All Sport Breakfast Canterbury
Every Saturday morning, Lesley Murdoch brings you the best in local, national and international sport. Previews, reviews, results and reaction from our own backyard, around New Zealand and across the world. If it’s sport, we’ll cover it ... with a red and black tinge! All Sport Breakfast with Lesley Murdoch, 7 - 9am Saturdays on Newstalk ZB.
James Barclay: New Canterbury Golf President lays out vision for the game
It's been a little under a month since Canterbury Golf elected its new President.
James Barclay of Ellesmere Golf Club is the man in power, and joined Nick Bewley to chat about his vision for the game across the region, and how they plan to continue the momentum that's built up over the years.
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Bevon Jacobs: Black Caps batsman previews the second T20 test against India
The Black Caps are back in action against India tonight, aiming to turn the tides after the visitors claimed the first T20 win.
Batsman Bevon Jacobs joined Nick Bewley to chat ahead of tonight's test at Hagley Oval, digging into the first match and what we can expect from tonight.
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Hannah King: Black Fern previews the second clash against France
The Black Ferns are headed to Whangārei for the penultimate test of the season.
They're facing France for the second time and between this weekend's game and the series final next week, they're aiming to end the year on a high.
Hannah King is starting off the bench this afternoon, and joined Nick Bewley to chat about the team's preparations.
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James Mordaunt: Canterbury golfer on his achievements to date, plans for the future
James Mordaunt is a rising force in the golfing scene, having led the Canterbury U19 team to a national title earlier this year.
He joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about his achievements to date and his plans for the future.
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Louie Chapman: Canterbury halfback gives a look behind the scenes ahead of the NPC semi-final clash against Taranaki
Canterbury is one win away from securing their spot in the NPC grand final, facing Taranaki on Sunday in Christchurch.
Canterbury halfback Louie Chapman joined Lesley Murdoch to provide an insight into what's happening behind the scenes and their preparations for the clash.
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Maisy Allen: Canterbury flanker on moving to New Zealand to play for the team, Farah Palmer Cup
A change of scenery for English flanker Maisy Allen.
At the start of the season, she made the move to Christchurch to play for Canterbury in the Farah Palmer Cup.
Ahead of their semifinal clash against Manawatu, she joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about her journey both on and off the field.
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Lynn McConnell: Sports Journalist pays tribute to Phil Gifford
Broadcaster and sports journalist Phil Gifford is being remembered as passionate man with a deep interest in both people and events.
The man who first rose to prominence as Loosehead Len in the 1970s has died aged 79.
Gifford's career spanned radio, television and newspapers across five decades.
Sports Journalist Lynn McConnell was both a colleague and friend of Gifford, and joined Lesley Murdoch to pay tribute.
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Andrew Sloane: Golf Commentator gives an update on Day 2 of the Presidents Cup
It's day two of the Presidents Cup over at the Medinah Course in Chicago.
The Internationals trailed the USA heading into today's foursomes match ups, and our roving golf reporter Andrew Sloane joined Lesley Murdoch to give an update on the action so far.
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Donna Wilkins: Mainland Tactix Coach on the lack of details regarding the proposed new competition
Amid Netball New Zealand's chaos, those involved with the game have been patiently waiting to see how the proposed new competition will function.
Tactix Coach Donna Wilkins joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about the situation, revealing that even she has heard nothing about how she would be involved.
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Zach May: Kiwi golfer on studying at Iowa State University, competing in Beijing
This week Lesley Murdoch caught up with Zach May, direct from the Christies Flooring Charles Tour at Mount Maunganui.
The Kiwi golfer has just returned from four years at Iowa State University and representing New Zealand in Beijing alongside his Clearwater clubmates, Cooper Moore and Yuki Miya.
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Ben Taylor: Kiwi Rower on their World Championship success, career in the sport
Ben Taylor and Oli Welch rowed their way to the Gold in Men's Pair at the World Rowing Championship in Amsterdam last month.
Off the back of that glowing success, Ben Taylor joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about the win, what they've been doing since, and his career in the sport.
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Cooper Moore: Kiwi golfer on going to the United States for the International Junior Presidents Cup
Young superstar golfer Cooper Moore is headed stateside to play in the International Junior Presidents Cup team in Chicago.
He joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about the opportunity ahead, in which he'll be rubbing shoulders with the best players in the world.
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Connor Melton: Kiwi runner on the upcoming World Half Marathon Championships in Copenhagen
Connor Melton is winging his way to Copenhagen, set to represent the nation at the World Half Marathon Championships.
Before he left, he joined Lesley Murdoch to share a bit about himself and chat about the upcoming event.
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Daniel Leinert-Brown: Canterbury prop on tonight's NPC clash against Wellington marking his 100th game for the province
A rare modern-day milestone looms for Canterbury prop Daniel Lienert-Brown in rugby's NPC.
He'll bring up 100 games for the province tonight when they host winless Wellington in Christchurch.
Lienert-Brown says he's been lucky to share the field with some Canterbury legends since his debut in 2014.
He spoke with the media ahead of the milestone match.
