Category: Mid North Sport
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FUTURE CHANGES FOR THE TAREE CUP CARNIVAL
The Manning Valley Race Club wants to change the date of its biggest meeting of the year. It’s asking for community members to have their say on the future of the Taree Cup carnival.
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COFFS SURFERS PREPARE FOR GROMS COMPETITION
It’s Coffs Harbour’s turn to host the Woolworths Surfer Groms competition this weekend, with more than 70 kids competing. Local brothers Will and Luca Martin hit the waves this morning, for some last minute practice.
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STATE TOUCH FOOTBALL CUP UNDERGOING MAJOR RE-STRUCTURE
This year’s State Touch Football Cup will look very different, with organisers implementing a range of safety measures to prevent a coronavirus outbreak. International teams won’t be taking part, and all competitors will need to heed health regulations.
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ANIKA LEAROYD PREPARES FOR BIG BASH LEAGUE
It’s a dream come true for Corindi teenager Anika Learoyd, signing a two-year deal with the Sydney Thunder. The 18-year- old is home for a week before preparations start for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League.
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COSTIN RETURNS TO COMETS
The Coffs Comets are celebrating the return of former coach, Brandon Costin, who will return to the role next season. Costin led the Comets to a win in the decider in 2018 and became to oldest captain-coach to win a grand final, aged 46.
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MANNING RIVER RATS THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL
In Lower Mid North Coast rugby, the Manning River Rats have made it through to the grand final, defeating Wauchope 27 to 21. Wallamba will face off against Wauchope after claiming victory over the Barbarian Hogs, after winning the minor semi final.
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WINGHAM CRICKET STAR TO PLAY FOR AUSTRALIA NEXT WEEK
One of Wingham’s star cricket players is about to achieve one of her biggest goals yet. Maitlan Brown will play in the Australian women’s team in next week’s T-20 battle against New Zealand.
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TYLER WRIGHT GIVES NOD TO COFFS
Coffs Harbour was first introduced to Tyler Wright a decade ago, when she wowed crowds at the 2009 Billabong Pro Junior. And it seems this week’s Tweed Coast Pro winner also has a soft spot for Coffs.
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TAREE WOMEN CONFIDENT AHEAD OF SEMI FINALS
The women will be getting play going for Lower Mid North Coast Rugby’s big day of semi finals. Homeground heroes Manning River Ratz will play a confident Gloucester Cockies.
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LIMITED NUMBERS ALLOWED AT RUGBY UNION SEMI FINALS IN TAREE
Lower Mid North Coast rugby union semi finals kick off this weekend, with all games to be played in Taree. However with crowd numbers limited, spectators are being urged to pre-purchase tickets.