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Greg Martin - Triple M breakfast host in Brisbane and former Wallabies fullback - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Thursday. Two simple-minded, middle-aged men talking about men's things that MATTER. This week, Marto and Marty discuss old men operating technology, Carter Gordon leaving rugby to join the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, and more.

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin steadies himself, lifts his bat and smacks a slew of sports topics over the rope for six, including the Black Caps vs West Indies at the Twenty20 cricket World Cup and the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals coming up this weekend. First off - as always - Devlin delivers a sermon, this time on two new assistant coaches being added to the All Blacks ahead of the test season. That makes it nine people in total that are employed by New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks with the term 'coach' in their job title, with Scott Robertson of course being the head coach. But is nine a few too many voices to be ringing the players' ears? Does such a massive number of coaches in camp actually make the team better? Then, Devlin welcomes a handful of guests onto the show including Blues assistant coach Greg Tito ahead of his side's Super Rugby semi at home to the Brumbies, Super Rugby Pacific board chair Kevin Malloy explaining his role, Warriors utility Dylan Walker previewing their NRL match at home to the Melbourne Storm, Greg Martin talking married life and both rugby codes, and Ron Barr looking back on the life and legacy of NBA icon Jerry West who passed away on Thursday. All that and much more!

Warriors utility Dylan Walker joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport ahead of his side's mouth-watering NRL match against the Melbourne Storm in Auckland on Saturday evening. The Warriors are on a three-game winning streak highlighted by victories over the Penrith Panthers and Dolphins, who both sit inside the top four. During that three-game run Walker has started at lock, but he'll come off the bench this weekend. He talks to Devlin about their massive win over the North Queensland Cowboys o the road and their week since, how they've turned things around after sitting as low as 14th on the ladder, and much more.

Danny Morrison - former New Zealand cricketer and now a well-regarded commentator of the sport around the world - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport. Morrison is at the Twenty20 World Cup calling games, and was in attendance to watch the Black Caps' abysmal display in their opening 84-run loss to Afghanistan in Guyana. The performance was one of New Zealand's worst in recent memory, and makes their next clash against the West Indies (Thursday morning NZ time) virtually a must-win. Morrison and Devlin discuss the Black Caps' campaign so far, their lack of preparation ahead of the tournament, and the tall task of advancing into the Super 8 stage. They also discuss other standout teams at the tournament.

Longtime sports broadcaster and radio host Miles Davis joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Wednesday, talking all sorts of nonsense about a variety of sporting codes. This week, Miles and Marty tuck into the Twenty20 cricket World Cup and the poor starts to both England and New Zealand's campaigns, the upcoming European football Championships, the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals this weekend, and much more.

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin focuses on two rather large sports stories circulating around New Zealand at the moment - the Black Caps' Twenty20 cricket World Cup campaign and Shaun Johnson returning to the Warriors starting side for their NRL match-up with the Melbourne Storm. First off, Devlin delivers a sermon talking about Johnson's return for the Warriors and whether or not it was the right move by coach Andrew Webster, considering the team is playing so well with Te Maire Martin and Chanel Harris-Tavita in the halves? As well as that, former Black Cap and cricket commentator Danny Morrison along with current New Zealand cricketer Daryl Mitchell recap the Kiwis' T20 World Cup campaign so far and their upcoming match against the West Indies, Chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle looks ahead to their Super Rugby Pacific semifinal away to the Hurricanes, and Miles Davis talks a bit of nonsense about cricket, football and rugby. Plus, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh - among other topics - share their thoughts on Johnson's return for the Warriors. All that and much more!

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin continues the post-mortem into the Black Caps' horrendous defeat to Afghanistan to open their Twenty20 cricket World Cup campaign, virtually making their clash with the West Indies on Thursday morning (New Zealand time) a must-win to qualify for the Super 8 phase of the tournament. Devlin delivers a sermon firstly, admitting he wouldn't mind seeing the New Zealand men's cricketers lose to the Windies, believing they've let down their fans and the jersey with poor preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup. Then, Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox previews the upcoming US Open, Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee discusses the decision to schedule the 'Canes-Chiefs Super Rugby Pacific semifinal on Saturday afternoon, Mark 'Watto' Watson takes aim at the Black Caps, and Matt Gunn is VERY positive about his Canterbury Bulldogs who sit inside the NRL's top eight after a come-from-behind win over the Parramatta Eels. Plus, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh talk all sorts of sport including the Black Caps at the T20 World Cup, the Bulldogs beating the Eels on Monday night, and Super Rugby semifinals on the Tight 5 and What Has More Chance Of Happening. All that and much more!

