Category: North West Sport

Central North Rugby is now looking to resume its season on June 1. The comp was initially tipped to return in May, but on Friday, that plan was abandoned. Management says June would be the latest the competition could restart as the coronavirus crisis continues. It’s negotiating gala days and knockouts, should it be axed…

The Kootingal-Moonbi Roosters are proactively ensuring their members and supporters stay engaged in rugby league during the indefinite shut-down. The club has launched a challenge, with their outdoor exploits unploaded online.  

With gyms closed and group training sessions prohibited, athletes have been forced to change their daily routines. For Tamworth world champion kick-boxer Ben Burrage, it’s the ideal time to give his body some much needed rest.  

Tamworth’s Bo Abra doesn’t get home too often, especially at Easter time. But with the Super Rugby season suspended, the ACT Brumbies have sent their squad members home indefinitely.  

Group 4 rugby league is in a strong position for the season ahead – if and when the competition gets underway. Behind closed doors there’ve been plenty of round table meetings – looking at options for when the restrictions are lifted.  

Since coronavirus restrictions were introduced gym junkies have been forced to improvise. While it might be hard to stay motivated, experts say, keeping fit is key to getting through these testing times.    

The growing trend across sporting codes, is players want some form of competition to resume, regardless in its capacity. North West AFL is no different, as they eye-off a potential start date in June.  

When sporting cancellations and suspensions were first made, community rugby was postponed until early May. But Rugby Australia has pushed that back even further, leaving local competitions to explore their options.  

Last month Super Rugby’s governing body placed an immediate suspension on the competition, due to coronavirus. For New South Wales Waratahs player Alex Newsome, that’s meant returning home to the family farm for self-isolation.