Category: North West Sport

Alex Newsome was a bright spot in the Waratahs’ resounding defeat to the Highlanders. The Glen Innes product shifted from wing to fullback for the match, as the Tahs rested several senior players. And the reshuffle seemed to suit him nicely. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

Former Warialda High School student Rhiannon Byers, will make her World Rugby Sevens debut later tonight, when the final round of the series gets underway in France. Australia will play Ireland in their opening match, before taking on Spain and Canada. If the Aussies reach the quarter-finals, they’ll automatically qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.…

The Country Capital Cup started out six-years-ago with 250 competitors and within two-years out-grew its existing venue. It’s now developed into a staple event for the Tamworth Gymnastics Club – with 2019 been their biggest turnout yet.  

She’s a footballer and lacrosse player who’s already gained a degree in Sport and Event Management from a college in New York. Now Tamworth’s Chloe Nott is about to undertake a Communications degree – all thanks to a scholarship and her sporting talent.  

This weekend’s Gunnedah to Tamworth cycling race is wide open, with 2018 winner Sam Hill not returning to defended his crown. Around 160 riders will compete across five grades, including a strong group of North West cyclists.  

Calrossy Anglican School has been named the champion at this year’s North West Equestrian Expo, held in Coonabarabran. It’s the seventh consecutive year Calrossy has won the award, beating hundreds of other entries from all over Australia. Students compete over five days in show jumping, dressage, polocrosse and more. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

Twelve rounds into the Waratah State League and the Tamworth Thunderbolts are well positioned on the competition ladder. Coming outright second, the Bolts will look to continue their winning form when they take on the Central Coast Waves.  

Trans-Tasman rivalry will reignite in the equestrian arena, as the New England Girls’ School returns to New Zealand. The students are set to compete against Nga Tawa Diocesan School.  

Two Tamworth gymnasts have flipped themselves to victory – securing a place at the Border Challenge in Queensland. Paige Seaton and Josie Douglas will head to the sunshine state in three weeks – where only the best state-level competition will hit the bars.

Champion cyclist Holly Harris has snagged her second win in as many weeks, winning gold at the Mountain Bike Australia Championships in Brisbane. The 22-year-old had previously won silver at the event numerous times. Harris dominated with a 20 second win over experienced competitor Cristy Henderson at the event on Sunday. The win comes just…