Renewed energy for Henry Nicholls on his return to New Zealand's test cricket side for their tour of Ireland and England. 

The 34-year-old's part of an extended 19-man squad on the back of 870 runs for Canterbury at an average of 96 in the four-day Plunket Shield competition. 

He joined Nick Bewley for a chat about the recall. 

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Renewed energy for Henry Nicholls on his return to New Zealand's test cricket side for their tour of Ireland and England.&nbsp;
The 34-year-old's part of an extended 19-man squad on the back of 870 runs for Canterbury at an average of 96 in the four-day Plunket Shield competition.&nbsp;
He joined Nick Bewley for a chat about the recall.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Henry Nicholls: Black Cap returns to the test cricket side for Ireland and England tour

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Shining a spotlight on another Canterbury golf club. 

Kaituna Golf Club is a nine hole course just under 50km south of Christchurch, located on the Kaitorete Spit. 

It’s open all year round, and with a new irrigation system currently in progress, is in the best shape it has been for many years. 

Lesley Murdoch caught up with Club President Peter Miller for a chat. 

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Shining a spotlight on another Canterbury golf club.&nbsp;
Kaituna Golf Club is a nine hole course just under 50km south of Christchurch, located on the Kaitorete Spit.&nbsp;
It’s open all year round, and with a new irrigation system currently in progress, is in the best shape it has been for many years.&nbsp;
Lesley Murdoch caught up with Club President Peter Miller for a chat.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Peter Miller: Kaituna Golf Club President discusses the course, developments

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Matatu have gotten off to a red-hot start in Super Rugby Aupiki – going three for three. 

This weekend they’re travelling north to face off against the Chiefs Manawa. 

Matatu lock Laura Bayfield joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about her team’s great start to the competition, and what they can expect from their opponents who are yet to win a game this season. 

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Matatu have gotten off to a red-hot start in Super Rugby Aupiki – going three for three.&nbsp;
This weekend they’re travelling north to face off against the Chiefs Manawa.&nbsp;
Matatu lock Laura Bayfield joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about her team’s great start to the competition, and what they can expect from their opponents who are yet to win a game this season.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Laura Bayfield: Matatu lock discusses their start to the season, upcoming clash against the Chiefs Manawa

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The All Blacks are gearing up for their first test of the 2026 season – facing off against France in the first Nations Championship clash at One NZ Stadium. 

It’s the first test of Dave Rennie’s tenure as coach, and his first selection held a few surprises. 

Former All Black Richard Loe joined Lesley Murdoch to run his eyes across both the All Blacks squad and the French squad and share his thoughts ahead of the test.

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The All Blacks are gearing up for their first test of the 2026 season – facing off against France in the first Nations Championship clash at One NZ Stadium.&nbsp;
It’s the first test of Dave Rennie’s tenure as coach, and his first selection held a few surprises.&nbsp;
Former All Black Richard Loe joined Lesley Murdoch to run his eyes across both the All Blacks squad and the French squad and share his thoughts ahead of the test.
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Richard Loe: Former All Black discusses Dave Rennies first squad, upcoming clash between the All Blacks and France

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Henry Nicholls: Black Cap returns to the test cricket side for Ireland and England tour

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