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.
The Junior Tall Blacks made history in the Under-19 Basketball World Cup, leaving the tournament in fourth place.
Tama Issac was one of the standout players, and he’s back and ready to line up for the Rams in their semifinal against the Southland Sharks.
He joined Nick Bewley for a chat about his whirlwind couple of weeks.
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Former Kiwis player and coach David Kidwell is relishing his new career in rugby union.
He will join Jamie Joseph's staff at the Highlanders next season.
The 48-year-old's returning from another stint working with former Argentina coach Michael Cheika at the Leicester Tigers.
He joined Nick Bewley for a chat about his appointment and how it came about.
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Joining us on the All Sports Breakfast Canterbury this week is Andy Sams, in partnership with our friends at the Elmwood Trading Company.
Andy is the Head Professional out at the Waimairi Beach Golf Club, and the principal at the Shoot Par Academy.
The Shoot Par Academy under Andy’s guidance has been producing a steady line of golfers for a while, including Zaria Bourne and Etienne Collier of late.
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It’s a massive game for the Tactix as they head north to face the Mystics.
This final round robin clash will determine the final placings in the ANZ Championship, and both teams are in the running for the top spot.
The Tactix need to beat the Mystics by six goals or more to secure spot and grand final hosting rights.
Star defender Karin Burger joined Nick Bewley for a chat ahead of their trip north.
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The Black Sox are about to embark on their 2025 World Cup campaign, heading across the world to Canada.
Canterbury pitcher Liam Potts is on the squad, and joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his journey to the highest level of the game.
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One of the best and most engaged golf coaches in Canterbury, this week Lesley Murdoch is joined by Jarred Mills, thanks to Elmwood Trading Company.
He’s been a fixture at the Riccarton Park Driving Range for many years, known by many as ‘The Range’.
So it’s no surprise than this his new venture is named The Range, a 24/7 indoor golfing experience.
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The New Zealand men's Under-19 basketball team's being praised for its composure at the World Cup in Switzerland.
The junior Tall Blacks will meet the USA in the semis after beating hosts Switzerland 84-70.
Down by six points at halftime in front of a raucous Swiss home crowd of six thousand, coach Matt Lacey urged poise and calm.
Tall Blacks Coach Judd Flavell spoke with Lesley Murdoch hot on the heels of the jun...
The treatment of match officials has been thrown into the spotlight of late, after a union cancelled their upcoming fixtures due to the abuse faced by their referees.
Lesley Murdoch spoke with a local referee from Sumner Rugby Club, Andrew Bourke, to hear about his experiences while he’s on the field.
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This week, with thanks to Elmwood Trading Company, Lesley Murdoch was joined by special guest Geoff Saunders.
Saunders is a retired Christchurch lawyer who, along with Lee Robinson and Bill Brown, founded Saunders, Robinson, Brown – now SRB.
He’s had a long and decorated playing career, winning the Bledisloe Cup (leading amateur at the NZ Open), and when it came to administration, he was a member of the NZ Golf Board an...
One of the most popular personalities in the Canterbury golf game joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat, in association with Elmwood Trading Company.
Mike Gainsford has been a professional golfer for many years, has taught the game to hundreds, and has trained many of today’s professionals in the Canterbury region.
He’s currently the manager at the Hanmer Springs Golf Club – a popular course in New Zealand.
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Even after winning five Super Rugby finals the special feeling of a decider hasn't faded for Crusaders centre Braydon Ennor.
The 27-year-old has fought back from the serious knee injury that sidelined him last year, to be a regular starter again alongside David Havili in the midfield.
He joined Nick Bewley ahead of the final clash.
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This weekend’s Super Rugby Pacific final is being billed as the perfect way to send off Apollo Projects Stadium at Addington Raceway.
The stadium is being replaced by the One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha – which is set to open in late April.
Current Speaker of the House, Gerry Brownlee was one of the driving forces behind the construction of the Apollo Projects Stadium in the wake of the Canterbury Earthquakes.
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The largest golf club in Canterbury is not a traditional club.
Simon Ruri is the ‘head honcho’ of the Christchurch Hackers Golf Group, a Facebook-based group of keen golfers with more than 1,500 members.
They stage a golf tournament once a month at various venues, and Ruri joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the club and its workings, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.
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The Crusaders have defended their line for 40 phases in added time before clinching their spot in next weekend's Super Rugby final.
They'll entertain either the Chiefs or Brumbies after a 21-14 semi-final win over the Blues in Christchurch, with Will Jordan's second try of the match 10 minutes from fulltime the difference.
Ethan Blackadder spoke with the media following the match last night, discussing the intensity of ...
This week we go to the northern most golf club in the Canterbury area, Cheviot Golf Club, and talk to John Prebble in association with The Elmwood trading Company
The course is situated five minutes west of Cheviot township. This unique 12-hole course is set on flat land with views to the Kaikoura Mountains. It is beautifully landscaped, with many trees and a small stream running through it, which comes into play on several h...
After seven years in the role, Gary Stead’s time at the helm of the Black Caps is over.
He’s arguably the most successful coach in the team's history, and will be succeeded by Rob Walter.
Stead joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his time in the role and what comes next.
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Cooper Moore's clawed his way from five shots back to claim victory at a prestigious junior golf event in Hong Kong.
He's been crowned the Asia-Pacific boys champion after making four back nine birdies to finish two clear of the field at nine-under-par.
The 16-year-old Cantabrian had to navigate a half-hour mid-round weather delay.
He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his win and his continued rise through th...
The ANZ Premiership is well underway, and teams have begun to settle into the competition.
Lesley Murdoch was joined by former Silver Fern and Tactix captain Maree Bowden to discuss the Tactix performances so far, as well as the competition in general.
They also discussed the number of overseas players in ANZ and the drift of players to the Australian competition.
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This week the Elmwood Trading Company brings us one the big personalities of Canterbury Golf, Mike "Baggy" Taylor.
Taylor is a handy 5 handicap player out of the Pegasus club, a club champion, and the manager of the Canterbury men’s team.
He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his involvement in the game and the thrill of seeing young players come up through the ranks.
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Sports medicine Dr and pioneering figure in the sport of triathlon has been inducted as a Legend of Canterbury Sport at the Sport Canterbury annual awards night.
Hellemans well known for his innovative style of coaching and work with the likes of Erin Baker and Andrea Hewitt spoke with Lesley Murdoch the morning after the event about his career to date and that he has no intention of steeping back from his celebrated efforts.
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