Category: North West Sport

The Roos have held onto the North West AFL’s top spot, after beating the Bulldogs in round 13. The NEMS are sixth, after forfeiting a fourth time this season. While the Swans dropped down two spots after a loss to the Saints. The Tamworth side seemed to have the upper hand, in freezing conditions. Inverell…

It was a case of de ja vu in the Group 19 Rugby League as Armidale Rams went down to the Magpies for the second time, in as many games this season. Glen Innes claiming the Round 11 match by 28 points.

The Pirates have gone down to Red Devils, for the second time this Central North Rugby Union season. The home ground had no advantage for the Tamworth side, suffering a 16 point defeat.

In Round 12 of New England Rugby Union, the Albies have maintained the top spot on the ladder – even after the Magpies’ shock 17 nil win yesterday. The Barbarians remain fourth, after the bye. Meanwhile, Armidale Blues opened scoring in their clash against Robb College and held onto the lead into the second half.…

Tamworth has smashed Moore Creek to keep fifth spot on the Northern Inland Premier League ladder. It was an intense round 12 clash at Riverside fields, with the squad ultimately clinching the game by 2 points.

Dozens of hockey players descended on Tamworth Hockey Fields today, for a brand-new competition. The ‘Super 8’s’ event is aimed at getting first-grade players working in smaller teams, to give the game some variety.

The Armidale Rams will be out for redemption when they take on the Magpies this weekend in Group 19 rugby league. They’re feeling refreshed after a week off and they’re hoping to shake up the ladder.

A popular sporting program will return to Tamworth’s Gipps Street fields, next week. ‘Kick On For Women’ was developed three years ago, as a way of getting more females involved in local team sport.

Bouldering could soon become more popular in Tamworth – as it’s set to make its Olympic debut. Locals are getting involved in the sport – which sees athletes take to a rock climbing wall without a harness.

Teams are hitting their stride in New England Rugby Union, with the second half of the season now underway. This weekend will see a battle between second and third, when the Armidale Blues take on Robb College.