Category: Mid North Sport
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GREG INGLIS TO PLAY IN GROUP 2 COMPETITION NEXT YEAR
Former NRL superstar Greg Inglis is returning to grassroots football – on familiar turf – signing with the Macksville Sea Eagles for next season. G-I played for the Rabbitohs between 2011 and 2019, and most recently for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. He says he’s looking forward to continuing his career, in his home…
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DECEMBER 4 START FOR NEWLOOK MANNING A-GRADE SEASON
A start date has finally been set for Manning cricketers to return to the pitch. Five teams will contest A grade, with the trophy named in honour of the region’s sole Test player, Johnny Martin.
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MATT BIRD AND BEAU KETTLE TO CO-COACH BLUES AGAIN
It’s been confirmed Matt Bird and Beau Kettle will team up again to co-coach the Wauchope Blues’ first grade men next year. The pair steered the ship to Group 3 victory this year.
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NEWCASTLE JETS CEO WEIGHS IN ON STADIUM DEVELOPMENT
Newcastle Jets’ CEO has weighed in on a multi-million dollar stadium development near Port Macquarie. Shane Mattiske says there’s a need for more players and facilities at a local level.
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LOCATIONS LOCKED IN FOR NORTH COAST 7S SERIES
Rugby players will be able to fill the void left by the cancellation of their season, with a new three round North Coast 7s series. Games will be played over three weekends in Grafton, Coffs and Yamba.
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HAIL STORM WON’T STOP FESTIVAL OF GOLF EVENT
A natural disaster isn’t enough to stop the Coffs Harbour Golf Club from hosting its 71st annual Festival of Golf. Greenskeepers have spent significant time, preparing for tee off on Sunday.
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NEXT GENERATION OF BOWLERS WANTED AT TAREE BOWLS CLUB
With the return of community sport, Taree Leagues Bowls club is hoping to recruit the next generation of players. The greens have been packed since the return to action last week.
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TOUGH NIGHT AT THE OFFICE FOR WINGHAM’S MAITLAN BROWN
It was a tough night at the office for Wingham’s Maitlan Brown as the Sydney Sixers were handed a 30 run loss by the Melbourne Stars in the WBBL overnight. Brown was the most expensive of the Sydney bowlers, belted for 38 runs off her four overs. Needing 140 for victory, the Sydney side then…
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WARATAHS PARTNER WITH MID NORTH COAST RUGBY FOR NEW WOMEN’S ACADEMY
Female rugby players on the Mid North Coast will soon have access to Waratahs training programs and professional coaching as part of a new academy. The 20 week program is open to girls 14 and older – but time is running out to apply.
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TAREE TOUCH FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS RETURN ON MONDAY
Their return might have been delayed, but touch players in Taree are just excited to be back. The club has a busy month and half ahead as it prepares for State Cup in Port Macquarie.