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Willi Heinz: St Andrew's College Coach ahead of their first First XV final
A high note for St Andrew's College, as they've secured their spot in the national First XV final for the first time.
They're set to face Tauranga Boy's College on Sunday, both sides vying for the title.
The team is coached by former Crusader Willi Heinz, who joined Lesley Murdoch to chat ahead of the final clash.
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Warwick Taylor: Burnside High School Golf Team Manager on the team claiming the national title at the Secondary Schools Golf Championship
Burnside High School's golf team has claimed a national title.
Managed by former All Black Warwick Taylor, the team claimed victory at the NZ Secondary Schools Golf Tournament, held at the McLeans Island Golf Club.
Taylor joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about their success, and comment on the upcoming All Blacks clash.
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Kailey Short and Garbhan Coughlan: Cashmere Technical FC players ahead of the Kate Sheppard Cup and Chatham Cup finals
It's a massive day for football in Christchurch.
Both the Kate Sheppard Cup and Chatham Cup finals are taking place at One NZ Stadium – and Cashmere Technical FC is playing in both.
Lesley Murdoch caught up with Kailey Short from the women's team and Garbhan Coughlan from the men's team ahead of their respective finals.
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Eleanor Youngman: Culverden Golf Club's Secretary on her time with the club, receiving the Administrator of the Year award
The efforts of an outstanding volunteer have been recognised.
Eleanor Youngman has been Culverden Golf Club's Secretary for 31 years, as well as helping look after catering, gardens, cleaning, and anything else that needs sorting.
She was recently awarded the Administrator of the Year award at the Canterbury Golf's annual awards night and stopped just long enough to speak with Nick Bewley about the award and the club.
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Riley Crampton: Christchurch cyclist on winning silver in the 40km points race at the UCI Junior Track World Championships
A Christchurch cyclist has earned New Zealand its medal at the 2026 UCI Junior Track World Championships.
17 year old Riley Crampton won silver for the 40km points race - the first medal New Zealand has won in this event in over a decade.
Crampton joined Nick Bewley to chat about his achievement.
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Ben Taylor and Oli Welch: Kiwi Rowers on taking home the Gold in the Men's Pair at the World Rowing Championships
Rowers Ben Taylor and Oli Welch are excited to build on their already great success as a pair on the water.
They've won Gold in the Men's Pair at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
The reigning champions beat Australia and Italy and got off to a flying start, pulling away by 1.3 seconds in the first 500 metres.
The pair joined Nick Bewley to reflect on their victory.
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George Enersen: Carlton Redcliffs Goalie on their finals clash against Harewood
Another shot at the trophy for the Carlton Redcliffs.
The men's hockey team is set to face Harewood in their seventh consecutive final, but they're still yet to claim the victory.
Goalie George Enersen caught up with Lesley Murdoch ahead of the game.
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Karin Burger: Silver Ferns Captain on their Commonwealth Games gold, recovery, Georgia Heffernan joining her at the Sunshine Coast Lightning
The Silver Ferns have returned victorious, having secured the gold at this year's Commonwealth Games.
Captain Karin Burger joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on their performance, her recovery, and the news her teammate Georgia Heffernan is joining her on the Sunshine Coast.
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Dean Murphy: Dotgolf CEO on the growth of the company, sale to R&A
Dotgolf is hitting the world stage.
The New Zealand made software is designed to help grow the game, and it was recently purchased by R&A, who will roll it out in 20 countries around the world.
Former Golf NZ boss Dean Murphy is at the helm of Dotgolf, and has been instrumental in its rollout and subsequent sale.
He joined Lesley Murdoch to run through the details of this major acheivement.
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Jamie Cunningham: Newstalk ZB reporter breaks down the details surrounding the bids for a South Island NRL team
The noise surrounding a bid for a South Island NRL team gets louder each week.
Both the Christchurch City Council and the Southern Orcas have prepared proposals for a 20th team.
Newstalk ZB reporter and rugby league tragic Jamie Cunningham joined Lesley Murdoch to provide some context and break down the details of an increasingly complicated situation.
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Mike Rondell: Golf NZ chairman recaps Ryan Fox's Open Championship win
Chairman of Golf NZ Mike Rondell was lucky enough to be greenside as Ryan Fox played the perfect hole to win the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
He joined Lesley Murdoch to describe the feeling on being there to witness Fox's achivement.
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Simon Hadfield: Akaroa Golf Club captain on what Canterbury's Banks Peninsula can offer golfers
The Akaroa Golf Club on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula is a short but challenging 18 hole course that tests even the best of golfers.
Club captain Simon Hadfiled joined Lesley Murdoch to discuss membership, events, achievements and the club rebranding the course to "Crooked Creek".
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Jayden Moore: father of young Canterbury golfer ahead of the US Junior Amateur Championships
Young Canterbury golfer Cooper Moore is gearing up for the semi-final of the US Junior Amateur Championships in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, having beaten fellow Kiwi Ryan Xie in the quarter-finals.
Lesley Murdoch caught up with Cooper's father, Jayden, ahead of the semi-final.
