Category: North West Sport

Back to news and the Bendemeer Campdraft has made a welcome return, after the drought put the event on hiatus. And that’s not just good news for competitors – with funds raised poured back into the community.

A confident victory over Moree has rewarded the Gunnedah Rep Cricket Team with a spot in this weekend’s Connolly Cup grand final. The boys will take to the pitch on Sunday, playing Inverell to decide who takes home the trophy.

Northern New South Wales Football is preparing for a solid kick off to the local women’s comp in 2021. The organisation says it’s been encouraged by a growing amount of female participation in the sport in recent years.

Tamworth Motorcycle Club is gearing up to host this year’s Speedway Sidecar Championships this Saturday. While the event attracts some of the nations best riders, Tamworth’s very own Darrin Treloar is the one to watch.

In a major sporting coup for Armidale Regional Council, a long list of cricket greats will be descending on the region next week. The town will host the Masters Tour – headlined by the likes of Greg Matthews and Jason Krezja.

The state’s top under-18 hockey players have been in Tamworth this weekend for a high performance clinic. The camp is considered the state’s most successful talent development program, and helps athletes reach their full potential.    

Tamworth BMX rider Jack Davis believes his preparation has been faultless for tomorrow’s opening round of the State Series in the Hunter. Davis has spent considerable time north of the border preparing for this season.

After Central North Rugby was cancelled last season, the decision to join the New England zone proved a winner for the Tamworth Pirates women’s side. Having won that competition, the team is keen for a premiership in its old stomping ground

Group 4 Rugby League has faced an ongoing battle to recruit talented referees. It’s hoped more will pick up the whistle, following a clinic with NRL match official Gavin Badger in Tamworth.

The Waratahs have taken plenty of positives from their win over the Queensland Reds in Narrabri. The trial match, a rare chance for Glen Innes-product Alex Newsome to play in front of family.