Category: North West Sport
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DAVID TAYLOR OVAL SET TO RECEIVE UPGRADES
An upgrade to David Taylor Oval could see more sporting teams call Werris Creek home. Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson today announced a $247,000 funding grant, through the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The new amenities will include change rooms with showers, as well as provide additional upgrades to the grandstand and commentary-box. It’s hoped the revamp…
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TEAM ARMIDALE OFF TO STATE ATHLETICS MASTERS THIS WEEKEND
The State Athletics Masters will be off and racing at Homebush this weekend… with Team Armidale hopeful of several podium finishes. Coach Jay Stone says it’s the strongest crop of athletes he’s seen in years.
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FREESTYLE BOULDERING GYM TO LAUNCH 2019 COMPETITION SEASON
Tamworth’s Freestyle Bouldering Gym commences its 2019 competition season tonight. The event is set to lure in keen climbers from all over the region.
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NORTH TAMWORTH BEARS AIMING TO CONTINUE MONOPOLY ON GROUP 4
They’ve had a monopoly on the Group 4 premiership for the last five years. And North Tamworth intend on tightening its grip on the competition in 2019, as the Bears kick-off their pre-season.
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TAMWORTH TIPANS TO SEND LARGEST SQUAD TO JUNIOR STATE CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS
For kids from regional New South Wales – the Tamworth Taipans sure can bite. The team heads to Coffs Harbour next Friday, where they’ll face their city counterparts, at the State Junior Oztag Championships.
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OVER 100 RIDERS HIT THE TRACK FOR THE FINAL ROUND OF SUMMER SLAM SERIES
The chequered flag has come down, on the third annual ‘Summer Slam’ speedway series, at Oakburn Park. Organised by Tamworth Motorcycle Club – the high octane fixtures draw everyone from kids, to seniors.
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TAMWORTH’S NICK KAY NOTCHES-UP 10TH DOUBLE-DOUBLE FOR PERTH WILDCATS
Tamworth’s Nick Kay has recorded his 10th double-double last night, as the Perth Wildcats beat Illawarra Hawks 104 to 90. Kay shot 17 points for the match, along with 12 rebounds, and five assists. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.
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QUIRINDI’S SAM CARTER SIGNS TWO YEAR RUGBY CONTRACT WITH ULSTER IN IRELAND
Quirindi’s Sam Carter will depart the ACT Brumbies at the end of the season, with the second-rower signing a two-year deal with Pro-14 club Ulster in Ireland. He’ll play-out the 2019 Super Rugby season with the Brumbies, before beginning his stint in Europe. Carter last played for the Wallabies in 2017, representing Australia on 16…
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AUSSIE 7s TEAM EXPERIENCES DISAPPOINTING START AT HOME TOURNAMENT
It’s been a disappointing start to the Sydney Sevens for Tamworth’s John Porch and the Australian team. The Aussies losing their opening match this morning against Argentina 29 to 14, at Spotless Stadium. Having led 7-5 at half-time, the hosts capitulated after the break, as errors and a lack of possession hurt the homeside. A…
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TWENTY20 DECIDER ENDS PREMATURELY AFTER PLAYERS COLLIDE
An unfortunate collision between two Bective-East players saw last night’s Twenty20 decider end prematurely. The two players were both running for a catch on the boundary, when they collided. One player suffered a broken leg, while the other was left concussed. Old Boys had been unbeaten during the regular T20 season. (VISION ONLY)