Category: North West Sport

An off-season announcement is set to dramatically change the structure of the Northern Inland Premier League. The competition will be divided into northern and southern teams, before they play each other in the finals.  

The grand final of the’East Coast Side Cars Round-Up is on at Tamworth’s AELEC arena this weekend. It’s the first time in the world the three-wheeled rally will be held indoors.

This weekend will see international cricket return to Tamworth’s No.1. Oval for the first time in over two decades. The day-night fixture is a veterans match between England and Northern New South Wales, and features a number of local players.  

The Perth Wildcats have ended a three game winning streak, following a seven point loss to the Cairns Taipans. Tamworth’s Nick Kay produced another trademark performance despite the loss, shooting 16-points for the match. The Taipans won 91-points to 84. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

A new rugby academy has been launched in Australia to help grow players and coaches Down Under. Known as the ‘International Rugby Academy Australia’ – the project is a duplicate of New Zealand’s program that started in 2002. The program involves a three-week course and hopes to develop coaches and up-and-coming players. The first program…

It’s been an unforgettable season for Moree trainer Peter Sinclair – yesterday he added the Werris Creek Cup to his year of remarkable achievements. His four-year-old gelding ‘Moree Dreaming’ found another gear down the straight, with jockey Rachael Murray onboard. Yesterday’s victory was Sinclair’s 18th winner this season. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

Last night’s Tamworth PBR Iron Cowboy event brought some of the biggest international stars to the region. Competing in front of a packed house at AELEC, riders put life and limb on the line, hoping for a massive pay day.  

Jack Cutcliffe’s memory was yesterday honoured at a memorial tournament held in Tamworth. The talented young rugby player’s life was tragically cut short in 2017, after collapsing at training due to a heart problem.  

It’s been a jam-packed two days for the Gunnedah Tennis Club, which is celebrating women’s achievements in the sport. And two well-known players have made an appearance, just in time for the North West Championships.    

Some of the world’s leading bull riders have arrived in town ahead of tomorrow night’s PBR event at AELEC. It’s not just the overseas riders that will capture the crowd, but also a couple of Tamworth locals.