Category: Latest NBN Sport
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Isaac Heeney preparing for second ALF Grand Final
The Hunter’s Isaac Heeney is preparing to play in his second AFL Grand Final – and he hopes to leave the MCG a winner this time around. The 26-year-old, admitting he learned a lot from the Swans’ defeat in 2016.
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Knights ready to take on the Dragons in NRLW semi final
The Knights will be boosted by the return of star fullback Tamika Upton, for the club’s first NRLW semi final. Newcastle will take on the Dragons, just a week after thrashing them on the Central Coast.
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Sione Mata’utia’s chance of winning back-to-back titles
Sione Mata’utia played just one finals match for the Knights – now with St Helens, he’s a chance of winning back-to-back Super League titles. The Saints take on Leeds in the grand final this weekend.
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Four time world champion Mark “Mono” Stewart returns home from the U.S. taking out the first AASP Circuit
Byron Bay’s Mark “Mono” Stewart has returned home after taking out yet another adaptive surfing championship event. And this time, there’s a big reason to celebrate – the athlete taking out the first world professional circuit.
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Adaptive bikes brought to the North West
A disability provider is introducing a world of possibilities to people with spinal cord injuries in the North West. Patients have taken to the track today, testing new cycling technology for the first time out of a major city.
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Moment for reflection for premiers Killarney Vale Bombers
A thrilling Hunter Central Coast AFL grand final win is only just sinking in for the Killarney Vale Bombers – three days on from when the final siren sounded. The victory wasn’t smooth sailing though – fighting back in the second half to defeat Terrigal Avoca.
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Tamworth Thunderbolts announce US signing
The Tamworth Thunderbolts have just announced their newest recruit of the 2023 season. Hailing from the U-S… college basketball player, Allante Harper, is looking to make his mark down under.
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Hayman hopes to have a full Trans-Am season next year
Lismore’s Nathan Herne has secured back-to-back Trans Am titles – cementing himself as a rising star of Australian motorsport. Next year though could prove more difficult for the 20-year-old, with Newcastle’s Tom Hayman impressing in just his second appearance.
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Jada Taylor makes NRLW debut with Roosters
Jada Taylor set the rugby league world alight earlier this year in the under 19’s Women’s State of Origin, and now she’s made her NRLW debut. The Dungowan local didn’t look out of place scoring for the Sydney Roosters in their win over the Titans.
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Young rider to enter Youth World Cup
Local rider Olivia McCallum has been named in the Australian Youth Quarter horse team. The 14-year-old is now training to compete in the Youth World Cup in Texas next year.