31 MAY 2024 · Harry Plummer - first-five for the Blues - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport ahead of his side's massive Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Chiefs in Auckland on Saturday evening, to round out their regular season. A bonus-point win for the Blues will guarantee them the top seed once the finals series begins, but anything less may not be enough if the Hurricanes can bag themselves a bonus-point win over the Highlanders on Saturday afternoon. Plummer has been one of the standout performers of Super Rugby in 2024 - he chats to Devlin about his uptick in form, his All Blacks selections chances, the Blues' preparation for the Chiefs match-up, and much more.

30 MAY 2024 · On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin dedicates almost all his time to rugby with a couple of massive stories swirling, including the New Zealand Rugby governance reform vote. At the special general meeting (SGM), the Provincial Unions voted against the initial proposal to make all nine NZR board directors independent, and in favour of their own proposal, that specifies three directors must have experience serving on a provincial board. Devlin kicks things off though with a sermon talking about one sports story that has flown under the radar - the decision around Auckland's next stadium. Then, NZR Players' Association boss Rob Nichol shares his stance of the SGM vote result, former NZR CEO David Moffett talks the vote and expresses his thoughts on Nichol (spoiler alert - he's not a fan), in-form Blues first-five Harry Plummer chats about his season on the field and the Blues' Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Chiefs this weekend, former Wallabies fullback and radio host Greg Martin talks his bachelor life and Super Rugby, and Australian rugby journo Brett McKay discusses the news the Rebels will be kicked out of Super Rugby after this season. All that and much more!

30 MAY 2024 · Votes have been cast, and the Provincial Unions have rejected the first proposal to change New Zealand Rugby's governance at the governing body's special general meeting (SGM) on Thursday. The PU's have instead voted in favour of the second proposal, which requires at least three of NZ Rugby’s nine board directors to have experience serving on a provincial board. The first proposal - backed by the likes of the NZR Players' Association, the majority of the NZR board, and the New Zealand Māori Rugby Board - wanted all nine directors to be independent. First off on It's Only Sport, Martin Devlin is joined by NZRPA boss Rob Nichol, who shares his thoughts on the vote and what comes next. Then, Devlin chats with former NZR CEO David Moffett, who believes the result of the vote could well be the end of Nichol's time at the NZRPA.

29 MAY 2024 · Peter Hillary - New Zealand mountaineer and son of Sir Edmund Hillary - joins Martin Devlin in a very special interview on It's Only Sport. 29th May 2024 marks 71 years to the date that Sir Edmund and Tenzing Norgay became the first two to reach the top of Mount Everest. Peter Hillary himself has climbed the mountain twice - he and Devlin discuss the significance of Sir Edmund's ascent back in 1953, what it's like climbing Everest including the toll it takes on your body and the feeling you get when you reach the top, and much more.

29 MAY 2024 · On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin focusses on two topics of differing themes - the upcoming New Zealand Rugby special general meeting (SGM) around its governance, and Sir Edmund Hillary's ascent up Mt Everest on this day in 1953. First off, Devlin delivers a sermon talking about the NZR SGM and predicting that despite a meeting of much significance, nothing will change anytime soon around how the governing body is run. Then, Moana Pasifika coach and former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga looks ahead to their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Crusaders while also reviewing their 2024 season, David Pilkington - who was part of the panel that undertook a review into NZR's governance last year - discusses all the important information to do with Thursday's meeting, Peter Hillary - son of Sir Edmund - goes in-depth on what it's like climbing Mt Everest, and Miles Davis shares his thoughts on the NZR SGM and the Hurricanes' Super Rugby title chances. All that and much more!

29 MAY 2024 · Tana Umaga - former All Blacks captain and now coach of Moana Pasifika - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport ahead of the final round of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season. Moana Pasifika mathematically have a chance at qualifying for the finals but need to win away to the Crusaders and hope other results go their way. Umaga talks to Devlin about their season and the improvements on their 2023 campaign, how Moana Pasifika differs from other Super Rugby sides in how it operates, how they can become an enticing franchise that attracts and retain players, and more.

28 MAY 2024 · On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin puts his versatility to the test, with a handful of guests joining the show to debate and pontificate rugby, the NBA, Grand Slam tennis, and more. First off, Devlin delivers a sermon dedicated to the brilliance of Rafael Nadal. The 22-time major winner and 14-time French Open champion is out of the second Grand Slam of the year, after a first-round loss to Alexander Zverev. Speculation is growing that he may have played his last tournament at Roland Garros. Then, longtime tennis journalist Chris Jones shares his thoughts on Nadal's early exit and what this future holds, New Zealand rugby great Todd Blackadder discusses his Toshiba Brave Lupus side winning the Japanese Rugby League One competition, Mark 'Watto' Watson talks the Blues' loss to the Crusaders and Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková taking a leave of absence, and Dallas sports radio's Gavin Dawson chats the Mavericks' exploits in the NBA playoffs. Plus, Devlin and producer Lachlan Waugh analyse and argue over the likes of Addin Fonua-Blake's future at the Warriors, and the Crusaders' Super Rugby Pacific playoff chances on the Tight 5 and What Has More Chance Of Happening. All that and much more!

28 MAY 2024 · Todd Blackadder - former All Blacks and Crusaders captain, and Crusaders coach from 2009-2016 - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, after guiding his side to victory in the final of the Japan Rugby League One competition. Blackadder's Toshiba Brave Lupus defeated the previously unbeaten Panasonic Wild Knights - who are coached by Robbie Deans - 24-20 in a tightly contested decider, handing Blackadder his first ever trophy as a head coach. The 52-year-old talks to Devlin about how sweet victory feels, the impact of former All Blacks Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell who both joined the team ahead of the season, how Blackadder as a coach has improved over the years, other rugby coaching jobs he has his eye on, and more.

27 MAY 2024 · Tony Kemp - ex-Warriors coach, Kiwis representative and co-host of the Rugby League Hour - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to recap all the main results and storylines from the NRL's 12th round of 2024. An undermanned Warriors made it back-to-back wins, coming from behind to beat the Dolphins 24-20 in Auckland, and now sit just three points outside the top eight. The Penrith Panthers, Manly Sea Eagles, Sydney Roosters and Canterbury Bulldogs were among the weekend's other winners. Kempy and Marty go in-depth on the Warriors' win and how impressive their last two results are, as well as discussing the likes of the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm suffering surprise losses, and whether or not the Parramatta Eels' top eight hopes are done.

27 MAY 2024 · On today's podcast, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin crouches, binds and sets himself into a jam-packed show recapping another massive weekend in sport. First off, Devlin delivers a sermon listing off his winners and losers from the past three days, including the Warriors, rugby referees, Manchester United, and more. Then, former All Blacks halfback and current rugby commentator Justin Marshall recaps the penultimate round in Super Rugby Pacific, questioning referee decision in the Chiefs-Hurricanes game and assessing the Crusaders' chances at making the playoffs. As well as that, veteran IndyCar reporter Curt Cavin reviews a thrilling Indianapolis 500 that was won by Josef Newgarden, co-host of the Rugby League Hour Tony Kemp recaps the Warriors' win over the Dolphins and other NRL storylines, and British sports broadcaster Andy Buckley talks Southampton and Manchester United's successes in the championship playoff final and FA Cup final respectively. All that and much more!