Category: North West Sport

Inverell’s Jock Campbell has received the call up for the Wallabies side – bound for Argentina. He’s one of four uncapped players for the campaign.

So Country will be one to watch at Rosehill this weekend, the North West gelding steadily making his way through the classes. Tamworth trainer Mel O’Gorman is confident it’s just the beginning – Her Eyes firmly on the Kosciuszko.

Werris Creek Magpies are facing a mammoth task in the Group 4 Rugby League this weekend – travelling to Kootingal for Charity Round. The Roosters are a win outside of the top two – and with time running out – they can’t afford to drop points if they want play in a major semi-final.

Tamworth Hockey Association has clinched another big event, getting underway this weekend. More than 20 of the best teams from Northern New South Wales will hit hockey fields in Tamworth and Armidale, for the Women’s Masters championships.

To Group Four Rugby League – and, the Dungowan Cowboys have cemented their 11th win, this season. After a slow start against Gunnedah, centre Tevita Pecli broke through – adding to his ever-impressive try tally.

The Tamworth Pirates delivered a thrashing over the Walcha Rams on Saturday – 50 points, to 12. The victory, coming as one dedicated player marked his 200th game with the side.

It was a tight game for the Tamworth Thunderbolts in their latest game against the Hills Hornets. The competition was neck and neck in the first half, but the Hornets managed to secure the win in the dying minutes.

The Tamworth Swans continue to dominate the North West AFL competition – claiming another win over the Inverell Saints. But it was a close match between the two sides – the Saints, not going down without a fight.

Some of the best yard dogs across the North West competed in Armidale this weekend. The animals navigating a challenging obstacle course, as part of the New England cattle and yard dog trial.

It was over for the Walcha rams against the Tamworth Pirates… even before the halftime siren blew. Toby Maslen piled on the 38 point blowout with a hat trick in the first 40 minutes.