/on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 07:02:28 Z en /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/nathan-taylor-codie-taylors-father-on-his-son-joining-the-all-blacks-100-club/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/nathan-taylor-codie-taylors-father-on-his-son-joining-the-all-blacks-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 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 23 Aug 2025 02:36:01 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/karin-burger-mainland-tactix-defender-on-her-decision-to-sign-on-to-the-australian-netball-league/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/karin-burger-mainland-tactix-defender-on-her-decision-to-sign-on-to-the-australian-netball-league/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:47:39 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/max-darling-tall-black-forward-on-their-fiba-asia-cup-win-over-lebanon/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/max-darling-tall-black-forward-on-their-fiba-asia-cup-win-over-lebanon/ 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 Lebanese team.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:43:11 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/debbie-scott-previewing-the-pollock-cup/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/debbie-scott-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 Lesley Murdoch to give a preview of the tournament, as well as outlining the rep season ahead.   Thanks to Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:52:13 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/nick-hyde-canterbury-player-ahead-of-the-npc-clash-against-auckland/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/nick-hyde-canterbury-player-ahead-of-the-npc-clash-against-auckland/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:46:28 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/anna-galvan-christchurch-netball-chair-on-the-impact-of-the-online-casino-gambling-bill/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/anna-galvan-christchurch-netball-chair-on-the-impact-of-the-online-casino-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 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 with Lesley Murdoch about the impact this would have on grassroot and community sport in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:37:37 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/julie-seymour-nz-u21-netball-coach-on-the-team-named-for-this-years-world-netball-championship/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/julie-seymour-nz-u21-netball-coach-on-the-team-named-for-this-years-world-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 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:07:21 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/blair-minton-canterbury-golf-ceo-on-the-woodward-cup-interclub-men-s-competition/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/blair-minton-canterbury-golf-ceo-on-the-woodward-cup-interclub-men-s-competition/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:25:58 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/donna-wilkins-mainland-tactix-coach-on-the-teams-anz-premiership-title-next-years-competition/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/donna-wilkins-mainland-tactix-coach-on-the-teams-anz-premiership-title-next-years-competition/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:21:15 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/rob-penney-crusaders-coach-on-his-decision-to-continue-to-coach-the-team/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/rob-penney-crusaders-coach-on-his-decision-to-continue-to-coach-the-team/ 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 season – the Crusaders claiming the title again after a disappointing 2024 season.  Penney joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about what convinced him to stick around and what the club means to him personally.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 02 Aug 2025 02:45:42 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/terry-waghorn-pegasus-golf-club-golf-operations-manager-on-his-career-the-club/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/terry-waghorn-pegasus-golf-club-golf-operations-manager-on-his-career-the-club/ 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 of the longest running tournaments in Canterbury – the Pegasus Mid Week Tournament.  He’s joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat, in association with The Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:35:28 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/john-luxton-original-backer-of-the-tactix-ahead-of-the-anz-premiership-final-talks-the-history-of-the-game-its-struggles/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/john-luxton-original-backer-of-the-tactix-ahead-of-the-anz-premiership-final-talks-the-history-of-the-game-its-struggles/ 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 backers of the then-Canterbury Flames, and now Tactix, and joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat ahead of the final.  They discussed the history of the semi-professional game in Canterbury and the struggles the sport faces as uncertainty continues to loom.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:27:47 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/donna-wilkins-mainland-tactix-coach-ahead-of-the-anz-premiership-final-against-the-mystics/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/donna-wilkins-mainland-tactix-coach-ahead-of-the-anz-premiership-final-against-the-mystics/ 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 Canterbury team has made it to the ANZ Premiership grand final, facing off against the Mystics for the title – a title a Canterbury team hasn’t claimed in a fair few years.  Wilkins is determined for her team to put on a show despite the negativity, and spoke with Lesley Murdoch ahead of the biggest match of her young coaching career.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 26 Jul 2025 02:45:01 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/regan-frame-nomads-united-goalkeeper-on-the-english-cup-his-career/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/regan-frame-nomads-united-goalkeeper-on-the-english-cup-his-career/ The Nomads United goalkeeper has kept his team’s chances alive.  Up and coming goalkeeper Regan Frame’s tremendous performance in the goal has kept his team in the English Cup after their clash against CHCH United.  Just 19 years old and the 2024 Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year, Frame has a bright future in the game, and joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about what it takes to be a goalkeeper in the heat of battle.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:48:19 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/phil-aicken-nz-golf-handicapping-and-golf-services-manager-and-referee-on-his-career-being-a-rules-official/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/phil-aicken-nz-golf-handicapping-and-golf-services-manager-and-referee-on-his-career-being-a-rules-official/ He’s not only the Handicapping and Golf Services Manager for Golf NZ, Phil Aicken is also an extremely credentialled golf referee.  