All Sport Breakfast Canterbury

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.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re in the thick of the ANZ Premiership, with the Tactix set to host the Stars tomorrow.  They experienced their first loss of the season last week against the Mystics, and will be hoping to bounce back.  Nick Bewley made the trek across town to chat to Australian import Ash Barnett, who’s made a strong start as goalkeep for the Tactix.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football NZ has a new Technical Director.  Canterbury’s Aaron Clapham is stepping down from his role at Mainland Football to take up the role with the national organisation.  He joined Nick Bewley to chat about the shift.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Approximately an hour north of Christchurch, the Culverden Golf Club is the heart of the district – run completely by volunteers.   Ahead of the club’s Open Tournament this weekend, Lesley Murdoch caught up with President Geoff Youngman for a chat, with thanks to the Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Christchurch physiotherapist flew the New Zealand flag in Victoria last weekend.  Caden Shields came first place in the Ballarat Marathon, with a final time of 2.18.19.  He joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the race and his history in the sport.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.