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.
Episodes
A chance to bring up a century of games for the Crusaders was a key factor behind prop George Bower's decision to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the 2027 season.
Bower's played 81 times since making his debut in 2019.
The 22-test All Black wants to etch his name in the record books of the Crusaders' hundred club.
He spoke with Lesley Murdoch about his decision to stick around.
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Our golfing guru Mike Godinet joined Lesley Murdoch to give an update on how our Kiwi players are faring on the world stage, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.
Mike’s also a huge fan of rugby league, and touched on the tremendous effort from the Warriors against the Newcastle Knights in front of the sold out crowd in Christchurch.
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Ranked number 275 in the world, Golf New Zealand Academy member Cooper Moore triumphed in a three-hole playoff to win the Australian Junior Boys Amateur Championship last week to continue what has been a remarkable summer to date.
Moore spoke with Nick Bewley about his blockbuster summer inside the ropes, in association with The Elmwood Trading Company.
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Crusaders coach Rob Penney has hailed his team's resilience in the late stages of their 25-22 Super Rugby win over the Blues in Christchurch.
The home side led 19-7 early in the second half before the Blues clawed back to take a 22-19 lead.
Two late penalties from Crusaders replacement first-five James O'Connor, including one after the final hooter, saw the competition leaders steal the victory.
Penney says his te...
Tall Blacks coach Judd Flavell is benefitting from the shake up at the Breakers.
The team's gone back to the future with many of the people that were involved in its "pomp" back in the mix as the organisation looks to get back to what made it one of the most successful franchises around.
Flavell’s returning to the team as assistant coach – six years after leaving the ...
Matt Henry and Melie Kerr dominated the prize giving at the 2025 NZ Cricket Awards – Kerr claiming the Debbie Hockley Medal and Henry taking home the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.
Henry joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his resilience and longevity after spending many years behind the big three of Southee, Boult, and Wagner, to now being the first name on any team sheet.
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Regular Masters attendee Andrew Sloane joined Lesley Murdoch live from the Augusta National carpark —as phones aren’t permitted on the course— and described the action of the first two days.
He also gave an insight into some of the less populated spots to sit and watch the most high-profile golf tournament in the world.
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Both our men’s and women’s ice hockey teams are lacing up their skates, preparing for the IIHF World Championships in Dunedin.
The women will be hitting the ice from the 14-20th of April, while the men follow suit from April 27th to the 3rd of May.
Ice Fernz star player Jasmine Horner Pascoe joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the tournament, the excitement it’s bringing to new Zealand, and her journey to a sport wel...
After a tough couple of weeks, the Crusaders have found themselves at the top of the Super Rugby table.
Their new position came after a hard-won fight with the Hurricanes, claiming the win 31-24.
Head Coach Rob Penney joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the team’s performance, and the tricky situation around HIAs and yellow cards.
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After 12 months in the role as President of Canterbury Golf, Dion Kerr joined Lesley Murdoch to give an update on the progress of the game from a governance angle.
The game is booming, and it appears that things are well on track behind the scenes as well, as Kerr and his team deal with the phenomenal growth across the board.
With thanks to Elmwood Trading Company, Kerr also touched on his time as a Canterbury Rugby rep...
Another Canterbury success story is that of Black Cap Mitch Hay.
Hay came out of the highly regarded Christchurch Boys High School and plays club cricket for the Burnside West.
He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about what it feels like to play on the international stage with players he idolised when growing up.
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One Kiwi is running in circles to raise money for charity.
Hadani Woodruff is running ten marathons in ten days – all while dressed as a chicken.
She’s raising awareness for Speed Freaks NZ, an organisation that supports recovery from addiction and mental distress.
You can find more information or support her cause here.
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Lincoln College Rugby has been a big part of many rugby players careers over the years, with many going on to represent various provinces around the country and the country itself.
"The Last Autumn Muster of Players" from the 1950-1990 era are gathering over the weekend beginning 23 May to celebrate what was a tremendous period of rugby at the then College.
Andy Owen, one of the organising committee members, spoke with...
Club cricket in Canterbury wraps up today, boss of Metro Cricket is Mike Harvey he joined Lesley to discuss the season overall and what we can expect today in some of the grades that are going right down to the wire in terms of results.
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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...
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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