Category: Mid North Sport
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GRAFTON DENIED ENTRY INTO NRRRL 2020 SEASON BY NSW RUGBY LEAGUE
The Grafton Ghosts’ hopes of returning to the N-TRIPLE-R-L have been dashed, after a shock decision by the New South Wales Rugby League. The Group 2 premiers had been preparing to present their case to the NRRRL on Monday.
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SPRAGUE WINS AT TAREE MELBOURNE CUP DAY MEETING
The nation may have stopped for the Melbourne Cup today but just like Coffs Harbour, the community of Taree they had its own race meeting to celebrate. The club hosted a five race card as well as fashions on the field. Port Macquarie trainer John Sprague enjoyed a win with Nicconi Lass, taking home more…
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SAM DAVIES WINS 29TH ANNUAL AKUBRA CLASSIC
Macleay Valley riders have dominated this year’s prestigious Akubra Classic at Grenhill Speedway near Kempsey. A past state champion, Sam Davies, was too good for race favourite Jarryd Oram in the main event.
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KEMPSEY’S LACHLAN DOWLING LEADS MACLEAY VALLEY TO VICTORY
Macleay Valley’s Under 16s representative side has scored a strong win over Hastings in Mid North Coast Junior Cricket. A century to Kempsey’s Lachlan Dowling put Macleay Valley in a commanding position, leaving Hastings 298 to chase. A courageous 98 by Caleb Blanch not enough to chase down the total, with Hastings falling 46-runs short.…
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COUNTDOWN TO WRC
Final preparations are underway in Coffs Harbour for next week’s final round of the World Rally Car Championship. While the driver’s championship has already been decided… The manufacturers title remains a tight contest between Hyundai and Toyota.
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PORT MACQUARIE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT AT FULL CAPACITY
More than 100 basketballers from across the state have competed in the annual Seaside Classic. But a home court advantage didn’t help the under-17s Port Macquarie Dolphin boys at this year’s tournament.
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COFFS RACES ON MELBOURNE CUP DAY
Coffs Harbour race club officials are predicting a big turnout on Tuesday for their Melbourne Cup race day. The day will include a five-race program as well as being a major fundraiser for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
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HORSES RUNNING DOWN THE TAREE TRACK FOR MELBOURNE CUP DAY
The Manning Valley Race Club is setting up for the biggest race day of the year. Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup will be screened at the Taree track, with five local races to be held on the day.
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TY JUDSON DOMINATING AUSTRALIAN STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS
A Pacific Palms’ stand-up paddler has returned home from two major events with a few shiny medals. Ty Judson finishing with an Australian title at Phillip Island before trying his luck at the World Championships in China.
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GOODWIN CROWNED 40-45 STATE TENNIS CHAMPION
A local Port Macquarie tennis coach has exceeded his own expectations, winning the New South Wales International Tennis Federation Championship for his age group. Matt Goodwin says he now plans to compete in more tournaments across the country.