Category: North West Sport

With all sport on hiatus, league, and union are in an uncomfortable holding pattern.

AFL players across the North West are tapping their feet for the lockdown to be lifted. The Inverell Saints however, are using the time to prepare for finals.

This year’s Over-60s State Cricket Championships have been postponed. The popular event, which was set to be hosted by Tamworth and Quirindi, is now slated for November.

After weeks of anticipation, Bendemeer product Josh Hazlewood has been selected for the T20 Men’s World Cup. The fast bowler made an impressive return to the side last year. More recently, Hazlewood gave a strong performance during tours in the West Indies and Bangladesh – securing his spot in the squad. The 15-man team will…

Tamworth Oztag’s winter competition has been suspended during lockdown. Finals were meant to be in the next few weeks time, but with time constraints, organisers are unsure how, and when, the season will end.

Sport is off limits for many, with stay-at-home orders in place – but for golfers it’s almost business as usual. More locals are signing up for the socially-distanced sport and enjoying the time outdoors.

New South Wales Rugby League has named Jack Woolaston as the Northern Regions volunteer of the year. The 97-year-old has been heavily involved with the North Tamworth Bears for more than 75 years. The North Tamworth field now even bears his name. Club members say there isn’t a position on the field or behind the…

It’s been a disappointing few weeks for local sporting clubs, with covid pushing many finals series back. But for the injury-ridden Tamworth Pirates, lockdown could have some unexpected benefits.

The Tamworth Swans are celebrating their quarter-century year and reflecting on the changes of the club over its history. They’re heading into the finals in second place and hopeful they’ll be victorious over local rivals, the Roos.

Sporting clubs have been confronted with postponements and cancellations – as the North West has been slapped with new COVID-19 restrictions. Both of the region’s Rugby League tournaments, North West AFL and the Northern Inland Football league are all hoping lockdown is lifted soon so seasons can restart.