Category: North West Sport

While community sport can get back underway, the ongoing covid uncertainty has seen the annual War Veterans Cup cancelled. Cricketers will instead make up with plenty of local games, and the revamped Connolly Cup.

The Sydney Thunder have lost their first game of Women’s Big Bash, going down by 30 runs to the Adelaide Strikers. Tamworth debutante Jess Davidson wasn’t on the team list, but is training up in readiness for future games. Next up, the Thunder face cross-town rivals, the Sixers on October 23. [VISION ONLY]

Tamworth cycle club has been forced to cancel yet another event, but it’s unlikely to happen again. The club is confident with more freedoms on the way, big events can return.

Tamworth trainer Cody Morgan has fallen short at the richest country horse race in the country. Returning runner Ice in Vancouver was strong out of the gate but started failing at the 200 metre mark. Well-favored Edit moved from dead last, breaking through – to finish in fourth. (AUDIO IN PARTS)

Local hockey is soon to be back in full swing, with registrations open for the Centre of Development program. Young hockey players are being encouraged to sign up.

The annual NIAS awards evening has been cancelled, organisers citing increased COVID cases in the region posing a risk to attendees. Instead, an online awards ceremony will be organised to acknowledge the achievements of this year’s athletes. More details will be announced soon.

Local hockey is soon to be back in full swing, with registrations open for the Centre of Development program. Young hockey players are being encouraged to sign up.

It hasn’t had the drama of the winter codes, but getting the cricket season up and running in the northwest isn’t without its challenges. Among those on the front foot, Gunnedah, which is pushing ahead with local and regional competitions… once the 80 percent milestone is hit.

Same date, different venue. Wade Ryan’s November 17 fight that was meant to be in Queensland has been forced to move south to Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena. The Gunnedah boxer will be contending the IBO Intercontinental Super Welterweight Title against Ben Mahoney. His match is the undercard for the Tszyu versus Inoue showdown. (VISION ONLY)

Tamworth’s own Erin Osborne is gearing up for another season with the Melbourne Stars. This year, she won’t be the only local in the competition.