/on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ All Sport Breakfast Canterbury with Lesley Murdoch All the sport we can fit in from Canterbury, New Zealand and globally.  It's played - we cover it - with Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:07:10 Z en /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 /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/gerry-brownlee-speaker-of-the-house-on-the-construction-of-the-apollo-projects-stadium/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/gerry-brownlee-speaker-of-the-house-on-the-construction-of-the-apollo-projects-stadium/ 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.  He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about what it took to get that project started and completed in the 100 days they’d given themselves to do it.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 21 Jun 2025 02:24:17 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/simon-ruri-leader-of-the-christchurch-hackers-golf-group-on-the-club/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/simon-ruri-leader-of-the-christchurch-hackers-golf-group-on-the-club/ 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.   LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:29:37 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/ethan-blackadder-crusaders-flanker-on-the-teams-super-rugby-semifinal-win-over-the-blues/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/ethan-blackadder-crusaders-flanker-on-the-teams-super-rugby-semifinal-win-over-the-blues/ 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 the clash, and the strange call on him to leave for an HIA.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 14 Jun 2025 03:05:12 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/john-prebble-kiwi-golfer-talks-about-the-cheviot-golf-club/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/john-prebble-kiwi-golfer-talks-about-the-cheviot-golf-club/ 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 holes.  Like most country clubs, the membership is small, but the 98 members up there are a friendly bunch and there are a number of tournaments that the club puts on over the year, that welcome visitors.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 07 Jun 2025 03:50:18 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/gary-stead-outgoing-black-caps-coach-on-his-years-in-the-job-rob-walter/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/gary-stead-outgoing-black-caps-coach-on-his-years-in-the-job-rob-walter/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 07 Jun 2025 03:26:49 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/cooper-moore-kiwi-amateaur-golfer-on-being-crowned-the-asia-pacific-boys-champion/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/cooper-moore-kiwi-amateaur-golfer-on-being-crowned-the-asia-pacific-boys-champion/ 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 the ranks of amateur golf.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 31 May 2025 03:42:43 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/maree-bowden-former-siver-fern-and-tactix-captain-talks-the-anz-premiership-drift-to-the-australian-game/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/maree-bowden-former-siver-fern-and-tactix-captain-talks-the-anz-premiership-drift-to-the-australian-game/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 31 May 2025 03:37:13 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/mike-taylor-pegasus-club-player-and-canterbury-mens-team-manager-on-his-involvement-in-the-golf-game/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/mike-taylor-pegasus-club-player-and-canterbury-mens-team-manager-on-his-involvement-in-the-golf-game/ 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.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 31 May 2025 03:31:56 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/john-hellemans-sports-medicine-expert-celebrates-legend-of-canterbury-sport-award/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/john-hellemans-sports-medicine-expert-celebrates-legend-of-canterbury-sport-award/ 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. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 24 May 2025 03:19:30 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/melissa-ruscoe-athletic-expert-celebrates-legend-of-canterbury-sport-award/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/melissa-ruscoe-athletic-expert-celebrates-legend-of-canterbury-sport-award/ Not many can say they have captained their country in three different sports but one who can is Melissa Ruscoe who last night was awarded a Legend of Canterbury sport at the annual Canterbury Sports Awards. Ruscoe who led the football, rugby and rugby sevens team during her playing career is now sharing her knowledge as a coach and teacher at Christchurch's Hillmorton High School spoke with Lesley Mudoch about her award. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 24 May 2025 03:16:15 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/mitchell-drummond-crusader-on-latest-sporting-milestone/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/mitchell-drummond-crusader-on-latest-sporting-milestone/ Crusaders half back Mitchell Drummond became just the 8th Crusader to don the jersey 150 times in last nights derby match against the Highlanders. Drummy as he is known spoke with Lesley Murdoch the morning after about the milestone, the match and how much the Crusaders mean to him. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 24 May 2025 03:07:11 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/tanner-stowers-smith-warriors-prop-ahead-of-round-11-nrl-debut/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/tanner-stowers-smith-warriors-prop-ahead-of-round-11-nrl-debut/ Prop Tanner Stowers-Smith became the latest of the One New Zealand Warriors’ home-grown new breed to debut in the Round 11 NRL match against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium over the weekend. A product of the Halswell Hornets and St. Bede’s College, Stowers-Smith excelled in both rugby league and rugby union as a schoolboy but opted for rugby league after finishing his schooling. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 24 May 2025 03:04:24 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/lindsay-kerr-canterbury-car-club-member-on-supercars-making-its-christchurch-debut/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/lindsay-kerr-canterbury-car-club-member-on-supercars-making-its-christchurch-debut/ Supercars coming to Christchurch. Long time Canterbury Car Club member Lindsay Kerr, author, commentator and all round good guy spoke with Lesley about the announcement during the week that the phenomenally popular Supercars is coming to Christchurch to race around Ruapuna from 2026. It means a lot of work is required to get the track up to speed from a safety perspective but Kerr has no doubt it will be done well in time. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 24 May 2025 02:59:49 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/jonathan-stieller-weedons-golf-club-spokesperson-on-the-growth-of-the-club/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/jonathan-stieller-weedons-golf-club-spokesperson-on-the-growth-of-the-club/ The Weedons Golf Club is a fixture in the Selwyn District and with 669 members it’s one of Canterbury’s biggest. Jonathan Stieller is the man that looks after the Weedons Golf Club, he runs the day to day operations for the golf club, as well as being one of the districts top golfers. Jonathan spoke with Lesley Murdoch in association with the Elmwood Trading Company about the rapid growth of the club cross the last couple of years particularly in the junior ranks. LISTEN ABOVE Sat, 24 May 2025 02:56:27 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/rob-penney-and-david-havili-crusaders-coach-and-captain-following-the-teams-victory-over-the-waratahs/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/rob-penney-and-david-havili-crusaders-coach-and-captain-following-the-teams-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 first half meant the ‘Tahs were left chasing the game.  Coach Rob Penney and Captain David Havili spoke to the media following the win.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 May 2025 03:45:51 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/quentin-ashdowne-everglades-country-golf-club-president-discusses-the-club/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/quentin-ashdowne-everglades-country-golf-club-president-discusses-the-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 on two sides, and attracts players from all across the Canterbury district.   In association with the Elmwood Trading Company, club president Quentin Ashdowne spoke with Lesley Murdoch about the course and the relationship between the owners and the club.  LISTEN ABOVE  Sat, 17 May 2025 03:41:50 Z /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/kendra-cocksedge-former-black-fern-ahead-of-the-pacific-four-clash-against-canada/ /on-air/christchurch/all-sport-breakfast-canterbury/audio/kendra-cocksedge-former-black-fern-ahead-of-the-pacific-four-clash-against-canada/ 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 in Christchurch.  Three time Rugby World Cup winner and legend of the women’s game, Kendra Cocksedge joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the importance of this match as they build towards this year’s World Cup.   LISTEN ABOVE  Fri, 16 May 2025 21:15:07 Z