It's tiiiiime! Mark 'Watto' Watson and Martin Devlin deliver episode 87 of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) podcast, where they get together and fiercely debate a number of sporting topics relevant in New Zealand and around the world. On this episode, Watto and Marty talk about the Black Caps' horrendous showing in their opening match at the Twenty20 cricket World Cup and who's to blame, the Super Rugby semifinals coming up this weekend, and more.

New Zealander Ryan Fox joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport ahead of the third men's golf major of the year - the US Open at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Fox comes off a brilliant performance at the Canadian Open, where he finished in a tie for seventh at 10 under par, but was in the lead by as many as four strokes at one stage during the third round. He's finished 38th tied and 75th in the first two majors of 2024 (The Masters and the PGA Championship). Fox talks to Devlin about his form of late, the Pinehurst course and the challenges it presents, how hot it's expected to get during the tournament, and more.

It's time for episode 13 of the Rugby League Hour, hosted by Martin Devlin and Tony Kemp and brought to you by MicroBio Solutions. Every Monday during the 2024 NRL season on The Platform, Devlin - host of It's Only Sport - is joined by one of the best rugby league analysts going around in Kemp, the ex-Warriors coach and Kiwis representative. To kick off proceedings, Marty and Kempy recap action from round 14 of the 2024 NRL season. The weekend began with the Dragons crushing the Wests Tigers 56-14, and included the Warriors scoring a massive away win over the North Queensland Cowboys 42-12, the South Sydney Rabbitohs making it two in a row by pelting the Titans on the Gold Coast 46-12, and the Cronulla Sharks returning to winning ways with a 22-12 road victory over the Brisbane Broncos. As it stands, the Melbourne Storm are top of the table with the Sharks, Penrith Panthers and Dolphins making up the top four. The Canberra Raiders may not have played but they still jumped up to fifth on the ladder, with the Sydney Roosters, Broncos and Dragons rounding out the top eight. Then, it's Up The Wahs - a segment that Marty and Kempy dedicate solely to chatting about the Warriors. The Auckland-based club enjoyed one of their best wins of the Andrew Webster era, dismantling the Cowboys 42-12 and moving to within one point of the top eight. That makes it three wins in a row for the Warriors, who well and back on track for a top eight finish - all going to plan - after sitting as low as 14th on the ladder earlier in the year. Marty and Kempy discuss whether that was the club's best win of 2024, Te Maire Martin's outstanding performance at halfback and whether or not coach Webster may select Martin instead of Shaun Johnson for this weekend's Storm clash, and more. Next, it's He's A Ledge, and this week it's one of New Zealand's greatest ever players - Stacey Jones. The Little General currently serves as Warriors assistant coach and Kiwis head coach, having made his name as a classy playmaker between 1994 and 2009, playing 306 first-grade games including 251 in a Warriors jumper. He talks to Marty and Kempy about his side's win on the road on the weekend and the uptick in performances of late, how much better they can get, looming selection headaches, and more. After that, Marty and Kempy go head-to-head debating a selection of rugby league topics, including whether the Wests Tigers are the worst NRL side of this century, and if the Storm and Panthers are still the two best teams in the competition. Kempy hands out the Effluex clean-up award for the player, coach or team who did their job better than anyone else on the weekend - someone who rolled up their sleeves and turned gunk into gold. And to finish things off, Kempy lists his five best teams in the NRL right now on TK's Top 5. The Rugby League Hour is sponsored by MicroBio Solutions Limited, solving environmental issues using green technologies. Visit microbio.co.nz.

The Tight 5! Everyday on It's Only Sport, host Martin Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh discuss and debate five separate sporting topics making noise in New Zealand and around the world. On this occasion, Marty and Lachie talk about the Black Caps' embarrassing loss to Afghanistan at the Twenty20 cricket World Cup, the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals, the Warriors thumping the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL, and more.

Justin Marshall - ex-All Blacks halfback and rugby commentator for Sky Sport - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Monday, recapping the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals that saw all home sides win. The Chiefs, Hurricanes, Blues and Brumbies booked their tickets to the final four, making it three straight years the semifinals have featured the Blues, Brumbies and Chiefs. Marshall and Devlin discuss the strength of the competition (or lack thereof) after four quarters that were heavily one-sided, whether or not the Chiefs have turned a corner, if the Brumbies have what it takes to upend the Blues in the semis, and more.

Former Highlanders, Crusaders and Māori All Blacks forward Joe Wheeler joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, previewing the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals. The round begins with the Chiefs hosting the Reds on Friday night, before the Hurricanes play the Rebels, the Blues entertain the Fijian Drua, and the Brumbies take on the Highlanders on Saturday. Wheeler and Devlin go through all four matches and offer predictions - in a competition with seemingly four clear top sides, are any upsets on the cards?

