Category: North West Sport

The Hockeyroos begin their Pro League finals campaign tomorrow when they face Argentina in the early hours of the morning. The experience of Armidale’s Georgie Morgan will be crucial, if they’re any chance of making it to Sunday’s grand-final. Their preparation hasn’t been ideal, with the Aussies coming off two consecutive losses to Belgium and…

The region’s blue-collar workers will put down the tools early tomorrow, when the Tamworth Jockey Club hosts its annual ‘Tradies Day.’ The club has received more than 160 nominations for the eight-race program, which will see trainers from across New South Wales vying for a share of the eye-watering prize money. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO…

For a lot of children these days, play-time happens inside rather than the great outdoors. Mitch Power wants to change that – he’s launching the region’s first Tiny Tennis program helping little ones off the lounge and into the fresh air.    

Farrer High School will be used as a high-performance base, as the Bulldogs continue to establish themselves in the north-west. Earlier this year, the club announced it’s joining forces with the Greater Northern Region – to create pathways for up-and-coming players. Players and coaches will now be able to access the school’s state-of-the-art facilities. PLEASE…

Tamworth’s Paddy Ryan has produced an impressive debut season playing for San Diego Legion in America. The tight-head prop was this week named forward of the year, for the entire Major League Rugby competition. He was also selected in the All-Major League Rugby first 15 team. It’s a new rugby chapter for Ryan, having finished…

To basketball and they’re coming off two wins away from home, but the Tamworth Thunderbolts are anything BUT complacent. They’re about to face the Hills Hornets this weekend the only team they’re yet to beat.

A new program is creating pathways for the rising stars of women’s rugby union. Oxley High School is offering the sport as an elective to girls, 14 years old and younger.

There’s been a big boost for harness racing in the north west. The Golden Guitar Carnival’s doubled its prize purse, and its signature event is now a Group 2 race.

Farrer’s First 13 hosted Hill’s Sports High in the latest round of the University Shield. The Green and Gold fought to the end but were unable to match the strength and speed of their Sydney rivals. Full Time Score Farrer 6 v The Hills Sports High 36  

They’re vying for their sixth consecutive Group 4 rugby league premiership. So far this season the North Tamworth Bears are well on track towards that: their latest victim, the Gunnedah Bulldogs.