Category: North West Sport

While the men’s domestic Big Bash League still remains a week or so away, those in North West have just one more sleep before the abbreviated form begins. The Tamworth Twenty-20 season getting into full-swing tomorrow afternoon at Riverside. First match of the round will see Old Boys begin their title defence by taking on…

There’s no questioning the Tamworth Pirates status in Central North Rugby, however on this occasion, it’s the girls making the headlines. Rugby trio, Miah O’Sullivan, Phoebe McLoughlin and Jada Taylor, will represent the Youth New South Wales team this weekend. The squad will play at Ballymore in the Youth National Championships. PLEASE NOTE: AUDIO UNAVAILABLE.…

Hundreds of horses and their riders are arriving in Gunnedah, ready to show their skills. This weekend the Show Society hosts the National Show of the Australian Hunter Horse Association, in a major coup for the region.  

For many businesses in the North West, it’s the ideal way to celebrate the silly season. For others, it’s all about the action on the track, as the Gunnedah Jockey Club hosts its annual Christmas hams race meeting this Saturday.  

There’s a new world number one in the North West, in a sport you wouldn’t expect. Tony Mumford has reached the top of his field, now ranked the world’s number one OzTag referee.  

The region’s junior rugby league stars will soon have the chance to train with the pros. The University of New England is hosting a State of Origin Clinic next month, to be run by Blues coach Brad Fittler. Details are not yet confirmed, but it’s expected both boys and girls will take part – getting…

For sportspeople in regional areas, opportunities to compete at a national level are few and far between. But the University of New England’s Sports Academy is working to change this, with applications for 2019 now open.

A trip to South West Rocks is the perfect holiday for those living in the bush – but most would choose to take a car. Each April, hundreds leave Armidale on their bikes as part of the Tour De Rocks, and registrations are now open for next year’s ride.

It’s the 15th year Libby Magann has represented Australian Country in water polo, and it just might be her last. If so, she’s certainly gone out on a high, flying back into Tamworth today from the Princess Chulabhorn Cup in Bangkok. Photo credit: Prawtawan Inarmmy

Tamworth basketballer Nick Kay has booked his ticket to the 2019 FIBA World Cup, following the Australian Boomers’ win over Iran in Melbourne. Their 29-point victory helping secure their berth, after more than a year of qualifying matches. They occupy top spot in Group F, and host Qatar later tonight in their final qualifier at…