Category: North West Sport

Going through last season without playing any rugby has certainly made players hungrier for this year’s Central North competition. The Narrabri Blue Boars are one example, with the side so keen they’ve returned to pre-season early.

The Greater Northern Tigers squad had its final hit-out in Scone on Saturday, ahead of this weekend’s Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup. The junior competitions officially kick-off on Saturday.

The Narrabri Blue Boars are busy putting the finishing touches on their home ground ahead of next week’s ‘Festival of Rugby.’ Friday’s pre-season trial between the Waratahs and Reds will headline the carnival.

Oxley-Vale Attunga was the club to beat during last year’s Premier League Season. The Mushies now building towards the 2021 season, as they’ve got back-to-back titles in their sights.

Still on rugby, and the Wallabies coaching staff were in Lennox Head today, conducting community and education sessions. While the clinic might have been on the coast, those in the North West and New England can access all the insights.

Over 40 female rugby league players have taken part in the Greater Northern Tigers selection trials in Tamworth. The official representative program starts at the end of February, with the squad to be named next week.

Northern New South Wales Football is determined to revamp the code in Armidale, after several clubs expressed their dissatisfaction. It comes amid a change in administration – with Northern Inland Football folding overnight.

The 2021 Nutrien Classic Campdraft Sale kicked off today at Tamworth’s AELEC – the event now in its 14th year. It showcases the country’s best performance horses, as competitors vie for some serious cash.

The Tamworth Jockey Club will hold its second meeting back this Saturday, since the club upgraded the track’s drainage system. This weekend is all about the women, as the club’s hosts one of its most popular race days.