It's Only Sport's cricket correspondent Rahul Patil joins show host Martin Devlin in studio, for an extended chat about the Twenty20 World Cup currently going on in the West Indies and United States. The tournament has been going for just under a week and already a couple of upsets have been served up - headlined by the USA's shock win over Pakistan on Friday, winning by five runs in a super over. The Black Caps play their opening match on Saturday morning against Afghanistan. Patil and Devlin preview that New Zealand match, while also recapping the USA's win and the strange occurrence of Pakistan bowling seven no-balls in the super over, other key results so far, predictions for the Super 8 phase of the tournament, and more.

On today's podcast, it's a MASSIVE review of the opening match of the 2024 State Of Origin series, which was won convincingly by Queensland 38-10 over New South Wales in Sydney. The match however is overshadowed by the sending off of Blues debutant Joseph Sua'ali'i within the opening 10 minutes, after a dangerous high tackle on Maroons fullback Reece Walsh. Devlin delivers a sermon first-up questioning whether or not the send off was the right call by referee Ashley Klein. Then, league experts and good friends of the show Jason 'Costo' Costigan and Tony Kemp share their thoughts on Sua'ali'i's sending off, New South Wales and Penrith Panthers icon Mark Geyer offers a different perspective on Klein's ruling, Triple M breakfast host and proud Queenslander Greg Martin bathes in the brilliance of his Maroons while also discussing Super Rugby Pacific, Hurricanes assistant Cory Jane previews their Super Rugby quarter-final against the Rebels, and ex-Black Cap turned cricket commentator Simon Doull updates us on all the action at the Twenty20 Cricket World Cup. All that and much more!

Cory Jane - ex-All Black who was part of the 2011 Rugby World Cup winning side, and now assistant coach at the Hurricanes - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to look ahead to his side's Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final against the Rebels in Wellington on Saturday afternoon. The 'Canes secured top spot on the ladder after their bonus point win over the Highlanders, and the Blues failing to secure a bonus point in their win over the Chiefs last week. Jane talks to Devlin all about the match at hand, what they expect the Rebels to bring to the table, the form of a number of players including Ruben Love and TJ Perenara, and more.

Mark Geyer - NRL premiership winner with the Penrith Panthers in 1991, and boasting three State Of Origin appearances for New South Wales - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to recap Wednesday night's contentious Origin opener in Sydney, that saw Queensland hammer the Blues 38-10. New South Wales lost centre Joseph Sua'ali'i after just seven minutes, after he was sent off for a dangerous high tackle on Reece Walsh. Geyer talks to Devlin about whether the sending off was the right call, how it impacted the final 70-odd minutes of the game, and more.

It's tiiiiime! Mark 'Watto' Watson and Martin Devlin are back for another spirited episode of the ATM (Apologise to Me!) podcast, where they gather 'round the debating table and discuss a variety of sporting topics that are making waves in New Zealand and around the world. On episode 86, Watto and Marty discuss Black Caps pace bowlers Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson arriving in camp late for the Twenty20 World Cup and how that's affected the team's preparation, where to from here for New Zealand Rugby and Co. following the governance reform vote last week, and more.

On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin ramps up State Of Origin preview with a Queensland icon and a winning coach - Brent Tate and Sir Graham Lowe. First off, Devlin shares his thoughts on Black Caps bowlers Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson arriving in camp late for the Twenty20 World Cup, and how it has impacted their preparation. Devlin suggests New Zealand Cricket need to put their foot down and tell players when they join a New Zealand camp as opposed to letting the players decide. Then, Tate discusses his experiences playing Origin and how important it is to the state of Queensland, Sir Graham talks his time coaching the Maroons and how they accepted him - a foreigner - into their environment, Miles Davis chats Origin as well as Boult and Ferguson arriving in camp late, and Mark 'Watto' Watson joins in on the Black Caps' T20 World Cup preparation debate. Plus, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh share their opinions on Origin kicking off, Alex Paulsen signing for Bournemouth and more on the Tight 5 and What Has More Chance Of Happening. All that and much more!

Brent Tate - a man with over 220 NRL first-grade games under his belt and 23 appearances for Queensland in State of Origin - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to preview the opening match of the 2024 Origin series. New South Wales host the Maroons in Sydney on Wednesday night, with Queensland having won the last two series' under coach Billy Slater. Tate was part of five winning Origin sides from 2006 to 2013 and talks to Devlin about why the series means so much to Queenslanders and New South Welshmen, how players become better versions of themselves when taking the field, the do's and don'ts as a player during Origin games, and more.