Category: North West Sport

The Manilla Tigers were out to snag their first win of the Group Four Rugby League season in yesterday’s Round Five match against Boggabri. But, despite putting their best foot forward, it wasn’t enough to beat a blazing Roos’ outfit.

Tamworth cyclist Sam Hill claimed third place in this year’s Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic, beaten by a pair of cycling partners. The annual event, featured some of the best athletes from the coast to the countryside.

The Barbarians are cheering after a home ground win against the Tamworth Magpies this weekend. The teams were close at half time, but the Barbarians managed to extend the lead in the second.

After a 5-nil loss to Tamworth North to start the season, Kootingal Kougars will face an even tougher opponent this weekend. The club going up against the Mushies in round two of the Northern Inland Football

Revheads will flock to Tamworth Speedway this Saturday night for the Charlie McGarvan Memorial Street Stockers Race. Competitors from across the country will compete for the win.

The Northern Inland Academy of Sport set up in Gunnedah today to pick out some of the region’s best local athletes. Indigenous boys and girls aged between 11 and 14 were today’s focus.

Tamworth Kangaroos and New England Nomads will go head to head this weekend in North West AFL. The Roos hoping an experienced side can help them get the better of an in-form opponent.

The Tamworth Thunderbolts have enjoyed another homeground triumph. The local boys, coming out on top against the Springwood Scorchers.

It was an action-packed weekend for local football fans, with Tamworth F-C flogging Hillvue. The Rovers, unable to get a point on the board against a raging FC outfit.