Category: North West Sport

Tamworth’s number one oval will come to life tomorrow night for its annual Charity match, raising important funds to support local fire crews. It’s the first time it’s been able to go ahead – after two years of washouts.

Racing New South Wales has announced a brand new race featuring a number of country horses on Melbourne cup day. While the final list of qualifying races hasn’t come out, it’s hoped Tamworth and Armidale will make the list.

The Oxley Vale Attunga Mushies have a new leader at the helm and for the first time it’s a woman. Fiona O’Keefe will be put to the test this weekend, as she hopes to attract the next generation of players to the club.

Walcha Jockey Club saw country New South Wales’ largest race meets over the weekend. ‘Valley Sister’ won the Walcha Cup in a photo finish with ‘Flying Mojo’ – ‘Ah Well’ was third.

Tamworth’s Hockey Frogs are jumping with joy at the commencement of their summer social season. It’s the first one in years – pulled together after several disruptions during winter games.

Returning to rugby league and fans of the code in Tamworth today got a first-hand look at the new Bulldogs squad ahead of the NRL season. Plenty of attention was focused on new-recruit Josh Addo-Carr, who’s also preparing to line up for the Indigenous side in the All Stars match in just over a week.

Armidale’s rising track stars have returned home from the Little Athletics regionals carnival, notching up five new records during their campaign. Their focus now turns to the State competition at Homebush.

Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School will host two rounds of the New South Wales Rugby League country championship – for both men, and women. The Northern Tigers and the Newcastle and Maitland Knights will take to the oval later this month. Finals will be held on the last weekend in March.