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.听
It's played - we cover it - with a definite red and black tinge.听
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Fresh faces and a bit of experience in Canterbury's team for the Women's Interprovincials
Another golf competition is teeing off soon. The Women’s Interprovincial Golf Championships are beginning on Monday at Ashburton Golf Club. Debbie Scott, Chair...
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"I live and breathe cycling": Laurence Pithie on his incredible year on the world stage
Laurence Pithie has had a huge year on the bike. From a podium at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race to making his Tour de France debut with Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe,...
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Plenty of experience backing Canterbury as they prepare for Men’s Interprovincial
The Men’s Interprovincial tees off at the Manawatu Golf Club, Palmerston North, in early December. Canterbury last claimed the title in 2020 (and before that in...
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Pain into purpose: Police officer completes half Iron Mans for charity
A Christchurch Police officer is turning pain into purpose. Nick Johnston has been an officer for many years and was one of the first on the scene at the Christchurch...
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Matt Boyle leads Canterbury to victory in Northern Districts clash
A memorable week for the Boyle brothers in cricket's Plunket Shield domestic competition. Matt Boyle smacked 156 for Canterbury as they chased down their target...
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Canterbury Strokeplay Championship sees an exciting return to form
The Canterbury Strokeplay Championship is being taken to the next level. Plus, CGI has launched one of the biggest fundraising initiatives in NZ sport – the Ultimate...
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"Full-on": Daniel Stackhouse unpacks racing in Cup and Show Week
Ex-pat Canterbury jockey Daniel Stackhouse has returned home, riding at Riccarton across Cup and Show Week. He’s bringing his talent and experience to one of the...
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Young racer chases history in NZ Trotting Cup
A young Canterbury reinsman is chasing history. Carter Dalgety is competing in the IRT NZ Trotting Cup this Tuesday at Addington Raceway, riding a gruelling 3200m...
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Canterbury's top golfers hit the green for Woodward Cup
This weekend will see Canterbury’s premier men’s golfers battle it out for one of the region's most prestigious titles. The Woodward Cup is kicking off on Sunday,...
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Spotlight: John Williams, President of Rawhiti Golf Club
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...
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Canadian Harness Racer Joins the NZ Leg of the World Drivers Championship
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...
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Silver Ferns: Grit, Heart, and Resilience
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...
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Brian Ashby reflects on the legacy of Canterbury captain Tom Christie ahead of NPC final
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...
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Canterbury Matchplay Championship Tees Off This Labour Weekend
This Labour Weekend, the prestigious Canterbury Matchplay Championship returns to Harewood Golf Club, promising a full weekend of competitive golf, local pride,...
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Canterbury Cricket Announces New Captain
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,...
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NPC: Canterbury coach comments on semi-final against the Magpies
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...
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Canterbury Softball awarded $400k grant for new training facility
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...
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Pollock Cup winners share their path to the taking the title
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...
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"We're looking forward to it": Chch ready for the pressure in the Pollock Cup semifinals
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...
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"We knew we had runs on the board": Lea Tahuhu unpacks White Ferns' victory
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...
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"Super lucky": Finn Butcher talks journey from Otago to Olympics
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...
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Eye on the ball: Peter Witton on his role as Tournament Co-ordinator for PGA of NZ
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...
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'Big decisions' ahead for NRL up and comer Isaiah Savea
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...
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"The time's right": Canterbury men's rugby coach announces departure
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,...
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Competition heats up heading into U85kg finals
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...
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Team numbers on the rise as the cricket season kicks off
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...
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"Really proud": U21 Netball team makes it through to the final
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...
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Golf representative season heats up in Canterbury
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...
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'Electric': Former Canada player unpacks dominant semifinal victory
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...
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"A long drive to get to here": Templeton GC plays host to regional champs
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...
