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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May 8, 2026 5 mins

Renewed energy for Henry Nicholls on his return to New Zealand's test cricket side for their tour of Ireland and England. 

The 34-year-old's part of an extended 19-man squad on the back of 870 runs for Canterbury at an average of 96 in the four-day Plunket Shield competition. 

He joined Nick Bewley for a chat about the recall. 

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We’re in the thick of the ANZ Premiership, with the Tactix set to host the Stars tomorrow. 

They experienced their first loss of the season last week against the Mystics, and will be hoping to bounce back. 

Nick Bewley made the trek across town to chat to Australian import Ash Barnett, who’s made a strong start as goalkeep for the Tactix. 

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Football NZ has a new Technical Director. 

Canterbury’s Aaron Clapham is stepping down from his role at Mainland Football to take up the role with the national organisation. 

He joined Nick Bewley to chat about the shift. 

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Approximately an hour north of Christchurch, the Culverden Golf Club is the heart of the district – run completely by volunteers.  

Ahead of the club’s Open Tournament this weekend, Lesley Murdoch caught up with President Geoff Youngman for a chat, with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company. 

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A Christchurch physiotherapist flew the New Zealand flag in Victoria last weekend. 

Caden Shields came first place in the Ballarat Marathon, with a final time of 2.18.19. 

He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the race and his history in the sport. 

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Waitikiri Golf Club has a new General Manager. 

A man of many talents, Lyndon Murray joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his role, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company. 

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The curtain has come down on Christchurch’s “temporary” stadium, the Apollo Projects Stadium. 

Lesley Murdoch revisits the how, why, and the when – the stadium’s origins in the immediate aftermath of the 2011 earthquake.  

To do so, she was joined by the Earthquake Minister of the time and current Speaker of the House, Gerry Brownlee. 

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Former All Black Colin Slade, along with a group of his mates, are running the Christchurch Marathon for charity. 

Aptly named the Fendalton Flyers, the group are running with the aim of raising $100 thousand for Full Bellies, a charity that provides school lunches for kids that fall outside the Government’s criteria. 

Slade joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about their efforts. 

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The quality is rising to the top at the Masters, with defending champion Rory McIlroy leading outright. 

The Northern Irishman has a whopping six-shot lead at the halfway mark, the biggest ever advantage at 36-holes. 

Andrew Sloane joined Lesley Murdoch live from the Masters to give an update on the tournament, with Thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company. 

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Canterbury’s golf scene is continuing to shine. 

Nick Bewley caught up with Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company, for a chat about how things are faring, and what he received at Golf NZ’s annual awards.  

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With the Christchurch Marathon kicking off next week, the men’s champion has decided not to defend his title. 

2025 Champion Oska Baynes has instead become heavily involved in mentoring athletes in the art of long-distance running, including Nick Bewley. 

The two caught up for a chat ahead of next week’s event.  

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Tactix defender Laura Balmer is adamant she can juggle her netball career with studying medicine heading the first ANZ premiership round this weekend. 

The 22-year-old made the move down to Christchurch to peruse her studies after playing for the Pulse last year. 

Balmer joined Nick Bewley for a chat about the move.  

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Professional golfer Amelia Garvey has enjoyed a solid start to her year over in Australia with a couple of top 10 finishes. 

Garvey is about to head back to the US with some lofty goals in mind. She’s looking to rise up in the world rankings, going from 140 to within the top 70. 

She spoke with Lesley about her start to the year and her plans for the next few months, including trying to get home a bit more often. 

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Hillary O’Connor has made her mark on the history books. 

She’s the first woman to become a head professional at the Russley Golf Club, and the only one in the country. 

O’Connor joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the appointment, delving into what she hopes to bring to the club in the next 12 months.  

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Crusaders and All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor is back in action this weekend. 

The Crusaders are travelling north to face their traditional rivals, the Blues, later this evening. 

Taylor spoke with the media ahead of what’s shaping up to be another bruising Super Rugby Pacific encounter.  

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In association with the Elmwood Trading Company, Lesley Murdoch caught up with golf guru Mike Godinet to discuss the explosion of professional golf in the last month. 

Some of the leading players from across the Asia-Pacific region have been competing all across the country. 

He also explained what’s happening with one of Christchurch’s prestigious golf courses, Pegasus, as it goes up for sale. 

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Canterbury’s head coach is heading offshore at the end of the month, taking up a role coaching with English County Middlesex. 

But before he leaves, the team will be facing off against Wellington in the Ford Trophy Grand Final.  

Peter Fulton caught up Craig Kerr ahead of this last hurrah with Canterbury cricket and touched on how the move to Middlesex is progressing. 

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Phil Smith has been teaching golf for over 30 years. 

He began as a player, but shifted into a more instructional role in his 20s and 30s after sinking quite a bit of time into researching the golf swing.  

He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about his career, his love of the game, and what it’s like to coach. 

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World Champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has reached the top, claiming the Supreme Award at this year’s Halberg Awards. 

He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about the award and discuss his goals moving forward. 

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The Canterbury Strokeplay is teeing off this weekend. 

Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton joined Lesley Murdoch to preview the tournament, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.  

They also delved into the monster raffle happening this weekend. 

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