For the first time on the DSPN, host Marty Devlin is joined by Highlanders coach and former Japan Brave Blossoms mentor Jamie Joseph, ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season kicking off in just over a week. Back at the helm of the southern franchise for 2025, Jamie discusses his return, and the challenges of coaching a young and enthusiastic team. He provides insights into his coaching philosophy, team preparation, and aspirations for the season. Marty and Jamie discuss other teams in the competition such as the Blues and Chiefs who are arguably better set-up to win matches, and how the Highlanders can topple them. Finally, they touch on Jamie's good friend and longtime coaching colleague Tony Brown, who is now working for South African rugby.

 

Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn

Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn

TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn

YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork

For the first time on the DSPN, host Marty Devlin is joined by Highlanders coach and former Japan Brave Blossoms mentor Jamie Joseph, ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific season kicking off in just over a week. Back at the helm of the southern franchise for 2025, Jamie discusses his return, and the challenges of coaching a young and enthusiastic team. He provides insights into his coaching philosophy, team preparation, and aspirations for the season. Marty and Jamie discuss other teams in the competition such as the Blues and Chiefs who are arguably better set-up to win matches, and how the Highlanders can topple them. Finally, they touch on Jamie's good friend and longtime coaching colleague Tony Brown, who is now working for South African rugby.
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Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn">https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn</a>
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork

Martin Devlin is a seasoned sports broadcaster in New Zealand, famous for his high-energy, no-nonsense style on both radio and TV.

 He’s covered everything from the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup and is known for his passion for the game. 

Now, he’s about to take things up a notch by launching the DSPN—The Devlin Sports Podcast Network. 

DSPN promises to be a wild ride through the sports world, packed with Devlin’s signature energy, bold takes, and insider insights. 

Get ready for sports talk that’s fast-paced and unapologetically Devlin!

Martin Devlin is a seasoned sports broadcaster in New Zealand, famous for his high-energy, no-nonsense style on both radio and TV.
 He’s covered everything from the FIFA World Cup to the Rugby World Cup and is known for his passion for the game. 
Now, he’s about to take things up a notch by launching the DSPN—The Devlin Sports Podcast Network. 
DSPN promises to be a wild ride through the sports world, packed with Devlin’s signature energy, bold takes, and insider insights. 
Get ready for sports talk that’s fast-paced and unapologetically Devlin!

DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph: "We know we can compete with Super Rugby's heavyweights"

Welcome to episode 111 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...
Ex All Black Richard 'Pod' Turner is back to dissect the New Zealand team to play France in the third and final rugby test in Hamilton. Pod is a BIG fan of the selections, including Luke Jacobson and Samipeni Finau both starting.
Wallabies legend and 1991 Rugby World Cup winner Nick Farr-Jones reflects on his own British & Irish Lions memories, while previewing the first Lions test this weekend.
Greg Martin from Triple M in Brisbane - also a former Wallaby - talks Lions rugby, the Broncos and Dolphins in the NRL, and moving houses.

All that and much more!

 

Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network

Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn

TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn

YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork

Welcome to episode 111 of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network...
<ul>
<li>Ex All Black Richard 'Pod' Turner is back to dissect the New Zealand team to play France in the third and final rugby test in Hamilton. Pod is a BIG fan of the selections, including Luke Jacobson and Samipeni Finau both starting.</li>
<li>Wallabies legend and 1991 Rugby World Cup winner Nick Farr-Jones reflects on his own British &amp; Irish Lions memories, while previewing the first Lions test this weekend.</li>
<li>Greg Martin from Triple M in Brisbane - also a former Wallaby - talks Lions rugby, the Broncos and Dolphins in the NRL, and moving houses.</li>
</ul>
All that and much more!
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Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork

Nick Farr-Jones, Richard Turner, All Blacks vs France, British & Irish Lions, Greg Martin | 17 July

On the DSPN today, Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall chat about the All Blacks-France rugby series, and possible changes New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will make for the third and final match in Hamilton. Should we expect to see guys like Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown take the field? Marty and Jamie are buzzing about the All Blacks’ fresh tactics and attack against France, showing they can mix things up. They also cover off the French coaching group, the Argentina tests coming up, and innovative tactics by the Springboks lately.

 

Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network

Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn

TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn

YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork

On the DSPN today, Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall chat about the All Blacks-France rugby series, and possible changes New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will make for the third and final match in Hamilton. Should we expect to see guys like Luke Jacobson and Anton Lienert-Brown take the field? Marty and Jamie are buzzing about the All Blacks&rsquo; fresh tactics and attack against France, showing they can mix things up. They also cover off the French coaching group, the Argentina tests coming up, and innovative tactics by the Springboks lately.
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Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork

Jamie Wall: All Blacks Selections for Third France Test, Scott Robertson Building Depth, & Springboks Innovation

Philasande Sixaba - sports broadcaster for SuperSport in South Africa - joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to talk all things Springbok rugby after their two Italian tests, and with the Rugby Championship fast-approaching. The pair talk South African rugby's bold innovations, growing depth, and Boks assistant Tony Brown’s attacking influence. Sixaba praises the “mad genius” Rassie Erasmus for adding Brown to the coaching setup, calling it a masterstroke that has transformed South Africa’s fluidity on attack. They dissect the legality of unconventional plays like the deliberate short kickoff and in-play lineout lifting, which Sixaba defends as within the rules... for now. With combinations being tested and a player pool nearing 50-strong, Sixaba believes the Springboks are building perfectly ahead of two tests in New Zealand this year, and the next World Cup just two years away.

 

Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network

Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn

TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn

YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork

Philasande Sixaba - sports broadcaster for SuperSport in South Africa - joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to talk all things Springbok rugby after their two Italian tests, and with the Rugby Championship fast-approaching. The pair talk South African rugby's bold innovations, growing depth, and Boks assistant Tony Brown&rsquo;s attacking influence. Sixaba praises the &ldquo;mad genius&rdquo; Rassie Erasmus for adding Brown to the coaching setup, calling it a masterstroke that has transformed South Africa&rsquo;s fluidity on attack. They dissect the legality of unconventional plays like the deliberate short kickoff and in-play lineout lifting, which Sixaba defends as within the rules... for now. With combinations being tested and a player pool nearing 50-strong, Sixaba believes the Springboks are building perfectly ahead of two tests in New Zealand this year, and the next World Cup just two years away.
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Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network
Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn
TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn
YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph: "We know we can compete with Super Rugby's heavyweights"

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