Category: North West Sport

18-year-old Michael Rixon has taken out the Commonwealth Championship title at the 100 target skeet shooting competition in Tamworth overnight. Despite the challenges that come with playing in the night, participants still gave it their best shot.

AFL North West teams are gearing up for the start of the 20-22 season. Teams are itching to play footy again, with plenty of newcomers joining both the men’s and women’s squads.

For those looking for a new hobby that’s unlike the rest, the crew at New England Roller Derby League are calling for more members. They’re offering a learn-to-skate program for those wanting to give it a go.

Young athletes from across the New England spent the weekend at Sport UNE for a variety of training sessions. Strength and conditioning were the main points of focus – but many were also pushed outside their comfort zone.

Rugby union teams from across the New England took to Armidale’s Moran Oval on Saturday for a knock-out carnival. Tamworth Pirates claimed the winning title in the mens, while Kempsey won the womens.

Tamworth Physical Culture has started up for the new year with a shorter than normal season. But it certainly won’t get in the way of the fun, and friendships.

The group 4 rugby league season is right around the corner, and chairman Terry Psarakis is eager for it begin. He has his fingers crossed the 2022 season can be finished in full.

Young hockey players have taken to local training grounds ahead of the Academy Games next month. The Northern Inland Academy of Sport athletes using the event to take their sporting careers to the next level.

Tamworth trainer Cody Morgan is headed to Randwick after an impressive result at the Country Championships qualifier. ‘Anethole’ narrowly beat ‘Commando Hunt’ at the finish line, in a nail-biting race.

Tamworth Jockey Club hosted one of the city’s biggest events on the racing calendar this afternoon. But the North West’s country championship qualifier was without one the favourites – ‘Edit’ scratched following a horror barrier draw.