Category: North West Sport

Tamworth horse trainer Cody Morgan has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Morgan has been hit with a $7500 fine for requesting Jane Clement’s horse Rapid Eagle to be scratched in Race 5 of the Baxter Boots and Shoes Class 2 Handicap on August 22. He was unsuccessful and with both horses…

After yesterday’s lockdown extension some tough calls have been made for the New England Rugby Union Competition. With the awarding of the minor premiership to St Alberts.

The Gunnedah Red Devils have been crowned minor premiers after Central North Rugby decided to scrap the remainder of the regular season. Finals though are still on hold, meaning the red devils still have a chance to win their first competition in more than four decades.

The Northern Inland Premier League is planning a charity match to raise funds for Tamworth Headspace. All going to plan, the Old Boys and Young Guns will go head to head in the first fixture in early October. That’ll be followed by an all-star ladies match. [VISION ONLY]

Tamworth Physical Culture Club has been dealt a blow to its competition season. No major events will go ahead in 2021 – with organisers deeming the COVID risk too dangerous.

The WEG’s 9s competition is already getting its plans together… After last year’s success at Scully Park, Group 4 Rugby league is hopeful the season will go ahead but is dependent on further lockdown announcements. Putting the call out for players last week – 40 have already signed up. “We were looking at October the…

Wallabies backrower Harry Wilson is making the best of his trip to Perth, observing talented young members of the Nedlands Rugby Club and offering a few pointers. The Gunnedah junior is disappointed the Bledisloe Cup isn’t going ahead next weekend. But he is keen to take on the Kiwis as soon as he can. [AUDIO…

After yesterday’s club vote, the Central North Rugby Union competition has put a plan in place for the remainder of the season. The final regular rounds have been canceled, but when lockdown lifts there will be a two-weekend finals series play-off. That can’t get underway any later than September 18. “It’s probably the best outcome…

Tamworth’s Hockey Frogs are keen to leap back on the field, but the rest of the season is at the mercy of covid restrictions. The association has put a plan in place to get the most out of what little time players might have left.

Tennis is one sport making a slow return in the North West. Local courts are now open for families to have a hit – but, they’re being carefully monitored under strict Covid-safe rules.