Category: North West Sport

Tamworth’s AELEC will welcome the arrival of more than 300 horse-lovers this weekend, for the International Eventing Competition. As part of the competition, horses and their riders will compete in dressage, cross-country and showjumping.

The Gunnedah Bulldogs have produced an almost flawless second-half yesterday to beat the Kootingal Roosters. The Mother’s Day clash put plenty of smiles on the faces of the Bulldogs faithful.  

The Tamworth Swans have gone down to the defending premiers by 34-points on the weekend. Meanwhile Gunnedah has pulled-off an impressive win over the New England Nomads The Bulldogs led by 19-points at half-time, with Andrew George and Jacob Spackman both kicking four goals. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

Tamworth has backed up its recent Waratah League success on the road, with a win at home against the Central Coast. Quayshun Hawkins starred for the Thunderbolts, helping the side to a nine point win over the Crusaders.  

It was a top of the table clash that delivered as much on-field action as anticipated. The Tamworth Magpies defeated Robb College yesterday 24 to 21 – they now remain undefeated in the New England Rugby competition.  

Inverell’s Dylan Sunderland has claimed second-place in this year’s Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic. He fought a gruelling battle to the finish line, beaten in the dying stages by eventual winner Will Hodges.  

The makeup of Kootingal’s playing-roster might appear different to previous years – though their results so far still make for good reading. 2019 sees the Roosters sporting plenty of youth – along with depth, according to coach Geoff Sharpe.  

It’s considered Australia’s toughest one-day cycling race, a gruelling 228-kilometre journey known as the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic. 2019 marking the 59th edition of the prestigious race, with more than 350 cyclists taking part. Braving this morning’s chilly conditions in Grafton – was Tamworth’s Pip Ash. NBN will have a complete wrap-up of the…

Great news for Tamworth Veterans Cricket, with the club securing a game against an England over-60s touring team. The fixture will be played under-lights at Tamworth’s No.1. Oval on November 29. Luring an international team to the region – highlighting the growth and popularity of veterans cricket within the north west. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.…

The Hockeyroos have rebounded from their shootout loss to Argentina, beating the USA early this morning in Pennsylvania. Tamworth’s Kate Jenner was back experiencing success at the top level, having made her long-awaited return for the Hockeyroos last weekend. Australia dominated the USA, winning four-nill, three off those goals coming in the final quarter. PLEASE…