Category: North West Sport

It was an action-packed weekend in the Northern Inland Premier League. Gunnedah was out for redemption after yesterday’s fiery clash with Tamworth, but Norths took the game 2-0. The mushies thrashed Tamworth FC 5-1. And South United have taken home their second win of the weekend after beating Kootingal two-nil yesterday.

Tomorrow’s Group Four Rugby League draw will see the competition’s best two teams battle it out. The Kootingal-Moonbi Roosters have lost just one game this season… with runners-up, Narrabri, right on their tails.

To the Northern Inland Premier League and it’s set to be a gruelling weekend for the boys at Tamworth FC, who are preparing for a double-header round. They’ll front up against the competition’s two top teams, one after the other… all while trying to push their way into the top four.

It’s been a sluggish start to the latest term of Junior baseball in Tamworth, with wet weather causing a string of matches to be cancelled. Young players finally got a chance to return last weekend, with organisers welcoming a strong number of registrations.

The Tamworth Swans have been plagued with injuries in recent weeks. Coach Paul Kelly is hoping his side can show some fight against the New England Nomads this weekend, as they make their run to the finals.

It’s a sport that needs strength, balance and, importantly, a winning smile. For the first time ever, Tamworth will host a Physical Culture zone competition for the ladies division this October.

It’s been a big few weeks for Armidale Gymnastics Club, following the cancellation of the State Country Championships last month. Management says it’s still trying to make the most of things, by focusing on local enrolments.

Glen Innes product, Alex Newsome has committed to another year with the Waratahs. The vice-captain signing a one-year extension. Under the deal, he’ll continue to wear sky blue until the end of 2022, and add to his 50 super rugby caps. Newsome has been with the Tahs since 2018.

Walcha’s coach says the Rams’ Central North Rugby Union season has been “hot and cold” so far. Barry Hoy hopes his team can improve its form in the lead-up to the semi finals.

Tamworth sport fans are making up for lost time during the pandemic. Since last year’s lockdown, soccer and Oztag have seen a surge in interest – both sports recording their highest number of participants yet.