Category: North West Sport

The hard times in sport keep on coming, claiming a major scalp in Northern Inland Football. Julia Farina resigning as general manager, as redundancies become a reality for people across all sectors.  

Cody Morgan will look to become the first Tamworth trainer to win the Country Championships when he heads to Royal Randwick this weekend. His four-year-old gelding, ‘Ligulate’ won the Hunter and North West qualifier a month ago.  

Whether it’s for exercise, commuting to work or a trip to the shops, cycling is becoming more popular during the coronavirus pandemic. But sadly, cycling groups have had to hit the brakes on their social rides, to comply with new rules.  

After closing golf courses due to covid-19 restrictions, the New South Wales Office of Sport has back flipped on its decision. It says golf can be played within public gathering limits, while adhering to social distancing. Tamworth’s Golf Club re-opened today, after closing on Monday night. And the longyard is set to re-open its doors…

It was a devastating blow for second-tier rugby league across Australia – but Knights player Jack Cameron is making the most of his new-found downtime after the cancellation of the Canterbury Cup. He says while he’s sad to see the season end, but it means more family time back in Tamworth.

Tamworth Golf Club closed its doors today, in line with further government restrictions to slow the spread of coronavirus. The club has more than 1,000 members.

Since gyms and fitness centres were forced to close due to the coronavirus, its left patrons to think outside the box when it comes to exercise. With a bit of creativity, Tamworth’s Jake Douglas says there’s absolutely no excuse.  

Earlier this month, Kim Scott travelled to South Africa to compete in the largest international tournament for amateur golfers. The experienced Tamworth local coming home with more than just a trophy.  

20-years ago, Jarrod Campbell launched the North West Tennis Academy in Tamworth. In all his years of operation, it comes as little surprise that he says this week has been his most challenging.  

After qualifying for last year’s grand final, but coming away runners-up – the Tamworth Thunderbolts were eager to start the 2020 season. But the coronavirus has but the brakes on, with basketball being one of the first sports to suspend play.