Tuesday 24 February 2026: NZR General Manager of Professional Rugby and Performance Chris Lendrum on stepping away from the role

On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 24th February 2026, earlier today it was announced that New Zealand Rugby's General Manager of Professional Rugby and Performance, Chris Lendrum, would be leaving the role. It concludes 20 years of service with NZR, however he will remain around the organisation in a consultancy capacity till the end of the year. He joined D'Arcy to discuss.  D'Arcy shares his thoughts on the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. And D'Arcy and NZ Herald sports journalist Ben Francis discuss Mitch Barnett leaving the Warriors at the end of the season and the latest records that Sam Ruthe has broken on the running track. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.