Category: North West Sport
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NORTHERN NSW FOOTBALL RELEASE FFA CUP DRAW
The eagerly awaited draw of the FFA Cup has been released , with games scheduled to kick-off on March 3. In the Northern Conference, Tamworth FC and Armidale City Westside start the competition with a bye. While Gunnedah and Quirindi FC, both face a tough road-trip to Coffs Harbour first-up. This year, Northern New South…
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ARMIDALE’S ELLA ELKS EARNS SELECTION IN AUSTRALIAN POLOCROSSE TEAM
She lives in Armidale, represented Queensland and has now been selected for Australia. It’s diversity that Ella Elks handles with ease – as she juggles motherhood, coaching and playing polocrosse.
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NEGS EQUESTRIAN STUDENTS RECEIVE TUITION FROM TRIPLE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST
While his competition days are now behind him, Matt Ryan still lives and breathes all things equestrian. Sharing his knowledge is a big part of his livelihood these days, with students from the New England Girls School, this weekend’s lucky recipients.
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NIAS ATHLETES RECEIVE HOLISTIC EDUCATION AT ‘LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION DAY’
The Northern Inland Academy of Sport prides itself on producing well-rounded athletes, making today’s Life Skills Education Day, one of the year’s most significant. Participants were today given a complete overview of everything it takes to become an elite athlete. .
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GROUP 21 SCOOPS THE POOL AT GREATER NORTHERN TIGERS DIVISIONAL CHAMPS
Group 21 has cleaned-up at today’s Divisional Championships – winning the under-23 men’s and open women’s titles. Played at Tamworth’s Scully Park, the matches led to further representative selection, while sparking some old rivalries.
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REIGNING PREMIERS TAMWORTH FC LOOKING JUST AS STRONG FOR SEASON 2019
Tamworth FC capped-off last year’s undefeated reign with a comprehensive grand final win. It’s an achievement that has them upbeat about the season ahead, according to coach Greg Bartlett.
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WALCHA TOWNSHIP COMES TO A STANDSTILL FOR TWO-DAY CUP CARNIVAL
They were anticipating a crowd of around 1200 people, all flocking trackside for the first day of the Walcha Cup Carnival In the end, it was Port Macquarie trained ‘I Wanna Be A Jeep’ which took out today’s $35,000 feature race.
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GROUP 4 WOMEN’S BUSHRANGERS AIMING FOR BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Representative rugby league returns to Scully Park tomorrow, with the under-23 men and the women hitting the field. The Group 4 Bushrangers lining-up in the Divisional Championships.
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NORTH WEST SPORTING BUFFS SPOILT FOR CHOICE COME SUNDAY APRIL 7
If you’re a sporting buff in the North West, you have a big choice on your hands. Two of the region’s biggest events have a scheduling clash, with competitors having to choose one, or the other.
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WYATT YOUNG WINS LANDMARK CLASSIC CAMPDRAFT FOR 2019
For those involved in performance horse competition – the Landmark Classic Campdraft, is a title highly pursued. An esteemed honour that now belongs to Wyatt Young – winning last night’s final, riding Nashville Nightman.