Brad Mooar: Crusaders Assistant on Blues Rivalry, 2024 Hardships, & Team Identity | Super Rugby 2025

DSPN host Martin Devlin is joined by Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar, ahead of his side's Super Rugby Pacific clash at home to the Blues on Good Friday. The Crusaders are top of the table with six wins from eight, and face a team they beat 42-19 just four weeks ago. Brad talks to Marty about their preparation for Friday, expectations due to their successful season so far, lessons learnt from a tough 2024 and finding their identity. Is there a chip on the team's shoulder after such a poor campaign last year? Are they determined to prove doubters wrong even more so? Brad talks all about that. The two also dive into the Auckland-Canterbury sporting rivalry which spawned in the old-school NPC days.

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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!

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