Aicken will be ‘on course’ at Royal Portrush this week as a Rules Official, accompanying various playing groups.  He started Thursday alongside Ryan Fox, Hideki Matsuyama, and Matt Fitzpatrick, and then on Friday walked with Phil Mickelson, Daniel van Tonder, and Ryan Peake.  He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:30:58 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/erikana-pederson-tactix-captain-on-100-games-with-the-team-clash-against-the-pulse/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/erikana-pederson-tactix-captain-on-100-games-with-the-team-clash-against-the-pulse/ With the preliminary rounds complete, the Tactix are set for their sudden death match against the Pulse.  The winner will face off against the Mystics in the grand final of the ANZ Premiership.  Tomorrow’s clash will see Erikana Pederson suit up in the red and black for the 100th time – a major milestone for a player who’s had her fair share of frustrations along the way.  She joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about her journey to date, and a look ahead at tomorrow’s clash.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 19 Jul 2025 03:00:50 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/joe-piggott-canterbury-girls-u18-team-coach-on-their-national-title-coaching/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/joe-piggott-canterbury-girls-u18-team-coach-on-their-national-title-coaching/ The Canterbury Girls U18 team claimed a national title, guided by coach Joe Piggott.   The team did it the hard way, having to survive two penalty shootouts to claim their victory.  Piggot joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat, touching on the stresses that come with coaching a highly competitive —and at times emotional— group of young women.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:42:21 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/ioane-moananu-crusaders-hooker-on-his-move-to-the-waratahs/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/ioane-moananu-crusaders-hooker-on-his-move-to-the-waratahs/ A desire for more playing time has seen hooker Ioane Moananu make the difficult decision to end a three-year stint with the Crusaders and sign with the Waratahs for the 2026 Super Rugby season. The 24-year-old produced several eye-catching performances across 12 appearances during the Crusaders' most recent title-winning run this year, scoring five tries.  Ioane Moananu explained why he wanted to make the move. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:53:44 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/connor-aldridge-backyard-ultra-runner-talks-recent-victory/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/connor-aldridge-backyard-ultra-runner-talks-recent-victory/ Backyard ultra running. If you don't know what a backyard ultra is - it's an ultra marathon where runners repeatedly run a 6.7 kilometre loop starting on the hour every hour until only one runner remains. The last runner to complete a loop is declared the winner. A recent backyard ultra was held at Spencer Park in Christchurch's north. The winner of that event was Connor Aldridge who joined Nick Bewley to talk about his achievement. LISTEN ABOVE Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:33:39 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/tama-issac-junior-tall-black-on-the-under-19-world-cup-rams-v-sharks/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/tama-issac-junior-tall-black-on-the-under-19-world-cup-rams-v-sharks/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:01:26 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/david-kidwell-former-kiwis-coach-on-his-new-role-in-the-highlanders-coaching-team/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/david-kidwell-former-kiwis-coach-on-his-new-role-in-the-highlanders-coaching-team/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:37:00 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/andy-sams-waimairi-beach-golf-club-head-professional-and-shoot-par-academy-principal-on-his-career-in-golf/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/andy-sams-waimairi-beach-golf-club-head-professional-and-shoot-par-academy-principal-on-his-career-in-golf/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 12 Jul 2025 03:12:43 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/karin-burger-tactix-defender-ahead-of-their-round-10-clash-against-the-mystics/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/karin-burger-tactix-defender-ahead-of-their-round-10-clash-against-the-mystics/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:55:23 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/liam-potts-black-sox-pitcher-on-his-journey-the-world-cup-campaign/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/liam-potts-black-sox-pitcher-on-his-journey-the-world-cup-campaign/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 05 Jul 2025 02:49:22 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/jarred-mills-canterbury-golf-coach-on-his-new-venture-the-range/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/jarred-mills-canterbury-golf-coach-on-his-new-venture-the-range/ 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.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 05 Jul 2025 02:44:22 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/judd-flavell-tall-blacks-coach-on-the-junior-team-making-it-to-the-world-cup-semifinals/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/judd-flavell-tall-blacks-coach-on-the-junior-team-making-it-to-the-world-cup-semifinals/ 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 junior team’s success.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 05 Jul 2025 02:40:13 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/andrew-bourke-sumner-rugby-club-referee-on-his-treatment-on-the-field-referee-abuse/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/andrew-bourke-sumner-rugby-club-referee-on-his-treatment-on-the-field-referee-abuse/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:41:08 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/geoff-saunders-canterbury-golfer-discusses-his-extensive-career-in-the-sport/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/geoff-saunders-canterbury-golfer-discusses-his-extensive-career-in-the-sport/ 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 and a NZ Open Chairman.  These days, he plays and writes about the game, as a columnist, commentator, and of late, an author – writing biographies for two high profile golfers, Sir Bob Charles and Ian Baker-Finch.  LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:09:42 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/mike-gainsford-hanmer-springs-golf-club-manager-and-pro-golfer-talks-his-career/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/mike-gainsford-hanmer-springs-golf-club-manager-and-pro-golfer-talks-his-career/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Jun 2025 02:44:00 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/braydon-ennor-crusaders-centre-previews-the-super-rugby-pacific-final-talks-long-term-plans/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/braydon-ennor-crusaders-centre-previews-the-super-rugby-pacific-final-talks-long-term-plans/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Jun 2025 02:30:05 Z