Category: North West Sport

A welcome sight for the Hockeyroos yesterday, as Armidale’s Georgie Morgan made her return to the squad. The young star featured in the Hockeyroos’ 3-nil win over Great Britain in Perth, continuing their impressive start to the F-I-H Pro League season. The Hockeyroos will take on the USA in Sydney next month. PLEASE NOTE: SOME…

It’s an introductory program that provides children exposure to ‘The World Game.’ Skills they learn in a fun, safe and friendly environment – and potentially spark a further interest to commit to a football club.  

And the Greater Northern Tigers kick-off their representative program tomorrow, with the under-16 and under-18 sides both travelling to Wyong. The opening round marks the start of the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup Championships. Both teams play the Central Coast Roosters. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.  

The National BMX-A Series starts tomorrow in Sydney, with two NIAS riders taking on the country’s best. For Ashley Teakle, it’s her first year at the top level.  

Quirindi’s Sam Carter will line-up tonight for the ACT Brumbies second row, as they begin their 2019 Super Rugby season against the Melbourne Rebels. Meanwhile tomorrow night, the New South Wales Waratahs host the Hurricanes at Brookvale Oval. Glen Innes product Alex Newsome has been named on the wing for the Tahs, in a star-studded…

He’s been spearheading the Australian pace attack for quite some time, now Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood is leading an Australian Cricket campaign off-field. The initiative will see $30-million invested into community cricket throughout the country – funding that’s come from the Australian players themselves. Through the establishment of the Grassroots Cricket Fund, clubs can access up…

He might be getting on in age, but Tamworth fighter Ben Burrage certainly doesn’t show it. With another fight now locked-in for March 16, Burrage is barelling ahead with his preparation.

The 20-19 basketball season is just a throw away, with Tamworth Basketball Association calling for new players to join their side. With freshly renovated stadium facilities and keen coaches… Numbers are already looking good.  

A massive win for Tamworth’s Nick Kay and the Perth Wildcats yesterday, with the west coast franchise defeating the Sydney Kings by nine-points in overtime. Kay finished with nine points and eight rebounds, as the fulltime siren denied the Wildcats a win in regular time. The overtime victory was the Wildcats fifth straight win, and…

They might be considered the country cousins, but the Tamworth Taipans have certainly left an impression on the powerhouse teams, at this year’s junior State Cup Oztag Championships. Both the under-17 and under-14 girls sides advanced through to the decider at Coffs Harbour, a tournament where the metropolitan teams typically dominate. PLEASE NOTE: SOME AUDIO…