Category: Mid North Sport
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GROUP 2 GEAR UP FOR 2021
The next few weeks are likely to determine the makeup of group 2 rugby league for the 2021 season. Clubs must nominate teams soon, despite lingering questions about how the coming year will play out.
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FAIRFIELD TOO STRONG FOR TAMWORTH IN OZTAG FINAL
In the grand final of the men’s thirties Oztag Titles, played today in Coffs Harbour, Fairfield were way too classy for Tamworth downing their rivals 10 tries to two. 140 teams from across the state took part in the event under strict COVID-19 restrictions.
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TEAMS TAKE TO DIFFERENT STATE CUP OZ TAG FORMAT
The Port Macquarie Sharks senior mixed team has finished second on day two of the Oz Tag Senior State Cup, despite a narrow loss to Penrith 2 this morning. As always, the tournament is running like clockwork – even with a number of Covid restrictions.
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NO ACTION ON TAREE TRACK FOR FIRST MELBOURNE CUP IN YEARS
Just a few days out from Melbourne Cup celebrations, but there’ll be no action on the Manning Valley track this year. It’ll be the first time horses haven’t run in Taree alongside the race that stops the nation in at least 30 years.
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NEW DATE FOR NSW OPEN REGIONAL QUALIFIER AT COFFS HARBOUR
After months of uncertainty a new date has been confirmed for the Coffs Harbour NSW Open regional qualifier… And with today’s border announcement, it’s expected to be a very competitive field at the December 9 event.
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VETERANS WEEK OF GOLF TOURNAMENT AT KEW ATTRACTS MORE THAN 100 PLAYERS
This year’s Veterans Week of Golf tournament at Kew is shaping up to be a huge success. More than 100 players from across the state have signed up for some friendly competition.
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BEGINNER GYMNASTS TUMBLE BACK INTO ROUTINE IN THE GREAT LAKES
The Great Lakes’ youngest gymnasts have returned to practice after eight months away from the gym. There are restrictions on class sizes though, with only 11 children allowed in each due to a limit on the number of people allowed inside the Great Lakes Aquatic Centre. The beginner classes are open to ages five to…
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EXTENDED SQUADS CHOSEN AFTER NORTH COAST BULLDOGS REPRESENTATIVE TRIALS
North Coast Bulldogs Academy selectors have picked extended squads for its under 16s and under 18s representative teams. More than 150 teens tried out, with only 70 making the cut.
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FORSTER CROQUET PLAYERS FIGHT FOR ANNUAL CAPTAIN’S TROPHY
It was Forster’s largest golf croquet tournament to date, with the Captain’s Trophy up for grabs. The final day saw a tough competition on the green, with 90-year-old Ray Vize securing victory.
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CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SYNTHETIC SPORTS PITCHES UNDERWAY
Expansion works at Coffs Harbour’s premiere sporting precinct continue, with the construction of two synthetic pitches. North Coast Football’s General Manager says once complete the pitches should entice teams ahead of the 2023 World Cup.