie Wall’s Super Rugby Pacific Form XV After 8 Rounds

    Jamie Wall’s Super Rugby Pacific Form XV After 8 Rounds
    Apr 9 2026
    Halfway through Super Rugby Pacific, we’ve done what rugby fans love doing most: picked a team and invited the arguments. Jamie Wall joins us to name a pure form XV after eight rounds. Not an All Blacks side, not a projected test squad, just the players who’ve been the best in their positions so far. That means big calls, a few uncomfortable omissions, and plenty of names right on the edge. We get into a front row that practically picks itself, a locking debate that’s suddenly full of depth, a loose forward mix with real bite, and the first-five conversation that still refuses to sit still. There’s also plenty on Cam Roigard, Jordie Barrett, Tupou Vaa’i, Will Jordan and the midfield pairing that might finally give the All Blacks some proper continuity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
  • Rugby Roundtable: Super Rugby Easter Chaos And Shannon Frizell Returns

    Rugby Roundtable: Super Rugby Easter Chaos And Shannon Frizell Returns
    Apr 8 2026
    The DSPN crew is back to tear into the absolute mess that was the Super Rugby Easter schedule. Martin, Mark, and John don't hold back on the "lame" excuses from the board and why the fans deserve better. Plus, we look at Shannon Frizell’s return, the looming battle for the All Blacks midfield, and why referees need to stop trying to coach the players during the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m
  • Jeff The Ref: Analysing Crusaders' Cards And Finau’s Big Hits

    Jeff The Ref: Analysing Crusaders' Cards And Finau’s Big Hits
    Apr 7 2026
    Martin and Jeff the Ref are back to break down a strange weekend of Super Rugby Pacific. With only three games on the slate, there was still plenty of drama to dissect, from cynical yellow cards to massive hits that tested the laws. Jeff explains why the Crusaders were pinged for slowing the ball and debates whether rugby needs to take a leaf out of league’s book when it comes to intercepts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Sean Maloney And Brett McKay: Super Rugby Contenders And Easter Schedule

    Sean Maloney And Brett McKay: Super Rugby Contenders And Easter Schedule
    Apr 7 2026
    Super Rugby Pacific hits the halfway mark and, honestly, it still feels like the comp is making it up as it goes. We get Sean Maloney and Brett McKay on with us to make sense of the Easter schedule, the state of the Australian teams, and whether anyone can actually stop another New Zealand side winning the title. We get into the Brumbies’ case as Australia’s best hope, why the Reds are still so hard to trust, and whether the Force just saved their season. There’s also a look at the Chiefs, the Blues, the Hurricanes, and that ongoing obsession with finding the right halfback and first-five combinations. It’s sharp, funny, a little chaotic, and full of proper rugby chat from both sides of the Tasman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m
  • Tony Johnson: Super Rugby's Sad Easter Schedule And Chiefs' Statement Win

    Tony Johnson: Super Rugby's Sad Easter Schedule And Chiefs' Statement Win
    Apr 6 2026
    Super Rugby gave us only three games over Easter, but there was still plenty to get stuck into. On this episode, Martin and Tony Johnson unpack why the competition missed a trick with the long weekend schedule, then dive into the biggest talking points from round eight. We get into Codie Taylor’s ridiculous 150th game celebration, why the Chiefs made a real statement, and what the Force’s win over the Reds says about the Aussie sides right now. There’s also some love for the skill level on show, a look at how open this comp still feels, and a proper build-up to what already feels like a season-shaping Hurricanes vs Blues clash on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 m
  • Darren Shand: How The All Blacks Built A World Class Environment

    Darren Shand: How The All Blacks Built A World Class Environment
    Apr 2 2026
    What actually makes the All Blacks successful? It is not just what happens on the field. Martin Devlin sits down with former All Blacks manager Darren Shand for a rare, deep dive into what really drives performance at the highest level. From leadership and culture to the importance of the “team behind the team,” Shand breaks down the ecosystem that powered one of the most dominant eras in rugby history. We also get into pressure, legacy, player ownership, and what it takes to build an environment where players thrive. It is honest, insightful and packed with lessons that go well beyond rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m