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
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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It all tees off at Templeton Golf Club next week.
The club is playing host to XDL’s Christchurch Regional Champs 2025 on Friday next week, one of the five regional competitions before Nationals in November.
Lesley Murdoch caught up with XDL Founder Olna Ford ahead of the competition.
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Craig McMillan is signing on to the White Ferns fulltime.
The former Black Cap had been a part-time assistant coach for the last year, but has now taken up the role of batting and fielding coach full time.
He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the role and the upcoming World Cup.
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Between an intense test and a South Island Derby, this weekend is packed full of rugby.
Corey Flynn joined Lesley Murdoch to delve into the clash between the All Blacks and South Africa, and Southland and Canterbury’s battle for the Ranfurly Shield.
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The Tactix roster for their ANZ Premiership title defence is complete with the signing of circle defender Ash Barnett from Queensland.
She's filled the second import position alongside goal shoot Charlie Bell, who has returned after a season with the Stars.
The Tactix have also confirmed the addition of New Zealand age group defender Laura Balmer from the Pulse.
Coach Donna Wilkins joined Lesley Murdoch to discuss...
As players flee the New Zealand netball game for greener pastures in Australia, one young home-grown shooter has chosen to return home to play.
Hannah Glen has signed on to play for the Tactix in the 2026 season – returning to Christchurch after playing for the Mystics.
She joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about her decision to move back down south.
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The Tactix captain has bucked the trend of netballers heading across the Tasman.
Erikana Pedersen has re-signed with the team following their breakthrough win of the ANZ Premiership this year.
She joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about her decision to stay instead of following many of her teammates.
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The All Blacks' 100 Club is about to get a 14th member.
Codie Taylor will join the test centurions group on Sunday morning, against Argentina in Buenos Aires, the same side he debuted against in 2015.
There are none prouder than Taylor’s dad, Nathan, who spoke with Nick Bewley ahead of his son’s major milestone.
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Netball's ANZ Premiership mass migration continues between franchises.
Tactix defender Karin Burger has joined many of her colleagues in heading across to the Australian game.
She joined Nick Bewley for a chat about her decision to make the shift and what impact the departures of some of our game’s top talent will have on the ANZ Premiership.
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The New Zealand Tall Blacks are off to the FIBA Asia Cup semi-finals.
They survived a stern examination of their title ambitions to beat Lebanon 90-86 for a place in the semi-finals.
New Zealand's come back from a 20-point deficit at quarter time and will now play China in the last four.
Lesley Murdoch caught up with Max Darling, Tall Black forward and newly-signed NZ Breaker after their comeback win against the ...
The premier women’s interclub tournment is teeing off this Sunday.
The first round of the Pollock Cup is taking place at Harewood Golf Club, and Debbie Scott joined Lesley Murdoch to give a preview of the tournament, as well as outlining the rep season ahead.
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Canterbury will be aiming to keep their winning streak alive as they host Auckland in tonight’s NPC contest.
Since first meeting in 1906, Canterbury has defeated their rivals in 41 clashes, remaining undefeated at home for the last six years.
Journeyman Nick Hyde is donning the red-and-black tonight, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
He joined Lesley Murdoch ahead of the clash for a chat about his journey to date. ...
New Zealand’s sporting industry is pushing back against the Government’s proposal for online casinos.
It's is preparing to licence up to 15 online casinos as it regulates online gambling for the first time, and the operators wouldn’t need to give returns to sporting clubs and community groups like is required of other licensed gambling operators.
Anna Galvan, former Silver Fern and chair of Christchurch Netball, spoke w...
New Zealand's squad has been named to comepete in the U21 World Netball Championship in Gibraltar.
Headed by Silver Ferns legend Julie Seymour, the team features some of New Zealands best players – including some from ANZ Premiership teams.
Seymour joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about the team and her excitement at working with a group of highly talented young netballers.
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The prestigious and highly sought-after Woodward Cup Interclub Men’s Competition kicks off this weekend at the Harewood Golf Club.
Canterbury Golf CEO Blair Minton joined Lesley Murdoch, in association with Elmwood Trading Company, to give an update on the teams and an insight into who to keep an eye out for in 2025.
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The Tactix have secured their first ever ANZ Premiership title, dethroning the Mystics 58-46.
A week on from their victory, Lesley Murdoch was joined by coach Donna Wilkins, who paid tribute to the team’s efforts and gave some insights into what’s been happening since the championship.
They also touched on next year’s competition in the wake of the newly announced broadcast deal between Netball NZ and TVNZ.
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