Category: North West Sport

The UNE Lions have started their selection trials ahead of the Australian University Sevens Series. The first of which was held yesterday, with just over 50 girls putt through their paces.  

The sport of eventing is often described as an equestrian triathlon – an event Australia has performed well in at the elite level. Reaching the pinnacle means riding at events like the Tamworth International Eventing competition – held over the weekend.  

The Gunnedah Bulldogs produced an impressive third-quarter in North West AFL- beating the Moree Suns by 77-points. Meanwhile the Kangaroos, and the New England Nomads put on a spectacle at Tamworth’s No.1. Oval. Elliott Bowen kept the Kangaroos in the match, kicking 10-goals, as they led by seven-points at the end of the third term.…

The Tamworth Thunderbolts overcame a sluggish start to down Port Macquarie 85 to 44. Adding to the occasion, was the return of the Thunderbolts prodigal son.  

 In the Northern Inland Premier League, South Armidale thrashed Easts , while Norths defeated the Demon Knights. In the remaining match, Tamworth FC and Oxley Vale Attunga went head-to-head in the local derby. A pin-point corner kick from FC slipping through the hands of the Mushies goalkeeper, to claim a one-nill win. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO…

Before this weekend, the Moree Bulls topped the Central North Rugby competition, and did so undefeated. But yesterday they were knocked off their perch by the Gunnedah Red Devils.  

The scores tallied by the North Tamworth Bears, certainly indicate they’re playing first-class football. But for those within the playing ranks, their ability in Group 4 rugby league, is still yet to be reached.  

The Narrabri Eagles have pulled out of the North West AFL season after just three matches. The team was forced to withdraw, after not being able to recruit enough players. The competition will now have to be restructured, with only six remaining teams. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

Tamworth’s Jake Douglas now shares the world record for the heaviest clean and jerk. The weight-lifter recorded his personal best at the Down Under CrossFit Championships in Wollongong yesterday. His lift of 175-kilograms couldn’t be matched. Douglas is also the former captain of the first-grade Tamworth Pirates rugby team. PLEASE NOTE: SOMNE AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.

It’s the scoop that demonstrates the overwhelming support towards seniors cricket within the region. A master stroke by Tamworth Veterans Cricket, with the announcing of an international seniors team to play at Tamworth’s No.1. Oval.