Episodes

  • Razor Cut! World Media Reacts to All Blacks Coach's Sacking

    Razor Cut! World Media Reacts to All Blacks Coach's Sacking
    Jan 15 2026
    We didn’t expect to be talking about this in January, but here we are. Scott Robertson is out as All Blacks coach, and the shockwaves are still rippling through world rugby. On this episode of DSPN, Marty goes global, checking in with South Africa, the UK, and Australia to unpack how this decision landed and what it means next. From Brenden Nel’s surprise in Pretoria, to Chris Jones’ blunt assessment from the Northern Hemisphere, and Christy Doran’s warning signs from across the ditch, the reaction is unanimous. This is seismic. We dig into player power, whether New Zealand Rugby blinked too early, and the big question everyone’s asking. Is this actually a change for the better? With Jamie Joseph, Tony Brown, and other names circling, the pressure is already on whoever steps in next, with a South African tour and a World Cup cycle ticking away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Scott Robertson Sacked as All Blacks Coach: Full Reaction

    Scott Robertson Sacked as All Blacks Coach: Full Reaction
    Jan 15 2026
    This is one of the biggest days in New Zealand rugby history. Scott Robertson is no longer the All Blacks head coach, and for the first time ever, NZ Rugby has made the call to remove a coach mid-cycle. We go live as the news breaks, unpacking the statements from David Kirk and Scott Robertson, the review process, and why this decision was made now. There’s empathy first, because Razor is a good man who’s just lost his dream job in the harshest way possible. But there’s also honesty about performance, player power, and why this situation became untenable. Martin Devlin, producer Lachlan Waugh, and broadcaster Mark Watson dig into what went wrong, what it says about NZ Rugby’s new leadership, and where the All Blacks go next. From Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown to Wayne Smith, Joe Schmidt, and beyond, this is the full, unfiltered DSPN reaction to a seismic moment in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • All Blacks Coaching Crisis: Razor to Lose his Job?

    All Blacks Coaching Crisis: Razor to Lose his Job?
    Jan 14 2026
    This might be one of the biggest rugby stories New Zealand sees this year, and it’s only January. We break down everything we know so far about the All Blacks review into the 2025 campaign, the future of the coaching group, and why this process feels unlike anything we’ve seen before. With reports of deep player dissatisfaction, cultural issues, and serious questions around leadership, this is no longer just about wins and losses. Martin Devlin is joined by Jamie Wall to unpack Liam Napier’s reporting, the role of new chair David Kirk, and the growing conversation around player power, transparency, and trust inside New Zealand Rugby. With the review expected imminently, we talk through what could happen next, what must happen next, and why this moment feels critical for the future of the All Blacks. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Super Rugby 2026 Preview: Hurricanes the Favs? Chiefs' Title Window Shut?

    Super Rugby 2026 Preview: Hurricanes the Favs? Chiefs' Title Window Shut?
    Jan 14 2026
    Super Rugby is nearly back, and the pressure is already building. With preseason just around the corner, we sit down with Nigel Yalden to take a proper look at where the New Zealand sides are really at heading into 2026. From the Highlanders’ continuity and depth, to the Crusaders being ruthless when it matters most, Nigel breaks down why some teams are judged differently, and why expectations don’t disappear just because names do. We get into the Hurricanes’ growing connection, the Chiefs’ unfinished business, and the Blues’ championship-or-bust mindset. There’s also a wider conversation about player management, All Blacks workloads, squad depth, and why Super Rugby has no easy games anymore. Add in a detour through NFL misery and coaching pressure, and it’s a classic DSPN deep dive to kick the year off. Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • What The All Blacks Review Needs To Fix | Rugby Roundtable

    What The All Blacks Review Needs To Fix | Rugby Roundtable
    Jan 13 2026
    This roundtable kicks off 2026 with the questions every rugby fan is already asking. What does this year actually hold, and how much hangs on what comes next? We dig into preseason predictions across Super Rugby and the Six Nations, debate who’s best placed to lift silverware, and look hard at why South Africa looms as the defining tests for the year ahead. If you want a benchmark for where the game really sits, that tour is it. The conversation then turns to the All Blacks end-of-year review. How transparent does it need to be, what should the public know, and where does accountability actually sit between coaches, players, and the board? Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Tony Johnson Breaks Down Rugby’s Biggest 2026 Storylines

    Tony Johnson Breaks Down Rugby’s Biggest 2026 Storylines
    Jan 12 2026
    A brand new year, and plenty to talk about. We kick off 2026 by welcoming back Tony Johnson, as he joins Martin Devlin to lay out the five rugby storylines he’s most looking forward to this year. From Super Rugby and the Six Nations, to the All Blacks’ massive tour to South Africa, there’s no shortage of big questions. Tony shares his thoughts on the Crusaders as defending champions, the Highlanders’ potential, Moana Pasifika’s importance to the competition, and what a new Christchurch stadium could mean for rugby in New Zealand. There’s also a frank discussion around refereeing, the role of the TMO, and whether the game needs to accept a bit more human error. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Why The All Blacks 2026 Season Really Matters | Marty's Sermon

    Why The All Blacks 2026 Season Really Matters | Marty's Sermon
    Jan 12 2026
    Happy New Year and welcome to 2026 on DSPN! We kick things off with a sermon from Marty that sets the tone for what might be the most important year New Zealand rugby has faced in a long time. This is a year of optimism, but also honesty. With a packed rugby calendar ahead, including Super Rugby, the Six Nations, major test matches and the long road toward the 2027 World Cup, we ask the big questions. How good are the All Blacks really? Are the players and coaches aligned? And can this group rebuild belief after a shaky season? Find every episode and discover your next favourite podcast on the rova app or rova.nz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • Sean Fitzpatrick and Tony Johnson on All Blacks vs Springboks Rivalry

    Sean Fitzpatrick and Tony Johnson on All Blacks vs Springboks Rivalry
    Jan 9 2026
    The 1996 All Blacks tour of South Africa remains one of the most important moments in New Zealand rugby history, and in this DSPN Summer Series episode, Sean Fitzpatrick explains why. Fitz takes Martin Devlin back inside that iconic tour, reflecting on what it meant to finally win a test series in South Africa after decades of heartbreak. He talks about the pressure of carrying history, the significance of neutral referees, the transformation of South Africa through sport, and the lifelong bonds formed with teammates. Tony Johnson then joins Martin to revisit the most memorable All Blacks versus Springboks matches they’ve seen, including the 2015 Rugby World Cup semi-final, Eden Park classics, Cape Town battles, and moments that swung entire campaigns in a single lineout or tackle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins