Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives
Episodes
David Kirk: The state of rugby, search for a CEO and the future
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to former All Black captain, now chairman of the New Zealand Rugby board, David Kirk. Deaks and David discuss the ...
Dillon Boucher: Basketball in his DNA, Steven Adams and rebuilding the Breakers
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to former Tall Black, turned basketball administrator, Dillon Boucher. Deaks and Dillon talk about the key moments...
Joseph Parker: The story behind his success and the wait for a title fight.
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to kiwi heavyweight boxing sensation, Joseph Parker. For the first time 14 years, Deaks and Joseph meet to discuss...
Michaela Brake: Joining the Warriors, Rugby Sevens and Olympic Gold
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to Rugby Sevens star and New Zealand Warriors recruit, Michaela Brake (nee Blyde). As the NRLW season gets under w...
Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back. Winning 'The Open', a crash in form and life in the media
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to one of the best-known names in golfing circles, former golfer, now commentator, Ian Baker-Finch. Following the ...
Kevin Cameron: A life in broadcasting, Sky TV, and rekindling old love
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to broadcasting veteran, Kevin Cameron, about his new book 'Two Passions'. Kevin tells Deaks about his life in bro...
Steve Williams: Life with Tiger, the falling out and his biggest regret
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to arguably the greatest caddy in golf, Steve Williams. To celebrate the release of this book 'Together We Roared'...
John Adshead: The highs and lows of '82 and football's rise in NZ
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to the first man to take New Zealand to a FIFA World Cup, former All Whites coach John Adshead. Deaks and John ref...
Sir Richard Hadlee: the glorious 80s and the golden era of cricket
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray is joined by New Zealand cricket royalty, Sir Richard Hadlee. Deaks and Sir Richard discuss the rise of New Zealand cric...
Melodie Robinson: The future of rugby and sports broadcasting
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Murray is back for 2025! On this first episode for the year he's joined by former Black Fern, now World Rugby board member and TVNZ head of spor...
Alicia Hoskin: From heart surgery to Olympic glory
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the final episode for 2024, Murray is joined by double gold medalist at the Paris Olympics, Alicia Hoskin. Deaks and Alicia talk about overcoming...
Trent Boult: Walking away from NZC and why he'll never be back
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray is joined by one of our greatest ever paceman, Trent Boult. Deaks and Trent discuss his decision to turn down a New Zealand ...
Stacey Jones: The making of a kiwi league great and the highs and lows of the Warriors
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray is joined by New Zealand rugby league legend, Stacey Jones. Deaks and Stacey talk about the highs and lows of the early days...
Hamish Kerr: The true story behind the Olympic jump-off for gold
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray is joined by Paris Olympic gold medalist, kiwi high jumper, Hamish Kerr. Deaks asks Hamish what really happened before the j...
Finn Butcher: from Central Otago to Olympic gold medallist
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode, Murray is joined by Olympic Men's Kayak Cross gold medallist, kiwi Finn Butcher. Deaks and Finn talk about the moment he knew h...
Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell: the road to Olympic Gold
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the Olympics, on this episode, Murray is joined by double Gold medalists, Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell (now Georgina Earl and Car...
Rob Waddell: Succeeding at the Olympics, Team New Zealand and heart surgery
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, ahead of the Paris Olympics, Murray is joined by one of our Olympic greats, Rob Waddell. Deaks and Rob talk about what it takes to ...
John Mayhew: Headknocks, Jonah and the future of sport medicine
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray is joined by one of the off-field heroes of sport, John 'Doc' Mayhew. Deaks and John recap his career as team doctor of the ...
Eliza McCartney: Overcoming injury and the road to the Olympics
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Murray is back with season two of Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives! For the first episode back, he is joined by one of our athletics stars, pole-vault...
Steven Alker: From the grind to Champions Tour golden streak
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the final episode of Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives for 2023, Murray is joined by the ultimate journey man, kiwi golfer, Steven Alker. Deaks and ...
Andrew Webster: Turning the Warriors around and creating a dynasty
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murray is joined by 2023 NRL Dally M Coach of the Year, Warriors coach Andrew Webster. Deaks and Webby talk about his coaching philosophy,...
Ric Kayne: The US billionaire building kiwi golf courses
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to American billionaire and owner of three New Zealand golf courses, Ric Kayne. Ric is the founder of Tara Iti and the...
Tanni Grey-Thompson: From Paralympic great to the House of Lords
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murray talks to Paralympian great and Member of the House of Lords, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. Deaks and Tanni talk about her incredibl...
Scott Dixon: Taming the fear of crashes, rating NZs drivers & being inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murray talks to kiwi race car driver, 6-time IndyCar champ, Scott Dixon. Deaks and Scott talk about facing the fear in a dangerous sport, ...
Danny Morrison: India's influence on cricket, our best batsman of all time & who will win the ODI crown!
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Cricket World Cup nearing the knockout stages, Murray catches up with former Blackcaps paceman, turned commentator, Danny Morrison. Deaks a...
Michael Hendry: Life as a pro golfer, is Lydia Ko New Zealand's best golfer and his battle with leukaemia
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murray is talking golf with kiwi golfer Michael Hendry. Deaks and Michael chat about life as a pro golfer, whether Lydia Ko is New Zealand's...
Ian Jones: 1995 Rugby World Cup final, the poisoning saga and the special rivalry between the All Blacks & Springboks
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Murray is joined by former All Blacks lock Ian Jones. Kamo and Deaks talk about the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, how McDonalds spared 5 playe...
Sir Bryan Williams: Crippling fear before his debut in South Africa, the current rules of the game & unconscious bias.
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Deaks talks to former All Black, Auckland and Manu Samoa coach, NZR President and life member, Sir Bryan Williams. Beegee tells Murray about...
Mark Greatbatch: The '92 Cricket World Cup, and the current Blackcaps and tournament
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2023 Cricket World Cup underway, Deaks catches up with former Blackcaps player and coach, Mark Greatbatch. Mark reflects on the '92 World C...
Devon Conway: South African-born Black Cap shares insights into his success
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, to mark the start of the Cricket World Cup in India, Deaks catches up with Black Caps batsman Devon Conway. Devon gives Murray some insight...
Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford: Rugby, Cancer & Race Relations
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Deaks is joined by rugby legend Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford. Buck and Murray talk about the current All Black team, how the game has changed...
Rob Nichol: The Silver Lake deal, NPC and the beauty of the women's game
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Deaks catches up with New Zealand Rugby Players' Association boss Rob Nichol. They discuss the Silver Lake deal, international eligibilit...
Sean Fitzpatrick: South Africa, Referees and The World Cup
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Murray talks to former All Blacks captain and hooker Sean Fitzpatrick. Deaks and Sean chat about his love hate relationship with Sout...
Laurie Mains: The state of rugby and the poisoning saga
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On Murray's first episode he catches up former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains. Deaks and Laurie chat about the current state of New Zealand Rugby, th...
Murray Deaker's Sporting Lives Trailer
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Murray Deaker has been interviewing the biggest names in sport for 40 years, and now he's back with a brand-new podcast. 'Murray Deaker’s Sporting ...