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
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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...
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"Over the moon": Craig McMillan picks up fulltime role with White Ferns
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...
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"Backs against the wall": Former AB previews South Africa clash
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...
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Tactix solidify line up in wake of losing seven players
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...
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Shooting star returns home: Hannah Glen signs with Tactix
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...
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"No other options for me": Tactix captain unpacks decision to stay in NZ
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...
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The "immensely proud" father of the latest All Black to join the 100 Club
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...
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"Every ending as a new beginning": Karin Burger on her shift to Australia
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...
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"Really crazy": Tall Blacks cinch semi-final spot with Lebanon victory
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...
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"Exciting season coming up": Previewing the Pollock Cup
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...
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"I've done my homework": Nick Hyde on his preparations for the Canterbury-Auckland clash
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...
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"The current models will just not survive": Sports sector warns of dire impact of proposed gambling bill
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...
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ANZ Premiership players among squad named for U21 Netball Championship
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...
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'Very strong players': Who to keep an eye on in the 2025 Woodward Cup
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...
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"Full team effort": Tactix coach unpacks ANZ Premiership win
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...
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"Great honour": Rob Penney confirms continued run at Crusaders' helm
Rob Penney is sticking with the Crusaders for another season. The head coach has committed to another year at the helm following the success of the 2025 Super Rugby...
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'Making golf as enjoyable as possible': Terry Waghorn unpacks career, love of the game
A fixture of the Pegasus Golf Club, Terry Waghorn is a North Canterbury golfing legend. He’s the Golf Operations Manager at the club, starting, and managing, one...
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"It just doesn't get its just desserts": John Luxton on the history of netball in NZ
The Mainland Tactix have made it to the ANZ Premiership grand final, set to face off against the Northern Mystics for the title. John Luxton was one of the original...
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"That's the plan": Tactix confident in ability to claim the trophy
With the high level of uncertainty around netball’s future in New Zealand, the Tactix coach has been working to keep her players focused on the here and now. The...
