Category: North West Sport

In Round 10 of the New England Rugby Union, the Barbarians got the better of Armidale. The team was down at halftime but quickly fought back, claiming the win by just three points.

Young athletes from all over the state descended on Tamworth this morning. Sydney’s Covid lockdown has meant the ‘National Primary Games’ are a little different this year – though, there’s been no shortage of competitive spirit.

It isn’t the first and it won’t be the last time Moore Creek and South United go head-to-head this season. The Goats hoping to redeem themselves for their loss last time the side’s met in the Northern Inland Premier League.

It’s been a big year for North West golf clubs, which are seeing a record number of memberships in the pandemic. The influx has also flipped the ‘retired male golfer’ stereotype on its head – local courses welcoming droves of younger players – and women.

The Gunnedah Bulldogs are undefeated in this seasons North West AFLW, and eight points clear on top of the ladder. The Tamworth Swans captain though believes they can be the first side to defeat them this weekend.

Thousand of young sport fanatics will be showing their skills in Tamworth this weekend. It’s the National Primary Games, but with the COVID lockdown in Greater Sydney extended for another week, things will look a little different this year.

Dungowan has been the underdog this Group 4 season, finally securing its first win in round nine. Although the Gunnedah Bulldogs were up at halftime – the Cowboys fought back to secure the win.

Race cancellations across the state have benefited Tamworth Kart Racing Club’s championships – which has seen a boost in numbers. More than 40 drivers hit the track for the weekend’s meet.

Tamworth girls’ dribbling, defence, and running skills have been put to the test – as part of a ‘Try Basketball Day’. The travelling program’s encouraging our future Opals to give the sport a go.

The North Tamworth Pirates have beaten the Narrabri Blue Boars in round 12 of Central North Rugby Union. Only a few points separated the sides, but Pirates winger Oliver Wright stole the show with four of the best.