Category: North West Sport

Greyhound trainers for across New South Wales will make tracks to the North West tomorrow, as the Tamworth Greyhound Racing Club hosts its annual feature meeting. The showcase event includes an eight race program, with the first jumping at 1.30pm. All eyes will be on the final of the Tamworth Cup, worth just under $5,000.…

This year’s Northern Inland Premier League is one of the closest competitions in recent memory. North Companions and Oxley Vale Attunga are keenly aware every match matters – the sides, fifth and sixth on the ladder respectively.  

Luke Deasey competed in his first Gunnedah to Tamworth cycling race last weekend – finishing 14th in the top division. On crossing the line, news broke that the teenager had been selected in the New South Wales under-19 Cycling Team.  

Tamworth’s Jack Davis has been chosen in Australia’s 2019 BMX World Championships team. The up-and-coming rider will compete the elite and junior BMX categories in Belgium next month, as well as participate in Cycling Australia’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics launch. Cycling Australia says the young team is “tougher than ever”. (VISION ONLY)

Tamworth’s multiculturalism will be celebrated in a different way this weekend, as teams take to the field for the ‘Nations Cup.’ It’s the first time the event will be held in the city.

Northern Inland Academy of Sport took a hiatus from rugby in their 20-18 program, due to a lack of playing opportunities. But it’s bringing back rugby full force this year, with the under 13’s trials hitting the field this weekend.

The Werris Creek Magpies pulled-off an impressive comeback yesterday in Group 4 rugby league. A sluggish start by the Magpies had them playing catch-up, as they went on to beat Dungowan by 18-points.  

The Gunnedah-to-Tamworth cycle race continues to prove popular among riders of all abilities. This year’s event saw nearly 150 cyclists take-part across five divisions – Will Hodges claiming the top prize.  

It was a successful weekend all-round for the Tamworth Thunderbolts, with the women’s team beating Dubbo by five-points yesterday afternoon. While the men’s side recorded a massive win over the Central Coast Waves.    

They’ve already gone head-to-head once this season, with the Tamworth Magpies winning the match in the dying stages. But yesterdays top of the table rugby clash was just as thrilling, with Robb College getting one back over the Magpies.