EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 21 MIN
Wednesday 10 June 2026: NZ Rugby League board chair Justin Leydesdorff on the NRL's potential expansion into Christchurch
from Sports Fix · host Newstalk ZB
On Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for 10 June 2026, the discussion around a 20th NRL side in New Zealand has reignited after Australian journalist Dean Ritchie stated the time is right for rugby league to hijack Christchurch. Justin Leydesdorff is the board chair of New Zealand Rugby League and he joined D'Arcy to discuss the latest. D'Arcy shares his thoughts on Leicester Fainga'anuku remaining on the field after Malachi Wrampling's red card over the weekend. And D'Arcy and New Zealand Herald sports journalist Nathan Limm discuss the squads named for the Super Rugby semi-finals and what is going on with Ben Stokes. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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