All Sport Breakfast Canterbury

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  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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 unc...

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 d...

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 goalkeepe...

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...

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 joine...

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  See omnystudio.com/liste...

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 wante...

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 B...

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

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  Se...

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 Col...

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...

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  See omnystud...

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...

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 w...

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 cours...

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  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.