Category: Mid North Sport

The northern zone will dominate the Coastal Premier League finals when competition resumes post lockdown. With the remainder of the season cancelled, unplayed matches have been recorded as one-all draws to determine the top four.

Group 3 rugby league officials have confirmed senior league will still go ahead despite canning the junior competition. Solo training is proving challenging for clubs, but players are willing to do whatever it takes to get back on field.

Hastings cricketers are dusting off their bats, with this year’s season fast-approaching. Officials remain optimistic the lockdown will lift in time so community sport can resume.

Woolgoolga product, Maddie McTernan, claimed her first ever Paralympic medal in the pool at Tokyo overnight. The 20-year-old’s efforts helped Australia take the silver, in the 4×100 metre mixed relay.

While many sports are pulling the pin on their seasons – Group 2 is holding on to hope of a return to the field, post-lockdown. Senior and junior clubs are in discussions with organisers and New South Wale Rugby League, about finals structure, training and duty of care.

This year’s Group 2 season isn’t even finished, and the Orara Valley Axemen already have big plans for their 20-22 comeback. Signing a former NRL player as their new first grade coach.

Mid North Coast Rugby has abandoned its finals series, due to the lockdown extension. New South Wales Country Rugby handed down the directive last night, keeping community and player well-being in mind.

Coffs Harbour cricketer, Matilda Lugg has been signed to the Sydney Sixers squad. The wicket-keeper will play alongside Alyssa Healy when Women’s Big Bash season starts in October.

Meanwhile, Coffs Harbour product Maddie McTernan is gearing up for a big few days in Tokyo. The swimmer will compete in the mixed relay this Saturday before taking on the 100 metre backstroke next week.

In a matter of hours, Port Macquarie’s Ryley Batt will join seven-time Paralympian Danni Di Toro as flag bearer at the Tokyo games’ Opening Ceremony. The dual wheelchair rugby gold medallist says it’s an extreme honour to represent his nation on the world stage.