Category: Newcastle Sport
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OLYMPIC AND MAITLAND BATTLE TO STAY IN THE FINALS
It’s do or die for Newcastle Olympic and Maitland this weekend when the two sides meet in the NPL minor semi. Olympic is looking to bounce back after kicking off its finals campaign with a loss… while the Magpies are soaring after a thrilling win.
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HUNTER TRIATHLETE CHASING SIXTH WIN IN NEPEAN TRIATHLON
Hunter triathlete Aaron Royle is looking to break the record for the most race wins in the Nepean Triathlon. Despite an array of challenges that put Australia’s oldest triathlon in doubt, more than 400 competitors will hit the start line on Sunday.
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SPOT IN THE NPL GRAND FINAL ON THE LINE THIS SATURDAY
Hunter goalkeeper Annalee Grove has signed with Adelaide for the upcoming W-League season. Meanwhile, a place in the NPL grand final is up for grabs on Saturday, when Edgeworth hosts Broadmeadow at Jack McLaughlan Oval.
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NEWCASTLE AFTER REDEMPTION IN T20 REGIONAL BASH
The Newcastle Blasters head north this weekend to start their T20 Regional Bash campaign. The knockout match against the Macquarie Coast Stingers will be a homecoming of sorts for two players.
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ASH WILSON NAMED AS JETS W-LEAGUE COACH
After filling in as Jets coach during the last W-League season, Ash Wilson will now take on the role full-time. Her first task is to fill the roster – and she wants to use local talent.
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NSW GOVERNMENT WANTS NEWCASTLE 500 TO RETURN IN 2021
Hunter motorsport fans have started an online petition, calling for the Newcastle 500 contract to be extended until 2025. It comes amid speculation the event won’t go ahead next year either but the state government says otherwise.
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HUNTER CRICKETER IS READY FOR START OF THE BIG BASH
Newcastle cricketer Sam Bates is confident she’s ready for the Women’s Big Bash, despite suffering a freak injury during quarantine. Her team, the Thunder, will face the Sixers in round one on Sunday.
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PHOTO GALLERY | NRL | CESSNOCK V SOUTHS
After 17 years, Cessnock has ended its premiership drought defeating Souths 20 points to 6 at Maitland Sportsground this afternoon. The Goanna’s led the grand final from start to finish.
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NEWCASTLE OLYMPIC WINS WPL GRAND FINAL
Newcastle Olympic is determined to build on its first WPL grand final win in 2021. Olympic beat Warners Bay 3-2 in the decider, with Jemma House playing a starring role.
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CESSNOCK CELEBRATES GRAND FINAL WIN
The beers – and tears – have flowed for the Cessnock Goannas and their fans, following their hoodoo-breaking win in the Newcastle Rugby League grand final. Post match, there was plenty of praise for the young line-up – but also, the veteran coach. Photos courtesy Smart Artist