Category: North West Sport

The Melbourne Stars disappointing WBBL season continued overnight, with the Perth Scorchers recording a nine wicket victory. While Tamworth all-rounder Erin Osborne contributed to the Stars total of 149. The Scorchers never looked troubled, despite reaching the total in the final over. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

Two Central North cricketers have been selected in the New South Wales Bush Blues squad, to play in the Australian Country Championships in Toowoomba. Michael Rixon and Tom Groth were named following the recent New South Wales Country Cricket Championships on the Central Coast. While it’s not the first time Groth has been selected –…

There’s a nervous wait ahead for two of the region’s most talented female hockey players, with the 2020 Hockeyroos squad to be announced tomorrow at lunch-time. Armidale’s Georgie Morgan and Tamworth’s Kate Jenner have both represented the Hockeyroos throughout 2019. But with the Tokyo Olympics coming up – both hope to retain their positions in…

Jack Cutcliffe was a gifted rugby player who tragically passed away in 2017, after collapsing at training due to a heart problem. Since his death, the rugby community has kept his memory alive, through a tournament named in his honour.  

The Gunnedah Bulldogs are encouraging more junior and female players to sign-up. This weekened, the AFL club will host an open day.. hoping to attract several new members to its pack.

It’s set to be a jam packed weekend of tennis in the North West, with Gunnedah hosting some big events. Stars Jas Hewitt and Casey Dellaqua will touch down on Friday, before the championships serve up some fierce competition on Saturday.

Calrossy Anglican School’s Harry Snook is making his mark in state rugby union. The talented fullback has been selected to play in the Under 17’s Waratahs side. While the prestigious rugby 7’s squad is a huge leap for the teen, he’s had plenty of local training in recent months. “I was pretty excited. I didn’t…

Hunter driver Charlotte Poynting is going into this weekend’s Newcastle 500 with more speed and confidence than ever before. It follows a solid – if slightly hamstrung – performance in the Aussie Racing Cars round on the Gold Coast.

A busload of Illawarra students pulled up at Oxley High School today, for a multi-sports carnival. Oztag, futsal, soccer – they played it all, in an effort to strengthen ties between city and country.

Some of the world’s best bullriders will take to the ring this Saturday, for the annual ‘Iron Cowboy.’ Competitors have only eight seconds to showcase their talents. The event will also feature pyrotechnics. And new criteria is being introduced – this year, the ‘Iron Cowboy’ title goes to the competitor with the most rides throughout…