Best of Scotty & Izzy: Eden Park win streak continues and a coach departs in wild week for the All Blacks

From a thrilling UFC 305 in Perth that saw two of the three Kiwis on the main card win their fights, to the opening weekend of the Premier League season, and another Ranfurly Shield challenge on the cards, there has been plenty for SENZ hosts Scotty Stevenson and Israel Dagg to discuss.

But it is three of New Zealand's main sporting bodies that have been the primary focus: NZ Rugby, Netball NZ, and NZ Cricket - coaches, national selection policies, contracts were top of mind.

This is the best from the week that was on Scotty & Izzy:

Scott Robertson
A couple of days after their big 42-10 demolition of Los Pumas at Eden Park, All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson joined the show on Monday.

Who knew that 'Razor's Reign' would dominate the headlines again later in the week for something completely unexpected ahead of their departure for South Africa?

Scott Weenink
We also caught up with New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink following the announcement of a four-match Test series in Australia, including the Boxing Day Test in 2026-27.

While that's been positive news, questions have also been raised around what the Blackcaps will look like going forward following the news of Devon Conway and Finn Allen opting out of their central contracts.

Lisa Alexander
While Netball NZ are dealing with changes to their domestic competition that sees a reduction in games for the 2025 ANZ Premiership season, the grass seems somewhat greener on the other side of the ditch.

Australia's Super Netball competition is attracting quality Kiwi players, including former New Zealand captain Gina Crampton, Sam Winders, and Elle Temu. Now, add Grace Nweke to the list after the Silver Fern's star shooter signed with the NSW Swifts for 2025 - a move that will keep her out of the national side until she returns back to NZ.

Former Australian Diamonds head coach Lisa Alexander joined SENZ to discuss the state of netball in Australia and why some of New Zealand’s best talent continues to cross the ditch.

Chris Lendrum
What a week it has been for the All Blacks! The heat was taken off Scott Robertson after their latest win, only for the microscope to be firmly focused on his coaching group on Thursday following the announcement that Leon MacDonald would depart effective immediately, with Razor announcing it was a mutual parting of the ways due to a clash in coaching philosophies.

NZR Professional Rugby & Performance GM Chris Lendrum joined us on Friday following the MacDonald news.

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