All Sport Breakfast Canterbury

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.

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July 18, 2026 6 mins

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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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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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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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...

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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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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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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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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 ahea...

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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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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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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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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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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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Tonight’s battle for the Super Rugby Pacific is set to be tight. 

The Hurricanes are hosting the Chiefs at a sold-out Hnry Stadium, hoping to end their 10 year title drought. 

Foundation Hurricane and former All Black Jon Preston joined Nick Bewley for a chat ahead of the clash, and is unsurprisingly picking his former team for the win. 

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A change of scenery for the Warriors, as they prepare to take on the Queensland Cowboys in their first match at Christchurch’s new One NZ Stadium. 

Ahead of the clash, Nick Bewley caught up with a couple of Queensland rugby league legends, Gordon Tallis and Kevin Walters, at the Warriors Legends Lunch. 

They talked all things league and the big swing behind the Warriors, as they push for a finals spot in the 2026 to...

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Some closest to Kane Williamson's career are taking time to bask in the glory of one of New Zealand's greatest cricketers. 

Williamson is immediately retiring from international cricket ahead of New Zealand's second test against England starting Wednesday. 

He finishes with the most New Zealand test runs, most centuries and an astonishing average of 54.06. 

Gary Stead coached the Black Caps between 2018 and 2025 and ...

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The angst surrounding Pegasus Golf Course continues.  

New owner Wolfbrook Properties has signalled plans to fast-track rezoning the land, sparking community concern and a 13 thousand-signature petition to Parliament. 

Waimakariri District Council is looking to potentially buy back the course, and while the developer isn’t opposed to selling, it would depend on the deal. 

Highly respected golf commentator Geoff...

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One of New Zealand’s most exciting young basketball coaching prospects is taking another step forward. 

Former Junior Tall Black and current Canterbury Rams coach Quinn Clinton has been named an assistant for the NZ Breakers in the 2026/27 Australian NBL season. 

He joined Lesley Murdoch to discuss the appointment. 

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We’ve reached the business end of the Super Rugby Pacific season, with the qualifying finals now well underway. 

Ahead of the Crusaders’ sold-out clash with the Blues at One NZ Stadium, Lesley Murdoch was joined by Crusaders’ Wyatt Crockett, commentator Nick Bewley, and Canterbury Rugby CEO Tony Smail to talk about the finals.  

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The Tactix have consolidated their position at the top of the ANZ Premiership ladder, beating the Stars 52-47. 

They’ve lost just one game so far this season, sitting just ahead of the second placed Southern Steel.  

Lesley Murdoch caught up with Tactix shooter Hannah Glen, who’s back in the red and black after a few years up north, for a chat about life on and off the court and the influence of coach Donna Lo...

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