Category: North West Sport

Tamworth’s OVA Mushies were put through their paces at training last night. The minor premier’s are preparing to face Tamworth FC in the Northern Inland Football grand final. Coach Tim Coates, says he’s confident they’ll take it all the way. “We’ve been here before, the guys know what they’ve got to do. It’s just another…

The Tamworth Magpies are looking to uncover the next crop of regional rugby stars. The Summer Sevens competition kicks off this week, giving players a chance to enhance their skills during the off-season.

Tamworth Cycle Club president Daniel Nash, says things are finally starting to return to normal for the region’s cyclists. The club has kicked-off its summer criterium series, catering for all ages.

With drought, bushfires and now coronavirus – several campdrafting events have been cancelled in recent years. But this weekend, the sport made a comeback in the North West, with the Tamworth and District Charity Campdraft.

As many pundits predicted, Oxley Vale Attunga and Tamworth FC will face off in this year’s Premier League decider. The two powerhouse clubs advancing through, after posting comprehensive wins in yesterday’s semi-finals.

With the restructuring of the premier league, players at South United FC initially found themselves, somewhat, out of their depth. But with a strong club culture and a dedicated playing group, Souths have qualified for the finals.

Central Coast go-kart driver Rob Hart has taken out this year’s Allan Cox Cup at Oakburn Park Speedway. The race was contested by several competitors, exceeding local expectations.

This Saturday, Cody Morgan will line-up three runners in ‘The Kosciuszko’ at Randwick. Considered the world’s richest race for country-trained horses – it’s quite the accomplishment for the Tamworth trainer.

Budding athletes will hit the Tamworth Sports Precinct this Friday, for the first of three Little Athletics ‘come and try’ nights. For the first time, the organisation will open up the competition to all ages, keeping talented seniors in the mix.

Two local sporting stars have been recognised for their contributions. Northern New South Wales Football has named Tamworth’s Wayne Clark as 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Mr Clark was nominated for the award by North Companions F-C after serving the club for more than 20 years. Referee of the Year went to Joseph Vella, who…