Category: North West Sport

The Inverell Highlanders will look to take down the Walcha Rams in the Central North Rugby competition, this weekend. Coach, Colin Mayes, says the team has been working to smooth out mistakes in last weeks game.

Young rugby players will return to The Armidale School this weekend, for its annual rugby carnival. The event, now in its 16th year, was put on hiatus last year due to the pandemic. The competition would normally involve sides from as far as Perth and Canberra. Due to restrictions, those teams are unable to participate.…

The Blues have touched down in Brisbane, ahead of the Sheffield Shield Final later this week. The five-day series starts on Thursday at Allan Border Field. Tamworth fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood, says the boys will be dependant on their bowling to out-run a line-up of strong Queensland batsmen. “They’ve got a great side, they’re obviously…

Premiership winners, Oxley Vale Attunga Mushies, are looking forward to the Johnson Cup this weekend. The club’s president says it’s a chance for players to find their feet ahead of the 2021 Northern Inland Football Competition.

To Tamworth Hockey, and South United has had a lacklustre third round in the women’s first-grade comp. Notching up just one point on the scoreboard thanks to their opponents’ error – the squad went down 3-1 to the Flames.

After a week and a half of fierce competition, the Australian Quarter Horse Association wrapped up its national show today. From camp drafting to dressage – the agile and quick breed was put through its paces. After last year’s cancellation, pro and novice competitors from across the country were excited for their shot at a…

Central North Rugby Union has kicked off, after a year’s pause on competition. Moree took down Barraba in their season opener. Gunnedah secured a win over Inverell, and Narrabri defeated Quirindi. While an old rivalry reignited, with Tamworth Pirates claiming a win over the Walcha Rams.

Last year, Covid saw Group 4 rugby league canceled before it even began. Now officials are worried history is about to repeat in 2021 – but for a very different reason.

AFL teams from across the region get their first chance to scope out the competition tomorrow. Teams are packing onto buses and making the trip to Narrabri for the Cross Roads Cup.

Tamworth’s hockey stars are gearing up for their season opener this weekend. Clubs have been overwhelmed by the number of registrations….glad to be back, after COVID forced the game to temporarily shut down last year.