Category: North West Sport

Tamworth has recorded its second consecutive win in the Connolly Cup, with a comprehensive win over Narrabri Blue. Callum Henry starred with the bat for Tamworth, while Brad Redshaw was just as impressive with the ball.

From men’s to women’s and through to juniors – the breath of players involved in the North West Tennis Academy is second to none. Its made for an eventful 2020 Club Championships – a competition now firmly back on the academy’s annual calendar.

Around 200 bikes descended on Tamworth’s Oakburn Park today for the New South Wales Junior Track Championships. The sweltering conditions didn’t discourage the youngsters from turning-up the heat on track.

Tomorrow night’s Women’s Big Bash League decider at North Sydney Oval will see the Melbourne Stars look to end a long-running drought. Tamworth’s Erin Osborne is expected to play a key role in the final against the Sydney Thunder.

Former Gunnedah junior Harry Wilson says he’s exceeded his own expectations this season, by playing in every Wallabies Test match. His efforts already have him earmarked as a future leader, as the young star celebrated a milestone.

Tamworth will host the Tigers’ round 23 clash with the Sharks in the 2021 season. With COVID forcing the cancellation of this years match, the news has been welcomed by Wests Entertainment Group.

Adults with a disability are being presented with the opportunity of learning how to ride a bike. A state government grant giving them a sense of independence, along with the confidence to use their wheels as transport.

During the pandemic, many have turned to group training as a way to keep fit. And it’s a way of life that seems to have stuck, with lengthy wait lists growing for popular classes.

Over the last two weekends, around 700 gymnasts from Australia and overseas have participated in the Country Capital Cup. Tamworth Gymnastics Club was forced to take this year’s event online, and it couldn’t have been received any better.