All Sport Breakfast Canterbury
7am-9am Sat
All Sport Breakfast Canterbury with Lesley Murdoch
All the sport we can fit in from Canterbury, New Zealand and globally.Â
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'A joy': Crusaders claim victory over the Waratahs
The Crusaders claimed victory over the Waratahs Friday night, beating them 48-33 in Sydney. It was a potentially sticky game for the Crusaders, however a powerful...
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"Hidden gem": Shining a spotlight on the Everglades Country Golf Club
The Everglades Country Golf Club is a 9-hole course, established in 1967. It’s located 20 minutes north of central Christchurch, bordered by the Kaputone stream...
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Black Ferns aim to 'change the narrative', right wrongs in Canada clash
The Black Ferns are seeking to right the wrongs of 12 months ago. They’re squaring up against Canada for the Pacific Four series a year after the team rolled them...
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"It's about the people": Highlighting the Kaiapoi Golf Club
This week Lesley Murdoch spoke with Jack Oldridge, President of the Kaiapoi Golf Club. It was established in 1907 – a compact but pleasant course a short 20 minutes...
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Three new players inducted into Crusaders Hall of Fame
The Crusaders inducted three more players into their Hall of Fame. Mark Hammett, Caleb Ralph, and Greg Sommerville were awarded the honour at a world class function...
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'Dream come true': Wheelchair racer first to represent on world stage in over 20 years
After over 20 years, a Kiwi wheelchair racer is representing New Zealand at a major international event. 20-year-old Sarah James is one of three athletes on debut,...
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"Putting my best foot forward": Hannah King selected for Pacific Four Series squad
Hannah King plans to keep putting her best foot forward. She was named for the Black Ferns squad for the upcoming Pacific Four Series, and joined Lesley Murdoch...
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"Welcome to take members": Shining a spotlight on Burnham Golf Club
With thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company, this week Lesley was joined by Aaron Tallott from the Burnham Golf Club, a pleasant rural club directly opposite the...
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'Bittersweet': Taha Kemara re-signs with Crusaders amid injury
A bittersweet week for Taha Kemara. Kemara has been ruled out of the remainder of the rugby season after suffering an ACL injury while playing against the Highlanders...
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"Call this place home": All Blacks prop re-signs with Crusaders
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...
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How are Kiwi golfers faring on the world stage?
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...
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Cooper Moore's burning up golf courses around the world
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...
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"Thrilling outcome": Crusaders coach praises team's defensive efforts
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...
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"Feels like a coming home": Judd Flavell returns to Breakers staff
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...
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"Really special": Matt Henry on winning the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal
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...
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'Magicians': Andrew Sloane recaps the action from the Augusta Masters
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...
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Kiwis hit the ice for the IIHF World Champs
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...
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"So proud of our men": Crusaders claim top of the table spot
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...
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'Centre point of the community': The growth of golf in Canterbury
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...
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"Pretty awesome": Mitch Hay on life as a professional cricket player
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...
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A slice of Lincoln College Rugby history with the 'The Last Autumn Muster of Players'
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...
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Marathon of marathons: Kiwi runner dons chicken suit and prepares to run for charity
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...
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Alex "Grizz" Wyllie 1944 - 2025
Canterbury and NZ Rugby lost an icon of the game earlier in the week. Grizz coached Canterbury through that now infamous Ranfurly Shield era from 1982 - 1985. Lesley...
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History awaits at Maadi Cup
St Thomas of Canterbury College have qualified their 8 for the final of the prestigious Maadi Cup up at Lake Karapiro. Principal Steve Hart joined Lesley and spoke...
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Mike Harvey: Club cricket final day
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...
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Canterbury Golf - Major sponsors
In association with the Elmwood Trading Company, Stephen Parkyn the CEO of Lamb and Hayward spoke with Lesley about his company's long-term support of golf in Canterbury...
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Former All Black offers the 'benefit of experience' to young hookers
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...
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"Staggering": Golf sees continued growth in Canterbury
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...
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"Trusting my process": Taha Kemara highlights focus ahead of Blues clash
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...
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Canterbury cricket umpire hits major milestone
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,...
