Chris Lendrum
Chris Lendrum is NZR's point of contact with elite players, successfully negotiating contracts to retain top talent in New Zealand while navigating the complexities of international player markets.
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Chris Lendrum is the NZR professional rugby and performance general manager who commented on Smith's role.
Former All Blacks and Black Ferns coach Sir Wayne Smith is leaving NZ Rugby for a new overseas role
New Zealand· 2026-01-24
Chris Lendrum, head of professional rugby, was involved in interviewing players for the review.
Scott Robertson exit: Inside New Zealand Rugby’s All Blacks review and player feedback – Gregor PaulNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
NZR general manager of professional rugby and performance Chris Lendrum is the more obvious internal successor to Robinson.
New Zealand Rugby to announce Steve Lancaster as interim chief executive as search to replace Mark Robinson goes onNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Chris Lendrum is the general manager of professional rugby at New Zealand Rugby.
All Blacks’ Grand Slam: How success on and off the park translates into corporate supportNew Zealand· 2025-10-30
Foster didn't have a lot of faith that head of professional rugby Chris Lendrum would present his views accurately.
Ian Foster’s book reveals All Blacks coaching challengesNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
Chris Lendrum is the NZR general manager who supports Ian Foster's continuation as coach.
All Blacks: Ian Foster on keeping his job as coach – ‘Leading Under Pressure’ book extractNew Zealand· 2025-06-13
NZR general manager professional rugby & performance Chris Lendrum said it was exciting to have Tuipulotu re-sign.
Patrick Tuipulotu re-signs with Blues and NZ Rugby until 2028New Zealand· 2025-05-29
Chris Lendrum, NZR’s general manager of professional rugby and performance, discussed the need for inclusivity in the national U18 team.
NZ Secondary Schools team restored as top Under-18 rugby sideNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Chris Lendrum is the general manager of professional rugby and performance at NZ Rugby.
Schools rugby: Principals in standoff with NZ Rugby over international schoolboys sideNew Zealand· 2025-03-20Chris Lendrum is NZR’s point of contact with the elite playing group and the man responsible for leading negotiations to keep the best players in the country.
New Zealand rugby’s 30 most influential power-brokersNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
