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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March 21, 2025 11 mins

There’s an impressive amount of hooking talent in the New Zealand rugby scene. 

Former All Black hooker Corey Flynn has taken up a role as a throwing coach, working around the country with young hookers. 

He told Lesley Murdoch he’s impressed with what he is seeing, and believes the focus needs to shift to the younger players underneath the Super Rugby squads. 

Flynn also spoke about the upcoming Hall of Fame event o...

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The man who arranges the interviews puts himself up this week, with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company. 

Mike Godinet joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the form of the NZ professionals playing around the globe, and speaks to the continued growth of the game in Canterbury. 

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21 year old Taha Kemara has been leading the Crusaders around the park with a renewed confidence after a niggly injury and a tough introduction to Super Rugby in 2024. 

Kemara spoke openly with Nick Bewley about the season to date, and looks ahead to what's shaping up to be an important run of matches, starting tonight away against the Blues. 

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Local cricket umpire David Henderson stands in his 200th club cricket game in Christchurch this weekend. 

Henderson, who followed his father into the umpiring role, not only stands out in the middle, but he's also responsible for the recruitment and training of umpires across the Canterbury Cricket region. 

Henderson spoke with Lesley Murdoch ahead of the milestone and about his role as Chairman of the Umpires Association...

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It’s nearly time to crown the men’s and women’s national softball champions. 

Both tournaments are reaching the pointy end, the men competing in Christchurch while the women face off in North Harbour. 

Bevan Matene, General Manager of High Performance at Softball NZ, joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the quality of the game in New Zealand, and what’s in store for our elite players as the international season looms.&n...

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Aiden Berry is after a change of scenery. 

Berry is departing from his role as the GM at Clearwater Golf Club – a role he’s held for almost 5 years after a 7 stink at the Pegasus Golf Club. 

He’s off to Australia to spend more time with his family, and joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about some of his highlights and challenges he experienced in his time running two high profile Christchurch golf clubs.  

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The Super Rugby Aupiki season is underway. 

Matatu tighthead prop Amy Rule joined Lesley ahead of her team's big clash against the Blues. 

She also discussed her career to date, and a potential career shift once her playing days are over. 

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New Zealand Cricket's announced a southern sell-out for Tuesday's Twenty20 international double-header. 

The White Ferns will play their third T20 against Sri Lanka at Dunedin's University Oval, followed by the Black Caps' second game against Pakistan. 

The Black Caps’ clash comes after their narrow loss to India in the Champions Trophy final, India claiming the win by four wickets. 

Coach Gary Stead joined Lesley Mu...

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Craig is a very well-respected golf professional who has had stints at Clearwater, Pegasus and Harewood Golf Clubs among others. 

This week we catch up with him thanks to the support of the Elmwood Trading Company at the NZPGA Championship at Hastings Golf Club.

This event immediately after the NZ Open at Queenstown has a lot of the Australasian top players there competing alongside Craig, who qualifies for the ‘Legends’ over ...

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Multi talented sports women Izzy Sharp has earned a call up to the White Ferns for the series against Sri Lanka.

She caught up with Lesley Murdoch and spoke about her early days playing against the boys in Timaru and the upcoming decision she is going to have to make between hockey and cricket.

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There will be plenty of Kiwi talent on show next weekend as the iconic NZ Golf Open gets underway at both the Millbrook and Hills courses in the Queenstown Lakes region.

Up for grabs is a prize pool of $2 million dollars.

Glading spoke with Lesley Murdoch ahead of what is becoming a bucket list event here in NZ with thanks to the support of the Elmwood Trading Company.

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Crusaders assistant coach Dan Perrin spoke with Lesley Murdoch the morning after his side was humbled by the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Perrin said his team were simply outplayed in the second half by an impressive Chiefs outfit. 

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Rodney Yee has brought home a prestigious national award. 

He’s been named PGA NZ Golf Coach of the Year, and he joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about the award and some of the young players he’s working with. 

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The undoubted standout of the Canterbury men’s cricket season to date is 22 year old Matt Boyle. 

He’s continued his prodigious domestic white ball form with a record-breaking one-day century in a clash with the Wellington Firebirds.  

He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his outstanding season so far. 

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The highly anticipated Crankworx Summer Series is set to make its return to Christchurch in 2025, bringing the excitement to the beautiful South Island.  

From February 13-16, Christchurch Adventure Park will host this action-packed festival, where local and international riders will take on world-class courses. 

Ariki Tibble spoke with Lesley about what to expect from these world class downhill racers. 

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