Category: Mid North Sport
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WESTS CYCLE CLASSIC
The 25th annual Wests Cycle Classic is underway on the north coast with 32 riders raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. The cyclists began their 450 kilometre journey this afternoon at Urunga.
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PORT MACQUARIE’S RUNNING FESTIVAL SEES RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES
More than 2,000 athletes have pounded the pavement in Port Macquarie for the town’s annual Running Festival. This year’s sporting event, the biggest yet, with organisers reporting record numbers in all races.
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HUNDREDS SUPPORT MATTHEW LOCKE CHARITY DAY
Hundreds of footy fans have gathered in Bellingen for the annual Matthew Locke Charity Shield Day. The event grows each year – today’s lead up games including, for the first time, a women’s defence force tackle game.
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LOCAL SIDES DOMINATE AT VIKINGS CHALLENGE
A weekend of football is underway in the Great Lakes… the Vikings Challenge attracting more than 160 teams. One local side has already shown they have what it takes, dominating early on.
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NORTH COAST BULLDOGS WOMEN PREPPED FOR ROUND 1
The North Coast Bulldogs women’s rugby league team, will lace up the boots for the first round of the Country Championships this weekend against Newcastle. The under 23’s will also be hitting the field.
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THE RETURN OF THE HARRINGTON HURRICANES TO THE HASTINGS LEAGUE
Harrington’s been without a rugby league side for the last three years, due to a shortage of players. But that’s about to change – the Hurricanes are re-joining the Hastings League.
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VIKINGS CHALLENGE TO THIS YEAR BOOST FEMALE PRIZE MONEY
The 25th annual Great Lakes Vikings Challenge this weekend will be different to any held in the past. Event organisers boosting the female competitions prize money, equal with the men’s game.
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THOUSANDS OF ATHLETES SIGN UP FOR PORT MACQUARIE’S RUNNING FESTIVAL
More than 2,000 runners and walkers including those from interstate will descend on Port Macquarie for the annual Running Festival, this weekend. The inclusive sporting event going from strength to strength, drawing in huge crowds and tourism dollars.
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WHEELCHAIR RUGBY TEST EVENT CANCELLED AMID CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
As the Coronavirus crisis deepens, questions are being raised as to whether the Paralympic Games should go ahead. The Wheelchair Rugby test event has been cancelled, much to the disappointment of Port Macquarie Paralympian Ryley Batt.
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ARMY THUNDER AND LIGHTNING PLAYERS HELP WITH LEAGUE GALA DAY
School students from the Bellinger Valley have taken part in a special footy gala day with some of the Army Thunder and Army Lightning players. The servicemen and women, holding rugby clinics ahead of this weekend’s annual Matthew Locke Charity Match.