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.

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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.&nbsp;
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.
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Hosted by two of the biggest names in sports radio in New Zealand, Sports Fix is the perfect daily podcast for Kiwi fans of everything from rugby, cricket, netball, rugby league, golf, and everything in between.
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Get your fix with the latest sports news, views and interviews every weekday with Sports Fix.
D'Arcy Waldegrave and Jason Pine talk the big sports stories of the day, and chat to the big names making headlines on and off the field.
Hosted by two of the biggest names in sports radio in New Zealand, Sports Fix is the perfect daily podcast for Kiwi fans of everything from rugby, cricket, netball, rugby league, golf, and everything in between.
Follow Sports Fix on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts to get your daily dose of sport every afternoon.

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

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