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
Celebrating Nearly 100 Years of Community, Culture, and Golf
This week, we’re thrilled to feature John Williams, President of the Rawhiti Golf Club, a cornerstone of Christchurch’s sporting and cultural landscape with thanks to The Elmwood Trading Company.
A Unique Partnership
The Rawhiti Golf Club stands out as a rare model of collaboration: the golf course itself is a Christchurch City Council asset, but it’s managed jointly by t...
This week, Christchurch proudly welcomes elite Canadian harness racer James MacDonald as he competes in the New Zealand leg of the World Drivers Championship.
Racing Across Kaikoura & Addington
The championship unfolds across two iconic tracks:
- Kaikoura Trotting Club Scenic coastal views meet passionate racing fans in this unforgettable venue.
- Addington Raceway The beating heart of Christchurch harness racing, ...
They tied the Constellation Cup series against the Diamonds and pushed it to extra time.
Despite two tough losses in Australia and chaos behind the scenes, the Ferns showed incredible fight.
Interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie juggled coaching and running her business — and still led a gutsy campaign.
Hear her story in a candid chat with Lesley Murdoch.
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As Canterbury prepares to face Otago in the NPC final, one moment stands out above the rest: it will be the final appearance in red and black for captain Tom Christie.
Brian Ashby, the self-proclaimed chairman of the Tom Christie Fan Club, joined Lesley Murdoch to share his reflections on Christie’s leadership, character, and impact on Canterbury rugby.
“Tom’s been the heartbeat of this team,” Ashby said. “His work ethic, humility,...
This Labour Weekend, the prestigious Canterbury Matchplay Championship returns to Harewood Golf Club, promising a full weekend of competitive golf, local pride, and thrilling head-to-head action. With 80 entries already confirmed, the event remains a standout fixture on the regional sporting calendar.
Matchplay is widely regarded as the golfer’s favourite format, offering strategic intensity and one-on-one drama that keeps players ...
Canterbury Cricket is proud to announce that Henry Nicholls has been named captain of the men's Ford Trophy and One Day side.
Nicholls, a proud Canterbury local, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role. Speaking with Lesley Murdoch, he shared his excitement about the appointment and reflected on what it means to represent the red and black at this stage of his career.
“It’s a huge honour to lead this team,” Nicholl...
Canterbury rugby coach Marty Bourke is taking it one game at a time as his team face Hawkes Bay in the second of the semi finals of the NPC in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Bourke who has announce this will be his last season in charge of the Red and Blacks spoke with Lesley about his teams recovery following an extra time win last weekend and the fact it has been a short turnaround and what to expect from Hawkes Bay as he looks ...
Canterbury softball has been awarded a $400,000 grant to help build a new indoor training facility at Cuthberts Green in Christchurch.
Canterbury Softball Association general manager Anthea Stringer told Lesley Murdoch the New Zealand Community Trust grant will go towards the cost of building the centre, which will be designed to give softball players of all levels a dedicated space to train and play in.
The training c...
Russley Golf Club wins Pollock Cup
With thanks to the Elmwood trading Company, Lesley spoke with team manager Kara Campbell and young superstar Vanessa Lim about what many thought was a surprise win in the most prestigious women's tournament on the Canterbury Golf calendar.
With an average age of just 13 it is truly a remarkable achievement with Vaness being rewarded by being selected to represent Canterbury.
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The Pollock Cup is at the pointy end of the season with the semifinals being held out at the beautiful Hororata Golf Club just west of Christchurch.
Waimairi are set to play Waitikiri while Russley, the defending champions, play Christchurch in the semifinals, before the winners face off for the title.
The finishing order of the round robin saw Waimairi the top seed, but money is on Christchurch, even without Catherine ...
The White Ferns are taking confidence from a strong seam bowling performance, as they look to kick on from their first victory at the Cricket World Cup.
New Zealand head to Colombo for a clash with Sri Lanka on Tuesday, fresh off a comprehensive 100-run win over Bangladesh.
On a wicket more suited to slow bowling, the seam trio of Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr and Rosemary Mair combined for eight wickets.
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Now an Olympic gold medal athlete, Finn Butcher has had quite the journey.
He’s been performing strongly on the world stage since his triumph in the Paris Olympic Games, and joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his journey and how life has changed for the “butcher man” from Central Otago.
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Peter Witton is a busy man, co-ordinating golf tournaments all across the country for our young, and not so young, professional and amateur golfers.
He’s the Tournament Co-ordinator for PGA of NZ, and with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company, he joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his role and the opportunity it provides to see the best golfers in the country as they try to break into the big leagues.
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A young Cantabrian is going places on the league field.
Currently contracted with the Warriors, Isaiah Savea has gained the interest of other clubs after his stunning performance leading the Canterbury U18 team to victory in the National Rugby League tournament.
He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his future in the game.
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It’s time for a change for Canterbury’s head rugby coach.
Marty Bourke announced this week that this season will be his last at the helm of the men’s rugby team.
Bourke, who has also been heavily involved with the Chiefs, has taken Canterbury to the playoffs in each of his four years in charge, and is hoping for a fairytale finish.
He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about what’s next on the agenda.
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In what’s becoming an increasingly competitive tournament, the final of the National U85kg Rugby Championship is previewing the All Blacks clash with the Wallabies today at Eden Park.
The Light Bears, hailing from the HSOB Rugby Club in Christchurch, are in their third consecutibe final, are playing first time finalists Pokeno.
Jared Percival, Captain of the Light Bears, joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about their jou...
The smell of freshly cut grass, the sound of leather on willow, and cucumber sandwiches signal the start of the cricket season.
Mike Harvey, General Manager of Christchurch Metro Cricket, caught up with Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the beginning of the season and the growth in team numbers across the board.
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Despite the off-court drama that surrounds the game, New Zealand’s netball teams continue to shine on the courts.
The Under 21 team is through to the World Cup final after a closely fought win over England, succeeding 51-49.
Lesley Murdoch caught up with head coach Julie Seymour as soon as the teams came off the court.
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Ahead of the NZ Men's Interprovincial tournament in December, the Canterbury men's team have been busy in preparation for what is the pinnacle event on the national calendar.
Convenor of selectors of the Canterbury squad, John Dutchie Rademakers, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company, joined Lesley Murdoch to discuss what he and his fellow selectors have been up to and how they are going in finalising their team.&nb...
While the Black Ferns may be heartbroken, Canada is over the moon.
The New Zealand side was defeated in the semifinal, the World No 2 claiming victory 34-19.
Lesley Murdoch caught up with former Canadian lock Cindy Nelles to unpack the Canadian side’s performance and their advance to the Women’s Rugby World Cup finals.
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