Category: Mid North Sport
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WAUCHOPE BLUES CONTINUE WINNING STREAK
The Wauchope Blues have continued their winning streak, downing the Pirates on their home turf. Much as they tried, the Pirates couldn’t recover from a 24-point deficit at half-time.
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COMETS AND REBELS A BRUISING ENCOUNTER
In group 2 rugby league, The Panthers staged an upset against the Ghosts, winning by four points at Grafton. Woolgoolga dished it out to the Magpies, while Macksville were too good for Orara. And in that bruising encounter between the Comets and Rebels, the reigning premiers came out on top.
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SEASIDE TOURNAMENT UNDERWAY AT SAWTELL
Grafton’s Jacob Sullivan has failed to progress beyond the round of 16 at Sawtell’s Seaside Tennis Open going down to Queensland’s Brandan Walkin. Last week, Sullivan took out the Westside Tournament on Sawtell’s clay courts.
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THE PEARL DRAGONS BRING HOME GOLD FROM NEW ZEALAND
A local dragon boat squad are thrilled to bring home gold medals following last month’s win at the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival. The Pearl Dragons celebrating a milestone while on the New Zealand waters.
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WOOLGOOLGA JUNIOR SURF LIFE SAVER RECOGNISED FOR EFFORTS
The North Coast is officially home to the NSW Male Junior Lifesaver of the Year. Woolgoolga’s Ainsley Dalton secured the title at the state camp in Sydney – the first winner in a decade for the North Coast branch.
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WINGHAM TIGERS ARE CONFIDENT FOR THEIR CLASH AGAINST PORT CITY BREAKERS TOMORROW
In group 3 rugby league, the Wingham Tigers are preparing for a crucial clash with Port City. The Tigers have two losses to their name already this season – but this week, they’ve got a secret weapon.
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GROUP 2 TEAMS KEEN FOR KICK OFF AFTER EASTER BREAK
Rugby league returns to the North Coast this weekend after the Easter break. A majority of teams will take the field injury-free, as they continue their fight for a top four position.
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WAUCHOPE BLUES NICK McCABE TO PLAY 100TH GAME
The Wauchope Blues have had a successful start to their season, winning two-from-two. This Sunday’s game against Old Bar will be even more special, with Nick McCabe playing his 100th game for the club.
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PLATINUM TENNIS EVENT HITS SAWTELL FOR FIVE DAYS
World-ranked players are among those competing in the five-day Seaside Tennis Open in Sawtell, which starts tomorrow. Even though entry numbers are low, it’s tipped to be the most fiercely contested event in the competition’s history.
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EASTER BASEBALL CARNIVAL THE CLOSEST TOURNAMENT IN YEARS
Baseballers from across the New South Wales and Queensland hit the diamond at Blackbutt Park over the weekend for the annual Easter Carnival. Organisers say it was the closest tournament in years with Sydney based team the Muppets claiming a hard-fought victory.