Category: North West Sport
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RACEGOERS TO FLOCK TO TAMWORTH JOCKEY CLUB FOR CUP DAY
While the eyes of the nation will be on Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse tomorrow, it’s not the only location preparing for a day of racing. Tamworth Jockey Club is hosting a five-race program.
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WEST TAMWORTH WIN NSW WEEKEND PENANT WOMEN’S FINAL
West Tamworth has won the inaugural New South Wales Weekend Pennant Women’s Final, played at the brand new facility at Belmont Golf Club. West Tamworth was up against powerful Sydney club St Johns Park, skippered by Maryanne Parcel. But the ladies from the North West held their nerve, led by teenager Zoe Stewart, claiming victory…
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OSBORNE AND MELBOURNE STARS RECORD FIRST WBBL WIN
The Melbourne Stars have recorded their first win of the Women’s Big Bash League season, beating the Perth Scorchers yesterday by 20 runs. Tamworth all-rounder Erin Osborne scored 17 with the bat, before picking up the wicket of Nicole Bolton. An unbeaten century by Stars opener Lizelle Lee set up the victory. PLEASE NOTE: SOME…
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN: WATER POLO SEASON OFF AND RUNNING
Water polo season looked to be over before it had even started – with water restrictions tightening across the north west. But with Scully Park pool re-opening, it’s full steam ahead.
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NIAS HOCKEY PROGRAM OFFICIALLY KICKS-OFF IN TAMWORTH
The Northern Inland Academy of Sport officially kicked off its hockey program today in Tamworth. Numbers are up significantly on previous years, as it builds towards two prominent competitions.
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NEWCASTLE HAND CENTRAL NORTH SECOND LOSS OF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Newcastle has handed Central North their second loss of the New South Wales Country Cricket Championships today on the Central Coast. Batting first, Central North set a total of 188, before Newcastle chased down the runs with two wickets in hand. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.
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WERRIS CREEK AND KOOTINGAL SHARE WOMEN’S 9’s SILVERWARE
Werris Creek and the Kootingal-Moonbi Roosters will share the silverware at the end of this year’s Group 4 women’s nines competition. The top players from today’s ladies rugby league carnival could go on to compete at the Country Championships.
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CHEQUERED FLAG FALLS ON TAMWORTH DRAG RACING SEASON
For the Tamworth Drag Racing Association, there’s no better place to drop the accelerator than at Gunnedah Airport. 50 drivers will hit the tarmac for the club’s final race meeting of the year.
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GUYRA YOUNG GUN WINS TOP TROPHY AT SCHOOL CLAY TARGET CARNIVAL
Up-and-coming clay target shooters from as far as Lismore took to the ranges today for the Northern New South Wales Schools Shooting Carnival. Guyra’s Fletcher Richardson winning the overall ‘high gun’ trophy.
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NSW WARATAHS TO PLAY SUPER RUGBY MATCH IN TAMWORTH
With the Sydney Football Stadium undergoing major changes, the New South Wales Waratahs are hitting the highway. In a major coup for the region, the Tahs are heading outside the Sydney metro area – bound in 2020 for Tamworth’s Scully Park