Category: North West Sport
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GROUP 19 RUGBY LEAGUE TO START WITH A MAJOR SHAKE UP
There’s been a major shake up to the Group 19 competition, with seven clubs resigning from the upcoming rugby league season. It’s thought the overhaul will pave the way for an even playing field.
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GUNNEDAH DEVILS SMASH QUIRINDI, TOP TALLY IN CENTRAL NORTH RUGBY
Gunnedah Devils have thrashed Quirindi Lions in round three of the Central North Rugby Union. The home side delivered a strong performance, securing the win 62 points to five.
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NORTHERN INLAND PREMIER LEAGUE KICKS OFF 2021 SEASON
In soccer, the Northern Inland Premier League has kicked off its 2021 season. Gunnedah FC had a strong start to beat South United, while, on the other field, Kootingal and Moore Creek battled it out to a draw.
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TAMWORTH TAKES PART IN ‘WORLD TAI CHI DAY’
Tamworth seems to be taking to the art of Tai Chi. Locals today filled the city’s Bicentennial Park, with instructor Brian Gregson hoping to get more to reap the health benefits.
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A COLOURFUL DAY OF RACING AT THE 2021 TAMWORTH CUP
Tamworth Jockey Club was full to the brim with happy punters today. The city’s biggest race of the year, the $200,000 Tamworth Cup, showcasing some of the state’s top trainers and jockeys.
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TOMORROW THE GUNNEDAH DEVILS WILL TAKE ON THE QUIRINDI LIONS
Central North Rugby Union is heading into Round three of the competition. The Gunnedah Red Devils go head to head with the Quirindi Lions, with both sides coming off wins.
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OLYMPIAN, MARK KNOWLES, HOSTS COACHING CLINIC IN ARMIDALE
Four-time Olympian, Mark Knowles, handed down some of his best hockey tips to students at the New England Girls School today. The school also unveiled their new hockey field just in time for the elite coaching clinic.
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250 STUDENTS DESCEND ON THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL FOR STATE FOOTBALL TRIALS
Some of the state’s best up-and-coming football players were put to the test at The Armidale School yesterday. 250 students from seven schools were trialled by the North Coast Independent Schools Sporting Association. They were each vying for a chance to represent the region at the Combined Independent Schools’ Championships in Sydney next month. Coffs…
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12-YEAR-OLD TAMWORTH ATHLETE RETURNS FROM SYDNEY WITH NEW RECORD
A young Tamworth athlete has returned home, now holding an Australian record. 12-year-old Abbie Peet has set the fastest time for her age group in the 1500-metre sprint at the National Athletics Championships.
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TAMWORTH TO HOST OPEN SKEET SHOOT THIS WEEKEND
The father of world competitors, and a legend locally in the sport – Col Barton, will contest Tamworth’s ‘Open Skeet Shoot’ this weekend. He’s expected to bring in fierce competition as he comes up against dozens of shooters from across the country.