Category: North West Sport

The most pleasing aspect of the Tamworth Magpies season – is they’re winning matches they otherwise would’ve lost. That’s the message from coach Peter Burke – tomorrow though, presents as a whole new challenge.  

A broken collarbone has kept Tamworth’s Jack Davis away from the competition scene since mid-March. With initial fears he might miss the Australian BMX titles – the teenager’s return tomorrow, puts those jitters to rest.  

The New South Wales Country Championships are on again this weekend, this time it’s the under-15s and under-17’s girls, along with the open boys. Central North Junior Rugby will be well represented at the event in Crescent Head.  

The Northern Inland Academy of Sport is looking to support athletes through their mental health battles. It’s struck up a new partnership with Headspace Tamworth, to give athletes a place to turn to in their hour of need.  

It’s known for being Australia’s toughest one-day cycling race, and this year will be no different. The Grafton to Inverell cycling challenge begins this Saturday, with the best of the best taking on the 230-kilometre course.

They made it three in a row over the weekend with a dramatic 40-point victory over Springwood, now the Thunderbolts are looking to preserve their spot in the top three, taking on the Central Coast Crusaders this Saturday.

Students from the Armidale School put on their game faces to host the Football Championships today. Hundreds of girls and boys from seven schools in the region have taken part – pushing to be selected for the next stage of competition.

Central North Cricket honoured its best and fairest on the weekend at its annual presentation dinner. New South Wales Country captain Tom Groth was awarded the Gleeson Medal for Male Player of the Year. While Gunnedah’s Zoe Fleming was handed the Coleman Medal for Female Player of the Year. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

It was a massive coup for Tamworth, and for Central North Junior Rugby – playing host to the Country Championships at the weekend. Two former Australian players were keeping a watchful eye on the sideline, in their new roles with Rugby New South Wales.  

It wasn’t quite a triumphant return for Tamworth’s Kate Jenner, though a comeback she’ll no doubt cherish. Back representing the Hockeyroos over the weekend in what was her first appearance since 2015. Played in front of a sell-out crowd in Buenos Aires, the match finished at one-all after 60-minutes. That forcing the game into a…