Codie Taylor: Crusaders Hooker ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues

Crusaders and All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor is back in action this weekend.  The Crusaders are travelling north to face their traditional rivals, the Blues, later this evening.  Taylor spoke with the media ahead of what’s shaping up to be another bruising Super Rugby Pacific encounter.   LISTEN…

Mike Godinet: Golf guru on the explosion of pro golf opportunities in NZ

In association with the Elmwood Trading Company, Lesley Murdoch caught up with golf guru Mike Godinet to discuss the explosion of professional golf in the last month.  Some of the leading players from across the Asia-Pacific region have been competing all across the country.  He also explained wh…

Peter Fulton: Canterbury cricket head coach on his move to Middlesex, the Ford Trophy Grand Final

Canterbury’s head coach is heading offshore at the end of the month, taking up a role coaching with English County Middlesex.  But before he leaves, the team will be facing off against Wellington in the Ford Trophy Grand Final.   Peter Fulton caught up Craig Kerr ahead of this last hurrah with Ca…

Phil Smith: Golf Coach on his career, love for the game

Phil Smith has been teaching golf for over 30 years.  He began as a player, but shifted into a more instructional role in his 20s and 30s after sinking quite a bit of time into researching the golf swing.   He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about his career, his love of the game, and what it’s like…

Hamish Kerr: Kiwi high jump champion on winning the Supreme Halberg Award and his next steps

World Champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has reached the top, claiming the Supreme Award at this year’s Halberg Awards.  He joined Craig Kerr for a chat about the award and discuss his goals moving forward.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Blair Minton: Canterbury Golf GM previews the Canterbury Strokeplay tournament

The Canterbury Strokeplay is teeing off this weekend.  Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton joined Lesley Murdoch to preview the tournament, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.   They also delved into the monster raffle happening this weekend.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Ray Steele: Sumner Rugby and Cricket club member on the rebuild of the sports pavilion at St Leonards Park

The iconic Sumner Sports Pavilion is getting an upgrade.  Both the lease renewal and a full rebuild of the St Leonards Park pavilion have been approved by the Waihoro Spreydon–Cashmere–Heathcote Community Board.  Lesley Murdoch caught up with longtime Sumner resident and rugby and cricket club me…

James Marshall: Crusaders Assistant Coach on their pre-season win over the Highlanders

Super Rugby Pacific's pre-season has kicked off, with the champions, the Crusaders, beating the Highlanders 33-10 in Timaru.  Assistant Coach James Marshall joined Lesley Murdoch was impressed by what he witnessed, joining Lesley Murdoch to chat about the win.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Aaron Webb: Crusaders Team Manager on the fifth edition of the Long Run for child cancer awareness

The annual Long Run around Rugy and Malvern Parks took place in Christchurch last week, with the Crusaders, public, and many corporates taking part.  The aim of the event is to raise money for child cancer, conceptualised by Aaron Webb, who joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on what’s become an icon…

Matt Egan: Templeton Golf Club Board Member on the club, the New Year Classic

Things are buzzing at one of Canterbury’s golfing venues.  More than 140 golfers are teeing off in the New Year Classic this weekend at Templeton Golf Club – a major event on the club’s calendar.   Known for its par-73 layout, stretching over 6,100 metres with a Slope Rating of 126, Templeton is …