Category: North West Sport

Swimming New England and North West is desperate for more carnival staff to help out in certain roles. The club warns the future of the region’s young swimmers could hang in the balance.

The wet weather has made weekend sport near impossible. Now, Tamworth Baseball Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of its season.

Tamworth’s speedway was supposed to come to life tomorrow but the wet weather has dampened those plans. Tomorrow’s car meet now postponed until January – for a two-day event during a very busy time of year.

The Connolly Cup is facing a disrupted season with the La Nina weather event well and truly making itself known. But the contest is shaping up to be strong with nine teams competing across its two divisions this year.

After 15 years playing professional cricket, Erin Osborne is calling time on her career. The former Tamworth cricketer is now looking forward to helping future young stars shine.

Although wet weather has thrown a spanner in the works, the over 60s state Championships can’t be stopped. First hosted in Tamworth 11 years ago, the competition has now returned, after growing by 16 sides.

Glen Innes product Alex Newsome has once again been signed to the Waratahs squad. The outside back will be part of the team, in the next Super Rugby season. That kicks off on February 18 in a match against the New Zealand Hurricanes.

Boxer Wade Ryan has done Gunnedah proud, defending his Super Welterweight Title against Nath Nwachukwu. The judges unanimously crowning him the victor.

Tamworth’s netball rep tryouts would normally be held tomorrow – but keen players will now have to wait until February. After almost two years of postponements and cancellations, the club is just happy to have a season go ahead.