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Chris Collins: McLeans Island Golf Club President on hosting the NZ Secondary Schools Championship next month
News out of one of Canterbury’s more challenging golf clubs.
McLeans Island Golf Club will be hosting the NZ Secondary Schools Championship next month, and the recently re-elected President, Chris Collins joined Lesley Murdoch to share his delight that they’ll be hosting the event.
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David Partick Finucan and Nick Bewley: Previewing the All Blacks v Ireland clash
An intense match is slated for this evening as the All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park.
The boys in black are defending their 52-match unbeaten run at the stadium, dating back to 1994.
Ahead of the game, David Partick Finucan, a very proud Irishman, and sports broadcaster Nick Bewley joined Lesley Murdoch to share their thoughts on what will play out.
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Chris Cox: Christchurch Marathon Race Director on the new course and sponsor for the 2027 event
The Christchurch Marathon is getting an upgrade for its 50th anniversary.
With a new course and a new naming sponsor in ASICS, next year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than ever.
Race Director Chris Cox joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about the developments, and their ambitious target to have over 10,000 entries for the 2027 race.
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Henry Nicholls: Black Caps Batter on the England series, upcoming ODI series against the West Indies
Batter Henry Nicholls is looking to kick on from his incredible emergency return to the Black Caps' test side in the five-match one-day cricket international series against the West Indies.
The 34-year-old was brought into the team to bat at number three for the second test against England at The Oval, after Kane Williamson's sudden retirement.
He joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on the England series, and look ahead to what will likely be a tough series against the West Indies.
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Pip Love: Matatu Prop previews the Super Rugby Aupiki clash against the Hurricanes Poua
Matatu will be aiming to keep their momentum rolling in their next Super Rugby Aupiki clash.
Currently unbeaten, they now face the rapidly improving Hurricanes Poua in Timaru.
Matatu prop Pip Love joined Lesley Murdoch to preview the clash.
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Peter Miller: Kaituna Golf Club President discusses the course, developments
Shining a spotlight on another Canterbury golf club.
Kaituna Golf Club is a nine hole course just under 50km south of Christchurch, located on the Kaitorete Spit.
It’s open all year round, and with a new irrigation system currently in progress, is in the best shape it has been for many years.
Lesley Murdoch caught up with Club President Peter Miller for a chat.
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Laura Bayfield: Matatu lock discusses their start to the season, upcoming clash against the Chiefs Manawa
Matatu have gotten off to a red-hot start in Super Rugby Aupiki – going three for three.
This weekend they’re travelling north to face off against the Chiefs Manawa.
Matatu lock Laura Bayfield joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about her team’s great start to the competition, and what they can expect from their opponents who are yet to win a game this season.
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Richard Loe: Former All Black discusses Dave Rennies first squad, upcoming clash between the All Blacks and France
The All Blacks are gearing up for their first test of the 2026 season – facing off against France in the first Nations Championship clash at One NZ Stadium.
It’s the first test of Dave Rennie’s tenure as coach, and his first selection held a few surprises.
Former All Black Richard Loe joined Lesley Murdoch to run his eyes across both the All Blacks squad and the French squad and share his thoughts ahead of the test.
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Garth Galloway: golfer on the Charteris Bay Golf Club
Golfer Garth Galloway joined the All Sport Breakfast to discuss the Charteris Bay Golf Club on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula.
A tough nine hole course that looks across all the fabulous vistas that only Canterbury can provide with almost 200 members and only 30 minutes from Christchurch City.
Galloway expanded further - and also discussed the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
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Alec Astle: author examines history of Hawke Cup in new book
The Hawke Cup is one of New Zealand’s oldest cricket trophies, dating back to 1910, contested by district (minor) associations rather than the major first-class teams.
Author Alec Astle expanded on the history of the Cup, alongside fellow author Murray Brown in the book The Challegers.
He joined the All Sport Breakfast to expand further.
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Finn Surman: All White speaks ahead of Kiwi side's clash against Belgium
All White Finn Surman's managed to do well in the current FIFA World Cup, and he's hoping the luck will continue.
A local out of the Selwyn United Club and Christchurch Boys High School, Surman reflected on his journey to date and the excitement of playing against one of the worlds power houses in Belgium this afternoon.
He joined the All Sport Breakfast to discuss further.
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Kevin Walters: former rugby league footballer and coach on the future of the NRL
The Warriors are set to make their debut in Christchurch's One NZ stadium.
A sold-out crowd will greet the team in Christchurch for their NRL game against North Queensland from 4pm.
Former rugby league footballer and coach Kevin Walters explained further.
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Erikana Pederson and Charlie Bell: Mainland Tactix players ahead of the ANZ Premiership elimination final against the Southern Steel
It’s do or die for the Mainland Tactix, as they face off against the Southern Steel for a spot in the ANZ Premiership Grand Final.
Erikana Pederson and Charlie Bell popped in for a chat with Nick Bewley ahead of Sunday’s semifinal, speaking about the intense atmosphere that is playing in Invercargill in a full house of Steel fans.
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